This may have been done in the past; if so, my apologies.

I know I'll get the "you get what you pay for" response and maybe even offend some of the guys who insist on only the very best for their kits ... but does anyone else ever look at the price of some this gear (Sebenzas, ultra-nifty flashlights, etc) and go, "Well, I'm gonna have to make do with less"?

Don't get me wrong ... my bills are paid, kitchen's got chow in it, truck's full of gas (and nearly paid for!) ... s'all good. But if I start another mondo-expensive hobby ...i may end up livin' in that truck. <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

But just for fun and to share the knowledge, what are some of the best-bang-for-not-a-lot-of bucks survival or outdoors items you guys (& gals, of course) have come across? Be specific.

Here are some of mine:
-- $20 KaBar Dozier folding hunter.
-- $10 Garrity AA flashlight with xenon bulb (its brightness kicks butt on my old AA mini-Mags and Legends.)
-- Doug's PSK at $27
--AMK Ultralight FAK kits ($15 for the .5)
--Stanley 7" Wonderbar for $5.
--Smith's two-step sharpener, $5
-- ETS site ... free!

Alternate question: Where have you found handy, dandy useful gear at a good price where you didn't expect to?