Posted on 05/14/2009 6:13:12 PM PDT by appleseed
It pays to peek inside Anthony Hardwick’s pricey survival ‘bug-out’ bag
Back when I first got interested in survival preparedness, I’d have long discussions with friends about the necessity of always having a pack ready in case you ever had to make a quick evacuation. We discussed all the contents of our survival packs, and considered both short-term and long-term survival needs away from home.
Knives, tools, water, seeds, clothes, fire, shelter, light. We agreed that the ideal survival pack — also referred to as a “bug-out bag” — would be lightweight and not a burden. We would bring these packs on our desert outings and test how well the items did in field conditions.
We learned that the more you knew, the less you had to carry. The packs that were best were also the heaviest and the biggest. If you could always put your pack in your car and drive away, then weight and bulk wouldn’t be an issue. But the reality of emergencies is that things happen when you don’t expect them, at a moment not of your choosing, when you’re not necessarily ready.
More recently, I have been interested in finding out what people carry in their packs and why they made those choices. Outdoorsman Pascal Baudar recently held an event where everyone showed and talked about the contents of their bug-out bags, and I asked Pasadena resident Anthony Hardwick about his selections.
“One never knows when a natural or manmade disaster will strike,” says Hardwick.
(Excerpt) Read more at pasadenaweekly.com ...
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$1,587?? That’s a Thurston Howell III bug-out bag.
Is that where all the lunatic conspiracy theorist go to hibernate?
“What kind of things should you have in your Bug out Bag?”
Change of clothes, hard candy, fishing line/hook, knife, firestarter, flashlight, 2 reflector sleeping bag pouches, money, slingshot, 1st aid kit, water, water purifier, rain poncho, no rinse body bath, hand sanitizer, potassium iodide, plastic twist ties, JB Weld, duct tape, sewing kit, toothbrush/toothpaste, lightweight camo net, dog treats, tampons (If married), warmpack handwarmers, beef jerky, diapers (if kids), 8’ rope, binoculars, condoms, prescription glasses, military surgical toolkit, and Dentek Replace/Secure for emergency tooth fillings/repairs.
The clothes should be inside plastic bags for water resistance. The flashlight should be hand-cranked (no batteries).
For extra credit: vitamins... and superglue (useful medically for sealing cuts).
things happen when you don’t expect them, at a moment not of your choosing.
That is what Optimus Prime says.
Backpack equals camping IMO.......
Survival is about skills, knowledge and ability to dare I say it..........survive ......:o)
I carry gear in each vehicle yet a small personal survival kit (psk)that is no larger than an altoid tin or pack of cigarettes is key due in fact it can be on you 24/7 where as a ruck will not be taken into many places due it’s size etc .
Priority for me is a fire steel, a surefire E2D flashlight and a leatherman multi tool or swiss army knife (champion, not the big ass champ). and a sidearm with spare hicap magazine. Only digital aids I carry for EDC is a Blackberry curve cell phone that gives me net and comm and my vehicles have pelican suitcase in each that have a ACR personal locator beacon (plb).
Add in maxi-pads for serious cuts or large scrapes ... real emergency use clumping kitty litter (from a new container of course) to stop heavy bleeding. Sure it may not be sanitary but it’ll do until you can get to an aid station ... also a 1.5% solution of boric acid in a small spray bottle for antiseptic cleaning .... and if you have pets, provide for them as well ....
Add toilet paper, baby wipes, heavy duty aluminum foil, and socks. Nix the hand sanitizer for 99% isopropyl alcohol.
I’m a hunker-down type myself.
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Well, it IS Pasadena and all - they’re just figuring this sort of thing out.
Like when the yuppies in the suburbs think they’re the grill masters because they have a top-line $3,000 grill.
Erm...condoms? Is there a not-so-obvious use for them?
This is where the people that have a clue go to talk to each other.
It’s called “being prepared” for any emergency. In case you haven’t heard, stuff happens.
It’s known as foresight.
Since you seem to be totally clueless, with no foresight, I suggest you go find a nice fantasy, fluffy thread on which to spend your silliness.
As important as what you have in your pack is where you plan to go. Overseas a bug out bag is critical for getting you from your residence to a location from which you can be evacuated. The problem with a bug out bag in the US is that just when you need it, it is likely that the roads will be jammed with cars trying to bug out. Still, having stuff in your car to survive on beats the alternative.
We carry BOBs in each vehicle and a couple in the house. Every family member has both a backpack and a beltpack BOB. A BOB can offer immense advantages in a survival situation. This post was a nice reminder to do the seasonal repacking.
If you are keeping a Self Reliant/Survivalist ping list, I would greatly appreciate being added to your list.
Regards,
Gator113
Also; bandanas, trail mix, glow sticks, small Bible, tea bags, clothespins, sheets, inflatable pillow, purse-size umbrella, dental floss, maps.
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