I know women are allowed their purses, but what are guys allowed? I carry an EagleCreek Travel Bug that contains preparedness gear such as first aid items, flashlights, compass, etc. I don't use it to carry my blades. I have them on my person. I would arrive bladeless, of course, but would I be allowed to carry the Travel Bug?<br><br>

Craig, wouldn't you think that may depend on the particular policies of the court you're on jury duty for? I bet the variation from jurisdiction to jurisdiction is great.<br><br>But I also bet there will be careful scrutiny of whatever you bring in.<br><br>

Yes, of course. I was just wondering if anyone here had had experiences with jury duty and whatever they routinely carry their stuff in. Careful scrutiny is fine. Helps keep me safe, too.<br><br>

Is all this really neccesary? i mean how far away from your house is this Jury duty? You'll probably end up not needing all this stuff if your going into a court.<br><br>

No, it isn't really necessary. I simply like being prepared in all environments and jury duty certainly is an environment unto itself.<br><br>

I think Ron might have gotten the impression that you want to take a kit on jury duty, which I don't think was your intention.<br><br>I haven't done jury duty myself, but in your position, I'd go ahead and take the bag. I'd assume it's going to be searched, though, and keep the contents few and simple to make that easy. Dealing with officialdom is always largely a matter of waiting.. I'd take two or three books to break up the time, perhaps some sort of music player if you like, a water bottle (you can seldom drink enough easily from a cooler, and most vending machine drinks promote dehydration. you can usually easily refill a bottle from that same cooler, though), and a comfortable sweater or jacket- it may be over air-conditioned, or you may end up using it for a pillow. I'd definitly take a notepad and pen- for details, names, phone numbers, parking location, that might be useful, and good ideas often come in times of boredom.<br><br>Presumably, if you're unlucky enough to draw a serious and long enough case for the jury to be sequestered, you'll be given the chance to get more clothes and toiletries.<br><br>

yeah i thought u were going over board and was thinking about briniging survival gear into the court. heh im sorry if you took my reply offensive it wasnt meant to be offensive im 15 never been to a jury duty only acted one out in 8th grade.<br><br>