...Bought my first Spot PLB.

I finally gave in to European fashion and bought a "man bag," which is in reality just a purse. When in Rome, as they say. Since it's hot and I like to carry stuff, the bag is coming in very handy. I'm moving away from the Maxpedition organizer that opens like a book because it takes up too much space. I'm putting my kit in the purse -- flashlight in the most accessible pocket, and the rest in a plastic bag. You know, "break glass in case of emergency."

I'm wondering whether I might need to prepare differently when I'm abroad. I have to say they seem to have a very rapid emergency response system in the cities. Also, this place is very safe. I can't carry a sidearm, but I think it's OK.

Nothing really for me.

But I am looking for a 12v tire pump for my DS1. The other day, my car had a flat tire, and he saw how handy it was having a tire pump in my vehicle's emergency kit. I am givng him money to buy one for his car.

DS2, was travelling to our home town with mom and DD, I gave him a flashlight.

I am planing to have each of them add a light gizmo to their car kits. It looks like this.

I like those lights.

I have a Costco jumpstarter in each car. It inflates tires, has an area light, charges USB or 12V gizmos, and of course it can jumpstart a car. Even if you have a car and jumper cables (which I do) it's much easier to use. Highly recommended.

I've had mixed luck with jump starters, but a decent tire inflator is worth it's weight in gold. Particularly if you have run-flat tires instead of a spare tire or large volume truck/SUV tires. I carry a Viair 70P with a battery adaptor, and it's head and shoulders above my Wife's Campbell Hausfeld.

For nocturnal repairs, I've yet to find anything better then a headlamp loaded with lithium primaries, and a hi-vis vest

I bought a better car.the 24 year old beater had it's last hard to fix,fix.unless I cut thru the floor to get at a impossible to rejoin tail pipe.slow heater fan,not good in Minnesota! one door won't open,stuck windows,foam in a bunch of rust holes.
we have a nice new SUV but my little grocery store runner has had it.if I had to outrun the ash cloud from Yellowstone I could be in trouble or if it died by the side of the road in a zombie attack at least the stuck windows would keep them out.
but really, transport you can trust is a must.

I deployed my camper so I could see how the new truck tows it. I also had mods installed in/on my truck to improve it's capabilities.

A man bag/ purse/ laptop bag is the way to go. Extra space for my jacket, water bottle and phone battery

Good for you, Bing! I've never understood the aversion of guys to carrying a "murse". It's a place to hold your water bottle, jacket, snacks, lunch, book, some of the junk from your pockets... they're just so practical.

I agree completely, Mark, on all counts!