so the verdict is still out on whether to "bug out" or to "bug in" but one thing is for certain - in the event of a SHTF scenario, my getting back to my family quickly is paramount importance. I work regularly about 30 miles from my home, my wife and my children. Getting back to them in every scenario has to be the first order of business. I have for years kept a backpack and change of clothes (I work in a suit/tie) in the trunk. The contents of this "get home bag" has evolved and I would like to hear from INGOers and hopefully take away some good suggestions. 30 miles would take a minimum of 9-10 hours of deliberate moving to make it. With protection, safety from the elements, food/hydration and comfort in mind - what would your bag include. I think it is imperative to keep the pack to under 20lbs or it isn't realistic.
Here are a few of the items in my very civilian and inconspicuous looking backpack:
Anyone have any suggestions of things that I might be overlooking?
Here are a few of the items in my very civilian and inconspicuous looking backpack:
- 9mm s/a with 3x 15 rnd magazines carried in inexpensive nylon shoulder rig
- high calorie Mountain House meal
- 2 Cliff bars (they won't melt)
- Swiss volcano stove (boil water with nearly any fuel), Bic lighter, 2 Trioxane fuel tablets
- Aquamira filter straw (filters up to 20 gallons)
- collapsable 1.5ltr water bladder (from Camelbak)
- 50' paracord
- very sharp fixed blade knife with a stout 6"-8" blade
- multi tool
- 4 hand warmers
- med kit with guaze, alcohol wipes, guaze, rubber gloves and a tourniquet. I need to spring for a "Halo Bandage" or two. Also has pain killer, anti-histimine and anti-diarrheal
- quality flashlight with Lithium batteries (not installed)
- at least 6' duct tape
- poncho
- sewing kit
- Space Blanket
- dozen heavy duty zip ties
- box of quality new razor blades
- $40 in five dollar bills
Anyone have any suggestions of things that I might be overlooking?
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