i agree. backpacking stuff and survival gear is about the same. the only difference, which can be a big one, that i can think of is that backpacking gear has to be easily re-usable, relatively easy to get to, and durable. thats actually been a dilema of mine is that backpacking gear has to be accessible and re-useable and therefore cannot be packed down like a really slim survival kit. i'm always envious of those ultra trim survival kits/BOB's cause they're so small and compact, but i know that most wouldn't work for me.