[Answer] 2. With all this bad luck around me, it's a good thing I always keep a few items handy to ward off such bad luck. I always keep one of these furry creature's feet on my key chain.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. With all this bad luck around me, it's a good thing I always keep a few items handy to ward off such bad luck. I always keep one of these furry creature's feet on my key chain."

...1. rabbit 2. mouse 3. cat 4. hamster Rabbit's feet are known to ward off bad luck. According to Wikipedia.org, "It is likely that this belief has existed in Europe since 600 BC".

[Answer] In our essentials list for day hikes, which handy item folds down to the size of a wallet, weighs less than 2 ounces and costs less than $2?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " In our essentials list for day hikes, which handy item folds down to the size of a wallet, weighs less than 2 ounces and costs less than $2? "

...1. a silicone canteen 2. an insulated jacket 3. a Mylar sheet 4. a bivy sack