Thank you for sharing. I happen to be putting together a pocket kit of my own.
Is the heat shrink on the ferro rod to prevent corrosion? That concept is new to me. Please explain. I would think the heat shrink promotes corrosion.
What do the beads do besides hold the items apart? Is that necessary?
How would you be using the 2 feet of paracord? (EDIT: I see the paracord holds everything together.)
Did you mention tinder of some kind? I personally have a hard time starting a fire using a ferro rod if I don't have pre-planned tinder.
Do you not feel the need for a small signal mirror?
Instead of a mini bic, I prefer either of these:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3734http://countycomm.com/sslight.htm