Hahaha! Nice! It seems that AMK has lost their way a bit. I don't know the specifics of their deal with Doug to manufacture and market the original PSP, but that kit was vastly better than the newer SOL offering. The appear to be succumbing to the need to continually have "new" products out, even when those products are interior to what they've already done.

While we're picking on them anyway, what's with the plastic box? Like the reviewer I was baffled when I first saw it. Sure it looks cool/tacticool but having the most essential gear on the outside is really idiotic IMOHO. It does seem very likely to be lost and not available when you most need it.

The most egregious issue appears to be ditching the wonderful original Spark-Lite. They must have felt the need to save $.50 was more important than having a reliable means to make fire. I haven't tried the new sparker but all the reviews I've seen have reported that it was cheap and not very effective.

Which brings us full circle to the PSP. Most of us have probably noticed that there's room in the pouch to add a few items. I put some chlorine dioxide tabs in there along with a better cutting tool and extra tinder. Anyone considering the SOL kit would be better served by getting the PSP instead, and then adding a couple items if they desire.