October is the end of the Tropical Storm season, and I've had a productive past couple of years of upgrades, thanks in part to the forum...

standardize batteries to D and AA...upgrade to Sanyo Eneloop AA rechargables and microprocessor charger recommended by AFLM...

GoalZero 7w solar panel, and Goal 10 battery pack

gift of 3500w electric start Honda generator and siphon fuel system....additional 12v battery for fans...Rigid portable drill

back up to propane grill and camp stove, and change wicks in Dietz lanterns to high grade kerosene

Sawyer .1 micron 5 gal water filter

vacuum food processor and vacuum pack 3months of staples...more next year...rearranged food storage so supplies are visible

new techniques to solar heat water, and small proof of concept solar water desal projects (still a little less than 200ml a day)

upgrades to EDC... light to Fenix E01 with lithium...separate out heavy items in car bag

accuracy testing of 9mm 147grain ammo after poor performance at Ft Benning 2010...new bolt carrier for carbine #2...dedicated CMMG upper for .22lr

upgrade trauma kit with hemostatic gauze, compression bandages, and nasal pharangeal airway

thanks for all the suggestions

for next year...more long term food storage, new glass for the AR10, AA Petzl headlight...try to locate a propane RV refrigerator