[Noumenon]

Based upon the advice I've gotten from other experienced and capable FReepers, I've revised the original to include some items. I've also added an intro to provide some perspective on why something like this is an absolute must-have today. I want to thank all of those who contributed some very useful ideas.

Most of what's here is based upon common sense and experience. None of it is written in stone, and everyone can and should adapt what I've laid out here to their circumstances. I should emphasize that this is what I actually keep on hand, and I've tried or used all of it. No theory, just the real deal.

I've retained the emphasis on redundancy and high mobility. One website I've run across showed a '72 hour' kit that looked like a full-on expeditionary load-out. "Try running in that," I thought.

If nothing else, I figure I'll get you to thinking if you haven't considered this level of preparation. And if you haven't, it's getting late in the game. For those of us who have, a nod and a tip of the hat.

[tacticalogic]

I’d trade the wire cutter / lineman’s pliers for a pair of 10” curved-jaw vicegrips with the wire cutter at the base of the jaws. Preferrably a pair of them. They’ll cut through the chain link fence, and get you past a wide variety of fasteners in the bargain.

[CottonBall]

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[Celtic Cross]

I think I'll put together a modest kit and take a hike with it; There's a few miles of slightly rough woodland trail maintained by my development, but seemingly nobody uses it, so I'll put it to use. These are really good skills to have even without a SHTF scenario.

Obviously can't pack weapons though.

[TXLady]

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[Leofl]

i would also add a couple rolls of hundred mile an hour tape.

very useful

[RedCell]

Another Irene bump...

[DuncanWaring]

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