Yeah - the foil from the Ritter kit didn't really fit into the Otterbox, so I threw it into the bag. I could probably do without it (I was thinking A - windscreen and B - I wouldn't always take either the mess kit or the stove - but I do have a piece in the PSK).

The tarp does weigh. Mebbe. If I get a couple of HD ponchos. That's a good idea. I just don't trust the one I have for much. I don't trust Couhlan's, either, though. Some of their stuff is just trash. Do they say just which army's specs they are using?

Okay - the plate goes. I like using it at home, anyway. Takes up a lot of space as well. That's definitely overkill. Had it before the current mess kit. Never took it out. Thanks.

I think I have a sentimental attatchement to the sierra cup. But that's exactly why I posted.

The Brinkman is not a headlamp. I also have a problem with headlamps, that I should perhaps get over. I associate them with the "Two trekking poles and kneesocks" crowd. Reading this forum hasn't cured me of that yet. Either light I carry can be held in the teeth. Guess I'll have to keep absorbing ETS wisdom for that one.

Thanks, JIM. I guess I knew some of this. I'm trying to lessen the "toy" factor. Your comments help.