Mike

I have actually been looking at those smaller laptops (the EEE PC)to put in my bag. You should check them out, they seem like a great option for your EDC bag, they are really tiny, the batteries last for ever, and I think you could even use your solar charger with it.

They seemed like a good way to store a bunch of survival information.

We’ll have a post in the future about ways to securely store your data on that drive, so it’s safe too.

Since this is something I carry everyday and it is something I tend to leave at my desk once a get to work, it isn’t the best place for a firearm. When I carry, I use a concealed pistol holster that lets me easily hide a compact .45 under a loose fitting shirt. My employer has a ‘no weapons’ policy, so while my bag has a knife, I do draw the line at carrying a pistol to work.

I do have a robust first aid kit in each vehicle and at home. Since this bag is with me or very close by, I figure that I will be A) somewhat near my vehicle or B) At or near home. For my purposes, anything more than the CPR mask and a couple band aids and aspirin would be redundant. While redundant is good, in this case minimalism is better.

As for the aesthetics of the bag, I suppose that is up to each person. I have been carrying this bag for nearly two years now and haven’t noticed anyone glancing askance at me. In fact, when people do notice it, they tend to want to know more about the individual tools, etc., hence this post.

Thanks again for the interest. Please be sure to comment if you have any other questions.

And why do you have a scary looking military bag? Wouldn’t a boring backpack or soft briefcase with shouldr strap be much lower profile. You’ll look like a Rambo wannabe with this thing on in public, ESPECIALLY during an emergency.

I see the CPR mask but no other 1st aid/trauma kit.

Work in progress I’m sure! like all of my gear! LOL

I agree with Local33 above- find room for a defensive weapon and spare hi-cap mags.