Sadly, mine doesn't get used as much nowadays as it should. As much work as I've done to make sure it'll go anywhere, that's kind of sad.

Water bottle.

Myself.

Years ago I was given a necklace with a pendant on it. The pendant was from Bico out of Australia and it was called the Cross of Gabriel. I have worn that cross almost daily, and when I don't have it on, I feel awkward.

Things you hate to leave without? Try making that decision just after being told to evacuate your home due to an expanding wildfire. From a guy who's home is in the path of the Dean Peak Fire in Arizona, now at eight square miles and zero containment.

You are definitely in a tough situation. I have had to go through that process a couple of times and the only thing I can offer is to prepare a prioritized check list ahead of time. Pay attention to the P's - People,Pets, Papers (vital), and Photographs. A lot of the rest is just stuff and can be replaced wwith adequate insurance.

Stay safe, inkslngr!

my sense of humor.
the whole trip is shot - if I forget that one item!!

Pete2

Yeah, good point. The EDC I described is what I have when I head to work. When I'm out and about anywhere else I carry a sidearm and one spare mag. In hot weather that's usually my Beretta Nano with a spare 8 round mag in a SHTF Gear horizontal mag carrier. Otherwise it's an HK, either a USP full sized 9mm or a P30S. In that case I'll have a spare mag either in a Safariland horizontal mag pouch of a Garrett K1 mag carrier. In SD we have CCW pretty much everywhere, and it's part of my regular CCW.

This is especially true when camping. I will usually have at least two spare mags when out in the woods, and sometimes a second sidearm.

mints (tictacs), business cards, pen, jacket...