Since this is a first attempt, I'd very much appreciate any constructive feedback.
Also, despite linking to REI, I didn't buy the Eagle Creek pouches at REI prices. (I got them on closeout)
The pack is a High Sierra Col 35:

If not fully packed, the lid sags:

It includes a built-in pack cover:






The lid is fairly handy, despite the sagging..
Mine contains:
1) Rat/ESEE Cutlery H.E.S.T. fixed blade knife
2) Leatherman Kick multitool
3) 25 feet of paracord



Onto the contents - using Eagle Creek zippered pouches improves organization in top-loaded packs:







The entire loadout:

Toiletries
(Stored in an Eagle Creek pack-it small sac)
1) toilet paper
2) Adult (as in not baby) wipes
3) Dr. Bronner's soap (2oz)
4) Toothpaste
5) Toothbrush
6) Dental floss
7) Sunscreen
8) Saline solution
I plan on adding insect repellent in the very near future.




Communications and signaling:
(Stored in an Eagle Creek pack-it quarter cube)
1) Eton FR-160 crank-up/solar radio/flashlight
2) Compass
3) Light sticks (aka glow) sticks)
4) Signal mirror
5) Whistle
I will be adding some maps very soon.



Money, fire, water purification
(Stored in the shallow side of an Eagle Creek 2 sided pack-it half cube)
1) Cash
2) One roll of quarters
3) Bic lighter
4) Strike anywhere matches in a water resistant match case
5) 25 cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly in two zip-lock bags (fire starters)
6) Potable aqua + (includes neutralizing tablets)
7) Duct tape
8) Aluminum foil
9) Silcock key (for opening external water spigots without a knob)
10) Empty 1 quart zip-lock bags (2)


Clothing, etc
(Stored in the deep side of an Eagle Creek 2 sided pack-it half cube)
1) 1 pair of wool socks
2) 1 pair of synthetic Under Armour wicking socks
3) Spare underwear
4) Wicking base layer
5) Bandanna
6) Work gloves
My clothing is still set-up for cold weather. I will be adjusting this for warm weather RSN (real soon now)



First Aid
I will list the contents of this kit some other time. (Note, I removed the Velcro from the bottom of the Dyna Med pouch.)






Water storage, rain gear, blanket
Note the hydration bladder shown above. I have a GSI cup on order that is large enough for a Nalgene to nest inside.



Food
(The duct tape at the top of the MRE is the result of an exploratory stripping of the MRE. I ultimately concluded that I'd prefer hot food and left all the contents in-tact.)

Weight

