Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

I had been thinking about all this prepping stuff, and as cool as it is, I figure if a real apocalypse comes, I think I will just be okay with dieing in the initial cluster fuck. Seriously, who really wants to be living after this shit in a messed up world where the crazy get crazier and normal people turn into animals?

I mean yeah I would give it a shot to survive, depending on what sort of apocalypse we are talking about. I got to be alive to kick some zombie ass for at least a little while!

Maybe when I die I would just ask God for a respawn when things get back to normal

 

Do you have a family? I.e. Wife and kids?

 

Not yet. I have my girlfriend. I suppose in that light I would fight for them till my dying breath, and I would do the same for my girlfriend or my parents and sister.

I suppose I should rephrase what I said to: If all those close around me died in the initial cluster fuck, then I'd be ready to die as well.

Haha I came off as a self-centered asshat

 

Lol it's all good. If it's just you then no worries. If there are others to look out for then it's just foolish to not be prepared for their safety and well being

 

The bad thing is if SHTF, I'll be stuck at college with nothing but a Ka-bar to defend myself and my girlfriend, not to mention I am right outside of Atlanta so highway will be a death sentence with all the people around here.

 

Doesn't mean you can't have a week or two worth of food and water on hand.

 

Now that I do have. I have a case of water in my room at all times, plus quite a bit of food (soups, pasta, bread, tuna, etc.)

 

Sorry, that's called being a bachelor...haha

 

Lolz

I want to buy more shit but too many bills...

 

this doesnt follow the current convos, and i do pray it isnt a repost but i just came across this and thought was a good read.

http://survivalcache.com/bug-out-bag/

 

Nice find..

 

update for one of my bug out weapons. i've added some upgrades to my saiga 223



a couple 30 round magazines, and a TAPCO pistol grip and adjustable buttstock.

 

I've been steadily adding random things to my truck since I bought it last year. This is my inventory so far:

Center Console
Emergency glass hammer/seatbelt cutter
Leatherman Wave w/sheath
LED flashlight w/2 extra CR123A batteries
Rain poncho (2)
Emergency blanket (2)
Knife sharpener

Glove Box
First-aid kit supplemented w/Celox
Virginia state map
Pen and stickies
Vehicle manual

Behind the Back Seats
Bungee cords (assorted)
Tiedowns (4)
Duct tape
Glow sticks (6)
Work gloves
Toilet paper
Baby wipes
Safety glasses
Rags
Fishing line
Zip ties, 8" (100)
Electrical tape
Sewing kit
Fire-starting kit
Water purification drops

Under the Back Seats
3600-calorie food rations (3)
MRE dessert pack (3)
Datrex water rations, 1/8qt (16)
Emergency blankets (2)
12ga Mossberg Cruiser w/5 shells
Shotgun shell pack w/12 shells
OEM jack and spare tire tool

Bed Toolbox
Toolbox w/assorted hand tools
12V/battery-powered trouble light
50ft extension cord
Tarp, 9x12ft
Cargo net
Moving blanket
Nylon rope, 1/2" (100 ft)
Paracord 550 (2x100ft)
Hitch w/locking pin and 2 D-ring shackles
20,000lb recovery strap, 20ft
Access Tools basic vehicle lockout kit
Bolt cutters
Wrecking bar
Axe/large hammer
Gas can, 2gal
Halogen work light w/stand
12V air compressor
Trash bags, 30gal (20)
Jumper cables
Spare fuses
Tire repair kit

Bed Side Box
Road flares, 15-minute (3)

All that and my truck still looks completely empty, with the exception of the (OEM) toolbox in the bed. Great for keeping low-profile in the event something does happen.

I'm still working on adding more stuff. Suggestions for additional items or modifications welcome.

 

did your seat covers come in yet? i'd like to see how they look installed on a std. cab.

 

other thinkers like myself, i thought i was the only one that could bug out a any moment & b just fine

 

X2

 

Thought id share what my BOB looks like.

Pending or questioning usefulness

• Pictures/Info - Of family members. In case of real emergency, could help locate lost family. Think massive earthquake in Japan. Small and in ziplock bag
• Portable USB charger - For solar charger, phones ect
• Sewing kit + saftey pins - Spider wire, upholstery needle. Packed inside super glue container
• Flagging tape
• folding shovel - gerber. Crovel
• small game gun - Pump pellet gun. No CO2. Or survival 22
• Aerial Flare Or strobe

Packed

• Clothing - weather appropriate, vac bag
• bug repellent
• GPS - Smaller but batteries. Extra's dont weigh much
• hygiene kit - toothbrush/paste, soap, TP, contact solution + container
• Water - Minimal for weight(3 day) - Daetrex packs - 12 - 50oz
• Water Purifier - Platipus water pouch + tabs. Pouch can double for packs + electrolites
• Food - One bottle peanut butter - Lots of calories + energy. Lasts for days. Spoon
• Fire Starter - Wax, egg crate, lint
• Bedding - Emergency blanket
• First-aid kit Small
• Tweezers
• Pepto tablets, BC Powder
• Lighting - Flashlights
• spare batteries - For things I carry that require
• Cash & change - Change for vending machines
• Knifes - Gerber Gator, Swiss Army
• Axe - Fiskars - Gerber re-label
• duck tape - Small roll of gorilla tape - $2
• paracord - 50 Ft
• sun block
• Chap Stick
• leather gloves - Deerskin or Dakota Outerwear
• pad & pencil
• trash bags
• ziplock bags - all sizes
• tin foil
• Whistle - Storm Whistle
• Small mirror - Signaling, ect
• Magnifing glass - Fire starting, help removing splinters, ect
• Poncho
• Ratchet Strap - Holding stuff
• Bungee Cords - More holding stuff
• Caribiner or small pulley - Lifting, holding, ect. No cheap $1 ones
• Arrow Broadhead - Disassembled in small tin. Used for fishing, weapon, ect.
• Lighters - 2x BIC
• Zip Ties
• Solar Charger - For cell phone, need usb charger
• Super glue

 

Everyone says that until they haven't eaten in five days. Then you start thinking a little differently. I spent ten years destabilizing foreign governments and I always found it amusing how fast a banker or businessman turns into a refugee. Don't be a refugee waiting for handouts from the red cross, be that fat and happy guy selling sh!t on the streetcorner.

 

I agree. I'll say it again though - I don't prep for a "The Book of Eli" situation. I prep for a grid down situation due to a earthquake on the fault line I live on, or a blizzard that drops 3 feet of snow on us, or a flood - I've lived through two "500 year" floods in my 31-year lifetime. When I was 5, the water was up to our front step.

Don't get me wrong - some folks DO prep for long term survuval, but in my mind, I need to be self-reliant and comfortable for 4 to 6 weeks max, and it's easy to do with minimal investment and labor.