I've been waiting to see when the conversation will turn to repopulating society and how to equip for it. I mean, you can't have a society without people!

Here's a basic "fire starter" kit. Feel free to add to the list.

tea light candles (hey, another use!)
strong malt liquor (who knows whom you'd be assigned to?)
knife (for prying open oysters)
scented oil (1 part kerosene, 1 part bleach, and 2 parts sage oil)

I'd also add a compass to it for good measure, but that's just my personal preference.