EDC/GHB bare minimum to be carried on person.

[Reservior]

Just a suggestion, maybe you could leave your EDC/GHB with the reception or security desk and pick it up on the way out, this could minimize the chance of not having it during a emergency.

Not sure about that one. In fact I think that might be one way of ensuring it isn't about your person, in some emergencies. My first thought when I read your post was "fire". In the event of a building fire and Le Mouse having to leave quickly, receptionists and or security desks are not going to be searching for/handing out people's left luggage. The advice given, in the event of fire is to leave personal belongings behind (which can be replaced) and get your body out safely (which can't be replaced). If Le Mouse hasn't yet found a solution it would be a good idea to have a basic EDC stashed abut her person, though having access to a wider EDC stashed at work would be a good idea, for known transport disruption etc.

[Plymtom]

I wear a belt bag (it's a bum bag I wear around the front) but a fishing jacket or anything with lots of storage is useful too, depends what you want to carry, another thought, having being told by a female friend how I'd be suprised just how many doctors and nurses had some form of tumblestone type gemstone tucked in their bras, surely a £20 note in a soft cloth or suede bag or somthing else useful yet small enough could be concealed there? specially made pockets in clothing/money belts/ I bought an arm band pouch for a phone which could easily go around a lower leg, you just have to get creative with the things you do not want to be without.

[Pepper7]

Lets be realistic, it going to be pretty hard for her to keep her kit with her at all times during working hours, what i was trying to suggest is minimize this, building up a good rapport with the security desk and asking can she leave her bag at the desk could help.... and as for the security wasting time handing out bags or searching for kit this could be avoided my simply knowing where the bag has been placed which she could retrieve herself, remember Reception desks are usually close to the main exit!

If Le Mouse hasn't yet found a solution it would be a good idea to have a basic EDC stashed abut her person, though having access to a wider EDC stashed at work would be a good idea, for known transport disruption etc.

As for stashing about her person, she explained that this is limited as its a professional environment, ie certain dress codes etc.... and having a access to a wider EDC stashed at work,..... well again security/reception desk could help.

Or she could simple just get a big shiny yellow utility belt.

[Reservior]

Lets be realistic, it going to be pretty hard for her to keep her kit with her at all times during working hours, what i was trying to suggest is minimize this, building up a good rapport with the security desk and asking can she leave her bag at the desk could help.... and as for the security wasting time handing out bags or searching for kit this could be avoided my simply knowing where the bag has been placed which she could retrieve herself, remember Reception desks are usually close to the main exit!

If Le Mouse hasn't yet found a solution it would be a good idea to have a basic EDC stashed abut her person, though having access to a wider EDC stashed at work would be a good idea, for known transport disruption etc.

As for stashing about her person, she explained that this is limited as its a professional environment, ie certain dress codes etc.... and having a access to a wider EDC stashed at work,..... well again security/reception desk could help.

Or she could simple just get a big shiny yellow utility belt.

I agree with what you are saying, however, Le Mouse' nearest fire exit may not be the main reception area? And if it is, she won't be the only using it and in the panic to get out she may end up herded out.

Plymtom just came up with some great ideas for personal concealment.

[Pepper7]

I agree with what you are saying, however, Le Mouse' nearest fire exit may not be the main reception area? And if it is, she won't be the only using it and in the panic to get out she may end up herded out.

Plymtom just came up with some great ideas for personal concealment.

Ya good point, I think its going to be about prioritizing her EDC while she is at work, Plymtoms ideas are good and would be a good options for her inhaler, money and phone, and having a backup house key on a chain around her neck etc... i think its definitely harder for the woman to conceal kit but can be done.

[Reservior]

i think its definitely harder for the woman to conceal kit but can be done.

I agree, harder, but not impossible. I really liked Plymtoms idea of the armband mobile phone holder used on the lower leg (assuming wearing trousers). You could fashion something similar to use around the upper thigh if wearing a skirt (I think other than a fancy dress kilt I've never worn one!)) by using some wide band elastic (I was thinking about the band on my head torches) and a material pocket, trying to not be too 'saucey' but garter belt might give the idea.

[Le Mouse]

*ears are burning*

I never thought this old thread would be resurrected! I'll be honest and say I still haven't cracked the EDC thing. Since posting, we've had about 4 fire alarms ( ) and each time I was at my desk so was able to grab my bag and coat and be out the door like stink - it's become a joke with my colleagues about how fast I can get out of the building!

Sadly, keeping kit with reception or security isn't an option. I work in a large building and my company only covers 2 floors. Our reception is on the lower of the two so would be of no use if I was on the upper floor because the stairs are nowhere near. Security are generally good blokes, but I can't ask them to keep stuff for me. They've got far more important things to worry about than my kit!

I'm now looking at buying black combat trousers that I can alter to fit me and then wear a dress over them which would hide the pockets - I've been doing this with my office trousers to see whether I get a bad reaction (not office-y enough or whatever) and no-one has said anything negative so that'll be my EDC plan I think

[julessheep797]

I have a belt with a built in pocket on the inside, about 200mm long with a zip, I carry £20 in notes and coins in there.

pocket belt

There are several dozen types of slimline pouches available to put a phone in and some have enough room for cards and a couple of spare keys

phone pouch

Other assorted belt friendly pouches

assorted belt pouches

along the lines of this le mouse when i was a girl guide we had "pockets" which attached to a belt - it would be big enough for your oyster card and a bit of cash prob get ur phone in there too (as long as it aint an old style brick one) you might even get urself an emergency poncho in there too

you should check them out ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/90s-girl-guid ... 1c2e814572

jules

[jansman]

My Grandad,Bless him, used to day a lad should carry a "shilling a shutknife and a piece of string"
If you break it down,you do not need much more.

These days I have on me (all the time) a swiss army knife. A real Victorinox one-great tool. About 6' of paracord,a Zippo-not the most reliable lighter, but windproof, when the petrol ain't evaporated!And a large hankie. Useful for all sorts. And an LED Lenser torch. Oh ,and the heavy duty bin bag. Great makeshift water proof. Me Stepdad was a bin man and they used to use bin bags as waterproofs when caught out by weather. That's it.