stansbrew, thats the idea of having it light and packed, you take it with you.

Thanks for the comments guys. I use the mag block as a surefire way to start a fire. It can get soaking wet, covered in mug, droped 20 feet ect and will be just fine, but yes it is harder then a lighter.

I have a gortex bivy in the 'other' BOB.

Some of the cotton balls have wax driped on them.

I added: gloves and a headlamp and a few more batteries to the bag.