Originally Posted By: haertig
Those four items would all be great if one of the potential threats you see is a building collapse (due to weather, mad bomber, etc.) But I don't see the bandana as being a routine requirement everywhere. Maybe not even the whistle. Flashlight and knife - yeah - I agree on that for sure. Those two items I use multiple times every single day. Not even requiring an emergency for me to need them.


A whistle is very light with minimal bulk. While I don't use one often at all (most commonly to get someone's attention at the range) it's worth it to me to carry one all the time.