Thanks Liath!

Originally Posted By: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor
I would also keep the matches, simply because they weigh very little and they make starting a fire very simple task as most folks know how to operate them without any specific skills....can be waterproofed by dipping the heads of the matches in wax. A section of butyl bicycle inner tube can then be wrapped around the match box....


See how easily this happens?! I agree matches are easy. Matches, lighter and/or firesteel? There are matches in the Ritter PSK.

Originally Posted By: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor
A small air tight metal tin such as a used boot polish tin to keep cotton balls soaked in Coleman White gas, is also useful as a last ditch fire making tinder. A packet of Esbit Tabs also make for a useful fire starters in cold and wet conditions.


I'll definitely crank it up in the winter!

Originally Posted By: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor
I also like to include a miniature AAA powered Laser with a lithium battery for signaling as signal mirrors really only work during sunny daylight hours.... I would also replace the AAA maglite with a suitable replacement such as the Tank007 TK-360

The CR123 cell has a much higher capacity and this flashlight is very good value for money. The focus optics head can be removed and used as a wide area light and for SOS signaling.


My headlamp has several settings: low, single focused LED wide/bright 3 LED and all 3 LED flashing in bursts of 3 so I've got signaling covered, though it;s AAA light not CR123.
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