Randy,

I like the thought you're putting into this. I see a pattern developing and this is a GOOD THING!

You've started to conduct the "personal inventory" and "what do I do about it" steps simultaneously as well.

These are good things!

Regarding alcohol and tobacco - survival is about the basic. Its rough, dirty and miserable. Comfort items really have no place. The only comfort item I keep in my ruck is a pack of cards...BUT...each card has a "knot tying" lesson on it. My wife's BOB has a deck with survival information on each.

I only allowed the cards because of their true-survival value.

If I had room (space and/or weight) I'd add more ammo or more food. Period.