Stuff to carry everywhere

[Winston001]

I'm interested in what others think. Over time I've put together a go-everywhere kit which initially was for tramping and trail-biking in the mountains. However it expanded and now covers everyday travel on the bike, car, aeroplane. The one downside is some stuff isn't allowed in aeroplanes cabin bags.

So here's a quick list which I'll elaborate on later:



Vivid permanent marker
Multitool
Duct tape
Panadol or stronger pain relief
2 supermarket plastic bags
Small piece tube rubber as a firelighter
Waterproof matches
Lighter as alternative
3-4 metres Braided string/twine
Small notebook or paper
Biro
Pen torch - LED best
Short length candle
Condoms - to carry water, protect stuff
300mm cable ties
Small pack wetwipes in bank coin bag (to keep fresh)
Iodine tablets or similar for sterilising water
Credit card
$60 cash in various notes
Survival blanket

This is all useful stuff on a bad day. :D


EDIT: this list is being updated as people suggest ideas.

[The Baron]

VISA card.

[Flip]

Spare glasses.

[firefighter]

Why the McGuyver kit? Besides, all you need is bubblegum, a paperclip and a piece of anal lint.

[yungatart]

First Aid Kit?

[marty]

knife, some string, a $20 note, condoms

[GOONR]

knife, some string, a $20 note, condoms

I'd like to see ya explain that to plod, could be a very interesting conversation. :)

[vifferman]

Perhaps some thinnish wire, like the stuff used for lockwiring on bikes? As for the supermarket bags - wouldn't some of those big pink bags they stick in your letterbox for used clothes be more betterer? They're much larger, yet fold up pretty small. The advantage for survival type situations is they'd do as makeshift waterproofing or a groundsheet, and are highish visibility.
Otherwise, I reckon you've got a good list there.

[Genestho]

I have all of that plus plasters, cable ties, couple of rubber bands, a deck of cards and swiss army knife

EDIT: and a small packet of wet wipes, the "you never know what you need and when stuff" fits in an icecream container, mostly for camping.

[JimO]

if you have a harley you need a ute

[gale_wolf]

I'm always cramming stuff into pockets or a backpack, just in case... Subscribing to this thread now!

Add to your list: emergency thermal blanket, one of those ones that looks like tin-foil and folds up really small, about the size of a school notebook.

[YellowDog]

Always take a multi-tool with me.

Never had a problem at airport security.

[rustic101]

I'm interested in what others think. Over time I've put together a go-everywhere kit which initially was for tramping and trail-biking in the mountains. However it expanded and now covers everyday travel on the bike, car, aeroplane. The one downside is some stuff isn't allowed in aeroplanes cabin bags.

So here's a quick list which I'll elaborate on later:



Vivid permanent marker
Multitool
Duct tape
Panadol or stronger pain relief
2 supermarket plastic bags
Small piece tube rubber as a firelighter
Waterproof matches
Lighter as alternative
3 metres Braided string/twine
Small notebook or paper
Biro
Pen torch - led best
Short length candle

There are other bits I've forgotten and it depends where I'm going but this is all useful stuff on a bad day.

A few tampons to plug wounds, stop bleeding or use as ear plugs,
A few condoms to collect, carry, store water or other fluids
Small zip lock bags for the ciggies/ lighter and above
My Gerber Multitool
O plasters and other stuff come in handy to
Credit Card
Mobile phones
Solar charger

[davereid]

...A few condoms to collect, carry, store water...

So its true.. thats what my 14 year old daughter said about the condoms in her bag.. and I was a skeptic !

[marty]

I'd like to see ya explain that to plod, could be a very interesting conversation. :)


LOL. yeah i thought that after i posted it! must admit it sounds like a cheap hooker homicide kit! funny thing is, it's actually what i carry. add Neurofen to that list

[Headbanger]

wallet,keys,sunglasses,phone.

[blackdog]

ipod, binoculars, hipflask......

[rustic101]

So its true.. thats what my 14 year old daughter said about the condoms in her bag.. and I was a skeptic !

I taught/ teach survival skills and a few other things and can attest, condoms are a genuine item for survival.

That aside, I'd be concerned about a young teenager carrying them - or an I just old fashioned?

[Zerker]

Saw Cable (http://scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&ctgy=PRODUCTS&c2=&C3=CAMPEQUIP&C4=&LV=3&item=12073&prodid=12073%5E8%5E01RTL&)
for the space it takes up, I wouldn't say no.
just a guess, but I'd say if you had to rig up a shelter in a hurry, this would cut through branches quicker than any blade in your multi tool.

[chester]

rifle + ammo

[scissorhands]

LED headtorch, water purifying tablets or iodine, long life snack bars or milk biscuits, antibiotics, wet wipes, toilet paper

[pete376403]

A half dozen 300mm cable ties are always useful

[Winston001]

Excellent stuff guys and you've reminded me of a couple of items such as iodine tabs to sterilise water and toilet paper or wetwipes.

What I will do is edit the original post and add stuff as suggestions are made. :niceone:

[Winston001]

Perhaps some thinnish wire, like the stuff used for lockwiring on bikes? As for the supermarket bags - wouldn't some of those big pink bags they stick in your letterbox for used clothes be more betterer? They're much larger, yet fold up pretty small. The advantage for survival type situations is they'd do as makeshift waterproofing or a groundsheet, and are highish visibility.


You'll need to convince me on the wire but its an interesting idea. How would you need/use it?

Good thinking on the big plastic bag as emergency shelter. I was chewing the supermarket bag thing over today and think one of those Farmers shopping bags would be a good alternative. They are really strong and take very little space. Could hold water.

[Winston001]

First Aid Kit?

Good idea but you've got pain relief pills, duct tape, and a knife in the multi-tool. Iodine tabs in a bit of water can be used for sterility. Bung a bit of moss/leaf or a wet-wipe on a wound, wrap it with tape, tape a stick-splint to any break and head for help.

Duct tape is amazingly strong and can support a bung knee or ankle for a long time. Or hold a broken suitcase together. Lots of uses.

Like the cable-ties idea too.

[Winston001]

The one item clearly missing is a waterbottle but they are bulky. Nevertheless, found this interesting idea on the web - bottle and light in one - http://www.sollight.com/products/lightcap.cfm Would be good to know how it works in practise.

[Love my Bonnie]

spare bike key?

[Bikemad]

if you have a harley you need a ute
thats comedy magic JimO..........
howbout zig zags......

[Grubber]

Just a quick question.......are we going into the jungle with the SAS here or is this for Sunday Coro loop?? Just to clarify things a little!

[Swoop]

Cord. About 1.5 metres long or a touch longer. About 3mm dia is bloody handy!

[Winston001]

SAS style Grubber, Coro loop is sooo cosmopolitan....

I tend to carry all of this stuff everywhere because it is small and light.

The Vivid: its an add choice but I can't tell you how many times I've needed to write on something where a biro simply won't work.

Penlight torch - haven't got an LED one yet and undecided about type. A head-torch would be better but more bulky.

Multi-tool - have a cheap one but suspect a better quality one would make sense. Any suggestions?

[Mully]

if you have a harley you need a ute

And spare tassels.

[wysper]

I would consider changing the pen for a pencil. Even a wax pencil if you want it to right on more.

[Spazman727]

Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.

[Winston001]

George Formby helpfully posted this up on another thread so I'm adding it here:

http://artofmanliness.com/2012/06/05/survival-tampon/



Heard of a few of these uses but not all of them. Note that he uses the wrapper and a plastic tube which tampons are packaged in (news to me :eek:).

[Gremlin]

I've got a small first aid kit, personal locator beacon, emergency survival blanket and bivvy sack. The comes all the tools (inc zip ties, wire and tape), air compressor, puncture repair kit, tie downs. Oh... and an AA Plus membership card... I have a BMW after all :baby:

[Flip]

My Cammel brand hunting Backpack has a:

Torch
Matches and a bit of innertube.
Strong string/light rope.
2 Disposeable raincoats.
Small solid fuel stove, 2 MRE's and some other food items.
Water bottle with tin cup.
Beanny.
Trusty pocket knife.
Pensil and paper.
Small first aid kit.

Small 5W hand held VHF/UHF ham radio which does the ambo, fire, CD, S&R, PRS, marine and Rozza frequencies.

There is other stuff in it also because it doubles as my hunting day pack and my emergency pack. It just lives on the back seat of what ever vehicle I have with me. The radio is really cool because it is pre programmed up with all the frequencies. On the national repeater system I can talk to ever ham up and down the country with a radio that is only the slightly bigger than a pack of siggys.

[The Pastor]

i use a filterd waterbottle, costs $20 and enables you to drink from any water supply, gets rid of all bad bacterias.

get it from travel doctor :)

[Akzle]

FWIW i normally have on my person:
4"folding knife,
cigarette lighter,
cigarettes,
belt (webbing/leather)
currency.
at least one cellphone

my mantra before leaving anywhere is "knife, wallet, two sets of keys, money, drugs, phone"

in my backpack:
~15m dry-line (9mm static rope)
4" sheath knife
pencil (builders) pens
craft knife
matches and striker (in a film canister)
old inner tube/rubber (firestarter)
toothbrush
spare toothbrush
toothpaste (bicarb type)
pocket multimeter (cat II)
paper
A4 ziploc bags
bright coloured clothes pegs (neon pink)
prussik cord (~3mm static cord, ~1m length)
2" plumbers tape (pvc type)
~2m of 1.5" nylon webbing
vaseline
shower-in-a-can (lynx)
*edit* fishing trace.

on my bike:
oil can (tin-man wizard of oz type - chain luber)
spare oil (1lt)
spare fuses (2 each A rating)
spare ign key
spare gloves (whichever pair i'm not wearing at that time)
few rags

my ute basically has enough on deck to build a small village, should it be required, gas soldering irons, zip ties, jacks, tools enough to rebuild an engine, ten kinds of rope, straps, strops, tie downs, dual batteries, DC arc welding kit etc etc

[Akzle]

some of those big pink bags they stick in your letterbox for used clothes be more betterer? you can buy "pack liners" at most outdoor shops - they're bigger and yellow and have a list of what you can use them for on the side (tent, ground mat, rain coat etc) failing that, blak saks are much less prone to ripping than the pink cancer-bin bags.


You'll need to convince me on the wire but its an interesting idea. How would you need/use it? with a pair of pliers or end nippers (multi tool...) also useful for tying suspension/axles back on when there's no other option. and all other manner of shit.


Just a quick question.......are we going into the jungle with the SAS here or is this for Sunday Coro loop?? Just to clarify things a little! if i go jungle then i either pack more, or less. more involves a 25lt pack, less generally fits in my pockets or a throw bag/ dry bag/ pikau


and i dont bother with purifying water. my immune system handles drinking from cow troughs well enough.. NZ is good in that you're never too far from drinkable water (except in cities)

[Nova.]

Reminds me, any of you prepare for SHTF scenarios?

[Akzle]

Reminds me, any of you prepare for SHTF scenarios?wwhy do you think i have a badass motobike, ute and a cupboard full of guns?

(it's not a matter of if, but when.)

[FJRider]

I taught/ teach survival skills and a few other things and can attest, condoms are a genuine item for survival.

That aside, I'd be concerned about a young teenager carrying them - or an I just old fashioned?

I have assisted with local Scout groups over the past 20 years ... condoms (apparently) make dam good water bombs ... :yes:

They also fit over the barrel of various rifles I've had to keep shit out. You can even shoot with them fitted (as usual :innocent:)

[FJRider]

Multi-tool - have a cheap one but suspect a better quality one would make sense. Any suggestions?

Tools for such purposes, need to be made of stainless steel ... they cost more, but if left sitting for months/years ... they still work as they're supposed to.

[Big Dave]

On the bike: puncture kit and emergency repair tools and materials.

Everywhere: mobile phone and a Platinum card.

[rustic101]

i use a filterd waterbottle, costs $20 and enables you to drink from any water supply, gets rid of all bad bacterias. get it from travel doctor :)

A real man would drink his own piss...

[Nova.]

A real man would drink his own piss...

show us how its done.

[rustic101]

show us how its done.

Have done it in the past more than happy to demonstrate again, its just coloured water with a few added nutrients buddy.

Its actually a great dietary plan too if your looking at losing a bit of weight.