I was a boy scout, then an airborne infantryman. The Scouts taught me how to live in the woods, and to carry certain items at all times. Even back then I had a small kit made up.

The infantry taught me how to make do with what I had and still be comfortable, but again, to always have certain items handy. Many of my skills from the scouts led me to be a little more comfortable in the weeds than the other guy. Again, one item that stayed with me was a personal survival kit.

I could take nothing, cobble it into a something, and make do with anything. Still can.