SHTF battle-rattle: What do you think is important to have?

[rbeau30]

Thought i would start a thread that deals with the beyond BOB, GOOD, INCH bag. When you are going to "grab-and-go" My firearm and LBE are coming with me. Unfortunately training with it on during neighborhood walks is a little out of the question, but I wear it at the range to get accustomed to the weight.

My gear is far from finished, but I have ammo, multitool, .22 Single six and some .22LR. Wondering what you all have thought would be important enough to put on your belt or vest, etc. I also have a few pouches that I could put some goodies in like a cleaning kit or a compass, monocular, etc. I am sure a good blow out kit would be good.

[DFBrews]

A goo defensive handgun I know .22 can stop the threat but want a bit more authority should the need arise and ifak is a must as well

[rbeau30]

A goo defensive handgun I know .22 can stop the threat but want a bit more authority should the need arise and ifak is a must as well

I forgot to mention that I have a holster on the vest as well that will accomodate my EDC. I want to get the least fumbling around for this gear as possible. The Single Six is on a drop holster that is easy to remove if I need to, but it is pre positioned right now.

[cofi]

I'm currently running (most of its here some is on order)

1st line
Hsgi battle belt
Rigger belt
Hsgi pistol taco
Fast mag rifle
Hsgi double rifle mag pouch
Hsgi mag net dump pouch
G code rti duty drop adapter
Custom index holster
Glock 30sf w streamlight tlr 1hl
Its tactical fat boy ifak
Marz tactical TQ pouch

Second line
Mayflower apc
Large esapi front plate
Xl esapi back plate
Mayflower uw gen 4 clip on chest rig
Benchmade socp
(Still need/want mayflower 24h assault backpack)

[blacklabel]

PIG UCR with 4 AR mags, multitool, flashlight, 2 spare pistol mags and a blowout kit.

[Great-Kazoo]

claymores and NV I'm not going anywhere[LOL]

[rbeau30]

claymores and NV I'm not going anywhere[LOL]

Basement window wells make good DFPs? Still need a place on your person to carry your mags.

[275RLTW]

It's all scaled to the particular threat/environment at the time. If you are thinking zombies then armor is not needed since zombies don't shoot back. If you are planning for a Red Dawn type scenario then totally different. Probably low pro gear and plates in an urban environment and more camo gear and camping stuff for bailing to the mountains. These questions are all situation dependant. Remember, mission drives the gear. If you don't know he mission yet, stay flexible.

[rbeau30]

It's all scaled to the particular threat/environment at the time. If you are thinking zombies then armor is not needed since zombies don't shoot back. If you are planning for a Red Dawn type scenario then totally different. Probably low pro gear and plates in an urban environment and more camo gear and camping stuff for bailing to the mountains. These questions are all situation dependant. Remember, mission drives the gear. If you don't know he mission yet, stay flexible.

Semper Gumby, Yup. However, I'm wanting to have the basics on the ensemble ready and pre-positioned. I am sure whatever situation it is, time is of the essence, because you will have to deal with other parts of your situation (returning fire, repelling boarders, getting ready to leave, etc).

The most time I can save by having something ready to go, and keep the situation-specific items ready to add to the gear off and within reach will allow me to concentrate on other perhaps non-defensive aspects of my situation.

[cmailliard]

I'm currently running (most of its here some is on order)

1st line
Hsgi battle belt
Rigger belt
Hsgi pistol taco
Fast mag rifle
Hsgi double rifle mag pouch
Hsgi mag net dump pouch
G code rti duty drop adapter
Custom index holster
Glock 30sf w streamlight tlr 1hl
Its tactical fat boy ifak
Marz tactical TQ pouch

Second line
Mayflower apc
Large esapi front plate
Xl esapi back plate
Mayflower uw gen 4 clip on chest rig
Benchmade socp
(Still need/want mayflower 24h assault backpack)

Mine is almost identical to cofi's.

Cofi - Go with the Tactical Tailor Removable Operator Pack (http://www.tacticaltailor.com/removableoperatorpack.aspx) it is nearly identical but half the cost. You and I have almost the exact same setup, I do not use my Chest Rig on my Plate Carrier though. The TT ROP works great on the Mayflower APC.

I have most everything set in modules. It is kinda broken up so if time is critical we can grab just what we need to survive the next week or so, if we have more time we can pack and move accordingly. Flexibility is KEY to this as has been said above.

[MarkCO]

Ghille suit, suppressed .22 and a box of Little Debbies in case I get hungry before someone comes by? [dig]







My match backpack is grab and go for pretty much full on battle rattle, just have to switch match ammo for defense ammo. But water, food and shelter might be the most important things to have. I think it depends on where you live, who is in your household. While my dog is a great asset living in suburbia, she would likely be a liability on the road. I think modular is best and see what happens when you have to. Part of my plan is to maybe wait out the first panic while making it look like we are gone.

[HoneyBadger]

I have a cheap Condor Molle vest with some mags and other handy stuff attached to it, but I need to get a plate carrier for this.

[RonMexico]

I think you have the "cool" shit down but you need the small less obvious junk. Put all this shit in a Nalgene bottle(doubles as a water storage) matches/lighter, space blanket, pocket knife, compass, Chapstick, $20 or silver coins,needle &thread, candy bar and whatever else might help you physically and mentally. Also wrap the Nalgene bottle in duck tape.

[rbeau30]

I think you have the "cool" shit down but you need the small less obvious junk. Put all this shit in a Nalgene bottle(doubles as a water storage) matches/lighter, space blanket, pocket knife, compass, Chapstick, $20 or silver coins,needle &thread, candy bar and whatever else might help you physically and mentally. Also wrap the Nalgene bottle in duck tape.

Instead of nalgene how about the same size in a Kleen Canteen? can put it in fire. Wide mouth is compatible with Nalgene caps and any accessories like MSR filter? Probably not, I cant get to my extra gear to compare.

[HoneyBadger]

Good job, rbeau30. Your title holds true: you killed this thread. [LOL]

[Great-Kazoo]

Good job, rbeau30. Your title holds true: you killed this thread. [LOL]

You waited 2 months to break his balls [Coffee]

[cofi]

You waited 2 months to break his balls [Coffee]
He had to make sure it was dead

[HoneyBadger]

He had to make sure it was dead
Exactly! :D