What's in your Bug Out Bag?

There's no way to be prepared for everything.

That's kinda like...offroading. You can carry tools and some spare parts, but there's no way you can be prepared for everything that happens.

I've had a good life....If the world goes down in a shitstorm, I don't wanna stick around to see it all. As long I have my husband by my side - that's all my heart & soul really need.

 

If I've learned anything from the stuff I've read, it'd be to get out of major metro areas and head for suburbia/ rural countryside. Ideally I'd head toward the mountians, but being smack dab in the middle of flyover country, it'd take a while.

 

Yes! Haha I have been waiting for a thread like this. Anyway. Not complete yet but in progress.

-USMC Digi Woodland Tac Pac-

FOOD/UTENSILS/WATER

4 MRE’s broken down into one Pouch
Hot Chocolate Dry Packs
Kantine
Small Metal Cup/Can
Fork/Spoon

Weapons

Bushmaster MOE Edition 5.56/.223 AR15 (8 /30 rnd mags)

Glock 19 (6 15 rnd mags)(Tactical Thigh Holster)


TOOLS/Tactical Accessories
USMC Serrated Fighting Utility Knife KA-Bar
Gerber Compact Sport Multi Tool
Gerber Gator Machete Jr.
Surefire U2 Flashlight
5x7ft Tarp
Compass
Map of state/county
Luepold Wind River Mesa Binoculars
Electrical Tape
Batteries-(In a sealed container)
50 ft Para Cord/Rope
Glow sticks
Zip ties-Small Bag
Hand Warmers
Small Air Horn/Whistle
2 small super glue
Sleepin Bag/with compression sack/with waterproff lining cover
Waterproof matches
Lighters-2
Flint
Dryer lint

CLOTHING-> (In pack)
2 Pairs of socks
2 pairs of underwear
1 pair of exrtra warmth gloves
1 extra long sleeve shirt

MEDICAL/HEALTH/FIRST AID

Complete First Aid kit
ibuprofen
Small bottle of Hand sanitizer
Chapstick
Small toothbrush
Alcohol wipes
Dental Floss
Chemical Ice Packs (And a Marine Corps Mentality)

 

whoever said gold...have fun lugging that shit around...my .22 would be worth more than gold in the event of you thinking your gonna need gold.

but as said before to each their own.

 

The main problem with gold -- in the event of a financial meltdown -- is that it really holds no value other than what the person you are trying to barter it to values it as. It's kind of like baseball cards.

If you're holding onto it for the purposes of a resurgence in the local/global economy, you're probably better off burying it and coming back once it rebounds.

Gold itself really holds no pharmalogical or technological value, opposed to plating on some minor electronics, so in an survival situation, it would probably be more of a hindrance than an asset.

 

thats what I was thinking. In a surviaval situation it holds no value whatsoever. Id rather have an empty water bottle than some gold coins...

 

In a way I envy you for feeling as such, but being I have a small child, she deserves that I make every preparation in order to preserve her life in the event of a catastrophe.

 

Check out the thread "Im just being prepared, not a fanatic", it came up a month or so ago and there are some good replies there too.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/military/88903-im-just-being-prepared-not-fanatic.html

 

I know what it is....

You guys have BOB to escape the wife??

 

A shotgun is great and all, over all versatility though, go with a .22LR. Sure it's a small caliber, but it does the job, think how easy it is to carry 500 rounds of 12 gauge compared to 500 rounds of .22LR........same size as one box of 12 gauge. Again it's a small round, but in certain situations it's all about shot placement

 

Bug out bag, let's see I've never actually packed one, just happen to be self sufficient-
9mm pistol with about 800 rounds of ammo
12 gauge short barrel shotgun with a fair assortment of shells
22 revolver and a box of 500 rounds-backup
truck bed tent for shelter
sleeping bag with blow up mattress, runs off of cig lighter
flares/fusees
utensils
several knives
compass
solar powered watch(always on me)
CB
tools and whatnot for repairs, etc.
first aid kit
change of clothing
hand crank flashlight and railroad led lantern
2 spare tires
spare cv

You know, the usual

 

If SHTF your really going to put money in a vending machine to get some food? I would just break it and take whats needed.

 

I know...same thing I thought.
Question re gold.
Would you rather have $10000 cash in your BOB or 20 1/2oz gold coins?

 

i guess your right in that situation but it wouldn't hurt to keep some with you anyways..

 

for those interested:
http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/bug-out-bag/
http://survivalcache.com/bug-out-bag/
http://offgridsurvival.com/survival-gear-bugoutbags/

They all pretty much say the same stuff, but some good info for those interested.
Cheers