>yet another idiot wanting a rating on his survival kit.

Not idiot. Glutton for punishment maybe. Maybe. But not an idiot.

>Ferrocerium Rod – I need to add a suitable striker that can be

P-38 is good, bit of hacksaw blade is better. Or a small, square tipped needle file that has been cut down, but they are not all created equal.

>Firearms – I don’t always carry, but when I do,

Let me guess... Vermont, or maybe New Hampshire. I say that because MA, CT and RI are a pain to get a liscence for, and ME isn't so easy either.

>Fire Group
Lighter or two, tinder.

>Shelter Group
Something a little larger than the heatsheets. I like a nylon tarp that is silvered on one side.

>Signal Group
Whistle.

Dental floss- good, multipurpose stuff. Duct tape, a little aluminum foil.

But a very good kit as is.