I just realized that I’ve seen hot glue sticks mentioned numerous times in the contents list of several people’s personal/pocket survival kits (albeit not really on this forum). Each time I’ve seen them mentioned, I kind of shined them on and didn’t really think about it or question it. I just saw another one mentioned, and this time, I wonder why.

What is the purpose of containing pieces of hot glue stick in a personal/pocket survival kit? I know that glue can be a very versatile tool, e.g. super gluing a small wound closed, but what are the advantages and versatilities of a hot glue stick. Are they easily used for any purpose without the hot glue gun (which I sure as hell am not putting in a PSK)?

Maybe I’m just not being very imaginative, but I don’t get it.