Sorry if I started a firestorm with my question. I promised to post the cumulative results. Since that thread is locked, I'll post them here, minus the firearms reference.

I gave each item a number value, with the first choice getting 10 points, the last getting 1 point. I totaled the value of each item. I took the liberty of grouping like items. The top 15 are as follows:

1. Water
2. Poncho/Tarp/Space blanket
3. Multitool
4. Knife (all kinds)
5. Mechanical match (all kinds)
6. Cooking kit
7. Flashlight/headlamp
8. Food
9. First Aid Kit
10. Clothes (all kinds)
11. Paracord/Rope
12. Matches/Lighter
13. Duct Tape
14. Saw
15. Tinder