Plus, the flashlight and whistle I carry around have proven their weight in Platinum on a few occasions. :-)
As I am sure they have. That is why mine are on my EDC key ring. I usually have backups and other assorted goodies in my briefcase, which has duplicates of many of the things that my wife carries in her purse - no lipstick or eyeliner, though - just manly items like FAKs, Clif bars, and emergency ponchos.