In reply to Jim's post, I did see water purification tabs in the kit list.

I like Jim's saw idea too. Maybe check out a Pocket Chainsaw. It sounds like you've fit a lot of stuff into a Proteus, so I don't know if the PC would fit, but it may be worth checking into. I've used a wire saw once, and it was not reliable...then again, maybe I had a bad one.

I agree with others...fire, fire, fire. In addition to considering Wetfire and cotton balls infused with petroleum jelly, you may want to consider TinderQuik. Very compact, very lightweight and no chemicals to break down. Better yet, pack some Wetfire AND TinderQuik!

With all the things you've listed, there may not be room, but I'm wondering if you could fit an AMK Heatsheet in there along with some paracord...maybe? Might consider and emergency poncho for unexpected rain...but I'm just thinking of that because it's raining here today. Still, they don't take up much room either. But in something like the Proteus...space may be at a premium.

I really like the Proteus. I use mine mostly for my EDC gear when I don't have cargo pockets. Great bag...and great kit you put together. But I agree...I want to see some pictures! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Then again, that's hippocritical of me to say...I've got well over 400 posts, and I've never posted a picture of any of my kits <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Guess I'll have to take my own advice one of these days! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />