I'll offer up my reasons. In my case, I don't have the funds to keep a fully stocked BOB. In many cases I only have one of a particular item and while I would like to have it in my BOB..putting it there and having to rumage everytime I need it is not for me..I choose to leave it in it's standard place and then if I need to pack in a hurry mark it off the list. A good example for me is a tool kit, you know, basic screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches...but I don't purchase duplicates, it's just on my list to grab. Works for me, but as funds come available, I purchase an extra item or two. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />