MUST BE MY LUCK: Riots and Protests where we've gone!!

[ChunkyMonkey]

Luckily, there are not a lot of places outside CONUS that I haven't been too... so I'm just fine to stay here...

If you're flying, a mini-go bag would be hard to put together, I'm interested in what you do. Do you pick up a knife in country or just check it (and hope it isn't stolen in your luggage), etc?

Unlike in Good ol USA, checked in luggage is very safe in most international port/airport. Pocket knife is a must.. But in many countries it's limited to 2.25". Multi tool can be more useful -- not that I could've done anything if our tiny electric car broke down in Paris.

My mini go back is nothing more than EDC, copy of important documents, cash and IFAK.



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[clodhopper]

nothing more than EDC, copy of important documents, cash and IFAK.

Travelling CONUS with a check bag, I will generally bring an inexpensive folding knife. Inexpensive because a few times I have arrived at TSA and realized I still have it in my pocket and have to throw it away (me so stooped). I have a micro multi-tool in my suitcase that never seems to bother any checker people. I don't have a separate go bag. I carry a 3day pack as a briefcase which is the go bag. All the critical/important ID, keys, docs, backup cash, small flashlight, compressed roll duct tape, etc is in the backpack, which goes everywhere with me. In the event of an emergency, shirt, shoes and backpack. Everything I need to get my butt back to the US and get by for the few days it may take to do it.

In CONUS, the backpack has a surfacebook that is light enough that it goes no matter what the circumstance. Outside CONUS I carry an older "disposable" laptop in case security somewhere decides they want it more than I do, I can walk away from it. All my work files are on memory sticks, one locked. So say if I was in France and the crazy reared up, I would dump the laptop simply because it is heavy and there is nothing valuable or useful on it. But replace with any courtesy water bottles, the plastic laundry bag, a pillow case and the bar of soap. There might be other items depending on the room and location.

[Bailey Guns]

My mini go back is nothing more than EDC, copy of important documents, cash and IFAK.

No medic in the go bag?

IFAK = Individual First Aid Kit

Just FYI. I had to look it up some time ago...I'm not up on all the latest jargon.