Me too. I've 'rescued' a number of others, or at least prevented their need for rescue. Never had to do it for myself yet.

I print custom topo maps for my trips and I always bring a spare since The Map is so important. At least 3 times over the last few years I have given a map away to a poor soul I came across who didn't bring one. Of course, if they didn't bring a map, they probably can't read a map too well either, but I try to help with a 5 minute crash course.



+100! The Kifaru is pricey but so well designed.



+101! Few people who are not flashlight geeks know about Zebras. Superb lights. I use an AA model with the spot beam. So light, so compact, and so effective.

Great ideas from you guys on FAK components. I would submit that with some duct tape, a 3" ACE wrap, and a PriMed gauze pack you can do a lot of good things. It's a very versatile trio.