hi! your survival bag sounds JUST like something i would do myself! and i too have started a food journal--2 actually--1 for writing down what i eat in a day and another for writing down the different pains i feel and reactions i have to certain foods. i saw that you mentioned hunting for gelitan-free peppermint caps--are you a vegan?? or can your system not handle gelatin? im taking peppermint caps and was so excited to find some that had organic oils in them--but i am also looking for ones that dont have gelatin too as im a vegan. are you taking any now? have you come across any that are the ones youre looking for?? im not all that sure on how to shop for vitamins or supplements--im too scared of stepping over my vegan-boundry! food is easier to identify but when theres all the minerals in the ingredients, it makes it tricky! let me know if youre able to find caps sans gelatin?? ta ta!