As you have probably seen, there are numerous personal survival kits available on-line and in retail stores. One of these kits might be a perfect fit for you. Pro Survival Kits are designed for the person who spends a great deal of time outdoors and knows the difference between a "cheap" kit and a high quality kit. Experienced outdoorsmen will notice the difference in our kits as soon as they see them. All Pro Survival Kits have been designed and tested with direct, hands-on input by active duty military Special Operations personnel and numerous skilled civilians as well. As a survival instructor, I have struggled for years in finding the gear I needed from one or two sources; I never succeeded. My personal Master Pro Kit set me back over $300, because I had to deal with 20 different companies and pay shipping and handling for small orders. On several occasions, I paid $3 for an item and $5 for shipping. Other times, I had to buy several of the same item because they were not available individually. At Pro Survival Kit Company, we still deal with more than twenty vendors, but we buy in bulk and pass the savings on to you. That's why we list all the contents of our kits; we know that it would be difficult to duplicate our kits and come in under our prices. If you do decide to build your own kit, contact us and we'll be happy to help you find the items you need. Owner, Pro Survival Kit Company