What should you carry on yourself ?

[nakadnu]

Someone started a thread asking what you always carry. I would like to expand on that and see what we can suggest what a person SHOULD always carry on themselves.

You need a knife #1. Any knife will do. Ultimately a multitool with a knife blade, saw, file, canopener, pliers and assorted screwdrivers. Very handy.
A way to make fire, a bic lighter, matches, firesteel etc.
A bandana. It's a bandage, a breathing mask, water filter, knapsack, firetinder, signaling device etc.
A flashlight.
Cash money.
A firearm if you are able and allowed by law.
A 2-3 day supply of any vital medication.
Important phone #s. Family, friends, bank etc.

So, what am I missing?

P.S. I always have a spare pickup key in my pocket.

[TacSKS]

Sounds like a pretty good list to me. Most ppl would add a cell phone. Pretty handy when it works, just don't count on it working.

[Chupathingy]

A 2-3 day supply of any vital medication.

What do you mean but vital medication?

Like first aid supplies? or do you mean for example if your diabetic you carry 2 to 3 days worth of insulin? or both?

[nakadnu]

Yeah like insulin, high blood pressure pills etc.

What do you mean but vital medication?

Like first aid supplies? or do you mean for example if your diabetic you carry 2 to 3 days worth of insulin? or both?