My URBAN Survival Kit (Get Home Bag) 

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" I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere...than in any city on earth" - Steve Mcqueen

After having been stuck in elevators, many subway trains, two hurricanes, many blizzards, two large scale black outs, several small and one huge earthquake, I've honed what I carry down to what has proven to be valuable, usable and not burdensome. -Pepper spray should never be in the backpack because its inaccessible, it should be close to your hand and you should be able to deploy it instantly. -I also carry glow sticks but after testing -Several small Water bottles, because a sealed water bottle is very valuable and can be used as currency or barter item. -Several small protein bars, because a sealed food is very valuable and can be used as currency or barter item. -A cell phone is obviously useful but do not depend on it working, the battery will run out quickly because you'll be making calls and looking p maps plus the cell phone towers might be running ion they operate on battery power but in past disasters we have seen many towers stop working altogether because they do not have emergency generator power for each tower. We have also noticed that in a disaster, all the phone line capacity at the phone company gets used up and you cannot get a phone call out. I suggest text one person who is outside the affected area and have them rely your message to everyone else. If it doesn't go through then just retry sending a fresh message every half hour. -A good first aid kit. add to a commercial kit (they never have every thing you need). Make sure to have enough bandages. I add a tube of zinc oxide cream (12% or stronger, its useful as a sunblock and is great at calming skin irritations. Imodium (loperamide HCI) in case of diarrhea and activated Charcoal (in case of other stomach or intestinal problem such as food poisoning), -waterproof note pad (its specialized paper that doesn't fall apart and holds the pencil or ink without them running or smearing) -Several zip lock backs in different sizes. -Thin plastic poncho -Space Sleeping Bag (keep you clean when you sleep on floors, you might find other things in the city to keep you warm but they might not be clean, this forms a protective layer and is very small, compact and lightweight. -A small aluminum, high quality LED flashlight that runs on a single CR123 battery -A few spare CR123 Lithium batteries -A roll of coins inside a knotted sock. If people are still accepting money you should have as much small coins and small bulls as possible so you can pay a fair price for what you want. If all you carry are large bills then the price for anything you want will be at least one of those bills (no one will make change in disasters, I've seen it happen). For women, that roll of coins in the sock is easy to swing and be be used effectively as a self defense tool. Keep the sock where its easily accessible. -Firesteel -Lighter (the lighter will run out of fuel and could fail, the firesteel will last well beyond any disaster and is reliable). -Chargers. I would add these last and I have included automotive adaptors so I can charge from any cars I find on my journey. In a true disaster the electrical grid will not be operating for hours or days so you will not be able to plug into the wall to get power. There are millions cars that you can plug into to get power. Be nice, don't break someone's windows to get inside their car for power unless you life is in jeopardy. Also be aware that many new cars turn off the power outlets when the engine is not running. Some of them leave one outlet on inside the armrest or glove box. Try them all until you find one that works, leave their car clean and close the door when you are done so the car stays intact. -A change of clothing, socks and underwear. Preferable in due colors and patterns that does not stand out and that does not look tactical, so you're not noticed and not spotted as someone who is well equipped. -A hat, floppy and lightweight is ok -Sunglasses. Since presumably you will be walking a lot, the sunglasses could be a bog help. I carry at ;east two inexpensive pairs (that are rated to block 100% UVA and UVB) so in case I run into someone that wants to trade for something I need then to becomes currency for me. NOTES: -The "tactical" edge on a "tactical" flashlight is called a crenellated bezel. I don't bother with it because smashing car windows is far harder than it seems, you are more likely to slice your arm open if you are able to break it at all (there are plenty of videos on youtube of people failing to break a car window which using a hammer, so you can imagine that a lightweight, a soft aluminum flashlight is far less likely to work. If you want break glass then include a RESQME in your pack, its tiny, weighs next to nothing, and with a tiny amount of effort it can shatter even a toughened automotive window. Its very hard to stun a human with a lightweight aluminum flashlight even if it has a crenellated bezel, our skulls are very tough. You might be able to break the skin slightly and bleed a tiny amount but in a battle they probably won't realize it and won't be dissuaded from an attack. If you are going to hit them, use some with with a lot more weight than a 4 ounce flashlight and use all your strength to defend your life. -Strobe modes for defense are BS. By the time that you realize that you need it you will not be able to stand there and get the flashlight into the correct mode. If you can get the flashlight on at all the just shine it into your opponents eyes as much as possible. This only works if you get a powerful light that is super easy to turn on (at least 100 lumens is available in a tiny light and it will be very blinding to your foe) and if -CR123 Lithium batteries have a 10 year shelf life. I've tested them and they really do last that long and retain most of their charge. The problem with having rechargeable batteries in your get home bag is that they will very likely be dead (discharged) on any given day, which makes then useless. USB charging is nice but in a SHTF situation the electricity goes out and you can't recharge the batteries anyway. CR123 lithium batteries are extremely easy to find in all urban environments because they are the camcorder batteries that all tourists use, so they are very easy to find. -18650 batteries are none because they have a lot of capacity but I don't cary them because it makes my flashlight twice as big and they take a very long time to charge. Since power will be hard to find, yo do not want to be exposed for the amount of time that it takes to recharge such a huge battery. A CR123 is not rechargeable, its always fully charged for its ten year lifespan so you just pop in a fresh battery and go, without being exposed. Two CR123 is the same size as one 18650 so they are more versatile. If your 18650 battery fails to take a charge or you can't find a power source then you cannot charge at all. The CR123 is so common that all grocery stores, pharmacies and tourist shops carry them. Its theoretically possible to use two CR123 inside a flashlight that was designed for a single 18650 but it depends on the flashlight, check the owners manual before attempting to do this. -Women should take Krav Maga or Aikido lessons for self defense.

For urban survival, you should always carry some money. Cash is king.

I love the way you say rucksack. Rooksack :3

Lily, I've been watching your videos for around 2 years and I just wanted to say I'm very proud of you You're videos and skills keep gettig better and better. Keep up the great work. BTW you might want to add a men's shirt you can put on with the shemagh to better conceal your gender when need be.

Thank you for the video nice to see this from a woman's point of view.

i would keep the pepper spray where you can get at it not in the backpack

Hi Lilly! I used your Urban Survival Kit yesterday at the Womens March in LA! Huge success. My similar backpack (rucksack) was essential to living out the day in LA on the streets with 750,000 people! Top three tools for me in order, Leatherman tool (to open zip ties on the new and locked portable bathrooms in the morning) my portable power pack charger (shared with many friends) and lastly my headlamp (torch) on the dark bus on the ride home. Thanks for all the great videos!

SAD TO SAY, many people have little or no "emergency items" in their cars. I had to practically force my own sons to start carrying the basic "road trouble" gear - jumper cables, tool kit, first aid kit, flashlight/lantern. Lilly's backpack wouldn't take up much space in her car, or even on her back when she bikes. People are too fashion conscious - worrying they won't look "cool" or "sexy" because they carry something besides a little sequined purse.

Shouldn't the pepper spray be more readily accessible especially considering the unsavory characters that are flooding into the area

I lived out in the woods for three months during cold months, many years ago. You just reminded me how IMPORTANT it is to have a scarf. I spent many freezing nights cursing that I didn't have a merino wool scarf that can double as a warm blanket for your face, because it can get that cold. It is definitely one of the basic necessities.

You are prepared Lilly!!! all good stuff!!! Wish you a great weekend, Taro

Nice kit Lily....Don't pay attention to people who say "you should have this, you should have that".....because you can't carry everything otherwise you will look like a snail carrying all kinds of stuff around... and if you could carry EVERYTHING around thats "essential" you would need a van or a bus to carry it, not a pack lol. Good job :)

YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY KEEP THE PEPPER SPRAY ON YOUR HIP BELT AND KEEP THE KNIFE IN ONE OF YOUR JEAN POCKETS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND A SMALL EXTERNAL POWER BANK FOR BOTH THE PHONE AND LIGHT

You might5 think about adding a four way spigot wrench and a collapsible baton.

its cute when you say rooksack :)

Hey Lilly great video. A consideration you should have for your urban bag is a mini pry bar. In a situation where you would be using the bag you will most likely need to pry something open sooner or later. Maybe a subway train door for example. You can also use it to dig. They can be bought at any hardware store normally.

It's very weird not seeing you in the woods

very nice. I think you left out one item. FN .40.

Great videos Lilly, it is refreshing seeing a strong self reliant woman practicing survival skills and sharing her knowledge. Btw, can you say Squirrel? I was watching a history special that said German speaking people cannot say squirrel. Just curious. :)

Neat video! That 18650 usb charger is a great idea. I have seen a few of the chinese knockoffs floating around ebay and amazon. I'm looking for an AA alternative though. I had given my father a flashlight that used lithium batteries which exploded in his pocket a few winters ago. Ever since my fondness for lithium based flashlights has deminished. Also the availability of cr123 or 18650 batteries are lower around my city so sourcing them in an emergency would be harder. Cheers from across the pond!

I have several different kits for different scenarios. I was an army ranger, so efficiency and necessity is what counts to me. I live in NYC so I have a 48hr urban kit , which I also take on vacation with me. It literally saved my life in Thailand during the 04 tsunami. You have a perfect setup. A few things I would change though. 1, get a bladder and loses the plastic bottle. It's more liquid, and takes up less space as well. Two, if you're going to have electronics, get a mini solar panel. They are awesome. 3, you only need 1 knife for urban. Lose the second blade. Ounces equal pounds. And last, add some garments. Change of Socks, rain gear etc. Electronics will be useless if they get wet.

That's a nice selection of items. I keep a rain poncho in my bag that is large enough to wear over my backpack. Also have headlight for travel at night or in un-lighted stairwells so both hands stay free for self-defense.

Great video!!

My favorite survival weapon is any of my 1911 .45 ACP's!! Just something about being able to present one of John Browning's force multipliers to an unfriendly!

I would add a hardcopy map of the area in which you will have to travel through in order to get home. If your desired path is blocked for some reason then you can scout out another option on the map.

Thanks Lilly. I had a friend, ask me about urban survival. I just forwarded your vid to her. You explained it way better than I could have.

Excellent ideas Lilly. Somethings you recommend I have in my EDC bag and some I will have to add. Thanks!

I`am Austrian - I carry my Glock 19 - not a bag - maybe you should carry both.

I guess a Glock is out of the question there? If so, what a shame. :-(

I love seeing proper urban kits. so many urban kits you see on youtube are far too tactical and made for the worst of the worst scenarios. This one you showed is much more reasonable to carry around as an average person for an average scenario. also great choice of bag! too much camo and molly webbing out there today. yours is very low profile and doesn't draw attention. love it!

I would add: 50 feet of paracord. (second floor escape?) A particulate mask... (think of all the dust in 9/11, although the Shemagh would help). Some sort of eye protection, lots of broken/breaking glass (glasses are better than nothing, I suppose.) A lightweight pry bar...(opening windows, doors, grating) A headlamp. (hands free light for scrambling in a dark, ruined building) Maybe some knee guards..(lots of stumbling over broken concrete) Of course, my vision of urban survival is more about earthquakes or tsunami out here on the West coast of the U.S.

I like the versatility that the battery charger for the flashlight offers! Though, it would make be a little nervous to drain my primary (and I think nearly your only light source, aside from the glow stick and phone as a light source) to power up a cell phone. I'm a big fan of rechargeable batteries for urban emergency bags. There are so many different devices that can be powered by them, I would suggest a designated battery for this purpose (or perhaps a backup flashlight battery which would offer to increase flashlight duration, and also serve as a primary source of power for other devices). A great device for emergency situations is the Spare One emergency phone. Basically, it's a no frills cell phone that runs on AA batteries (a single battery model and a dual battery model). You can take the sim card out of your phone to get access to your stored data, and you can always make free 911 calls on any phone (assuming some type of reception). You didn't seem to have anything for shelter besides the shemaugh and gloves. You may want to consider something in case you're in bad weather (especially for late fall, winter, or early spring). I know there are often places to go to get out of pouring rain, but something for warmth may go a long way to making an emergency situation less terrible.

Lilly I am from Texas. your survival kit is great. You are missing your glock 19. I never leave home without mine. Here in Texas you can carry open or concealed. By the way. When I was a young man where were all the girls like you!! Your awesome I have learned alot. thank you

nice video lilly! yor an amazing channel!

I am surprised. A video where your dog was not upstaging you at least once. :)

What's the weight of your get home bag?

Ist das nicht mehr ein normales EDC als ein GHB? Ein Get Home Bag sollte schon etwas mehr "Tools" beinhalten. Ein kleines Brecheisen und ein Multischlüssel sind da schon das mindeste. Ein Atemschutz (FFP3) sollte auch nicht fehlen. Just my 2 Cents Gruß

Excellent urban pack, brilliant little phone charger 👌🏽 I always Cary a map though! Keep up the good work Lilly. Be safe. ✌🏽️🐝

Great load out. Do you carry additional cold weather layers or rain gear in your UGHB?

Nice vid! But You should carry one more pepper spray (Saber Red 20ml, I use this), somewhere easy to reach. And a second flashligt.

I take out a high capacity power bank, an Xiaomi 10,000 along with micro and mini USB cables for my GoPro and phone. You can never carry too much spare power when it comes to portable USB chargers.

A lengthy one. There is some good kit there Lilly. The knives? I guess it depends on where your heading. And the water? Defo. As far as myself is concerned I took an expedition Berghaus sack out with me last night Lilly and came back with a sack full of food. Leeks, onions, cake, pies, crisps, milk, bread and bananas etc. I usually go for the veg. The important thing with hunting in the city (we call it that) you have to be equally as prepared by way of taking bags out with you, head lamp and cloth because some skips can be filthy. It's as important to do it with stealth in the city as it is in the wilderness. You need to be silent when out the back of a premises and alone. You don't want your source to be cut off by being identified as having been there. I've come across addicts of all description and they leave a mess, which results in one thing. Closure! Keeping it clean is crucial then... you have to help those who are supplying you with garbage..keep on their side although they don't see you. Lastly, stay off the main drag...cops tend to be there cruising and they will have you down the nick on a trumped up charge, which has happened to me. If spotted though be cool like I was last night as I came out of the zone only to be greeted by a police patrol. Yes I think urban survival is a real skill and an awareness..I have other stories of being in the city and surviving. All fun and thrilling and always a lesson. ATB Mark....a life survivor!

Nice kit all items are worthy. That pack is very inconspicuous and looks like a normal everyday backpack. My biggest problem with a bigger bag or backpack is that I keep loading it until it is full of everything and then it is 58 lbs. Then I am a human pack horse. Thanks for sharing.

Just found your channel march 2019. Really like the content. I always recommend gloves, boots, and especially safety glasses. Protect your eyes. And the tools at the ends of your arms and legs.

Lilly you should throw in a 4-Way Sillcock Key and solar charger, handcuff key...Good kit nice pack. : ) Tyler

thanks. this helped me in buidling some urbag go bags for gifts. i would suggest some wire cutters capable of taking out chain link.,

great vid, i carry a lot less but love my deuter speedlite 20, best backpack i have ever owned used daily and ultra light. i always have a small pack of baby wipes, and small power bank bar, sunglasses, gas jet flame lighter or peanut lighter, and a hank of cord.

Just found your channel, love your videos!!! I also love how you say "rucksack" :p Keep up the good work!

Maybe a small portable solar charger for the electronics. I see they can be expensive but if your away for long and there is no power sources-seems like a good idea.

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Another benefit of a multi tool is the pliers. As a found object for self defense, they are quite useful and can break a hold easily. They can also make for a good impact weapon like a flash light. I have used them to get through car windows in a vehicle accident. if I am the least uncomfortable about an area in which I find myself, I put the multi tool in my hand. Personally, I prefer Gerber models, but Leatherman is fine too.

just ordered a trunite cell phone back up charger thank you did not it about. thank you so much for vid. rock on Roy L.

You should get a particulate dust mask in case of explosion by a terrorist or industrial accident. Dust from the buildings that are damaged is very harmful. Also, carrying your pepper spray behind you instead of in reach without taking off the pack is not a good idea imo. Another item you should get is a very loud whistle to attract attention if someone is being hostile towards you.

Maybe a flashlight that has a window breaker and a more aggressive end cap. Solar chargers for cell phone can go on the rooksack with a carabiner, get a black one to color coordinate.

thanks 4 the video..;]...heres a tip...always carry a bic lighter...in all kits...trust me...A smalll pouch of baby wipes goes a long way also...;].maybe a pack of smokes or a 5 dollar coin..a barter item???.....thanks for some ideas also...:].....looking forward to the next video...

defensive articles should be readily accessible for quick deployment (within seconds) when needed. nice video!

you need and a light ponco..i think.

How about replacing that Spyderco with something that has a wave opening for quick openings? Or a Karambit like the Spyderco Karambit, Emerson Super Karambit, or the Fox Knives 599 Karambit

This lady collects more knifes than CS:GO players

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Hey, Leatherman Wave. I have one of those, pretty handy. My favorite is the Gerber Diesel. I keep the Wave in one of my kits though. The Thrunite flashlights are excellent as well. :)

Looks like a good kit :) - Martin

Never understood GHB because they have gear for EDC and if a natural disaster happens away from or can not get home you do not have the tools needed. A 72hr pack with a fishing kit is the best way to go to cover all bases anytime. Also doesn't matter what kind pf backpack you use, its personal preference. I prefer PALS/Molle backpacks so you can cater to any situation.

Hey Survival Lilly, got a very cool suggestion! Put all electronics in a tin with a tin lid. It blocks all signals preventing you from being tracked on cell/gps etc and PROTECTS FROM EMP BLASTS! Make sure and use a rubber band or some cordage to keep tin shut. Enjoy! Spread the word, eh? :)

Check out "TheUrbanPrepper" on RU-vid if you want more ideas. Also you may want to add a N95 mask, ear plugs and your glasses may give some more protection. I have the Maxpedition tactical pen that uses the Fisher Space Pen Refill (to break side window of a car or buss to evade the zombies) and a LED flashlight like the size and power of the Fenix PD32 (2 x CR123 batteries)-both are good for getting DNA samples. The pen is mightier than the sword. Thank you for the great video ! tjl

I have a Condor 3 day Bug out survival pac, it’s looks very military with mollly, so, I don’t use it in City,.. I have in my car Grey man black pac, great med kit etc..in my Bug out bag I carry A Gerber Prodigy Fine edge, a Kabar, 1211, and a Glock Knife or Buck 119..

Because light is SO important, it's good to have both a flashlight and a headlamp. However, a HEADLAMP is more important than a flashlight because it leaves your hands free for other tasks.

As always Liily, great job on the video. I keep a knife, lighter,diamond sharpening block, 550 paracord, first-aid kit, chemlights, 650 ml stainless steel bottle, emergency poncho and blanket, trail mix,jerky, goal zero solar charger, Leatherman, inforce flashlight with spare batteries, 5.11 flashlight with rechargeable batteries, gloves, spare glock mag, tourniquet, bug spray/sun block, and spare change of clothes in a 5.11 rush 24 but am working on a new pack. Oh and a boonies hat. need to get a second pair of glasses which glad you brought up. As always, keep up the great work.

Wow... prolly pretty late making a comment. Maybe someone prolly already did suggest this. I love your videos and am big fan of your videos. I suggest for secondary knife a fixed blade and SOS emergency food ration pack. I like it, you covered all the bases. Keep up the good work with your videos. A Fan!

Lily, one thing to remember is,"Two is One and One is None." Always, always have a back up, weather it be Equipment, Gear, Hydration, Food, or a Plan. I learned this in the Military. But, I have to commend you on what you have put together in your "Get Home Bag".

I'll tell you what I always carry - a good roll of toilet paper (TP) and Handi Wipes! Might be bulky but weighs next to nothing. And has multiple uses. Don't know about Austria but the public WCs here generally have terrible paper or worse, none at all. Weapons, etc. are nice but, I've lived 73 years all over the U.S. and never needed a defensive knife. On the other hand... well, you know... the need for good TP arises somewhat more frequently...

A good old paper map and a compass can also be useful. In case of major incidents, the mobile-phone network can be down (accidentally or on purpose to avoid panic). In case of extreme survival situations (war), GPS network might be shut down for civilian applications by US army. So mobile-phone (and even GPS) will become useless for navigation. You’ll always manage to navigate with a map and a compass.

Those gloves look a little-too thick to fetch/open/handle a knife/etc. I'm thinking, "Don't carry the light-stick on you" (excess weight). Keep one in your car & one in the office. Do you have a half-way house to store extra supplies at? Like a gym, friend's house, or church? Small first-aid kit - good idea. And do you know of a few people in your extended neighborhood who also works near you? You could meet-up and get home together.

My bag includes large size wool sweater, Smartwool socks, chemical hand warmers, Frogg Toggs rain pants and jacket, some duct tape, small first aid/ medications kit, Streamlight pen type flashlight. Usually I have a knife, cash, pen and pad in my purse. oh, and my Kindle reader! Nice to have some books if stuck somewhere.

Cell towers will be the first thing disabled in a SHTF scenario, don't depend on them. Even if they are operable, if there is some kind of catastrophe going on, there will be so much traffic on them they'll be jammed. A great video as always Lilly. Congrats on 100,000 +

It is a shame, you are in Austria but don't include a Glock with a couple spare magazines in your Urban survival kit :)

My get home kit is a Springfield Professional, Smith & Wesson 442 and an Emerson CQC 11.... :-)

Cute, survival minded, has the same taste in multi-tools and Spyderco knives as me, and pronounces rucksack in the most adorable Teri Garr-Young Frankenstein sort of way...I could develop a serious crush on you, Lilly! Look me up when you're in Orlando! ;)

I hate to say it but all women young and old should be extra careful due to the change of events in America. There will groups of Psycho's and gangs of other street vermin around who will take advantage of the coming Economic Downturn. For Gods sake all you ladies organise your self into some sort of Urban Sisterhood Support Network particularly if you live alone in the City or are a young traveller, Do this please. it is bad enough that the American Economy is about to collapse. I live in Australia it is reasonably safe, but I would be sure worried if I was in urban USA, Do this and be careful .

Lose the flashlight and get a Powertac. They charge by usb AND charve out to your usb devices. they use a very big battery, mine charged my kids ipad in less than an hour and still was pushing out 960 lumens, and has the strobe plus three color filters. you have too many plugs that rely on a wall unit and one battery will not charge all of the other devices. You also lose precious time hunting for the right combo of battety, nightcore charging unit, plug, and empty device. Trust me, lost the overrated nightcore stuff and go powertac. those lights are waterproof (they demo inside fishbowls) and will charge ANYTHING in 20 mins. Also, lose the condor gloves (those are for airsoft kids, condor is on the lowest rating of "tactical") and go with 3S with kevlar knuckles. I didnt see water or a camelback. But the rest of the set up looks fabulous....

Nice kit Lilly and nicely done. Different people, different places but much the same things in our kits. Flashlight, water, snacks/nuts(and protein bars for me) a metal cup and a small stove for a firetab. I may need to boil my "found" water in my city. Multi-tool but no extra knife. Too much potential for police problems carrying it. Compass and a GI can opener.Gloves, leather in my case, and silk liners in the winter. Plastic tarp/poncho, a waterproof bucket style hat. A simple radio, am/fm. Fire starting stuff. A light down vest. My scenario is getting out of a high rise office in the city, down to the rivers edge and following it through a wonderfull wooded park system to my home about 8 miles aways. If I need to go further, a bigger pack is full and waiting there. My phone is always with me, though I don't think of it as a survival item. Enjoyed your video, like always. Take care.

Small bolt cutters Sillcock key Lock picks Water container Asp Firearm (which you hinted at)

Lilly...really like what you do!!!! If you need eye glasses and don't have them, try this...it works! I have done this. Make a blindfold that goes from temple to temple...duct tape folded onto itself so no adhesive is exposed, cut a wedge for your nose...string at each end to hold it onto your head. Put on the blindfold, determine the centre of each eye and mark. Remove the blindfold and make very small pinholes for each eye. Put the blindfold back on and your vision, while not 20/20 will be much improved. This would also be good for snow and sand storms. BTW, I make room in my survival kit for a small roll of duct tape.

Good video Lilly. Thumbs up. What type Leatherman is that again? I have one that's at least 20 yrs old and I see they have changed somewhat. Wait--I checked your list--the 'wave'. Good deal.

I like your urban survival kit. Also you can find flexible solar panels with USB and battery charging capabilities. If you could squeeze one of those in your ruck sack that would be cool. They have some on Amazon.

Living within an hour walking distance from work, I never decided to set up a "get home bag" to be kept in the workplace. However, some of the stuff you shown, I also carry in my EDC backpack.

This may be to fine a point BUT, do you think walking thru an urban environment in a survival situation listening to an MP3 player with earbuds is a good thing to do? My old survival teacher from the USAF might think differently. Not a knock, just a thought.

Living in Arizona, I estimate that potable water is perhaps a greater concern than it may be in Austria. Included in my urban get-home pack or EDC is a silcock key (also called a silcock wrench). This small tool would facilitate acquiring water from various sources during a shift scenario, such as office buildings, restaurants & other commercial structures. There are a number of videos online that demonstrate use in these situations. Your videos are superb, & you are an intelligent, talented woman. (Of course, you already know that.) You have a great sense of humour as well. Best regards, Lilly!

Congratulations Lilly on 100,000 views ! The reason you have so many is your personality and outlook on the world , FUN !I have been enjoying your Vids for over a year and hope to see you break 1,000,00 ! Your urban kit looks well thought out and not too heavy . Great Vid !

3 and half minutes in and 3 things that could get you in trouble in the UK. Madness really. Locking blade leather man, pepper spray and locking knife. I know, decent law abiding citizens get hammered

You rock, Lilly...good on you for being aware and toting a pack. Have you thought of adding some zip ties, string or rope, and duct tape? Not talking about a huge amount of those, just an acceptable amount that won't take up much pack space. I carry a flashlight that is rechargeable and also has an electric stunner on the end of it....another self defense option and gives you a tool that multitasks. Its a "Zap" flashlight made by P.S. Products. Mine holds a charge for a heck of a long time and the zapper will shock the heck out of an assailant. Keep up the videos, thanks, and good luck!

Really useful list! This probably wouldn't work in England (pepper spray and knives are generally illegal to carry here), BUT I can imagine if you go abroad somewhere and get lost all of this would come in handy for sure! Great video! :)

If the situation ever truly arises, where this backpack will come into play, I say that every backpack will look "suspicious" regardless if it is of the tactical design or the "civilian" design. In a natural disaster situation, no one will care. In a SHTF situation, everyone will be looking at backpacks. Human nature, to covet what you don't have...

I would add some zip lock plastic bags...good for holding water or waste. Clean Water is not always readily available in a city shutdown. Some waterpurifying tabs. A straw or clean plastic tubing to get the H2O out of the zip lock bags. Some disinfectant wipes. And for a female a lady-j...can't always find a safe spot to peel to go. Best

Good vid again. I liked all the charging options. "my new precious". LOL

That's a great urban suvival kit Lilly, you have all of the essentials. One modification I'd suggest is having your Tactical Flashlight in one of the pack's belt pouches or on your waist belt for rapid access. I live near 2 bridges where homeless/mentally ill people live in the summer; one day a babbling schizophrenic started following me...I changed my relaxed walking style into an agressive posture and reached into my front pants pocket for my Fenix LD22 Light. After a few seconds he turned in the opposite direction...ease of access to your weapon is essential in an urban environment.

in all the urban EDC yours its the most realistic i mean it includes sanity, self defense, multipopuse tools(flaslight, lighter, the multiwave), first aid kit , water.., charger..., money , ID, i mean... i belive the only think u miss its some entertainimen stuff like a book or an a compact music intrument... yhat would be nice dont u think? anyway nice video¡¡ i like it ¡¡ also u r beautiful...

This girl has issues....very insecure....Where does she live? A bit paranoid maybe?