Get Home Bag

[Applehd]

Get Home bag(s) complete... the MDS shield sticker in the back window is a bit obscured...

 

[E.Shell]

Get Home bag(s) complete... the MDS shield sticker in the back window is a bit obscured...
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Don't you think that's a little excessive? Mine is only half that size.

 

[smokey]

IMO you are far more likely to get stuck due to a "peace time" mechanical failure than anything, portable compressor, basic tools, leatherman, enough to change a tire or swap a broken belt, maybe some tape and water if you blow a hose. A flashlight, portable USB charger blanket, spare drinking water, maybe an extra pair of comfortable shoes, change of clothes and a couple pairs of socks. First aid kit for whatever you know how to use, hammer and prybar can be handy. The idea being the basics to fix minor issues, reach a tow truck or hang out for a few hours if you are stuck in traffic or snow. That is basically what I figure is the most useful. Can be fun to strategize going all killzozer through zombies, or hiking around invading Spetznaz, but kinda silly to think too hard on that meanwhile running on bald tires with a spare that has been flat for years.

Yup. This is just the permanent emergency kit, but my backpack suppleness it with short-term things(like winter clothes and water when needed).

1) change of clothes
2)work gloves
3) small med kit, bigger med kid(in backpack)backpacks, and much bigger medkit(blue bag). My backpack one always goes with me. The blue and red ones go with the car. If there's a big emergency, I can split them between a few people to speed response time. There's another small grabbable med kit in the end of the blue bag.
4) ratchet straps-good for car stuff, but also for shelter stuff if need be when combined with the tarp or emergency blankets. You can even make a hammock if the ground is wet, or use them as tow straps to clear downed trees.
5) survival knife-mora bushcraft black with ferro rod
6) camp are
7) wood saw.
8) life straw
9) safety glasses
10) socket set and some wrenches for common bolt sizes on my car
11) adjustable pliers
12) tire plug set
13) jumper box/air pump combo(not pictured)
14) fire extinguisher(not pictured)
15) topo atlas of North America(not pictured)
16) some flashlights/battery packs/batteries

 

[ToolAA]

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Yup. This is just the permanent emergency kit, but my backpack suppleness it with short-term things(like winter clothes and water when needed).

1) change of clothes
2)work gloves
3) small med kit, bigger med kid(in backpack)backpacks, and much bigger medkit(blue bag). My backpack one always goes with me. The blue and red ones go with the car. If there's a big emergency, I can split them between a few people to speed response time. There's another small grabbable med kit in the end of the blue bag.
4) ratchet straps-good for car stuff, but also for shelter stuff if need be when combined with the tarp or emergency blankets. You can even make a hammock if the ground is wet, or use them as tow straps to clear downed trees.
5) survival knife-mora bushcraft black with ferro rod
6) camp are
7) wood saw.
8) life straw
9) safety glasses
10) socket set and some wrenches for common bolt sizes on my car
11) adjustable pliers
12) tire plug set
13) jumper box/air pump combo(not pictured)
14) fire extinguisher(not pictured)
15) topo atlas of North America(not pictured)
16) some flashlights/battery packs/batteries

I’m on the same sheet of music. I have more than I need tucked into crevices in my vehicle like the spare tire well and below the seats. When the seats are up passengers or would be thieves don’t see anything.

 

[huesmann]

Most versatile tool for an emergency bag is some cold hard cash. If the emergency goes on for a loooooong time (like long enough that the currency system fails), you may be fooked, but a good amount of cash should be sufficient to get you home.

 

[beetles]

I’ve been putting together a get home bag for work. My worst case scenario would be a distance from Capitol Hill to Frederick, which would cover 40 miles. Average get home would be 20-30 miles. My priority is my life, but I would not ditch my work truck unless it’s a necessity, but I think the walk home could be done in a day, if not at least to a friends house or back to the shop. Trying to keep this super light, any further suggestions?

Kit includes:

-3 contractor trash bags (for shelter or rain gear)
-headlamp and flash light
-paracord
-duct tape
-4 bottles of water
-small hatchet
-Wally Mart crocs (always wearing water proof boots already)
-socks
-snacks
-wet wipes/ hand sanitizer
-First Aid kit

My second dilemma is that this is starting to look like a kidnap kit. Lol
Anyone ever have a problem getting searched and the cops being like, “...the hell is all this stuff?”

Space blanket. Pocket knife/multitool. Work gloves. Collapsible baton with integral flashlight.

 

[paperwork351]

For the vehicle
1. Heat paks 8/12 hr.
2. Piddle bag (pilots) johnnie pee
Remember the I-95 snow traffic jam.

 

[Melnic]

On the subject
Anyone know if wrapping electronics in aluminum foil will allow it to survive EMP attack?


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[Mag Dump]

I’ve been putting together a get home bag for work. My worst case scenario would be a distance from Capitol Hill to Frederick, which would cover 40 miles. Average get home would be 20-30 miles. My priority is my life, but I would not ditch my work truck unless it’s a necessity, but I think the walk home could be done in a day, if not at least to a friends house or back to the shop. Trying to keep this super light, any further suggestions?

Kit includes:

-3 contractor trash bags (for shelter or rain gear)
-headlamp and flash light
-paracord
-duct tape
-4 bottles of water
-small hatchet
-Wally Mart crocs (always wearing water proof boots already)
-socks
-snacks
-wet wipes/ hand sanitizer
-First Aid kit

My second dilemma is that this is starting to look like a kidnap kit. Lol
Anyone ever have a problem getting searched and the cops being like, “...the hell is all this stuff?”

I work in DC one day a week (but some weeks I don't go in, yay!) and have a get home bag under my desk (a 5.11 Rush 72) packed with lots of things but a focus on freeze dried food and lightweight calorie dense food and gear for sleeping at least one night in the woods.

My plan is simply to hike the C&O Canal hike/bike path home to Brunswick. Will take a couple days unless I can somehow secure a bicycle when the time comes.

A DC CCL helps gives you some options for surviving the hike home.

What is your planned route home? Have it planned out well.

Let's hope neither of us has to try to survive such a trek home!

Hopefully there will be some advance warning that the thin veneer of civilization is about to fail and then we can all plan and act accordingly. Either not go into armpit jurisdictions like DC or if you must, be adequately prepared so you have a decent shot of making it home alive.

 

[Blacksmith101]

I work in DC one day a week (but some weeks I don't go in, yay!) and have a get home bag under my desk (a 5.11 Rush 72) packed with lots of things but a focus on freeze dried food and lightweight calorie dense food and gear for sleeping at least one night in the woods.

My plan is simply to hike the C&O Canal hike/bike path home to Brunswick. Will take a couple days unless I can somehow secure a bicycle when the time comes.

A DC CCL helps gives you some options for surviving the hike home.

What is your planned route home? Have it planned out well.

Let's hope neither of us has to try to survive such a trek home!

Hopefully there will be some advance warning that the thin veneer of civilization is about to fail and then we can all plan and act accordingly. Either not go into armpit jurisdictions like DC or if you must, be adequately prepared so you have a decent shot of making it home alive.

A folding Bike will also fit under your desk.

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[bluedog46]

Always good to have some call them a GOOD ( get out of dodge bag, , but out bag or get home back, basic stuff you might need.

They also sell premade ones.
main thinngs
kinfe, fire starter ( get lighters and put them in plastic no need to learn to rub sticks together) knife. i advise depending on gun laws a 22lr and some ammo or a bbgun for small game. SOme system to cook with like say a small stove that usese those pellets and you can heat a can of soup on.
For food choices fat is important. Many will put cans of tuna but that is all protein better off with vienna sausages, corned beef hash or spam as you have some fats as well

 

[GunBum]

On the subject
Anyone know if wrapping electronics in aluminum foil will allow it to survive EMP attack?


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Ungrounded? No.
Grounded? Probably not.

 

[Bullfrog]

On the subject
Anyone know if wrapping electronics in aluminum foil will allow it to survive EMP attack?


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Not sure it would work, but if I were serious about it I would use something more substantial, such as an ammo can. I would also add foil or wire mesh inside or outside the can edge to ensure no 'gaps' in coverage due to lack of metal-metal contact around the rubber seal.

Not an expert on blocking RF, just basing this opinion on special systems I worked on in the past that were certified against RF emissions. The extra thick case and wire mesh added a LOT to the purchase price.

 

[gem357]

This has been the most daunting thing to me for some reason. I have decided to simply replace the survivors handbook in the bag with the ham radio study guide.

Consider a GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) license. $35 for 10 years, NO examination, and covers your immediate family. GMRS won't have the long-distance range of some amateur radio bands, but is good for local communication.

And the amateur radio test isn't that hard as you don't have to do Morse code anymore. The web has practice tests using the actual exam questions and the passing score is 26 correct out of 35 questions (74%). Take the practice test 20+ times and you'll have seen just about all the questions in the pool.

Downside is that's yet another hobby to spend your money on ;-) The GMRS and amateur communities are in general friendly, welcoming people.

 

[[Kev308]]

I just thought of an obvious oversight: as I’m traveling through smoke filled rubble and tear gas, since I wear contacts, having a spare set of glasses would probably be top on the list of must haves. Being mostly blind for 40 miles would be a little dangerous.

 

[paperwork351]

I just thought of an obvious oversight: as I’m traveling through smoke filled rubble and tear gas, since I wear contacts, having a spare set of glasses would probably be top on the list of must haves. Being mostly blind for 40 miles would be a little dangerous.

Fire hoods, fits in a briefcase. Buildings, subways, aircraft. So many toxic materials. So many trypes
and standards. Fire/rescue, mining operations etc. Let us know what you decide. Fine dust like the twin tower collaspe
will clog most filters like the surplus gas masks.

paperwork351

 

[Doctor_M]

I just thought of an obvious oversight: as I’m traveling through smoke filled rubble and tear gas, since I wear contacts, having a spare set of glasses would probably be top on the list of must haves. Being mostly blind for 40 miles would be a little dangerous.

Yes.... spare glasses are a must for those of us who are optically challenged.

 

[psycosteve]

A get-home bag should be the next step to supplement your EDC. Your goal should be to have on hand to travel home from work. With that in mind, everyone's route is different and should be reflected in the kit selection. Depending on where you travel thru could have a multitude of different laws in regards to building fires, or if there are even water sources available to take advantage of. This is not an escape and evade but to be seen and to be rescued. Depending on the season and the area you are in, some blaze orange may be a necessity.

EDC items I normally carry on me.
Leatherman knife. ( Super tool 300)
Cell phone
heavy duty tactical pen with a glass breaker( one of the few pens that can stand up to my work)
Wallet with cash
Polarized safety glasses
Clothing on my back ( work boots, dressed to be out in the weather, hat, etc)
BIC lighter (ex-smoker just because)
18650 O light
32 oz quick canteen single walled bottle
Vape mod with some extra juice, coils, and another 18650 battery.
and work gloves I keep on a carabiner.

What I would consider packing in for a 3-day get-home bag.
Full Tang fixed knife capable of splitting wood by batoning (self-defense use as well)
Blaze orange SOL reflective tarp
Some cordage
Tent stakes
Sleeping bag or blanket
A stainless steel nesting cup
A spoon
A change of clothing to sleep in

A small fuel tab stove. ( can't exactly build a fire in the middle of a city)

Food, and other consumables
1 man first aid kit
Bottle of OTC pain relivers
High calory, high fat, high protein, and high sugar food to provide enough energy to move travel on foot.
Caffiene (Coffee or caffeine pills)
Water enhansers ( kool ade, or Gatorade )

 

[rouchna]

I keep emergency food, water, clothes, medical kits, and a bunch of other stuff in my 4Runner at all times. I hope to never need any of it.

 

[19mace92]

The time you're allotting to get back home 20-30 miles in a SHTF scenario is pretty conservative IMO. I seriously doubt that if things get so jacked up that you needed to ditch your work truck and walk that you could make it happen in a day.

I second this. When SHTF people are probably going to be your biggest problem. I would consider a 2-day trip away from main roads.