Posted on 07/22/2011 5:36:50 PM PDT by reed13
On a seperate discussion the topic of bug-out bags came up and I thought it might be a good general topic for discussion. What everyone has in theirs, what is recommended, weights, why those items, more than one, differences for different family members, etc.
The motorbike I have, it only seats one however, no room for the wife and kids. I’ll be riding and camping in Utah for a week this fall with the bike and a backpack. Great way to test if you have packed the correct items.
That is true but one of the things our brain allows us to do is choose the proper tools for a particular job.
I’m in NE ohio right now, but if I absolutely had to move out it would be to SW Indiana...2 routes SE past columbus and then W or Straight SE between Toledo/Dayton (While shorter I think it might be more difficult).
I try to get out every summer on my own the wife takes the kids to see family overseas and I’m a geographic bachelor for work nearly 3 months out of the year - it means I have a lot of free time to bone up on stuff that I wouldn’t if they were around.
Whatever Sarah Connor recommends.
Seriously...
meds, medical supplies including splints,
guns and ammo for both personal protection and small game. Couple of days of food bars, rations and water.
Space blanket. Water purification tools. Knives, rope, string, wire spool.
Flashlight and spare batteries. Portable radio
fire starter (flint tool)
No B.O.B. needed... Rough and Ready here...
I don’t know where you are in Texas, but a huge grass fire came within a half mile of my place last year and I was loading my pick-up with everything I could think of in case we had to evacuate. Didn’t have to leave but it makes you think.
Be sure to put an ORT kit together and make sure its current. Watching someone puke , piss, and shit the life out of them is something you don't want to ever see, especially of a loved one. Bad, bad, bad way to go.
Aim N Flame lighters? Yep - got a bunch of ‘em around the house and shop. Lots of uses. Hadn’t thought about putting a couple in the kit, but it’s a good idea. I like the ones that have a flex tube.. Rough n ready is cool, but I’m lazy. I’ll take an Aim N Flame over a bow and spindle any day of the week. Point. Click. Done.
Last year a small group of us formed about 40 neighbors into a team to protect our assets. At the first sign of need, we’ll turn this into a gated, over lighted, over alarmed community with armed guards at the two entrances. Estimated initial costs are below $500 each. I’m sure the other 70 will sign on once they see an actual need.
Kind of like an HMO for security purposes only.
Are you in an area where you could use mowing machines to cut the flames height down? Could you cut the vegetation down to two inches 300 feet from the homes?
Good list....
I have a Gov Issue ALICE pack with two canteens, two ammo pouches and a buttpack. When fully loaded it wieghts in at about 30lbs.
A good pair of boots is a must..and three pairs of socks and extra bootlaces.
If I had to walk out, I wouldnt make it far. Am surrounded on three sides by “Urban Youths”. It looks like Somilia here. SO I would have to dig in and fight it out.
“Fort Yorlik” Will not fall without a fight.
bfl
Good point.
Our county has had over 1000 fire calls this summer already.
But with an evacuation does one actually need survival gear (guns, ammo, rations, filters, barter, etc) or grab all the irreplaceables (like with an impending hurricane) and hope for the best.
LOL. I prefer ‘wizened’ over lazy. I’ve got those Swedish fire starters, magnesium blocks, and parafin coated blue tips in my OSK’s, but those are in case the Mr. Scripto solution fails.
Here’s another thought. Toss a deck of cards in there. I know the idea is enough to get you home, but if you have to hole up someplace a deck of cards can help pass the time.
Best,
L
I once tried to make my own “waterproof” matches. I took a hundred or so of the strike anywhere ones and dipped the match heads in hot candle wax.
For some reason it never occurred to me that they might not work. One day I decided to use some to start a fire and none of them would light. Not even if I scraped the tallow off. Maybe some other brands of matches or candles might have worked but mine did not.
One thing I have in EVERY vehicle and EVERY BO bag is fire means. Magnesium sticks with a flint and simple but high quality knives. I have them to the point of ridiculous. Grab any BO bag from a fanny back to major clutch in my CJ and they all have a way of making fire with no stick rubbing. In the outback if I step out of the vehicle a BO goes with me.
Based upon your list I will be adding snare wire to all kits. Slow and somewhat inefficient but still very handy. Do not forget a roll of 550 paracord. Very versatile stuff.
Adventure Medical is putting out a line of first aid kits that feature a Quik Clot dressing.
Very handy, packable, and not too expensive, either.
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