One thing I might add to the lists of survival gear, is a knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants. You'd be amazed at how beneficial common "weeds" can be in a survival situation (not to mention the indigenous plants out in the wild). Of course, not ALL plants are benficial! Don't use any plant unless it is POSITIVELY identified. Mark A. Pederson __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com