Kev,

Excellent points.

I guess I was thiking your scenario resembled the Castaway scenario you mentioned. You did say" long term".

And for the record I do only carry a SAK, bic lighter and large hanky in my "pants pocket".
And for the record I will eat have fire, water, shelter and survive pretty much the same as you just a little more effort is involved because of the lack of some basic frills.
The point is to "survive" right?

I do own all the frills you speak of in another kit but see no need to carry them in my "pants" pocket. I am not advocating naked Indian living by any means haha.
But it would be nice to know you could if you had to.

Still can't figure out the P38 tho, someone explain to me how this is a survival tool. I have a can opener on my SAK on my WAVE and a rock can be used if needed. I would think you could put the weight and space to use with another item of more value. I could be wrong someone set me straight please.

Mike