Thought I'd pass this along: Urban Survival Bag: Things I Carry Around the City
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Urban Survival Bag
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Mongo said:
I guess you didn't see that he listed nail clippers. Great for all of your cutting needs.
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No knife? 
No flashlight?
No GUN?
What kinda "survival" bag is this? Might as well be a purse!
The comments regarding the bag itself were ok, if you ignored the recommended contents.
Seriously, even for a lettuce eating socialist, forgetting a flashlight and first aid kit, and recommending "punch cards" and STAMPS is pretty lame. Don't forget your grocery store discount card! :barf:
No flashlight?
No GUN?
What kinda "survival" bag is this? Might as well be a purse!
The comments regarding the bag itself were ok, if you ignored the recommended contents.
Seriously, even for a lettuce eating socialist, forgetting a flashlight and first aid kit, and recommending "punch cards" and STAMPS is pretty lame. Don't forget your grocery store discount card! :barf:
Perhaps he's hoping the mugger/junkie/recently released mental patient will strangle him with his headphone cord, instead of sticking a sharp in his eye!
I dispair at the number of people I see walking thru fairly rough parts of Manchester with earphones in their lugholes totally oblivious to their surroundings! These muppets are usually toting expensive-looking messenger bags which COULD have a laptop in, thats what the mugger would think anyway. It may seem paranoid, but nowadays youve just gotta be aware of your surroundings.
I dispair at the number of people I see walking thru fairly rough parts of Manchester with earphones in their lugholes totally oblivious to their surroundings! These muppets are usually toting expensive-looking messenger bags which COULD have a laptop in, thats what the mugger would think anyway. It may seem paranoid, but nowadays youve just gotta be aware of your surroundings.
So THAT'S what sheeple carry around in those bags! As far as an i-pod being a defense, I usually see headphones as an indicator that said individual would make a good target for a mugger/purse snatcher/pick pocket. I find a look in the eye and a firm "no thank you" works just fine for me.
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I don't think he really needs a gun. They're loud and your fingers will reek of gun oil and powder. He is probably safer with a loud shriek and stabbing at the attacker with the chapstick.xsrdx said:No GUN?
What kinda "survival" bag is this? Might as well be a purse!
xsrdx said:
It is. This is the way he can get men to carry a purse without scaring them away by calling it a purse. :yawn:
You all are looking at this survival kit the wrong way. It's not supposed to keep you alive, but to make sure that you don't have to put up with any inconvenience during your business day. I mean, it is really hard to tell a panhandler "no," (hence the Ipod, keeps you from being bothered) and to have to use a paper towel from the bathroom if your nose runs instead of a soft, cotteny tissue.
Nakano 2 said:Too funny you guys.But let' s settle down a bit here. I think the author was writing about an "Urban Commuter" bag rather than a real survival bag.
N.
Yeah, well when you step into a real he-man's world of survival and real work and tools such as knives you're likely to get funny answers about the actions and survival plans of the trendy businessman
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As I've often said, a $100 cash, a BM AFCK, and an H&K P7 will get you out of most urban survival situations.
I also like the idea of carrying breath mints (I'm more into spray), but not a "survival" supply. There's a difference between survival and style. That difference is defined in "The World is Not Enough," when 007, having just fallen onto the Milenium dome, pauses to straighten his tie.
I also like the idea of carrying breath mints (I'm more into spray), but not a "survival" supply. There's a difference between survival and style. That difference is defined in "The World is Not Enough," when 007, having just fallen onto the Milenium dome, pauses to straighten his tie.
cardimon said:
You can add Washington D.C. to that list. They ar'nt too fond of large cutlery items either, and most gov't buildings and museums and art galerys you have to go through security. Very hard to carry much more than a sak or other normal looking slip joint.
Seriously, that was a pretty lame survival bag. A flashlight is one of the most critical pieces of gear in the city. A year and a half ago we were on a metro train that had a problem and the people had to evec along the side of a dim lighted tunnel. I was glad I had a minimag in my bag and a back up Photon on my keyring. The only other flashlight was the metro employee, and he was up at the head of the line.
Also in the city a good stout walking stick is more important than a damm set of headphones. With a good stick in your hand you're ready for a problem and most street people will not even approach someone carrying a stout looking walking stick and not limping badly. They may be crazy, but their not stupid.
Two or three extra large bandannas are handy. Lots of uses, like emergency head cover in cold under hat, emergency dust mask, ect.
It IS surprising that the guy never said anything about a knife, sak, or multi-tool. Even in the city I find a sak invalueble, if even for spreading the pate on the crackers!