Urban Survival Kit...philosophy

[Hrusai]

Ok so let's look at possible situations here;

you could be trapped/need to breach a door, fence or other obstacle to keep on your escape route
you could be attacked
you could need to barter as an aide to escape/ survival
you may not know your area

first and foremost knowledge will assist every aspect, things such as ;
Hot wiring a car, knowing your area, having useful skills/ trade knowledge, knowing and being proficient in at least 1 form of unarmed combat (and armed)

Being physically fit is paramount, hobbies such as parkour will enable you to scale obstacles with relative ease and speed and give you a significant edge over most pursuers, but general fitness will still give you a much needed edge. Fitness will also aide in self defence, again both armed and unarmed, and finally being fit (especially if it's evident) will make you more attractive to any group you may need to attach yourself to in order to gain an advantage/ facilitate your escape.

tools for urban escape should be simple, sturdy and easily concealed, multiple usages will help immensely such as these examples


1. Swiss Tech Utilikey
2. Schrade Knives and Tools: Pry Tool Titanium
3. Columbia River Spare Tool

of course a good knife should satisfy your needs in an urban escape scenario, as well as providing a great (if properly utilised) defensive tool, a gun is obviously preferential as a defensive weapon, but chances are you won't have one.

Money is a great barter item, but only in the short term, as an event progresses money will be viewed as more and more useless, a spare knife would be a valuable bartering item.

Finally a map will be very useful, even if you know your area you can set out a good route in advance and simply sitting down and looking at said map will make you think in more depth about your route as well as giving you a chance to plot alternate routes. If in a group such a planning stage will make sure everyone is up to speed and clued in.


So in an urban escape scenario your philosophy should be, keep it simple, use small light and multi functional tools, conceal them securely and be ready to run at a moments notice. A few minutes planning can save you a lot of hassle. being fast, stealthy and ready to go at the drop of a pin should be your top priority.

Last but not least, Improvise! If things don't go to plan your ability to be flexible may very well save your life.