Bassbob
Emissary
The Cylons were new and improved. Humans haven’t been significantly improved on since Myrna Loy.
Top Practical Everyday Carry Items You Need
- Thread starter Mike H.
- Start date
Randall Chaney
Elite
Myrna Loy! Dude, going back to The Thin Man. That’s Greatest Generation territory. I’m a Baby Boomer!
Randall
Randall Chaney
Elite
Lo-Profile
Elite
On my body:
Gun
Spare ammo
Wallet
Keys
Phone
Pocket knife
Micro flashlight
Lighter
That's enough!
Things like SAKs, multi-tools, regular tools and larger flashlights are in all my vehicles. I'm never far from my vehicle.
Pretty much the same, without the lighter or light. Those are in my truck already, with a bunch of other stuff.
Spring45SL
Alpha
Not on the list but should be in everyone's car is an automobile glass breaker tool. Cheap and easy at Harbor Freight or other spots, hit the glass in the corner, it shatters, save someone from drowning or similar fate. Less than 10 bucks. Save a Life.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Top Practical Everyday Carry Items You Need” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/top-everyday-carry-items-you-need/.
Spring45SL
Alpha
Great list but missing an automobile glass breaker tool. Less than 10 bucks, Harbor Freight, etc. Hit the window in the corner, it shatters, help the person who's trapped. Save a Life.
Dutch_from_theflatlands
Alpha
I have briefly scanned the comments, and I may have a hack not yet mentioned. Wearing a watch is beyond essential for me. I always wear an analog (dial face) watch, for one important reason. It serves as an improvised compass. While it requires sunlight to function, it works well. Any older Boy Scout already knows the drill:
1. Find or create vertical edge or line. Hanging a piece of string from a branch works well.
2. Line the hour hand up along the vertical edge.
3. The halfway point between that line and "12" is South.
4. NOTE WELL: If your watch is set for Daylight Saving Time, substitute "1" for the "12".
Another hack I use when going "off-road" is to carry a small plastic bag of laundry dryer lint, for tinder. Several vendors offer what I still call "dime bags"--zip-top poly bags in small dimensions. I use Uline brand 2" x 3" bags.
This size bag is small enough to be convenient, and large enough to be practical. In addition to dryer lint, I can fit 50 rounds of .22LR in a bag, to complement my Henry survival rifle.
1. Find or create vertical edge or line. Hanging a piece of string from a branch works well.
2. Line the hour hand up along the vertical edge.
3. The halfway point between that line and "12" is South.
4. NOTE WELL: If your watch is set for Daylight Saving Time, substitute "1" for the "12".
Another hack I use when going "off-road" is to carry a small plastic bag of laundry dryer lint, for tinder. Several vendors offer what I still call "dime bags"--zip-top poly bags in small dimensions. I use Uline brand 2" x 3" bags.
This size bag is small enough to be convenient, and large enough to be practical. In addition to dryer lint, I can fit 50 rounds of .22LR in a bag, to complement my Henry survival rifle.
Arthur Shelby
Operator
When I started working protection I was issued a company phone and a notebook (moleskine) the phone was for comms and checking air tags. The notebook got way more use. Fast, convenient, and doesn't mess with night vision.
OldGrunt
Custom
Just don't forget to take it out of your pocket before you wash your pants. I forgot to take my knife out of the pocket of my work pants before I washed them. It has a glass breaker on it. It works well on front load washers. I found out first hand.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
OldGrunt
Custom
I found the factory replacement glass/part on Amazon Prime for around $75 and replaced it myself. No need to pay a repair man inflated factory parts replacement fees and labor. Easy to relace, actually harder to do the clean-up, since glass went everywhere.Holy crap !!
My wife would kill me
Randall Chaney
Elite
OldGrunt
Custom
In our previous house, we stacked the washer and dryer to free up the space the dryer took to have a space for a second refrigerator. In our current house, we don't even have a second refrigerator anymore because it is just the wife and I now. Kids are grown and gone.