I got a new iPod as an early Christmas present and have had it for a few weeks. I really like it.

Here's some thoughts on how it could be useful from a survival / emergency point of view.

• Backup of data files from computer.
  
• Photos of family members & pets in case you get separated and need a picture to help others look for them.
  
• Impromptu flashlight (this thing is bright for a non-flashlight.)
  
• Impromptu mirror (the back is shiny)
  
• Entertainment to pass the time.
  
• Storage of memos of emergency information (e.g. phone numbers, emergency how-to instructions for stuff, medical info like dosage sizes for infants, etc.)
  
• Stopwatch function (not sure how a stopwatch would be used, but I'm sure someone else knows.)
  
• Listen to ETS podcasts?
  

If I had known that I'd like my iPod so much, I would have gotten the bigger one.

-Kuovonne