"get gone" bag...what do you have?

pikeal1 · May 2003

Was reading one of the previous posts and it got me thinking. What do you put in an emergency kit for the house in case of disaster and you need to survive in house for a few days without power, water, etc.

Also...what do you put in an emergency bag for those times when you need to high tail it out of town for whatever reason.

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concealedG36 · May 2003

Well, I used to have a bug-out-bag all ready but now that my family is growing it serves little purpose. I used to have the following items plus some other stuff in a bag that was ready-to-go.

Extra set of warm clothes, including wool socks
Fire starting material
mirror
first aid kit and sunscreen
water and energy food
compass
ammo for .22
crank radio
batteries
rope
plastic bags
toiletries including t.p.
emergency blanket
flares
sewing kit
maps
travel utensils and metal pan
water purification tabs
multi-purpose tool
fishing kit
hatchet
etc...

The best things that I now keep in my house for stay-home emergencies are my generator with extra fuel, lots of bottled water and my crank radio. The generator fuels the kegerator and the radio keeps my occupied! [:D]

G36

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bambihunter · May 2003

As I said in the previous post, I don't ever plan on "getting gone". I know where most of my stuff is here at the house, and won't leave unless it is on fire. I do carry a small bag in my truck with a space blanket, a bottle of water, and basic tools and other needs to work on my ol' truck.

woodsrunner · May 2003

I carry fanny pack in my truck that contains;
space blanket
canteen and water purification tablets
A cheap throw away plastic ponch, which I could uses as a solar still if I had to.
Some strike anywhere matches that have been waterproofed.
signal mirror
compass
An old Schrade folder and wetstone.
sewing needles and a spool of thread.
A change of socks.( if you had my foot problems you'd understand)
small first aid kit.

I also keep an old ultra light fishing pole and small tackle box for when the opportunity presents itself.

In the closet near the front door of the house I keep my old army duffle with all of the above +.
Winchester 9422 and 2 bricks of ammo.
Green river style sheath knife.
A mess kit.
Couple cans of sterno.
freeze dried meals for three days
candle lantern & a box of utility candles.
tarp to use as a shelter.
2 Changes of clothes, 1 winter, 1 summer.
folding shovel & old boy scout hatchet.
larger first aid kit.

There was a time when I was known to disapear occasionally. I would get fed up with the world and just grab the duffel and head out driving, until I found a place to camp out.

Lately that doesn't seem like a bad idea. Maybe I should check the expiration dates on those freeze dried meals.

Woods

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George Mason

jet · May 2003

Get gone pack

gortex cammo jacket
gortex ski pants
hat w/vissor.gloves
extra socks, underwear
polypropylene long under wear
light wieght water proof nylon shell top/bottom
10 various colered leds w/20 2032 batteries(in a pill bottle/wraped with three bands of elect tape).
1 11" piece of 1/2" pvc w/8 various hacksaw blades
8 aa bateries,4 nmh aa w/solar charger
1 2oz all band radio
msr water filter,1.5l dromidary bag,2-2 liter colapsabilebottles,
extra cartridge,extra hose
3 high quality e blankets
2 cheap e blankets
0 degree mummy bag,bivwak
2 ripstop light 8x10 tarp
8 lighters two differt kinds
single aa led flashlight
18 ga copper wire
30 lbs test line
125 lbs test cord
12 protien bars
6 lbs pasta(I think it takes less space than white rice ,but not as easy to swallow)
orientering compass
kbar
stainless hatchaxe
50 rnds 357,200rnds 223
various ziplocks
vitamins,aspirine,sudefed,chapstick,nail clipers,dikes,small vice grip,sewing kit

probably other stuff I can't remember just now and if i don't post sone Iwill be way down the list

358 WINCHESTER · May 2003

The bag I talked about is a very bottom line bag
as woodsrunner said a second more carefully packed bag stays at the foot of our bed. One item I will not leave home without is a good 22cal. rifle and a brick or two of ammo. The water is not a problem we carry a top of the line filter system in our bag. Ate all the "C" rations I wanted early in life so we have stews, beans, canned meats and coffee the important thing is to rotate stock every 6 months. WE do not plan to leave but should we have to for what ever reason we will be ready. Not in to survial fear BUT WE DO PLAN TO BE READY FOR WHAT EVER COMES OUR WAY. can't carry everythhing but some basic items can keep you in comfort for a week or two.

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jet · May 2003

That pack lives in my truck I also have extra food and tools in the tool box.

the main reason for my pack is to get home from where ever I have to leave my truck.

headzilla97 · May 2003

I feel underprepared now thanks guys

bigdaddyjunior · May 2003

A bowie knife.A flattened role of aluminum foil.A box of the old strike anywhere matches.100 rounds of 45 auto[my gun is always with me].100 rounds of 40cal and a fold up 40cal carbine.Blankets,spare clothes and bottled water are behind the rear seat of my truck.

Big Daddy my heros have always been cowboys,they still are it seems

jet · May 2003

I also live in a suname zone so it's good to have a weeks supply of life ready to go

.41Dude · May 2003

Don't forget a good pair of hiking, or hunting boots. My car left me
on foot one night after work. I had on a thin pair of dress shoes. Rain and six miles later made me find a place in my car for better footwear.
Also carry a good pair of binoculars for when we are on vacation sightseeing. It might come in handy to see any problems before they see you.
A hat I like is the expedition hat from P.O.P. you can find it thru yahoo if you type in P.O.P. Don't forget the periods.
I do not think we are crackpots for talking about things like this. I wear a seatbelt everytime I drive, have never needed it, but want it on if I do[:D]

Try pophats.com

cwinn · May 2003

My large Bug-out pack (Kifaru) contains: (similar to jets)

Keep in mind this was expensive and took a while to assemble

extra pair of jungle boots
socks and underwear
gore-tex rainwear
spare BDU
m-65 w/liner
gloves
polypropelene thermals
camo facepaint
fish kit
Ka-bar knife
MRE's and some water
water filter
80 rds .308 match
270 rds .223
4 .45 ACP mags and a couple boxes ammo
pliers
wire
surefire flashlight
batteries/spare bulbs
cleaning kit
bar of soap
state map
tritium compass
military cold weather sleeping bag (strapped on outside)
batteries for Aimpoint dot sight
small medkit
small Radioshack radio w/batteries
pocket Bible
folding multi-tool

I think thats about it, i may have forgot one or two things. Im a big guy and this pack is heavy, so if want a lighter bag youll have to watch what you include. Water and ammo are definatley the heaviest items.
.41Dude is correct, spare books are essential. Also,(something i still need) get a pair of waterproof ankle/leg gaiters, to help keep the bottoms of your pants dry and socks dryer.
My pack is made by Kifaru, and i think their the best brand out there. They are expensive, but well worth it in the long run IMHO. http://kifaru.net/MGhome.htm

cwinn · May 2003

Forgot to mention I leave a space open to stuff a folding AR-7 rifle and some .22 ammo in. I think .22's are essential for quiet (quieter anyway) hunting, lightweight ammuntion, and you shouldnt have to hard of a time finding shells if you run out.
Also left out a wool watch-cap, magnesium fire starter and matches, and a toothbrush.

"get gone" bag...what do you have?

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