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1. I certainly agree with keeping a decent amount of cash and a roll of quarters in any bag you might have with you. I can’t tell you how many dozen times I’ve forgotten my wallet, been somewhere with no CC machines, hit an unexpected toll both etc, and needed some cash. I’d say it’s by far the most used item from any of my bags.

   If I could add anything, I’d say a good poncho or rain jacket (which is the second most used item in my bag.) If you want to be super thritfy, a 55 gallon plastic bag with a hole cut in the top works too.

2. Flashlights: a mini flashlight on a neck lanyard is invaluable. You’ll never misplace it and it leaves both hands free to do 99% of the takes you have to perform setting up camp, changing a tire, cooking, whatever. Small beam helps avoid detection.i use this almost exclusively. $3.00 gets you there.

3. Um, you ever try carrying a loaded Maglite? With 6 D cells? If you loaded it with C cells or AAs using adapters, it might be practical. I have the 6 D Maglite, for walking the dog. Not for hiking, that one. Even a 3 D Maglite is on the heavy side. Better to make a tonfa (took me 15 minutes to make one while talking on the phone) and include it in your pack. Maybe strap a small light to it.

   1. Thanks for your comment. To answer your question. No. But I see what you mean.

4. I enjoyed this article very much. It was well written and the author obviously tried to be thorough. However, such a bag isn’t practical for liberal schools, places teens and young adults unfortunately frequent most often.

   Our college campus would swiftly suspend or expel a student who possessed/carried a survival knife or firearm. A baton would be confiscated and the student escorted off campus with a warning. Having a firearm or edged weapon in a car could also go bad, as attending this school requires signing an agreement giving up most Constitutional rights.

   Security has even stopped me for having a pepper spray on my keychain, acknowledged its necessity for my inner city bus commute, and asked me to keep it hidden. Ironically, they are former cops who try to teach our students basic situational awareness and a few unarmed defensive tactics because they recognize the very real risks these young people face. They can’t stand the liberal “violence is never ever necessary” crap, either.

   I would like to see another article by this author about a liberal campus-safe EDC bag for teens and young adults. His bug out bag contents are great, but unfortunately not usable for our students. A small percentage of these young people are reality based Constitutionalists planning on relocating from liberal-land as soon as they can. In the meantime, any prep they make is far better than none.

   1. I did realize that and that was why I added the section about non-lethal self-defense training. I know most don’t allow their kids to carry such weapons on the basis of what you said. Keep in mind that this was a give-or-take article. I believe a bag has to be customized to your specific needs. But thanks for your comment anyway. God Bless

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