The GHB thread makes me revert to the movie FALLING DOWN (1993) WITH MICHAEL DOUGLAS.

It's just not William Foster's (Michael Douglas) day. Laid off from his defense job, Foster gets stuck in the middle of the mother of all traffic jams. Desirous of attending his daughter's birthday party at the home of his ex-wife (Barbara Hershey), Foster abandons his car and begins walking, encountering one urban humiliation after another (the Korean shopkeeper who obstinately refuses to give change is the worst of the batch). He also slowly unravels mentally, finally snapping at a fast-food restaurant that refuses to serve him breakfast because it's "too late."

After renting the movie, place yourself in Michael's shoes. Now - look at yourself. White shirt, tie, black pants, black shoes, umbrella and the GHB - your brief case. What is on the list?

Well, the Mac-10 and the LAW rocket launcher were pretty fun Hollywood touches... but honestly, I'd probably ditch the rocket. I mean, nothing a few grenades couldn't solve...

On my list? Some change... for the bus.

Get yourself a good small wheeled bag (preferably backpack convertible) instead of a briefcase, and GHB can became a well rounded BOB, which is described here dozens of times to perfection.

But IMHO, looking at the movie description, assuming you are in the US, not WTSHTF, and have a CCW permit - all you need in your briefcase is a $1k, and a S&W (the carrot and the stick)

Thanks for the movie tip though!

When playing golf always let the guy in the fatigues carrying a holdall play/pass through. A little respect and gentlemanly behavior is always the best policy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuT12_bPla8

You are pretty quick for not having seen the movie. You have covered what I consider numbers 1,2 & 3 on my surivival list.

A street map
Compass
Bottle of water
Moleskin
Wide brimmed hat
Phone numbers of taxi companies or bus schedules on your PDA. Sure beats walking.