I think for us the best place to start is a Cody Lundin "98.6" or Ritter PSP + extras. Then take each area: Fire, First-Aid, Navigation, Shelter, Water, Food and tools and play with your PSK items and try different items until you find what works best for you and you are willing to carry.

I have a CamelBak Blowfish that is my PSK/BOB/Day Pack. I keep looking at each area and trying different items to see if anything works better than what I have. If it does, I replace it. I have no loyalty to any item if there is something better.

I look for light, small, effective and easy to use. One handed use it also important. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />