Thanks for the feedback, guys. In that case, Stefan, how about adding a small folding pocket knife and disposable cigarette lighter? I carried a folding Gerber LST (blade about 3 inches) through airport security in Germany, Greece, Turkey and the US without difficulty in 1989. I think your survival kit would hardly be complete without those. I don't know how strict the authorities are where you are travelling. If a knife would be a problem, maybe a razor blade [for shaving, of course ;-) ] could be carried instead.<br><br>Also, get some sort of money belt or security wallet with wire reinforcements in case the pick-pockets target you. I like to cary one in addition to my regular wallet which has one credit card and minimal cash for easy access during routine purchases. If I got robbed, I would give up the regular wallet and still have my back-up credit card and most of my money and the phone number to cancel the lost card.<br><br>The motion detector/smoke alarm is a great idea. Try to position it to cover both the door and the window while you sleep.<br><br>