i should have gone through some specifics.

the bag is the cheaper than dirt $8 proteus ripoff. maxpedition's nice, but too expensive sometimes. i have a jumbo versipack on the way, but the quality of this copy is more than sufficient.

the suunto compass rocks. EDC depot, $7.

the photon x-light's a favorite, the photon quality and features for $6. brightness control, three strobes, SOS beacon, lifetime warranty. the county comm orange soled is great too, for $1. i also like the ares soled, which has the clip. i clip it over my ear on my beanie/bandana and it's a great hands free light for $1.50. you can see it clipped to the velcro retainer strap on the dfle sheath.

i never use the tinder quik, came with my SOL kit. same with signal mirror, duct tape, and whistle. all those components are better sourced from the doug ritter kit which, at the moment, is $21 at bladematrix.