When I first started lurking here I had one piece of urban EDC gear: a small cheap lockback knife. Now I carry an RSK, a Juice, metal match, paracord, P-38, mini-Bic, Photon microlight, cell phone, and some spare cash. The main difference for me between urban and rural (wilderness) scenarios is that in town I am never more than 50 yards from my well-stocked vehicle. If I can get to my truck then I am good for at least 3 days.

I understand that there is some slight risk that I won't be able to make it to my vehicle, but even then I am almost never more than 10 miles from my home or that of a friend or relative. If I can't make it to my truck or to a safe house within one day then I can't see a full-blown PSK making a lot of difference.

(Still, a couple of MP-1 tablets don't take up THAT much room do they? I suppose I'll have to put a couple in my wallet <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />)

Regards, Vince (ducking for cover.)