What do you keep in your "go bag"

[ldmaster]

I just dont get how the news helps one on a bug-out or repatriation. I dont think that radio communications at all are helpful to the situation.

I do think that it MIGHT be valuable to have a scanner capable of dealing with trunked radio communications. It would be useful to find out what the authorities are doing, and how you can avoid it. But so many systems are going encrypted it might be of marginal usefulness.

but in Colorado they have interagency mutual aid channels that are NOT encrypted or trunked.

I see why you need first aid, I see why you need fire/food/water and new socks. I don't see how finding out what is happening in Guatemala is going to help me on my (hopefully) short bugout/repatriation.

I want to cover as much ground as possible, in the quietest way I can, while avoiding ALL authorities and other people. Anything that helps me make mileage is good.

But suppose this is a simple survivalist thing, my car goes off the road in a snowstorm. Would a typical radio help me? A strobe would, or a whistle (that's an accessory on my knife).

I'm just thinking it's something that would be "nice to have" that adds weight and distracts me from being inobtrusive. I can't even see why a pair of walkie talkies would help, because I believe in strength in numbers and getting separated in ANY survival/bugout is such a bad idea that I should even have stuff that would encourage me to do so.

But it comes up so often with folks, I guess I'm still needing to be convinced as to why it has a place in a bugout bag?

[jerrymrc]

I just dont get how the news helps one on a bug-out or repatriation. I dont think that radio communications at all are helpful to the situation.

I do think that it MIGHT be valuable to have a scanner capable of dealing with trunked radio communications. It would be useful to find out what the authorities are doing, and how you can avoid it. But so many systems are going encrypted it might be of marginal usefulness.

but in Colorado they have interagency mutual aid channels that are NOT encrypted or trunked.

I see why you need first aid, I see why you need fire/food/water and new socks. I don't see how finding out what is happening in Guatemala is going to help me on my (hopefully) short bugout/repatriation.

I want to cover as much ground as possible, in the quietest way I can, while avoiding ALL authorities and other people. Anything that helps me make mileage is good.

But suppose this is a simple survivalist thing, my car goes off the road in a snowstorm. Would a typical radio help me? A strobe would, or a whistle (that's an accessory on my knife).

I'm just thinking it's something that would be "nice to have" that adds weight and distracts me from being inobtrusive. I can't even see why a pair of walkie talkies would help, because I believe in strength in numbers and getting separated in ANY survival/bugout is such a bad idea that I should even have stuff that would encourage me to do so.

But it comes up so often with folks, I guess I'm still needing to be convinced as to why it has a place in a bugout bag?

I will agree. I myself do not have a "go bag" I am ether in or out and at my age I am not going to grab a small bag and leave. Some of the younger members may try this but unless one has practiced it I do not see the need.

I will have a thread in a couple of days that addresses some needs in a current light. In some ways the "bag" is already there. Many topics like this have been covered on countless forums.

I have let some of these topics run there course even though it was a concern of the staff when this section was started.



Stay tuned.

[2008f450]

I will agree. I myself do not have a "go bag" I am ether in or out and at my age I am not going to grab a small bag and leave. Some of the younger members may try this but unless one has practiced it I do not see the need.

I will have a thread in a couple of days that addresses some needs in a current light. In some ways the "bag" is already there. Many topics like this have been covered on countless forums.

I have let some of these topics run there course even though it was a concern of the staff when this section was started.



Stay tuned.

My bag started as an in car earthquake bag in CA. i look at it now more as a "get me home" bag and not a "bug out" bag. I have it in my vehicle in case I am caught away from home. If its weather related, auto accident,or any other "just in case reason" it is there to give me what I need to get me home to the large stash of long term supplies.

That brings up another point an I think i will start a thread on it. Why run or "bug out" Actually I think I will start it.

[mcantar18c]

My buddy just got a vacuum sealer thing. I now have a vacuum sealed log of Copenhagen in my bag
Yes, it is necessary to my survival.

[DFBrews]

My buddy just got a vacuum sealer thing. I now have a vacuum sealed log of Copenhagen in my bag
Yes, it is necessary to my survival.

+1 billion it is required

[mcantar18c]

Who's Dillon?

[DFBrews]

Who's Dillon?

Dillion- billion same concept gonna edit post

[Malefactor]

I have most everything that has been mentioned previously with the addition of:

Portable water filter
spare AR15 mags
.22LR conversion unit
Camp axe
sleeping bag
tarp and stakes
Primus pot
1 gal freezer bags

For fire starting I have 2 bics and matches, because I don't believe in overworking in an emergency. But, because of the reasons stated, I do carry a fire steel.

I have a shortwave receiver but don't currently have it in my bag. If the situation is bad enough to bug out then information along the way should a priority. Most bug out situations will not be permanent so news to when things start to get back to normal.

[tmckay2]

i don't go all out.

i keep a water filter, two 2 L bladders, very small backpackers cookware set (small pot and a bowl), two knives (one a utility, one more a fighting or chopping knife), three ar mags, two days of clothes, compass, a few tear resistant, water proof maps of three mountain areas around here, five dehydrated food packs that make about two meals each, hammock (don't need level ground!), sleeping bag, emergency blanket, small backpacking towel, sleeping bag liner for colder nights, electrolyte tablets for water, lighter and fire starter. very close by i have a fishing pole in two pieces and a very small tackle box, plus my carbine of course.

if its winter, i am kind of screwed. but in my opinion ive got enough to at the very least survive a short time. better than nothing and im too lazy to prepare for any longer duration.