Do you carry any items in your briefcase? I carry the following items on my person:

keychain w/
photon
mini bic lighter
cheap multi tool
howler whistle
braided 550 cord
keychain screwdriver that you can get at any auto shop

I carry a folding knife, small LED and a mini sharpee in my other pocket and a bandana in my back pocket.

In my canvas briefcase I carry:

(2) chemlights
(2) Marathon bars
head lamp
mini mag light
SAK
e-blanket
e-poncho
10 dollars in ones
2 dollars in quarters
mini bic
extra batteries
modified DR PSP
small FAK
leather gloves
wool glove inserts
neck gaiter
baby wipes
hand sanitizer
lip balm
maps of city and surrounding areas
write in the rain notepad
32 oz Nalgene bottle