One thing you'd do well to have, a paracord bracelet. There are soo many things you could do with one of these after you unravel it: tie someone up, rappel down a slope, climb up a slope, etc etc etc etc....I could maybe make you one sometime...if you want.

Plus, this is also more for just every-day emergencies. Especially with the traveling I do. I found it is especially useful to have a pocket knife on your person. This is just a lot of stuff that's there just in case, and in an organized way.

So, yes, I know I'll probably be always missing things... but that's the nice thing about what I have. A lot of the things could be used as multi-taskers. Duct tape, for instance, can be used for TONS of things... that bracelet sounds very useful, though... How much would it cost to get one?

That's what I'm looking for. Useful multi-taskers or medical supplies or things like that...

And I'm glad this is making others want to create MacGyver bags. Elly wants to make one, too.

That's probably because I made it up. I'm a MacGyver fan. *nodnod*

Who is MacGyver?

By the way, MacGyver was a character from an old TV show. He had a knack for creating tons of stuff out of duct tape or other stuff just lying around.

Here's the Wikipedia page for the show. I don't think there's anything bad on there, but look at your own risk.

Nemo, I'm always forgetting you're a gal, this is killing me. xD

YES! Chocolate is good! So says Professor Remus Lupin...

I'm a MacGyver fan. *nodnod*

Maybe I could fit those extra things I want if I got a bag like this. *nudges Elly*

That raises another question. What is the ideal bag for a MacGyver bag? I personally would want a smaller, easy to carry, very portable bag that I could take nearly anywhere, like my purse. A duffel bag is nice because it's not super bulky, but it is bigger than a purse.

OH! Right. I forgot. Elly mentioned money for a pay phone. I must get that change, too... From watching the Incredible Hulk TV show, I know pay phone money is very important. *nodnod*

A hatchet, if you have it, is a one-source solution. At least if you've read Hatchet.

Duct tape is always good.

When I go mountain climbing, I bring a flashlight, a hundred feet of heavy rope, a towel or two (never know when you'll have to cross an icy river in January up to your neck, like I did), plastic water bottles, crackers or some other light snack, a heavier metal water bottle I'd fill at my favorite spring, a good four inch Gerber folding knife, I'd be wearing waterproof combat boots and cut-off work gloves, and during the cold months I'd make sure to bring the nice huge scarf Noelle made for me, heavier gloves, and a jacket, just in case. Also, maps of the area, my wallet so they could ID my body, and my pocket New Testament.

Climbing after dark, after breaking into a state park, and in the snow, was amazing. x]

Backpacks are wonderful things. Comfortable, too. Great pillows on bus and plane rides. A backpacks would be good. * nod nod *

I love throwing my backpack. Throwing it up over a rock ledge. Over a swift creek. It ensures I have to follow.

There is something satisfying about the action...sometimes I think it's pure " I have power over you now!!!" Sorta revenge, like.

Duct tape is actually a fantastic fire starter.

:rofl: Sounds good. Or you could just make your own pack. But you'd probably be less likely to carry it everywhere like a girl is...