Portable MacGyver pack

[hipikat]

So I accidentally bought an iPad

Comments

[theducks]

Instead of regular rope, I suggest the thinkgeek survival rope http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/bd44/

Using a sheet of mylar as a base and wrapping over it, you can store a few metres of duct-tape in a small, flat area.

Also, like Hank Scorpio, you should always keep loose sugar in your pockets.

[mpfl]

In my manbag, I have:

Camera
Bandaids
Serviettes
Wallet
Keys
Shopping bags

Plus an ironic badge.

[greyreviews]

Another vote for duct tape.
1 wire coat hanger (straightened out and then bent to follow the outer contour of the bag for ease of carrying)
2 tea bags
Superglue

Looking at your list most of the weight would be from the rope, keeping in mind that 10m jumps are quite survivable for anyone who remembers to roll, i would get rid of both of the ropes and just pack 2 occy straps for if you need to tie anything down.

Also ditch the zippo for waterproof matches they weigh less and are more reliable.

Finally ditch the iPad and wait for wrist/arm mounted computers to become widely available for sensibly portable computer power. You are just lugging around this century's version of the fob-watch.

[liluri]

Altoids survival kit?

Decaffeinated chewing gum

If you've got long hair I'd recommend one of these

LED pen/torch

Not sure if small cloth is for cleaning screen, if not, a screen cleaning cloth :)

[anxiolytic]

iodine

[dr_mickey_k]

A small paper notepad? Nice complement to the pen, and you can set fire to it!