While I realize no financial gain from doing so, i will shamelessly plug Doug Ritter's Pocket Survival Kit as a fantastic starting point. I think it lacks a light, but that is a personal choice and easily remedied. There is still room inside the pouch for you to add a few things. The sparklite will ignite the included tinder. I carry other methods in my more extensive kit but the pocket kit goes everywhere I do. A great starting point, when also carrying a good knife