AMK Pocket Survival Pak ($27.50):
Sure, you can build your own survival kit from scratch, but for less than thirty bucks survival guru Doug Ritter has you covered—most likely better, lighter, and cheaper than you could muster. Ritter, you see, is a celeb in the arcane world of survival gear, having evaluated such items for all sorts of respected organizations and outdoor adventurers. His creation, the Pocket Survival Pak, puts the essentials together in a tiny pack that's just 3.9 ounces—a weight so miniscule that even the most retentive gram-o-phobe would have few qualms packing it. What you get is what you need, including a signal mirror with a reflective aimer, waterproof fire starter, waterproof tinder, a special Rescue Howler survival whistle, weatherized survival instructions, a compass, scalpel blade, fishing kit—you get the picture. For good karma considerations, a portion of the sales proceeds go to support the non-profit Equipped to Survive Foundation. Contact 800-809-4956, www.adventuremedicalkits.com.
