For a while, I’ve been working on a list of gadgets and other gear that I’d like to have with me at all times. Qualifications were that it had to be fairly legal and inexpensive, and fit in a small bag that could easily be hidden in a cache. Under optimal conditions, one would have a few of these stashed in several places easily accessible (like Bourne’s train station locker).
- Bullet Space Pen with Clip: a small pen that writes no matter where you are, no matter what you are doing.
- Gerber 22-80012 Infinity Ultra Task LED Flashlight: about the size of the pen, and durable as heck.
- Moleskine Sketchbook Pocket: yes, I’m one of those people who loves Moleskines.
- Victorinox Swiss Army Explorer with Free Pouch: a knife.
- Victorinox Swiss Army Secretary Pocket Knife (Silver Alox): another knife, but this one is so thin and sleek, I’d keep it hidden in a concealed pocket.
- Crosman C11 CO2 Powered Semi-Automatic BB Repeater Air Pistol: ok, this one’s optional, but handy if you need a “weapon“.
- Orion 10×42 Waterproof Monocular: Bourne doesn’t use binoculars, he uses a monocular.
- LG Prime Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit: a throwaway phone is always a necessity.
- Black Diamond Neutrino Carabiner: always nice to have, even if it’s just for keys.
- Party Snaps: can you say distraction?
- Assorted Color Smoke Balls: if you can, just say it again for these things.
- A disposable credit card: when you can’t use cash.
- A Â duffel bag: best way to travel
- American Apparel Retro Track Jacket: ok, ok, so it’s not optimal that it has reflective stripes, but if you’re not trying to stay too hidden, this is a pretty great jacket (if you make some, erm, “minor adjustments“)
- American Apparel Premium Fitted T-Shirt: black t-shirt.
- Black track pants: so you can run.
- Champion – Mens 2 Pack Active Fit Boxer Briefs, Grey, Black: secret agents aren’t allowed to wear boxers. (Thanks to Manpacks for the suggestion!)
- Vibram Five Fingers KSO: these are excellent for your body, and have great grip for impromptu stunts.
- Thousand Oaks Drawstring Backpack: a simple, inexpensive drawstring bag to hold everything.
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4 responses to “What You Should Carry [Gear]”
Nice list here. I’d like to add another suggestion: A high-vis vest. You can get away with doing just about anything in public with one of these. It’s lightweight, doesn’t take up much room in your bag, and can also be used for communication or signalling in a pinch.
Great idea!
You might be interested in http://edcforums.com/ , forums dedicated to EverDay Carry items. I’d not seen the Gerber flashlight you’d mentioned before, it’s cheaper than the Fenix I was looking at picking up.
I like swiss army knives, but they’re a bit fragile. They tend to break pretty easily with slight lateral stresses. A simple Benchmade folder would be a better option. Unless you’re looking for a weapon for your concealed pocket, which might be better suited to a fiberglass knife:
http://www.assistedknife.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/25000/subcatid/59411/id/324507
http://www.assistedknife.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/25000/subcatid/59411/id/324499
Or you could make a fiberglass shank, it’s pretty easy. I’d stick to the dart-like design though…
Interesting… also considering Tim’s knife of choice