With the current events in Boston and Watertown it is a good time to discuss a "GHB". I have a bag that goes with me each day as does my wife (Women have different needs). The Bag is gray meaning it does not bring attention, fits in with my surroundings/environment and is functional. Not to draw attention is the goal. When building your bag a few things must be considered as a general rule: 1. Do you need to get home? Can you wait it out? Is driving a option worth the risk as others are doing the same. 2. How far from work is your residence meaning if you have to walk it....can you make it and can you carry it and how long will it take you. 3. Your medical condition and how physically fit are you? Medication? 4. Your bag must reflect the season (I change some contents of the bag 3 times a year reflecting the season). 5. Special requirement. Only you can answer this, some will understand. Here is an example of a GHB to help out but remember it is very personal. Build it to fit your needs and goals. Get Home Bag Contents: Small to medium backpack. Bicycle pack. Extra cell phone battery. Solar charger. Credit card Prepaid calling card With 60 minutes or so of time on it. $300 cash Pay for a ride, buy spare parts or food, water, etc. Poncho/small 1 man tent shelter from rain, signaling. Broke in tennis shoes or Hiking boots Better for long walks than dress shoes, or high heels. Good socks Change of socks so feet stay dry and avoid blisters. Water and emergency Water Filter Straw Can be used with empty water bottles to re-stock on fresh water for the long walk. High energy food. Locate a walking stick while en route. Good defense for dogs if need be. Side arms and ammo. Check your local laws. First Aid Kit. Please train and learn. Fire Starter, Lighter, candles. Triangle bandage / kravat Multi use, medical, water filter (not purifier), dust filter for face, etc. Toilet paper Knife Good Flashlight/Chemlight. Extra batteries Wind up radio. Map and compass/GPS. Note: In my vehicle I also carry other items that may assist me in getting home that I can grab and attach to the pack if going by foot. Small saw, flares and change of clothes, lightweight sleeping bag and so on. If I had to walk home it would take me about 2.5 days. I packed for 3 days. Planed route is important and my family is aware of it. Some prior scouting has been done. Since no one can predict a emergency event it is best to have a alternate route in place. Give consideration for terrain. Sometimes a straight route is not always the best route. Also, it is wise to evaluate people. When a national or local disaster takes place this will be your biggest threat. Do not try to predict people but avoid is a good rule of thumb when possible. Good luck.
I call it a bug out bag along with the items you mentioned I have a small jar of peanut butter 2 gold coins 3 silver and 20 bucks in quarters. i got one of those camo blankets lightweight but warm .
Since I work so far away from the house I had to make up a second bag "GHB" that tags along with me. Our BOB's stay by our back door at the house in case we have to leave in a hurry. We also have provisions located away from the house that can support a family of three for 6 months to include some equipment, tools, clothing and shelter. Limited but functional.
I also have 2 30 day supplies of the same stuff , I keep the 12 day one in the truck http://www.cabelas.com/product/Auga...ugason+Farms&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products
Indeed, I too call it my bug out bag, and it is an old Alice pack. I have within it the following. 100 rounds for my 45 500 rounds of .22 long rifle A pair of Danners Iodine tablets A small pack of baby wipes A bottle filled with aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxin 2 wool blankets Waterproof matches A quality multitool A half dozen MRE's I figure that will get me through a week in my local climate.
A change of clothes, something comfortable and durable, like jeans and a T-shirt. Comfortable shoes for walking in, hiking boots are a good choice. A lot of us wear clothes that are not that comfortable for work and other reasons. And for the ladies, do you really want to try and wlak 5-8 miles in high heels and a skirt through rubble or water filled streets?
