my pocket survival kit: In an altoids tin I carry in a pocket I have-
bailing wire, fishing line and hook, needle and thread, blade, a few bandaids, a few BC powders (powdered aspirin), matches in plastic, firestarter.
with this kit I can- Sew a gaping wound, have analgesic for pain, fish, clean fish, start a fire, repair any number of things with bailing wire. (also called mechanics wire) and other uses.

In a small bag no larger than a typical womans purse I have- flashlight, extra batteries, candles toothache kit, military can opener, eating utensils,10 packets handwarmers, clean bandanas for bandages, a few of each of the following- 8mm,223rem,357mag, 32mag,38spec,32s&w,20ga, 22lr, gun oil and cleaning gear, hemostats, flat & phillips screwdrivers, needle nose pliars, extra fine steel wool, small tube of graphite, loaded 32mag revolver,poncho, extra straps, toilet paper, sewing needle and thread, waterproof matches and firestarter, whistle, scout compass, first aid kit, folding camp shovel, 25 feet nylon rope, 12oz water, pint of medicinal whiskey, 8 individual coffee bags, 6 hot chocolates, boullion, tea bags, 6 meal bars.

If you choose gun ownership, choose wisely, and for the right reason. It is not a machismo issue, it is a security issue. It does not imply illegality, it proves reason. I have chosen revolvers because in my opinion they are more reliable. In a survival situation reliability is of the uppermost importance. I may go years and not need my revolver, then need it in a moments notice. A double action revolver is a load, forget, aim, and fire weapon. I chose a Charter arms 32 magnum snubbie. It is well built, good design, relatively inexpensive ( about 350.00) small, and a 32 H&R magnum shell with 85 grain bullet, is more than sufficient for protection.