1. An Inova X5. Wow, I love this light! Bright, waterproof, a good size, never needs bulb replacement......this thing is great. I think I will buy a few more to put in our vehicles. Other then needing those 123 batteries which are kinda expensive it is perfect.

2. Two survival books:
"The Encyclopedia of Survival Techniques" (Alexander Stilwell) and "Camping and Wilderness Survival" (Paul Tawrell)
Both are pretty good reads, not perfect information wise (one says you can use the spine of a hunting knife with a flint rock to get a good enough spark to light cotten tinger, it may be possible but I wouldn't rely on it), but has a lot of stuff left out in most survival guide books. The first book is laid out basically by geographical region the survival will take place, and has more then just wilderness survival. The second is laid out similar to the way this site is laid out. It has kit recomendations and techniques and even a few reviews.

3. A Benchmade 921-BLK switchback. What a nice knife, good steel, thin, sharp, the axis is a great lock, ect. Overall very nice, it has become my EDC.

4. A benchmade Benchmite. I am going to use it as my dress carry knife, but this thing is the perfect size for a pocket kit. It is thin, small but usable, has a simple solid lock, has a lanyard hole....I don't think you can find a more perfect knife. It doesn't have a pocketclip, but with the lanyard hole it can be worn around the neck without fear of it opening since it locks in the closed position too. If you are looking for a knife for your pocket or altoids sized kit this is it. <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />