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Comment author: [deleted] 03 April 2014 05:18:40PM 1 point [-]

*Back up your data in the cloud

I would also suggest a portable hard copy of your most important files. If you need access to a file and have no connection, odds are good you can still use a flash drive. Just make sure it's somewhere you won't lose it (on a key ring, in your glove compartment, etc.)

For potable water, a Brita filter or similar brand (the kind you fill up and store in the fridge) may do you for the short term, but remember that their filters need to be replaced. So either keep a stash of spare filters on hand or have an alternative.

Comment author: ThisSpaceAvailable 06 April 2014 04:40:57AM 1 point [-]

You mean, portable soft copy? If you're already carrying around a phone, you could store files there.

Comment author: [deleted] 06 April 2014 12:18:55PM 1 point [-]

I meant in terms of a portable, accessible copy. A copy you can access on (most) any computer with relative ease. But, your point is actually not a bad one either. I didn't think of a soft copy on your phone.