Bug out bag/Grab bag HOW MANY HAVE ONE?

This is good idea, YOUR TRUCK IS STOCKED UP! Haha, if i had a camper top i would probably be the same way. Wounder what all you have in there
Haha im about to go threw my other back pack and upload some pictures and list of items!

 

Doesn't anybody use toilet paper anymore? Just saying nobody has listed "toilet paper". Nothing beats toilet paper for what toilet paper does

 

All I need is about 3 to 4 gallons of gas to get me far enough inland in the event of another mandatory hurricane evacuation. Had to evacuate for Sandy and Irene the last two years.

I always have TP in the truck for emergencies, LOL. Also have tire plugs, some tools, flashlights, hose clamps, hoses, tape, rain gear, sleeping bag, usually a fishing rod and some fillet knives.

 

I have 2 suggestions. A nice alternative to the wilderness wash is wipes. We use them in the military from time to time, and you don't have to worry about a bottle of liquid exploding in your bag.

Firearms! I only saw one mention of firearms. Consider picking up a little .22 Ruger makes an awesome breakdown .22 that’d be great to keep around. Ammo is cheap (kinda hard to find right now) and its a versatile weapon. With a decent optic you can harvest small game easily and even big game in a pinch. If need be it could serve as a self defence option. Better than nothing!

Oh and one last thing. check out MSR miniworks water filters. they can filter over 2000 liters of water. super portable and easily cleaned! I use one for camping and swear by it.

 

All this talk about guns Just one more month and ill be 18 and can finally "Fit in" Haha, i do have a .22 ruger in my BOB with about 1500 rounds. But for my truck bag.. nothing besides alot of knives. I cant wait to buy a AR and Glock 9mm for when SHTF. Right now i have a 3030, 12ga Shotgun, SKS, 22 LR, and a .38 Revolver. Thats just stuff i have had handed down to me and gifts here and there.

 

Well I guess if others are making a list and someone might think its useful, this is what I have:

In my truck:
Flashlights (big Maglite, Small Maglite, LED random one, and headlamp)
Full set of screw drivers
Pack rain cover
Gas shut off wrench
Golf umbrella
Crow bar
Emergency crank radio/light/weather radio combo
Air compressor
Power converter
100' para-cord
Three tow straps (best one tops at 30,000 lbs)
Cliff bars
Gallon of water
Extension cord and power strip
Sling shot
Ponchos (2)
Books (2)
Full med kit with extra pain killers
Full Change of clothes
Snow Gloves
Heavy jacket
Sun glasses
Water treatment iodine
Fire Starter/flint
Matches
Lighter
Chapstick
Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Handwarmers (~5)
Axe
Tomahawk
Flares (3)
Torque Wrench and sockets
Durlast toolset
Phone/iPod Chargers
Earplugs
Safety Glasses
Sleeping Mask
Blanket
Airline Pillow
Frisbee
CB Radio
Rags
Fire Extinguisher
Silicon glue
Multi tools
Tarp
Couple of trash bags
Maps of West Coast
Compass and thermometer
My work boots (Hawthorne Smoke Jumpers) also Live in my truck with at least 2 pairs of extra socks
and KNIVES EVERYWHERE


In the grab bag:
Camp stove/fuel
Cook set/utensils
Full changes of clothes (3 at least)
Winter gear
Extra shoes
Throw bag (swift water rescues)
Ammo
Shotgun
5 gallon foldable water jug
Food
Another med kit
Biodegradable soap
Hammer (regular and rubber mallet)
More knives
Sleeping bag
Small tent
TP
Wagbag (poop bag thing)
flashlight
100ft of utility rope
Backpack
Towel
Another small cheapo tent
Small stuff sacks
Dry Sack
Small pelican case (for phone and a few other things)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving stuff, soaps, q-tips, etc.)
Water bottles
Few more nick-nacks that I can't remember...


Dog's backpack:
Extra Leash
Rope
Treats
Water
About 5 days of kibble
Toy and Chewbone
Small Blanket
Extra Collar
Collapsible bowl


I essentially took my normal "Car-Camping" list, and threw it together with old and cheap(ish) equipment. I didn't spend much money at all, just kind of accumulated it all. Most of this stuff is the same gear I use when I do go camping. I didn't use my backpacking list because I figured in a really oh-crap situation, the little bit of extra stuff and comfort would make one hell of a difference.

I figure I could go about a week with what I've got without any extra help (food and water being my limiting factors..) but if I found food I could go for a few months at least.

Also having trained and taught wilderness survival and having the confidence to be out on your own is a big part of it. Not to sound cocky at all, but attitude, tolerance, and patience is a HUGE part of survival.

And I apologize for not having a picture of my gear, but there is noway I'm pulling apart my truck for a pic of everything haha

 

Ya I'm not much of a gun guy but I do have my 870 and a 10/22.

 

That's plenty!

 

Where I live I'm all ready "bugged out" it's the kind of place people would bug out to!

 

Got 4 myself. Mine, my wife's, my son's and a duffel for extra supplies.

 

Yeah, my mindset is to get home from wherever I am with what I can carry, not really to get out. If I would have to get out of my place the more populated areas just outside my region would already be toast. If I can drive, all the better, and I think here in northern Vermont the chances would be good to get where I need to. Just not counting on it. I have seen where one of the more likely scenarios would be a natural or man made EMP... most everyone would be walking.

Related note-my GF just totaled her Rav and stuff went flying a good bit. (Amazing how much bagel cream cheese can spread out in an accident...) For those that have lots of the listed item in the cab area, even in a bag, be sure to secure it. Anything loose can hurt!

Happy Buggin'
Arc'

 

I'm just impressed that he apparently has sheets and a mattress for his bug out bag.

I've got a bag for clothing, a bag of tools and food both at home & work. I'd have firearms except I SOLD ALL OF THEM when prices spiked. That said, I guess I'm screwed if I'm driving to or from someplace.

 

How did we ever get by without wet wipes? Lol

 

BTW, I keep a packet in my truck at all times.

 

In my truck, in my desk at work, in my bug out bag, in the bathroom at home.
Must have item.