Bug Out Tech

Say you need to bug out.  It might be because of a flood or fire or it may be because someone calls you for a quick weekend trip and you need to leave now.  No matter the situation, it's a good idea to have your bug-out tech ready to go.  Here's what I carry for both bug-out and travel situations:

• A smartphone and charger (my Galaxy Note 3 is simply amazing).
• An unlocked quad-band cell phone (a cheaper, less attractive cell to use for international travel. At this point I use an old Samsung smartphone).
• A laptop and charger (I currently use a 14" HP laptop at home and have a 10" Asus transformer for travel.  I am now looking for a 13" UltraBook to replace both of these).
• A USB drive with all of my files backed up on it.
• A spare USB drive for transferring files, etc.
• Earbuds.
• A mini travel mouse.
• Spare memory cards (one for the cell phone, one for the laptop).
• Electrical adapter/converter/surge protector.
• Solar charger (Goal Zero, useful in a disaster when other electricity sources aren't available).
• Spot 3 (satellite messenger, useful for solo outdoor travel and during a disaster).
• AC/DC car power inverter (always carry this in my vehicle for emergency charging purposes).

What I no longer carry with me:

• A digital camera (my phone takes great pictures)
• A Kindle (ditto)
• An MP3 player (ditto)
• A digital video camera (ditto)
• GPS device (ditto)
• Mobile WiFi (my phone works as a hot spot).
• A tablet (had one, didn't use it)