Hi, Debra.<br><br>That's a darn good question. Let me take a stab at some of the reasons... Just like wearing layered clothing for cold, it's the last layer of ready equipment. Seems like most of us have useful everyday items on our persons, too, so one could argue that stocking a little bit of "everything" in a PSK is not essential for everyone. OTOH, a bit of redundancy is a good thing.<br><br>Also, not everyone carries "everything" in/on their person - a small PSK is ideal for persons who are by choice or not in that situation.<br><br>There are a few items in my PSK that simply don't translate well to pocket carry, but they are fine in my PSK. The PSKs and contents seem to be a regular topic - perhaps because it is challenging to keep the kit small enough to manage yet contain enough useful items.<br><br>Being prepared for the unexpected is a good thing and perhaps more of a "hobby" or interest for some of us than others. A PSK cannot handle everything - what additional items I carry daily for work is altered from what I carry for outings or road trips. IMHO, one of the real but intangible benefits of putting together a "formal" PSK has been to highlight potential shortcomings in what I have habitually carried up 'till now.<br><br>But it's still a good question - I hope Doug, Chris, and others join in on this thread...<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Scouter Tom<br><br>