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The knife need thing is minimal overall and a SAK or Mora can generally handle it all if being practical about it. Which Dozier? ...Wilderness knife earlier. I have one, but it is too chunky for me overall to carry in the woods and it is rather heavy.
(Edit: Sorry Ben, I didn't realize this was a second post that fluffed out your gear before I responded.)
I need to pickup a real space blanket and a light weight tarp. Just stuff on the list....
I do the store bought trail food mix quite a lot and it really satisfies any energy or hunger issues. Wish I could do beef jerky, but I can't (allergy). Good idea on the gum drops.
Yes, The Wilderness knife. You're right about it being a bit chunky, but it's a solid knife, and does precise cutting fairly well.
If you can't eat jerky, a few large tins of sardines are great as well. I prefer the "Crown Prince" packed in tomato sauce. Kippered Herring and tinned oysters are great also.
Sometimes I buy store trail mix, but my cardiologist prefers unsalted nuts. I mix 6 ox nuts, 6oz Craisins or white raisins, 6 oz M&Ms, 6oz dried banana chips, and whatever else I have on hand that goes well with those ingredients. (The little Nestle Crunch, Reese's etc that are tiny, round, and look like M&Ms work well.
Other very handy items are bright orange surveyor's ribbon and orange duct tape.