I appreciate your post Leigh. You make alot of sense. Alot of people just assume that their kit will cover every situation, but the fact is, nature has a way of making up new situations really fast. I have seen things while out that should never happen but they do. I must admit that I have been caught unaware more than once. Often as not, luck will save you when gear won't. That and the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment. I have no problem relying on luck when all else fails but when luck runs out as well, I have to think fast. That's one of the things that has helped me develop the skills that I have now. If things go perfect, then you won't learn anything.