** Rechargeable items
Make sure you check these periodically and recharge them.
*** Pepper Spray Gel
This works far better than pepper spray (less danger of the mist blowing back in your own eyes.) It also seems to disable attackers better than Mace.
Choose the kind that can spray a concentrated beam for a long distance, such as 18 feet. Better not to let your attackers get close.
As soon as you get one, practice with it and learn how to use it. You get lots of sprays from one can. Don’t just pack it away and hope it works when you need it!
Also be mindful that children may get into your pack… put this gel in a protected spot where it won’t accidentally be used.