It seems to be a pretty bizarre list considering ex mil surplus kit tends to be pretty poor, even mil spec IR flashlights can be easily outperformed for about $12 from DealExtreme.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/high-powere...ghts-8-4v-12625

and the digital NV monocular (approaching Gen 2 performance) I have was purchased from a local discount supermarket. Same with the 8x56 Binos for £50 (Superb low light performance and in many ways preferable in terms of tactical performance over NV, but does not appear on the FBI list)

http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/binoculars/b...-binoculars.htm

I can understand the bulk MREs being on the list (why would anyone want to eat them long term) but I don't understand the match case entry on the list nor the rifle bipod (potential sniper??)

Aside from the political viewpoint of the differences between the 'prepared', the 'prepper', the 'survivalist', the 'terrorist or insurgent' what kit level marks the various transition levels from one label to the next.

i.e. does a bug out bag transition you from 'the prepper' into the 'the survivalist' mindset for example.

An SAS survival tin PSK may in some circles tag you 'hardcore' for example.

The psychology of this is actually quite interesting as to what kit you own is appropriate to you but seems strange to other more normal members of society