FWIW --<br><br> Anyone who reads this forum really should check out www.therangerdigest.com and see some of the nifty ideas shown by "Ranger Rick."<br><br> There are 9-10 volumes of his Ranger Digest available (which I haven't yet given into temptation and bought) but check out the free "tips and tricks" he shows you. Just about every one is interesting and resourceful.<br><br> Specifically, as far as a "non-kit kit," see his idea for the survival necklace. Not everyone wants to wear a hardware store around the neck, and he talks about alternate carry. Look at his water bottle cap storage idea, which would work well with a key chain. And check out his Maglite mini-kit, using a mounted 35mm film canister on an AA Maglite.<br><br> This guy knows his stuff, and thinks "outside the box." Good stuff!