Agreed. At least as far as the unpredictable. It's another real world limitation. You can't anticipate what you're going to happen upon so you just have to adapt. Take it with you somehow, or stick around so you can take advantage of it. We can't plan for EVERY possibility.

I consider foraging for food and fire supplies part of everyday life at camp or on the trail, nevermind in an emergency or bug-our scenario, so I plan for that. I bring fire and food with me but if I can suppliment that, or avoid using those supplies, I will. In fact, I'm about to upgrade from plastic shopping bag to something more reusable and durable, because this is such an every time activity for me. To your point, I'm talking a few pounds, not much more. (Not trying to be fancier, or hoidie toydie, just better for Mother Earth.)

Im starting to warm up to yall enough to consider posting the contents of my EDC bag. Im still suffering from paranoia since this is still indeed a publicly viewd forum. BUT I guess it wouldnt hurt Ill be back with the postin.

Lotta stuff for a small half empty 10 pound pack. You can pretty much see everything and Identify it.

In the flask is Vodka. In container 1 is floss, eye drops, Cough drops, pepto chewables, Imodium, a digital alarm clock with date and temp. In kit 2 is 2 Lith AAs and 2 Lith AAA's, Nail clippers, The funnel for the flask and 3 foam earplugs. In the battery container is 10 AAs and 6 AAAs.

Frisket, thanks. I'll post my updates soon. Pinky, promise. (it's cold outside - cold, wet, and windy today.)

Not to change the topic but I was thinking of adding 1-3 45 minute steros to the pack. Any thoughts?

Up until now I thought I was the only person in the world who added booze to his crash bag. Nice touch

Personally I think a head lamp and some solid gloves would round that pack out nicely. I couldn't decide between carrying a head lamp or a hand held light so I take both and each is real handy depending on what you need to do. You would be surprised how often good gloves come in handy, and a dry pair of socks is like a gift from heaven when you need them . This mostly depends on where you live and what you do I suppose. I carry a pair of wiley x ballistic sun glasses in my bag as well and find my self glad to have had them along a few times now. They come with interchangeable clear lenses.

A word of warning. I had one of those Buck knives (the non tactical model) I accidently dropped the knife from standing height and it broke in 3 pieces when it hit the floor. I know it's not good business to drop knives in the first place but I was very surprised to see it break like that.

I could have just bought a lemon, as Buck does make some good knives for sure, but I promptly purchased something more rugged for the crash bag anyway.

Oh, And I got 2 sterno like things in my bag as well ( the eco something brand) Same stuff but with the built in pot stand.

You need to seal the lids real good with these or they tend to leak everywhere.

EDC's itself should be fairly small. I think mine is huge at 1lb stuffed in a tin box. That goes into a normal day pack so overall my EDC takes up little space. Just so I can add to it as the day requires. Otherwise maybe just stuff some grocery bags in it in case u need more bags/hands.

I hope you never have to try and survive with that kit..............I don't see any Constant Comment in there.

Good catch, Byrd... That was close