Equipment Check

I have come to realise that blogging ought not to be a simple series of thoughts, musings and personal opinions. One should also strive to inform in the process.
On that basis, my third entry concentrates on the absolute essentials of travel.

I have already been too modest in my initial post (...it's a curse). I've already gathered together some additional travel tools which I am convinced will serve me well on this trip.

The picture below shows the contents of my survival tin. From left to right it contains;

Spoon (in case the spork fails to deliver)
Utility tool (in case I need to put up a shelf)
Ring saw (in case I need to saw my own leg off)
Tweasers (in case of splinters)
Sewing kit (domestic, not medical. Socks don't darn themselves)
First aid kit (basically, plasters)
Fruity tablets (I've forgotten what they do)
Striker (man should not be without the ability to make fire)
Torch (um... for light)
D-ring (no idea what this is for)
Water purification tablets
Mess tin

In short, all bases covered. Should be in need of a decent meal in Hanoi, I am fully prepared to saw wood, kill prey, cook and devour, all in a well lit space. I'm sure I'll find a use for the D-ring.