This is what I carry with me almost all the time, there are some things I keep, or plan on keeping, that I can't bring with me to certain places (like I can't bring a gun to school or church) but I have mini-bags (aka plastic ziplocs) for the various locations that I may go to

Bag:
The UTG

This is the bag, tote or vest you carry all this stuff in.

Ranged Weapons:
Now I don’t own any of these firearms however I do have consensual access to them:





Melee Weapons:
Hand held weapons like Machete, Hatchet, etc. Also includes any improvised weapon you want like a Crowbar or Hammer. If you carry it primarily as a tool, it goes in Maintenance/Tools.

Cold Steel’s 24” Latin Machete- If they ever make a two-handed model, I’d get that over the regular machete.


Food & Water:
3 MRE Packs

Lighting:
Hand carried artificial light sources used to see in the dark - flashlights, candles, glow sticks, etc.

Information:
Includes all items for hearing/seeing information or recording that information - Maps, AM/FM Radios, Notebook, Pens & Pencils. All books go in entertainment.

Communication:
2 way types like Cell Phones, CB radios, walkie-talkies, etc.

Survival (Misc):
miscellaneous gear used for survival that doesn't fit in specifically other categories like a compass, 4-1 multi-tools (mirror, whistle, compass, thermometer), prepacked survival kits (BQM or S.A.S. types) or the like.

Camp Kitchen:
All items that you use to prepare, open or eat food like Swiss Army knife, frying pan, pots, spork, etc.

Fire Starting:
All types of firestarters and tinders here from flint & steel to lighters and fire bows.

Entertainment:
Items carried for fun or amusement like Playing Cards, to MP3 Players.

Hunting/Fishing:
Items to do either from snares, spear heads to fish hooks.

Optics:
Optical devices like binoculars, glasses (spare) to night vision gear.

Other:
This is the catch all box for anything not listed elsewhere.

Personal Hygiene:
Anything that you need to care for yourself with from toothbrush, mirror to feminine hygiene items.

Maintenance/Tools:
Anything you need to work on or maintain something else with. Things like Multi-Tools, torx wrenches, socket set, gun cleaning rod, lubricates or cleaning products to do this.

Repair Kit/Supplies:
Different from tools as this includes duct tape, wire tie, super glue, zip-ties, etc items that you use as a "supply" for repairs.

First Aid Kit:
Includes all medicines, bandage materials, medical instruments and any other health care items.

Other/Special:
This is a catch all category for specialized equipment that you must have to live or have a special skill to use. Examples are: scuba gear, crutches, welders, etc.