Just wondering if anyone has checked out the updated Scout Kit ?
The newer model switched out the matches for a Spark lite.

IMO, it still has a few short comings but does not seem as bad
as the original review lead me to believe.
The Whistle seems to have been updated (?) I could not break mine
as easily as 1st. described. Still it is just a plastic loop and that could be
broken but it would take a determined effort.
The mono line in my fishing kit is secured with a very small piece of wire,
improvement, I don't know. My kit had 4 safety pins not 3. I really wonder
why Mono line is included rather than a bobbin of poly thread. Cost wise it's got to be
a toss-up, Bobbin (.10c?) Vs. paying someone to wind the mono?
IMO black poly thread works just as well for fishing/sewing as mono and maybe better
than the 2lb test they include.
I am still stumped by the waterproof bag, why such a small one? If it was larger
it would be both easier to personalize your kit or use it for a spare water
container. If it cost a bit more so what, it would have some real use for something
other than keeping a few small bits dry. Water containers are tough to improvise so I find the lack of one as a stock item a real shortcoming. The 8oz (?) capacity dry bag container does not could as a real water container, IMO a water container needs to be 1qt. minimum in size. Remember most chemical treatments are based on a 1qt size!
I did see that printed inst. on flimsy paper are now included describing the use of
the signal mirror, why not pictures on the back of the mirror instead?
I wonder if the paper would even withstand a wet sneeze??
I really like the kit and wonder why AMK does not invest an extra .50c at
the production level to really improve it ? The money saved from eliminating the
existing dry bag and switching to a HD zipper bag could pay for many of the necessary improvements. The inclusion of a real auxiliary water container, perhaps a whirl-pak bag would be number one on my list ?
I have added some wire, cord, and a few zip ties along with a 1st.aid kit to make a package under 8oz., add water, 1qt to 1 gal depending and I should be good for most minor disasters.
I find that the Scout better fills my expected emergency needs when riding my dirt bike and keep the original Pocket kit in my hiking backpack.