Factoring in Murphy's Law

Just finished putting my security packet for the trip together - bit of an Andy McNab/Nick Stone moment actually. Basically something waterproof and sealed that you bring along trips, hide somewhere secure and hope never to open. Mine contains:

• Photocopies of cards, passport
• Debit cards
• Some spare cash
• Contact numbers - embassy, home, insurance agent, bank etc

Absolutely essential for solo backpacking trips when your best mate is, well, yourself. A safety blanket, so to say, in case things fall apart.

And when they inevitably do, its worth noting that you travel to travel, for the journey itself and not the destination.