Originally Posted by
NightTrain
Well, I don't know what's in your bag!
A manually operated water purifier, with extra filters.
Compass.
Extra ammo.
A solar charger for your phone.
A good medical kit.
Extra face masks.
Extra matches/lighters. Zippo and fuel?
Whistle.
Flashlight and extra batteries.
GPS and a map.
Freeze dried food.
Can opener.
High quality synthetic rope, 100'.
Rain gear.
Compact fishing pole, extra line and lures. Single hooks, too, so you can use worms / bugs for bait.
Compact 1 person tent.
High quality sleeping bag.
High quality compact cot - keeping you above the creepy crawlies in the desert.
Water storage container, canteen, etc.
Leatherman tool.
Basic tools - screwdrivers, pliers, needle nose pliers, crescent wrench, baling wire, black electrical tape (the best is 3M Super 88), a handful of high quality tie-wraps (the best ones have a metal tooth in the head, the cheap ones have a plastic tooth and are garbage), roll of high quality Duct Tape, etc.
A filet knife, a large hunting knife, and a high quality pocket knife (Gerber is a great manufacturer).
Gun cleaning kit suitable for your firearms.
Sewing kit, with normal, heavy and curved needles. High quality normal thread and heavy duty thread (think sewing jackets, tarps, leather, etc., along with light sewing and repairs.
Extra sunglasses and prescription glasses.
Magnifying glass.
Small socket set with ratchet.
12v air compressor for your vehicle.
Couple of cans of Fix-A-Flat.
5 gallons of water in your trunk.
Box of 1-gallon ziplock bags.
Small sealed container of salt and pepper.
Flares.
Small signaling mirror.
Extra socks.
High quality folding camp chair in your car.
Tweezers.