Medical emergencies, in my opinion should be covered by a first aid kit and a cell phone or sat phone or even a short wave radio, NOT by carrying a survival kit.
I fail to see how a tobacco tin full of micro tools will help or blinding passing pilots with a laser pen. If you cant see the common sense of being properly equipped then by all means survive and thrive with your 'PSK'
I dont mind being considered stupid for posting my opinion as you don't have to agree with me.
Absolute nonsense
There is absolutely no way you could carry a FAK to cover every eventuality, that's not even mentioning the training needed to use it.
What do you suggest i carry in my FAK that will help me get my 120kg mate off a mountain with a broken leg?
What magic potion can i give another mate that has a heart condition if he has a heart attack to enable him to walk off a mountain?
Ok maybe we could call for help but what about the vast vast areas of the UK countryside that's NOT covered by mobile phone signal?
What about if the phones battery is dead?
Even IF i get a signal and my phone works its still going to be a lengthy wait before any help gets to you, what happens if the weather rolls in in the mean time and the rescue is called off?
It's not like many could afford the subscription on sat phone either, plus it's a electronic device prone to flat batteries, damage and failure just like a short wave radio.
Again i agree with you that a baccy tin with snare, fishing kit etc is absolutely useless, you are over exaggerating your opinion to the point of absurdity here though.
People DO have emergencies while out hiking, you can't carry enough supplies for every eventuality so to be responsible you NEED to ensure you have enough signalling capabilities to get someone to you.
You should also have enough clothing/emergency bivvy bag to survive a night out.
Burying your head in the sand and rolling your eyes isn't really going to help you when your in the middle of nowhere, cold, wet and with a broken ankle is it.
Emergencies happen, it's our responsibility to ourselves that we have the kit to help a rescue be effective if needed.