Good Questions! First, alot of the stuff is in the kit to give me options and I don't always carry it all.

1. I carry both headlamps since the Myo 5 remains on my helmet at all times. Sometimes, the helmet remains behind. I EDC the L1 in my pocket, it gets moved to my chest pouch so that I am sure it makes it home. The ARC "AAA" is an absoulte last resort and the Blue LED is in my notebook organizer and is also an EDC item. Yes, I could easily lose a few lights, and when I am just backpacking I typically only carry the Tactika and a Surefire, as well as the survival kit.

2. Again, the knife in the survival kit is an absolute last resort. I EDC the CRKT (or a similar knife) and it remains in my pocket. Both are very useful but with the other's I can do without. The Wave is an EDC item and already on my belt, the SAK is there in case I forget my Wave. I have been thinking about losing the Air Ranger in the survival kit and replacing it with the SAK, but haven't yet. The KaBar is a down and dirty work knife, but is the first to get left home. I like to have a minimium of 3 knifes, one fixed or locking blade knife, one multi-tool and one backup in the survival kit.

3a. Paracord, I have a bunch so that I can use it for utility work and still have some for an emergecy. I could probably carry less.

3b. Chem lights are ncie to mark turns and LZs at night, 6 is a small amount for me <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

3c. I don't have that many bandages with me, some basic stuff and the GSW kit (Bloodstopper and TraumaDex) I carry a little more with my ALS gear, and I will happily photograph it this weekend!

Now, the Survival Kit doubles and triples alot of what I already carry. This kit is a grab and go fast if needed. I do not use this kit (except when training) for routine opertaions, if I break into my Survival KIt there is a problem and I am probably in trouble <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />.