![]() | LAMY SAFARI FOUNTAIN PEN FINE
Buy new: $20.80 Pricey, but it will last of you get the converter and a bottle of ink. Great for jotting down thoughts, to-do lists and important information.
Any Pen will do.
Also can be used as a defensive weapon, although that would ruin my day, and my pen.
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![]() | Lamy Safari Converter Z24
Buy new: $5.02 For the pen. All three items are expensive, but if you look at the cost you save from buying disposable pens...
Not so great as a weapon.
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![]() | Noodler's Black Waterproof Fountain Pen Ink - Bulletproof
Buy new: $10.75 Some like the blue, I like the black. This will last a good bit. Double wrap and throw in a baggy. Again expensive, but it lasts and I like to write.
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![]() | Moleskine Ruled Notebook Pocket by Moleskine
Buy new: $6.84 / Used from: $5.99 For said jotting of thoughts and important information
Find the soft one, it fits better.
Also, I think those city ones are stupid.
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![]() | Sawyer 4L Water Treatment System from Rescue Essentials
Buy new: $99.95 Try to find the 2L one.
I read that the .1 micron filter will get rid of bacteria and viruses. I used this in China, although Rwanda would have been a better place to use it.
Simple filter to flush. Plus it's guaranteed for 1 MILLION gallons. Worth the price.
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![]() | Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap - Peppermint (32 oz.)
Buy new: $13.73 These bottles will last. Cleans clothes, body, hair and teeth. I double Wrap the bottle in plastic wrap and then bag it. Grab one small TSA approved bottle for carry on.
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![]() | Crystal Body Deodorant, Stick, 3.5-Ounces (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $20.94 I like the width and it has lasted for two years without any sign of ending soon. Stops odor, not sweat. I know for some peeps that's a prob, but my line of work it doesn't matter.
Give the extra to a family member or friend.
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![]() | Reach Dental Floss, Waxed, Mint, 200-Yard Dispensers (Pack of 6)
Buy new: $22.14 The larger the roll the better. Good for sewing, cleaning teeth, belts (short term of course), shoe laces (same same) and making clothes lines.
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![]() | Petzl E49P TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black
Buy new: Too low to display Expensive, but I got it as a gift (Thanks mom:)
Great for working on cars, reading at night and finding your way to the bathroom at night.
Power with rechargeable batteries
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![]() | SmartWool Light Skiing Sock - Women's
I would recommend three pairs of socks and undies from the Smartwool brand. Always hand wash in cold water.
Gross Fact: Wore a single pair of undies and socks for over a week straight. Was in the military at the time and didn't know when I could wash clothes again.
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![]() | MontBell Super Stretch Burrow #1 Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Synthetic
Find the 0 degree spiral one. I have been wanting that thing since I heard about it.
My Kelty rectangle is doing fine, and makes for a quick bed spread.
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![]() | Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop
Buy new: $929.00 / Used from: $730.00 My PC laptop die in China last year. This Laptop has taken its place.
Get Skype or other VOIP to keep in touch with people.
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![]() | Apple iPod touch 8 GB (2nd Generation--with iPhone OS 3.1 Software Installed) [NEWEST MODEL]
Buy new: $176.54 / Used from: $128.99 Load with AppBox, Skype, music, podcast and iTunesU.
The only complaint I ever receive at work is that I am always listening to this thing.
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![]() | Koss PortaPro Headphones with Case
Buy new: $29.99 Discover parts of your favorite beats.
Might make your ears sore, but sound quality has a price.
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![]() | Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 6" Display, White - 2nd Generation
Buy used from: $150.00 I would like to see what the DX looks like, but this one has taken the place of countless books in my bag.
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![]() | Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Buy new: $24.99 I moded this by cutting the top, sewing the sides and adding a water proof velcro flap to the top.
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