I'm just wondering how many of you carry a bug out bag with you...sometimes? All the time? Also what kind of goodies you carry? beanie weinies? Pork and beans? I'm sure everyone carries their choice of Glock stuff and ammo....What else?
Just like the boys scouts " be prepared"!!!!!!!!!!!my wife has been bugging me to create a "go bag"... i think i'm gonna go tomorrow and start putting together some of the great ideas i just read above!
Responding to my own quote, but is there anything I am missing for a 15 mile walk?I just ordered a Camelbak pack from Cabelas & plan to keep it in my vehicle. I can't have a firearm in my vehicle at work.
I was planning on: Water, ration bars, poncho, compass, first aid kit, multitool, Ka-Bar, pepper spray? Basically enough to be able to make it home from work on foot (15 miles) in case of emergency/SHTF.
Some kind of light. Wether light sticks or a flashlight with extra batteries.Responding to my own quote, but is there anything I am missing for a 15 mile walk?
A county map, definitely.
You could get some MRE's to stock your pack with, they have a pretty long shelf life.I use two bags. One is smaller and it stays in my vehicle 24/7 and contains vitals for making it home.... Copy of my passport, First Aid essentials, compass, flashlight, batteries, weapons, and stuff like that. At home I keep a back pack with everything I need to travel; on foot, if necessary. In this bag, I also carry a SW/AM/FM crank radio and a change of clothes. I want to travel as light as possible as it is not my intention to be in any one spot for too long. I don't store any food, since it spoils. I will count on the "kindness" of strangers for whatever else I need along the way. I have lived under Marshal Law, and presently in hurricane country, so I have seen system failures in both services and governments. With that, all I can say is "Be prepared."
O well, I forgot to mention, I do carry an Army type poncho.Didn't see anyone mention a large plastic tarp. I remember them being very handy in catching rain water to use.