Hi everyone.

I've been enjoying and actively participating in these forums for the last few months. I've learned a fairly large amount of new things, not necessarily taking everything for granted, but choosing the most useful tips for my situations.

My personal definition of being prepared is not necessarily what everyone refers to. For me, being prepared means having the most useful tools possible when I need them, trying to keep a good balance in regards to weight, size and carrying issues.

I've purchased new goodies for my PSKs, but as i'm looking at all those items in front of me, on the kitchen table, I am having a hard time deciding which items belong in which kits... I have three empty camera pouches that could serve as containers, but i'm also questioning their value since i'm starting to think that metal cans would be better, at least for outdoor situations. And there's the Lock & Lock containers that I used to like, but they can not boil water or be carried easily (no lanyard/strap/loop).

Rethinking all of this can be an energy-draining process. I hope I will be able to clear things up a bit. I'm sure there are a lot of you in my situation.

To be continued... :-)