For more years than I'd like to admit, I've been commuting via car exclusively. This lets me carry a lot of gear and be well-prepared for a number of situations that have arisen. I'm starting a new job in a week that will have me riding the commuter rail some of the time. I'll be restricted to what's in my pockets and laptop bag.
Here's what I have with me:
- Water
- a couple of Clif bars
- Flashlights (a Quark 123 in my pocket, a Maratac 9290 as my primary work light, an iTP A3 EOS Upgrade, and a Fenix E01 as a final backup)
- peanut lighter
- Leatherman Wave (pre-2004)
- Leatherman Squirt P4
- screwdriver with a variety of bits
- cable ties
- Mini RitterGrip
- 1-person Heatsheets survival blanket
- Small first aid kit
- iPhone
- Two different ways to charge my iPhone (USB battery and USB charging cable for laptop)
- Outerwear appropriate for walking at least a mile outdoors in the local range of weather
- dress shoes
- laptop, business cards, cables, adapters, notepad, pens, sharpie, blank CD-ROMs
It's all urban or suburban between work and home.
Understanding that I'm sharply limited in weight and bulk, what should I add to this list?