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TIP: I carry an "urban kit."

I have prepared a small urban kit that I take with me when I am out and about. The materials fit in a small credit card case.

• aspirin in plastic bag tube
• bandaids
• small book of matches
• can opener (P38 style)
• address and phone numbers of family, friends, and business associates
• one of my business cards
• a small, flat magnifying lens
• money $16.70
• paper clip
• safety pin
• rubber band
• 1st class stamps
• county bus ticket
• small scissors, tweezers, and pen

I also usually carry in my pocket:

• a multitool (Leatherman Squirt P4) which has pliers, knife, bottle opener, screwdrivers, awl, and a file
• whistle
• small button compass
• small LED button flashlight