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Don't you think that's a little excessive? Mine is only half that size.Get Home bag(s) complete... the MDS shield sticker in the back window is a bit obscured...
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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.
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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
Space blanket. Pocket knife/multitool. Work gloves. Collapsible baton with integral flashlight.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.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?”
A folding Bike will also fit under your desk.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.
Ungrounded? No.On the subject
Anyone know if wrapping electronics in aluminum foil will allow it to survive EMP attack?
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On the subject
Anyone know if wrapping electronics in aluminum foil will allow it to survive EMP attack?
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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.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.
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.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.
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.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.