emergency preparedness.

Handy list

Compass, flint, pocket knife

A knife for sure.

A gun.

Don't forget to pack a radio--and spare batteries; the wind-up type radio I bought last year gives me some peace of mind, as it works even without batteries.

A metal container (to carry/boil water/make soup)
Aspirin
Gem clips/Big Paper clips (multiple uses-fish hooks, sewing needles, binding for shelter flaps, more)