I always have pockets. Stuffed pockets.

The wallet contains cash, cards, and ID; in addition to a 1/8" x 2" ferro rod, several bandaids and a packet of antibiotic ointment, a Brunton Survival Card, and several pieces of TinderQuik.

Next to the wallet rides a Victorinox Pioneer w/ saw, tethered to a belt loop with a homemade watch chain. If I'm headed into the city, the Pioneer might get replaced by a Leatherman Pulse multitool on my belt, opposite a charged Glock M27 and beside a spare Glock magazine.

One front pocket carries a BIC or Cricket lighter and a small vial with a couple days worth of essential personal meds and a bottle of breath freshener.

Another front pocket carries a Victorinox Classic and a pocket clip equipped locking folder du jour. Sometimes the Classic will be replaced with a slipjoint folder with significant olde time appeal.

The remaining back pocket carries two bandanas; one bright colored, the other earth toned.

If I have a watch pocket, there rests an ARC AAA and a Fisher Space Pen.

My key ring holds a Traser Glowring, Photon III, and a whistle.

I have a Suunto compass on my watchband and my cellular in a Maxpedition CP-S pouch on my belt. A pair of sunglasses rides on an EK strap around my neck.

Whatever jacket I have with me will have a minikit and a pair of leather gloves in it's pockets.

That's when I'm traveling light ...

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