Andy,<br><br>Ok, I found my bag. Let see what's in it.<br><br>--2 Large trash bags. Soon to be upgraded to the 6 mil orange ones that Barry sells.<br>--2 Bic lighters with the @$% childproofing widgets removed.<br>--1 Match safe w/ compass, full of strike anywhere matches.<br>--1 Gerber Strikeforce firestarting widget with 4 tindercubes<br>--1 Leatherman Supertool.<br>--1 smallish first aid kit similar to the one Doug put together for the air race (I can't find those telescoping boxes anywhere!) with two battle dressings that the Army will never miss. A friend of mine was once mistaken for a deer during hunting season--no fun.<br>--1 small plastic box filled with fishing stuff and line.<br>--25ft of paracord<br>--1 Photon II (white)<br>--4 Powerbars. (I carry these because I would never be tempted to eat them except in an emergency).<br>--1 small tube of combination sunscreen/bug repellent.<br>--1 polypro watchcap. Thanks to Tom and others for the idea.<br>--1 pair of gloves. These are leather work gloves, if it's cold outside, I wear warmer ones.<br>--1 Silva compass that has lost all of the fluid. I guess this will get replaced.<br>--1small offbrand signal mirror soon to be replaced with a decent one.<br>--1 whistle (full-size Fox 40)<br>--1 small roll of duct tape<br>--apprx 15 ft of .032 safety wire.<br>--Notebook and pencil, neither are waterproof, hope to upgrade soon.<br><br>The bag has two buddy lock fasteners. I've attached a water bottle pouch to each. One holds a 1/2 liter Safewater bottle (don't ask, I haven't had to use it to filter anything but tap water yet), the other holds a small candle lantern. That's it for the bag.<br><br>As I mentioned in my earlier post, I always dress for the WORST predicted weather expected in the next day or three. Any chance of precipitation and the raingear goes with (usually a poncho that the Navy will never miss). I have a poncho liner that goes during colder months.<br><br>If hunting, I'll have gun, ammo and Spyderco Wegner knife. If fishing, I'll have a pole and a tackle box.<br><br>A quick look at my pockets/belt turns up a SAK (Dad liked my Kershaw DoubleCross knife. It replaced the cheap "promotional item" knife he was carrying), a Leatherman Wave, a Minimag flashlight, a bandana, two keyrings, some change, my wallet (with the usual), a Carmex, a pack of cigarettes (yes, this makes me an idiot), a Zippo lighter, a Bic lighter, a pen, a small notebook, a watch (the strap broke), and a cellphone (oops! nevermind). I'd probably stuff a few other things in the pockets when outdoors.<br><br>Around my neck is a dogtag chain with dogtags (duh), an Innova LED light (red) and a small brass police whistle.<br><br>After reading what Tom carries, I must be missing something. What is it?<br><br><br>Take care,<br><br>Andy<br>