Most humans are able to make predictions about what the future might hold and then carry the necessary tools and supplies to make survival / success / comfort more likely. As modern society has become more complex, so has the gear required to be prepared for it. The "Go Bag" is all about being prepared for what you can foresee. So, whether you call it a rucksack, a murse, or a gadget bag, my 25 lbs of productivity makes me feel better equipped for modern society.

The "Go Bag" is not a "ready-for-anything" bag. Contents must have day-to-day functionality. I count on civilization not being too distant during my daily life. However, some just-in-case / techno-geek items do appear. So, check out what's in my go bag?

  01. Wenger Synergy Computer Backpack
      - A very good, well-designed, and durable bag.
      - Backed by amazing customer service!
 
  02. Bottle of Water
      - I don't like it, but I try to drink 2L per day.

  03. Work Badge

  04. Phillips Noise Cancelling Headphones
      - Makes children almost bearable!
      - I absolutely would not travel without them.

  05. Post-It Notes
      - A sticky 3x5 card. Brilliant!

  06. Business Cards

  07. Magazine

  08. Book
         - Something technical I'm trying to learn

  09. Book
         - Something non-technical to enjoy

  10. Passport

  11. IPOD Nano

  12. Zip ties

  13. Gerber Clutch Mini Tool

  14. Maglite Mini Flashlight
      - I wish everything was as well made as this flashlight.

  15. Lenovo T60 Laptop

  16. Stationary & Stamps
      - Everyone loves to receive snail mail.

  17. Trident Gum
      - Why does Trident only come in the variety pack? 
      - I'd like to just buy cinnamon or maybe spearmint.

  18. Fork & Spoon
      - Fast food always tastes better with a real fork

  19. Quarters
      - Typically used for Diet Coke.

  20. Cash
      - You never know!

  21. Notebook
      - Yeah, I'm sure your moleskin is cooler!

  22. Sharpie Permanent Marker & Highlighter
      - So few things in life are forever
      - The ink in a Sharpie Marker is one of those things!

  23. Pen
      - I tend to leave these everywhere

  24. Mechanical Pencils
      - These just disappear from my desk all the time!

  25. Mechanical Eraser

  26. Lifesaver Wint-O-Green Mints
      - I love these things! 

  27. Myoplex Meal Replacement Shake
      - Awesome for unexpected late nights at work.

  28. Ziploc Easy-Zipper bags
      - Ziploc bags and Excel are among the greatest inventions ever!

  29. Medicine Bag
      - BC Powder is magic!

  30. Diet Coke
      - Hi, I'm Darrin and I'm a Diet Coke addict!

  31. Spare Batteries

  32. Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse
      - I absolutely hate the built-in Touchpad on laptops

  33. 2 GB Attache USB Flash Drive

  34. Motorola Razr Cell Phone
      - So many features
      - Too bad hearing the other party isn't one of them 

  35. Nikon Coolpix L10 Digital Camera
      - Any digital under $100 works for me
      - I tend to lose / destroy these (This is Go Bag Camera IV)

  36. The Gorillapod Tripod
      - The coolest and most functional tripod ever invented!

  37. Console Cable

  38. USB to Serial Adapter

  39. CAT5 Cable; Standard & Crossover

  40. Oakley Prescription Half-Jacket Sunglasses
      - I love my prescription Oakley's!  
      - Seriously, it is almost like having real vision again.

  41. Generic Prescription Glasses
      - Some ass-clown always prepares an entire PPT in 6pt font

  42. Dental Floss

  43. Toothbrush & Toothpaste

  44. Mini First-Aid Kit
      - Marketing was very liberal with the term "First-Aid"