Reading the topic description it says escape plans. I’m just starting to think about a bug out bag. I know it depends on where you are and your specific needs. I want to start building my own bug out bag. With that said; what are the basic you believe should be in one? I live in a rural area with fields to wooded areas. It gets cold in the winter and hot in the summer.
I was reading a web page that said paraphrasing: remember when packing ounces turns into pounds when you have to walk the whole day. What are your recommendations?
Absolutely true. However there are things you will need such as being able to start a fire, a knife along with a pistol or rifle, a medical kit, a way to purify water etc etc….
What are some of the things all of you with a bag think work best? A preferred brand name, contents, how much?
Anybody has views on stereo cans or is the old hobo can stove/oven better? Hobos didn’t take very much with them. The very basics really, matches, a can stove, a metal pan and metal cup, knife, a hat of some kind and some wire to make a snare. Very different from what is recommended today.
Carry a lighter in every inner and outer pocket and more in your pack.
I carry this one around my neck with a lighter, tape, cordage, fish line and hooks. Put a ball of tape under the gas leaver and wrap more around the top.
My bug out bag.
Space/reflective heating blanket vacuum packed x4 about the size of a deck of cards, First aid kit, extra socks + foot care products,during my time in military life 90% of Corpsman sick call was foot related injuries, in the field. On base it was ess ee ex related they really will ess ee ex anything standing still long enough, life straws, water sterilizing kit. Food kit with 3 days of ration, canteen. Solar charger, satellite capable phone/radio + charging cord/ hand crank powered radio. I would say Paracord and d rings, but it’s part of my edc .300 b/o and ammo, one big brush cutting blade. Fire starter kit, with a plasma lighter., flashlight, flare gun. Vitamins/medications. Vacuum sealed wet wipes/toilet paper, small container sterilizing alcohol. Plus assorted gadgets of usefulness big floppy hat/combo sun screen bug repellent. Handful of single shot sized alcohol like jack daniels.Not quite 20 pounds. Water, carbine and ammo the bulk of weight. A well broken in, water proof set of combat style boots. Mine are from 5.11. as is most of my clothing.
At any random time if you were to search my cars you will find several packs of socks. Heck that was the top thing in my personal ruck + medical kit.i have a small electronic device that is solar powered with edible medicinal value herbs and plants wilderness survival type of stuff.
Edit; forgot fishing line+hooks and a couple of waxed m80’s. I also have a cast net in the trunk of everyone of my cars. Plus knowing things I picked up during a qual test in SERE.
Bug out bag? First before you plan your bug out bag, what is your bug out plan? How far and how long will it take to get there? How will you get there? As in paths, trails and such and hopefully not Interstate 40 to Interstate 91! Your bag needs to be set-up for the terrain and the distance you are planning. A good way to gauge this is go to the mountains or away from civilization and go hiking for a day. How far did you get? I used to hike the Cascade trail from Interstate 90 to White Pass that goes down towards Mount Saint Helens. The trail has as many up hills as there is down hills but at times it does not seem to be like it. I now do not think I would like to try it because of my age and health. I am not as young as I once was, but I am to young to be this dang old!
It becomes a matter of what you need to get there. If you do not have anything stored there than why are you going there in the first place? Good luck packing everything you need there too!
The to-go bag needs to have the basic needs to get from point A to Point B and then, if necessary, go to Point C or even Point D if it is required. You need to have food, water, medical supplies, defensive or offensive devices, extra pairs of clean socks.
The more minimal you are on a bug-out bag the better off you are but if you are lacking needed supplies than you will pay for it too! A good balance of needed supplies is the best.
So, I would have to say, having a good bug-out plan is the first then what you bring along is built upon the requirements to get to at least point B.
Do not forget the popcorn, coffee, and gummy bears!
That’s correct. Final episode aired today and I’ve been binge-watching for the last few weeks.
Some one-liners make sense to me.
To those who actually served (not me), YMMV.
I’m from eastern Kentucky and SW VA and that is where I would like to get back to if SHTF. The wife owns some land back there so that would be the place. I know about walking up and down hills. Most in EKY are steeper than most think. Take a drive there and you’ll see where they decided it was easier to cut through than to go over. The choke points would be the 3 or 4 small towns that I would have to go around or through.
I think the only people going there would be the ones with family still there or grew up back there. You have to know how to live and get around in those mountains to survive. There is no way we could store anything back there since it would be stolen within hours of leaving it there. Fortunately it’s only a tank of gas to get there.
I’m thinking a bug out bag and a bug out box of tools would be needed. Nothing fancy only a saw, hammer, hatchet ,nails . Stuff I can get at a second hand store or yard sale. If we get stuck in traffic, leave it and walk like everyone else will be doing.
they really will ess ee ex anything standing still long enough, life straws, water sterilizing kit. Food kit with 3 days of ration, canteen. Solar charger, satellite capable phone/radio + charging cord/ hand crank powered radio. I would say Paracord and d rings, but it’s part of my edc .300 b/o and ammo, one big brush cutting blade. Fire starter kit, with a plasma lighter., flashlight, flare gun. Vitamins/medications. Vacuum sealed wet wipes/toilet paper, small container sterilizing alcohol. Plus assorted gadgets of usefulness big floppy hat/combo sun screen bug repellent. Handful of single shot sized alcohol like jack daniels.Not quite 20 pounds. Water, carbine and ammo the bulk of weight. A well broken in, water proof set of combat style boots. Mine are from 5.11. as is most of my clothing.
