Survival Backpack
Everyone's spinal cord injury is different; there are no perfect lists to prepare you for your individual journey through life. That being said, here is my Survival Backpack (items I never leave home without).
1. A high quality backpack securely attached to my wheelchair.
2. Distinct zipper pulls on the backpack. This enables me to direct assistants when retrieving items out of my backpack.
3. A poncho, your choice (a cheap throw away or a quality pack durable). It's always important to keep your electronics dry.
4. Sunscreen
5. Sunglasses
6. Swiss army knife
7. Eating utensils, cup holder (I use a fork that is bent and goes into my brace).
8. Long straws in a PVC container (prevents breaking).
9. Zip ties, Velcro and duct tape.
10 Business cards to exchange e-mail addresses etc.
11 Urinary supplies
12 Small pillbox, extra medication
13 Service Dog supplies (bottled water, bowl, extra food, plastic bags)
What's in your Survival Backpack?
Survival Backpack
Everyone's spinal cord injury is different; there are no perfect lists to prepare you for your individual journey through life. That being said, here is my Survival Backpack (items I never leave home without).
1. A high quality backpack securely attached to my wheelchair.
2. Distinct zipper pulls on the backpack. This enables me to direct assistants when retrieving items out of my backpack.
3. A poncho, your choice (a cheap throw away or a quality pack durable). It's always important to keep your electronics dry.
4. Sunscreen
5. Sunglasses
6. Swiss army knife
7. Eating utensils, cup holder (I use a fork that is bent and goes into my brace).
8. Long straws in a PVC container (prevents breaking).
9. Zip ties, Velcro and duct tape.
10 Business cards to exchange e-mail addresses etc.
11 Urinary supplies
12 Small pillbox, extra medication
13 Service Dog supplies (bottled water, bowl, extra food, plastic bags)
What's in your Survival Backpack?