Originally Posted By: Chisel
Also, if you have business cards showing who you are or where you work like ( software development engineer , IBM ) , it is a good idea to distribute a few in your wallet, purse, backpack , and a couple in your car's glove compartment.

Such cards are good to be on you , and not too bad if lost or stolen.

Also, double check your communication options.
For example, what if your cell phone is lost, stolen, broken ??
I do have another older cell phone that I take on critical trips.



Great ideas, Chisel! My cell phone did die on this first trip. I keep a calling card in my wallet and had some quarters for a pay phone but an other back-up' and new phone, are in order. Thanks!

EDIT: I may take my tablet with me on future trips as well. Wifi is becoming more and prevalent, even in our little town. It may allow email in an emergency, and it'll be good entertainment for those long stays in the waiting room.


Edited by bacpacjac (08/18/12 05:31 PM)
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