Willie:<br> Here are MY opinions about your questions. <br>>>>20 ft. Brass Snare Wire<br>What gauge do you recommend? <br>Let space in the kit dictate that. I like the largest gauge I can find which I think will stop a rabbit,... because I'll be using it for other purposes, too.<br><br>>>>11 in. Teflon Tube<br>Where can I find info on how to use it for water seeps?<br> Easy. Lie down. Put one end in your mouth and the other in the seep. . If there is a plethora of water, perhaps transfer some to a container. NOTE: If I'm using a seep, I'm not purifying water! Others may disagree.<br><br>>>>1 Brunton 15MM Button Compass<br>I can't seem to locate a source. Do you think one of those zipper pulls could be cut down instead? <br>Why cut it down! www.brunton.com<br><br>>>>1 Drug Information Sheet<br>Is this the printout from the pharmacist or is the information from a different source? <br>The pharmacist's printouts have too much extraneous info. Write, or have your Dr's office write, a mimimal summary.<br><br>>>>2 Condoms (Penrith Survival Equipment)* <br>Is there a alternative? I am an Asst. Scoutmaster and I'm not ready to introduce young men to a condom, possibly for the first time. <br> I can't think of an alternative as small or portable. How about the Platypus bag type canteens?<br><br>>>>10 ft. H.D. Poly/Cotton Sewing Thread <br>I also do beading projects and most beaders use a nylon covered cotton thread that's very durable. Would there be any problem with substituting? Also, what thickness or gauge is best? Nymo comes in several sizes from very thin gauge for small beads to very thick for heavy glass beads?<br><br>Since I may want to use the thread for a suture, I guess I'd stick to the cotton HD (or Carpet) thread myself. But instead I carry several pre-threaded needles/sutures I got from a surgeon friend. Sterile for suturing, but you can easily sew up a clothing rip with it. <br><br>Have fun with this. And make the scouts do more of the research!<br><br><br>