I agree with OBG. I carry 2 knives and thats it. I can use the same knife for whittling as I can for cutting cordage - thus my 1 sharpening stone. I guess if he uses the stuff all the time (?) then it works for him. I have a hiking style extra large butt pack that I use for my "jump pack". Leaves my hands free. I am still refining it so can't say that it works great, let alone is perfect for me or anyone else. He has a lot of eating utensils but nothing to eat. Sounds like a mental sabatage (sitting in front of a fire with spork in hand WISHING there was something to eat)