Would you consider posting your now much-revised list? [I am having a bit of a hard time following all the posts.]
Thank you.
Sure thing Dweste!
Here it is, for summer day hikes and impromptu overnights, with DS and DH:
ON-BODY-Leatherman Kick with AAA mag and firesteel in sheath
-Lanyard with Fox 40, Gerber Vise mini tool, firesteel and LED
-Ritter PSK with added mini bic, SAK Spartan, extra duct tape, extra nylon cord, emerg poncho and bandana
NAVIGATION-Local maps & Silva compass
LIGHT-LED headlamp & extra batteries
FIRST AID-AMK .5 FAK with extra gauze, pressure bandage, tiny bottle of purelle and 2 triangulars
SHARPS-Buck folder
-Sierra saw
SHELTER-2 disposable rain ponchos
-2 bandanas
-Wool blanket
-2-person heat sheet
WATER/FOOD-Lg kleen kanteen (full)
-1.5 ltr water bottle with filter (full)
-Micro PUR tabs
-Fruit & Nut trail mix
-Pepperoni/Jerky sticks
-Hot chocolate
*Food can be added before each trip
FIRE-Butane lighter
-TinderQuick
-Birthday candles
MISC-Bug spray (spray can & wipes)
-Suncreen
-lip balm
-Toilet paper (about 1/3 of a regular 1ply roll, inner tube removed)
-travel size pack of baby wipes
-cel phone (non-activated, with SIM card for 911 only)
-bear bell
-small air horn
-OTC meds (Tylenol, Gravol, Benedryl, Claritin, immodium)