Looking at all the other responces all I can add is get rid of the tarp and go with the Military poncho and look up "alpha tent", and Get rid of the Buck and get a good knife if your looking for a good fixed blade I would suggest an Anza, but there are many good ones out there (Buck ain't one of them).
P.S. welcome aboard


Edited by raydarkhorse (04/25/07 08:58 PM)
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