Trooper SOP:  Survival Kit

In a water proof container/bag:

3x Lighters and windproof matches 

Ferro rod and striker

Dry kindling

Water Filter Straw and collapsable 1L container

Iodine tablets (water)

Multitool

Spare map in water proof case

Spare Compass

Signal Mirror

1x Emergency blanket

2x High calorie snacks

Emergency (tea) candle

Trapping wire

Cordage (Kevlar thread works great)

Location-Specific items 

Head lamp and spare batteries and bulb

Strobe light, visible white

Pen flares

Note pad and pencil

Extra Rx meds

Once packed and inventoried, your survival kit shouldn’t be opened unless you’re in a survival situation. This guarantees you’ll have the correct items when you need it. 

After every adventure, re-inventory and replace items as needed.