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My apologizes. I obviously did not research the threads well. I also failed to frame the question well. The basic situation is an American businessman who travels quite a bit to third world countries. The primary limitating factor on kit is going in and out of airports.I am sure all of you are aware, certain kit draws the attention of every baggage screener/customs official encountered. I pick up some basic cheap essentials in country and unless I need them, I drop them off before going to the airport For example, if I was staying in Cochabamba Bolivia and some form of civil unrest occured I would want to either make it to Chile or La Paz 3-450 km over hard ball roads. No guns if possible. The only thing I always have with me is a small briefcase. I always carry a small flashlight, a Swiss Army knife, an eye drop bottle full of cholrine, a lighter, a cheap compass, needle and thread, a cell phone and International phone cards plus $1000 US greenbacks. These items do not seem to cause any concern (Ihave not flown since the liquids became an issue). In addition,I also take some meds (Tylenol, Lomotil and nausea meds). This would be a very low key E&E. I have a fair amount of military training but, nothing like you folks. I work at blending in with my surroundings and can get around in a couple of languages, better if I rememeber to drop the Buenos Dias Y'All part of my accent. I understand it may be impossible to offer any advice due to the vagueness of my request but, I often never know where I will be going ahead of time. I am looking for a few small ideas that might give me an edge for 48 -96 hours. I have thought about a small GPS and perhaps a satellite phone. I would want to avoid giving the impression I was connected to a military or govt. operation. Again, I apologize for not doing better job with the search button and for such a poorly constructed question. Thank you for any ideas you may provide with such a limited amount of information avaliable.
Noslack
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