You really spent some serious time reviewing my kits and forming a reply! Thanks a lot!

On the LED thing I think I can probably add a second LED and to the overall kit and put whichever of the two is the best size and shape in the tin then have a total of two LEDs. I really like that Coast light. I think I'm going to have to pick one up. I agree on having a red LED also. Even though the one in the kit is white, my EDC LED is red. I never used to understand the value of night vision but after hearing Goatrider preach so much about red LEDs and night vision I finally ran some tests and "Wow! what difference!" so now I truely 'see the light' when it comes to night vision and red LEDs. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> On the mirror in the tin idea: I have been pondering that one as well. At fist I thought I could glue a piece of Mylar space blanket to the inside of the tin lid but now I'm thinking that if I hit the craft stores I might be able to find more reflective material (like what is on a mirror) that already has a sticky backing. I'll let you know how that project goes. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> On the duct tape, only a couple feet are in the in the tin and the rest is actually wrappped around it. That obviously also answers the question of how I keep it closed. This is certainly not my preferred setup and Im looking for better alternatives that allow me to get in to the tin easier and faster. When you need something from the tin in a hurry (as always seems to be the case), nothing is worse than having to unwrap or cut 8' of duct tape. Been there, done that, still looking for a better alternative. I use the inner strands of paracord all the time and its great stuff. Excellent point on burning the ends. I do have a mini bic lighter in the M2 pack for that. None in the tin but then theres no paracord in the tin either so I figure I'm cool on that one. The 100# firewire in the tin is more like backup cordage for if/when all I have is the pocket kit. I agree on the space blanket in the M2 in addition to the Pcoket Tent. Still trying to squeeze one in there but so far its not looking good. Another good point on the insect repellant wipes. If I could find some wipes with DEET I would certainly add a couple but I havent found any yet. Same with sunscreen. If I could find SPF30+ in a small enough package I'd add it as well. Funny you mentioned the gill net. I have a couple small ones and they are so easily shaped and stuffed that I'm sure I could get one in there. I guess the reason I havent added one is more of a skill issue more than anything else. I have yet to catch anything with a small gill net. Not sure what Im doing wrong. Im a champ with the big nets that stretch out to 6' x 15' or so but I get nada with the small military-sized nets. I keep practicing though. I am going to add a needle and some fish hooks so maybe I'll jam a gil net in there anyway atleast until I find something more important that needs the space. I do have quite a stockpile of SOS rations which do not induce thirst or take much water to digest. I will consider sticking one in there. It sure is easier to think straight when you have atleast a little food in your belly.... I know that from experienceunfortunately. Glasses and chemical warmers... two more good ideas and they take up virtually no space. I decided against the saw because IMHO its easier to burn wood as you find it than expend energy cutting it down with a saw. The only exception IMHO would be the need for splitting wet wood to get to a dry core but I can do this with the 4" fixed blade I carry for EDC or in a pinch either knife in the kit will split smaller pieces of wood with a little creativity.

Again, thanks a lot for taking the time to really disect the kit and give all those great suggestions!!!