At which Preparedness Level do you roll?

Smaug · **Reply #60 on:** August 18, 2015, 01:53:30 PM

Change of plan. It's going to be the Mountaineer for the next four days:

aerojet · **Reply #61 on:** August 18, 2015, 03:34:38 PM

Tough call. Usually, S54 in pocket, Swiss Tool on belt. Sometimes the S54 goes into a belt pouch in front of the Swiss tool. Flashlight in front pocket w/ 3 in one pen. /pencil / black ink / red ink. Lock picks in one front pocket - LCP .380 in IS carry ... I guess I am ready for just about anything.

metasyntax · **Reply #62 on:** August 18, 2015, 04:27:01 PM

Hard to say... I'm not sure I fit on this spectrum, because I consider a light to be an important part of preparedness. My normal daily carry includes: a pliers-based multi-tool, pocket knife or SAK, flashlight, and watch. I don't differentiate between a traditional folder (Case, Opinel, GEC) and modern folder (Ontario, Buck, Kershaw) when it comes to what I carry; the point is just to have an easier-to-access blade. Whether or not I carry a SAK depends on the MT — e.g. a Rebar means I need scissors. Today I've got a Leatherman Wave, Buck Bantam, Timex Weekender, and ThruNite Archer 1A v2.

I also have a full-size MT (with bits), fixed blade, and larger light (good throw and SOS/beacon modes) in my vehicle. I have a bag with other tools and emergency supplies (pain killers, allergy drugs, bandages, compass, fire lighting stuff) that's usually along for the ride. I try to be decently prepared, but I also like to keep stuff like that in the car instead of on me.

Monrogue · **Reply #63 on:** August 18, 2015, 06:39:41 PM

Here is a pocket dump of my carry items, with the only real rotating item being which pliers based MT I choose. All the other items are true edc for the most part, as long as I'm not loafing around in gym shorts.

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Tired_Yeti · **Reply #64 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:26:44 PM

That's a hard one. Working inside a max security prison puts you in a very vulnerable spot. No cellphones, no knives of any kind, no scissors, no sharp objects allowed...period. If SHTF inside the prison, I won't be allowed to leave so...Preparedness = 0

Outside in the car, no firearms and no large knives allowed on the premises. I have a Vic Deluxe Tinker, a gas can, jumper cables, cellphone, raincoat, my car keys, and a full tank of gas to get as far away from that hell hole as possible. Preparedness = 2

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algernonramone · **Reply #65 on:** August 19, 2015, 12:55:21 AM

When I'm not at work, usually a level 9, which means I'm clearly insane.

TazzieRob · **Reply #66 on:** August 19, 2015, 02:27:10 AM

I don't rock the tactical folders, so Level 6 is where I stop. Surge with most used bit card, bit extender, + LL P2 BM in sheath on belt, Cadet, Rogue and Squirt on keys with a Fenix E05. I have a few Vic Classics or Bijous around the house so I have quick access to scissors. Slowly converting my wife, she now has a Classic on her keys and a purple Olight i3s and has taken to using them more herself than asking me if I have any scissors

Demel · **Reply #67 on:** August 19, 2015, 02:32:58 AM

Quote from: TazzieRob on August 19, 2015, 02:27:10 AM

Slowly converting my wife, she now has a Classic on her keys and a purple Olight i3s and has taken to using them more herself than asking me if I have any scissors

That's great my wife has a red classic and a purple fenix e03.

her keys have style now

av8r1 · **Reply #68 on:** August 19, 2015, 02:51:18 AM

Level 6 was closest for me. Two multitools, one large, one small, same pocket.
Usually two flashlights on my person as well.

Vinjints · **Reply #69 on:** August 20, 2015, 01:57:21 PM

Level 8 for me with a power lock, explorer plus, and currently trying out a utilitac.

As others have said a flashlight should be included as well as full size tools inside vehicles and at home.

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