I just finished my general purpose SHTF/bugout/Survival/carwreck/everything bag. Looking back, it's amazing how I fit all that crap into such a small bag. It's all tucked into a camelbak cloud walker. It's a great backpack for the price. similar to this: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwBg&dur=100
Kit contents:
compass
thermometer
topo map
back track GPS
headlamp
flashlight
spare batteries
tournequette
quick-clot sport and combat gauze
NPA w/ lube
latex-free gloves
gauze
israeli pressure dressing
ammonia inhalants
CPR mask
general first aid supplies (bandaids, creams, tape, etc)
pepper spray
chem lights
magnesium fire starter
waterproof matches
lighters
gallon zip-lock
snake/insect bite kit
cloth belt (tons of uses)
100' of 550 cord
alcohol-based hand sanitizer
fixed blade utility knife
small pocket knife
plastic poncho
reflective emergency blanket
trash bags (tons of uses)
water proof medical tape
whistle
wind breaker
wind pants
gloves
beanie
sealable plastic tupperware bowl (tons of uses, again)
compact umbrella
hatchet
water filter straw
water purification tablets
2l water bladder
tiny sewing kit
When we aren't hiking, the kit usually stays in the car so that if we are around for a nasty car wreck or other medical emergency, we can help. It doesn't weigh very much and is really easy to hike with all day. I like it, and it has already got me out of some sticky situations. I also keep a fire extinguisher in the car, and have found that handy too. Just thought I'd share.