Just to follow up on this..... and to reiterate that my intention wasn't to create a TEOTWAWKI thread but the scenario was for my wife to get home after an earth quake requiring about 5.5 mile walk. The goal was to keep it minimal, light and only include things
she would/could use.
The 'non-firearm weapons':
Fox Mean Green
http://www.foxlabs.com/products/pepper-spray/MEAN-GREEN_AE7.html
Mora Companion Serrated
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EAL14B4
Leatherman Rev (I had one already so I want to duplicate as much as possible in the 2 bags. The blade does lock)
http://www.leatherman.com/rev-423.html#start=33
Knipex wire/mini bolt cutters (These are great for cutting piano wire. I bought Amazon Used/New and saved almost $20 per pair.They didn't look used at all; looked like old boxes ) I had her try these and she will be able to cut chain link or club some one ;-)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EXO8LK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Other stuff:
A few large stretchy fabric band aids, gauze and duct tape. (hso really put things into perspective) May still get some safety tipped scissors.
I re-rolled about 20-25ft of duct tape onto a 1/2" dia PVC. Turns out to be real small. This is for 1st aid and repair a torn dress/pant etc.
Walking shoes and socks (she normally wears heels or dressy sandals to work)
1 gal of water. (This will get changed to a few 1 liter bottles)
ETA: I forgot to mentio a
flashlight and will add a cpl protein bars.
ETA again: I forgot to mention a pair of
leather gloves. As far as non-firearms related, these can be used if she punches someone in the face and to prevent blisters if she clubs someone with the wire/mini bolt cutters.
All of this in a small backpack like kids use for school. The gallon of water is about 75% of the weight once the shoes come out.
Again, this was not intended to be a TEOTWAWKI scenario needing to survive long term on her own building shelters, starting fires or fighting off violent mobs. Its a 5.5 mile walk; 2 miles of it is up hill and out of the city. It could be hot (100+) but doesn't get freezing.