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#101004 - 07/28/07 02:32 AM What should I put in my pockets?
tennvol Offline
Stranger

Registered: 02/28/07
Posts: 6
I managed to free up a cargo pocket on my shorts (Woolrich Elite) and it's empty. Seeking advice as to what I should fill it with. Currently this is what I carry when not at work:

On belt:
Some sort of 1911 in a Milt Sparks VM2 holster. 2 magazine pouch and Surefire Z2 on weak side.

Front Right Pocket:
SW 642 snub nose .38

Right Upper Pocket:
LG8300 Cell Phone
Leatherman Squirt P4
Gerber Multiplier
Kershaw Pocket Knife

Right Cargo Pocket:
Wallet ($100 spare cash, emergency contact list, P38, Extra Keys)
Fenix P1D or Surefire E1E w/KL1 lighthead

Right Rear Pocket:
Emerson CQC-7 w/wave

Front Left Pocket:
Keys

Left Upper Pocket:
Blackberry 8700

Left Cargo Pocket:
Empty

Primary AO is the Washington, DC metro area. Biggest threats (I feel) are terrorist attack on mass transit, soft targets (ie active shooter in shopping mall), car/truck/bus bomb, etc.



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#101009 - 07/28/07 02:57 AM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: tennvol]
MrBadger Offline
journeyman

Registered: 11/22/04
Posts: 61
What comes to mind:

Pocket organizer with a flat-fold paper mask, right-in-the-rain notebook, pen or pencil, pack of matches, bandanna, and some individually wrapped mints.

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#101013 - 07/28/07 03:10 AM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: MrBadger]
Themalemutekid Offline
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Registered: 11/17/06
Posts: 351
Loc: New Jersey
In my cargo pockets I carry, shout portable wipes, poison oak & ivy cleanser towelette, deep woods off towelette, a kleenex pocket pack & a wet ones antibacterial moist wipe.
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#101014 - 07/28/07 03:22 AM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: tennvol]
Russ Offline
Geezer

Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
So let me get this right. . . You carry a 1911 but you don't know what sort of 1911 it is? You back it up w/ a .38 snub, carry an LG cell phone and a Blackberry, two locking folding knives, two multi-tools, an excellent Surefire and a very good LED b/u light, and you want to know what to carry in your empty pocket. Sure, get an Ultralight .5 First Aid Kit from Adventure Medical Kits. If you have room for a back-up get a Wound Closure Kit too.

So is this 1911 government issue?
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#101016 - 07/28/07 03:52 AM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: Russ]
Ronin Offline
Stranger

Registered: 06/01/07
Posts: 10
I got to say that sure does sound like a heavy amount of equipment. Your pants must weigh 8 pounds.

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#101019 - 07/28/07 04:26 AM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: tennvol]
ironraven Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
You're ID. I'm going to assume you are a federal agent of some type, rather than someone who is trying to become a test case to see if the recent court ruling will nullify the DC carry law.
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#101020 - 07/28/07 04:45 AM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: tennvol]
clearwater Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 03/19/05
Posts: 1185
Loc: Channeled Scablands
Sure sounds like you would need some sort of trauma gear-
say lots of of sterile and occlusive dressings and tape to
hold it all together. A pocket mask for CPR and
gloves.

Also eye and lung protection for after the fact when all the
hazmats are floating in the air.

And suspenders.


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#101021 - 07/28/07 06:24 AM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: clearwater]
Todd W Offline
Product Tester
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
An extra pair of suspenders to hold your pants up.
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#101046 - 07/28/07 05:24 PM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: Todd W]
teacher Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 12/14/05
Posts: 988
Are you carrying 4 blades?

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#101051 - 07/28/07 08:43 PM Re: What should I put in my pockets? [Re: teacher]
Leigh_Ratcliffe Offline
Veteran

Registered: 03/31/06
Posts: 1355
Loc: United Kingdom.
Originally Posted By: teacher
Are you carrying 4 blades?


What? Only two pistols and four blades? Bit under equipped...... whistle
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