I had this mesh pocket laying around and thought I would use it for a little additional stuff. It's about 8" x 6" and holds quite a bit, with the advantage of being able to see what's inside to reduce searching time.
Inside I have (3) floppy disk cases filled with more water purification tabs; some extra first aid cleansing pads (antibaterial, iodine); salt, pepper, coffee creamer. Some spare Esbit tabs, a Fallkniven DC4 2-sided sharpening stone (with four small nails inside the pouch for securing to a log or piece of wood when sharpening), 25' of paracord, extra cleasning wipes, knot tying cards, TP from MREs, a carabiner, two pens, and a folding cup with my Black Diamond Gizmo headlamp tucked inside (which I have since shifted to my daypack outside pocket.).
One item I plan to add is a few plain Alka Seltzer tablets, recommended by Cody Lundin. He claims that carbonated water is more easily absorbed, and in a real crises where hydration is critical, I think this is a smart thing to have, especially if you happen to be ill.
That said, it's also worth noting that keeping yourself healthy and in even reasonably good physical shape will be of great benefit in an emergency or crises. The body will be pumping adreniline like crazy and the stress level will probably be off the charts, so you will need to have the added advantage of general good health in the first place. The last thing you need when the SHTF is to go down due to minor injuries or illness.
There's a bit more to this kit that I will post tomorrow. Again, it may seem excessive to some, but believe me, when it's packed up it's not much. The weight is negligible and just serves as a constant reminder that I have the stuff I need to survive.
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