I have a small black zipped bag that supposedly contains all that I need to travel from country to country, it is by my side at all times. Yesterday I decided to see what's in it.
Mostly it appears to be nail clipping and filing kit (my nails grow very quickly), but there's also an Opinel, a small magnifying glass, a silent dog whistle, a thick marker pen, a large hypodermic syringe, scissors, and several ball-point pens. In fact there's a pretty eclectic mix of 'essentials' in there.
I haven't yet used the whistle, or the syringe, or the magnifying glass, but I know that if required; they are there.
I also noticed that there is just one Indigestion Tablet, so I have now resolved to replace it with a full blister pack of 12.
All in all I think it's quite a sensible collection of 'essentials'. The only things that are missing are a Swiss Army Knife (but I have one of those in the car), a small .22 Derringer pistol (for obvious reasons), and a reliable lighter; which I have now added.
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Yes, all good. Though stand by for the nail clippers, scissors, the Swiss Army Pen Knife and the pistol to be confiscated as you pass through border control.
And don't forget a torch (slimline). And a roll of toilet paper.
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Your last two suggestions are in the car. I'll need the Derringer to get past customs.
How about a small note pad to write in with your several ballpoint pens.
I carry a lot of 'essential' stuff in my handbag. It gets a bit heavy and I have to have a clean out now and again.
I also have a small sewing kit, a teaspoon and 3 safety pins
When I read 'it is by my side at all times', I thought 'for a quick getaway?' For a moment I wondered if you secretly worked for M15.
I have one in the car, and another in my 'man bag'. I like the idea of a teaspoon; I might copy that.
It's right in front of me as I write, and already this morning I've used two of its contents. As for MI5; I'm saying nothing.
A syringe?? Do you secretly work for Vladimir?
You'd be surprised how useful it is.
Very handy, useful and practical. I just have a handbag full of stuff that is probably of no use at all !!! XXXX
What about plasters and emergency condoms?
I have a lot of very small leather bound poetry books left to me by an aunt (she had a secret lover who bought them for her over the years). I think I would add one of those to your very useful kit. Also a note book - no good having pens if you have nothing to write on. Which book? Probably The Rubyat of Omar Khyam (probablly spelt wrong but can't get up and go to book shelves.
I suspect Lady M is similar.
Industrial packs of both.
I have the Rubaiyat in France. I'm not sure if I've read it; maybe I should this Summer.
If you lived in Texas, it would be at least a 9mm semi automatic.
Something smaller will suffice.
Between you bag of stuff and items in the car, you are prepared for survival of whatever lurks.
I could probably live in my car!!!
Add a small notepad and a mini first aid kit (gauze and bandaids).
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