Sounds like fun to me <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />. I like being in situations with limited gear like that. I think that a cell phone would have ruined the experience, but obviously, if it was life threatening or at all dangerous it would be a godsend. I personally double up on a few things: fire, blades, shelter, compasses, cordage etc. and when out in the countryside without a pack, a small (Opinel) folding saw. For EDC I carry a space blanket and 'disposable' poncho for shelter and warm, practical clothing as well as gloves and a fleece hat. If I'm going with a rucksack, I'll add an orange survival bag and/or a space blanket rigged as a tarp or a sil-nylon tarp, and often a fleece sleeping bag liner and/or wool blanket.