My get out of dodge bag.

[Ridge]

The bag I have is just something I can grab quickly and get out with. there isn't anything flashy about it but here's what might work best for me,because if something like what happened in N.O. happened here (Not a flood but just big time trouble) and the contents are.

Arms
1: Smith&Wesson model 12 (Holstered on my side)
2: Marlin model 795ss(Slung over my shoulder)

Supplies
#1: 1 ready made First-Aid kit.
#2: 1 small sewing kit.
#3: 3 Extra gauze bandages.
#4: 2 Cans Chef Boiardee
#5: 2 small can openers.
#6: 2 Forks
#7: 1 Box 550 rounds of 22 LR Ammo
#8: 2 100 round boxes of 38.special Ammo
#9: 1 Small cleaning kit for Weapons
#10: 1 Poncho
#11: 1 Small lock blade knife
#12: 1 Fixed blade knife and sharpening stone
#13: 5 Extra packs of Cigarettes
#14: 3 Extra Lighters
#15: 4 Books of matches
#16: 1 Pack of Coleman Fire Starters.

All of the supplies listed above will fit inside of my shoulder bag (It has lots of room and compartments) and I have used it when on camping trips the entire summer it is very sturdy.

 

[TimboKhan]

good thinking to pack extra tobacco. Some may comment on whether or not you should or shouldn't smoke to begin with, but the fact is, a high-stress event is not the right time to be withdrawing from nicotine. Quick story about that (and sorry if this comes across as hijacking the thread...). When I was in Desert Storm, tobacco was relatively hard to get. There were points where guys would charge other guys for a dip or a smoke, and it wasn't unheard of to hear of someone spending as much as $50.00 for a dip! Personally, I never price gouged like that, because I thought it sucked when people did it to me, but the point is, if your willing to pay $50.00 for one dried up dip of Skoal, it might be a good idea to pack extra. When we shipped out to Somalia, I was saltier and I thought to pack two whole logs of Copenhagen in my gear, and it served me well.

 

[Willyboi]

What about a survival guide? One with pictures of plants and stuff to eat and not eat!.. Fire building tips when heat is more important than light!...

I don't know about you but I tend to forget things I dont use every year!.. Nice little military grade guide with heavy paper or light plastic pages will last in the weather!

I got one from my boat unit used for SEAL/ Marine Recon Riverine Ops... Its got photos and text.. If you dont even need it..At least you'll have something to read!

 

[pete f]

two cans of chef boyardee, theres lunch

what is for dinner ?

what are you going to drink?

Think about feeding yourself and suppling at least 4 days of food and water.

The rest of the stuff is pretty decent, but i would think about adding a box of the nicotine patch instead of the cigs or maybe with the cigs. it might be that lighting up may not be tactically wise.

in a city that has erupted, there very well might be gas leaks present all over, and there may be times when a nic fit with tangoes around would get you kilt.

 

[Ridge]

Good point Willyboi but what I would really like to get my hands on is a water filter kit,because I would need water while on the move to my spot (It is a lake with water that is 98.9% pure and clean waaaaaay back on top of an old strip mine).

And no Timbo you're not hi-jacking the thread.

 

[Ridge]

Pete
I don't live in a city but in a fairly rural setting,I am going to add a small bit of fishing tackle to my gear list. and that's pretty much it.

Why do you think I'm bringing a 22.rifle along? Rabbits and bushy tails are plentiful where I'm headed along with fish.

 

[c_yeager]

Frankly, if crap really goes south you couldnt possibly pack enough food to survive any length of time anyways.

The thing with packing food is that eventually you end up carrying so much extra weight that you are burning so much more energy that your defeating your purpose. YOu get a sort of diminishing return based on carrying more and more gear.

I would carry more than two cans of food though. AT least some power bars and jerky. You might consider some water purification tablets as they are easier and faster than the filter, and would work depending on how bad the water is (a small bottle of bleach works too).

Why matches AND lighters? I really hate matches in survival kits unless they are waterproof, and even then im not a huge fan. Your a smoker so you know how much more effecient a bic lighter is that a book of matches, I would just carry another one of those instead and ditch the matches.

I would also suggest a mess kit. They are cheap, light weight, and readily available. Being able to cook what you kill will keep you healthy and happy.

I would also suggest a map, compass and signal mirror as invaluable aditions. You cant count on always being in familier territory. And being able to draw attention of rescue personel and friends/family is important.

You might also consider a general survival manual for all the little things that might come in handy. years ago i found the boyscout manual to be a valuable resource for this sort of stuff and it covers everything in a general sort of way. This may have changed though.

 

[Thin Black Line]

Ridge,

You're planning on drinking water next to a strip mine? Have you had it
tested for heavy metals and cyanide?

How long have you been drinking this? :banghead:

Ok, that said, and if it's fine, make sure you have a good flashlight and
some batteries.

 

[salem shooter]

containers

I am collecting these empty 3, 5, 6 gallon pails with twist cover lids. These containers seal air tight, press tab, turn to open. (Pool chemical suply at work)
These containers work great (after cleaning them out properly) for Winter survival gear in your vehicle.
I could probably fit all my zip case handguns in a 6 gallon pail...(maybe not)...
I sure could fit alot of cases of Raman Noodles, MRE stoves, bar/chemical heat, mess sets, basically anything you want to keep dry... (moisture obsorbant packs for condensation)

 

[Ridge]

Black Line the water is perfectly fine,I have been drinking it for years.

I'm going to try and find a crank-op flashlight so that way I don't need batteries.