Bug out bag what's in yours if the SHTF?

[Leopard23]

I keep a couple of well stocked light bug out bags in case SHTF and we need to get out of dodge quickly running for my life with my wife and kids possibly on foot. Basically we have a med kit, food rations, something to start a fire, water, 2 utility knives, water, socks, ponchos, water, , maxi pads, purifying kit, basic mess tin kits, led torches, basic shelter, small binoculars, nightvision monocular, tinder, blankets, rope, tomahawk, multitool, and before we leave we'd be taking my two glocks possibly her revolver, if there's civil unrest my AR15 but the whole idea is not to be weighed down by too much as it will slow you down.

If we are going by my truck I can pack it up a little bit more stuff that would mean we could survive a bit longer if needs be. Also better able to carry some long guns AR15s, M1A1 Springfield, 12 gauge Moseberg 500 shotgun, Remington 700 etc.

https://youtu.be/OfXLQt6B8v4

[21Cowboy21]

Looks like a solid comp brother. Ammo is smart if you are far away from town in case you need as a last resort against a predator if they see you as dinner or get scared and attack rather than run - most will run. I would add small tarp (if feasible to rope up and have attached to cover your bag if raining during hike and unroll to cover/create for your shelter strength against wind/potential smaller predators who otherwise wonder past) - or use as base floor if no trees nearby against snow covered ground in extreme scenario.

Depending if you are up north in america or in Canada (where I reside) I would also add bear mace. It is a non-lethal way to ward off bears if low on ammo, or if they are smaller bears where ammo is not needed anyway to avoid an unnecessary kill.

When I used to be with the boy scouts in jr high we used rope between two trees in a triangle shape and used cut evergreen bows to create a wall around a camp fire that blocks wind and some rain well overnight. Tarp over top of wall - or hanging above to let smoke clear and block rain only if wind is not an issue or it it not winter - and you are set.

If cubs are nearby is terrifying because the mother is also close by - you just hope the cubs are the middle component and not the human. Thankfully I have never had that experience of bear siting yet.

[21Cowboy21]

Most times although humans would be highly anxious and feel the need to shoot - it is not neccassary as the bears may follow and then leave - or will be scared of the human and keep their distance and leave. Walk back slowly and maintain calm voice is the way to go. Then guns are not needed after parting ways with bear.

[21Cowboy21]

Both times open your coat and make yourself look as big as possible - link arms with buddy to combine perceived size - walk back slowly and do not talk in high pitch voice / high pitch shout - bear will percieve you as weak and think prey - lower voice equates to predator which bear will view you as instead of food.

If brown bear charges - like a false charge - don't run. If he attacks jump on stomach cover neck with hands - keep backpack on to protect your back. Avoid having him flip you over. Play dead against brown brown bear.

Black bear attack - walk back slowly same is brown. If black bear attack is initiated - chose how you want to spend your remaining 10sec on this earth - play dead or don't they won't give a shit and maul you for fun anyway.

I would mace against brown bear / gun only as last resort if still needed - likely won't be.

Against black bear mace then you can bet I'd be pulling out @leopard23 's 2 glocks and shooting.

[21Cowboy21]

If situation is similar to The Last of Us - would you bring any special novelties from home with you in your pack (similar to ellie's comp in the last of us to remember fallen friends by?)

[Exterminatore]

I have 2. A short term one that’s meant to get me buy in a 2 or 3 day emergency and meant to get me from where I am to my home where the real supplies are at.


Then I have my long term one. That is meant to be able to live off the land for 7-10 years.


As far as contents I’d spent the next 24 hours listing it all, so I’ll give sone of the more important items.


1. A hand operated water pump capable of not only filtering out debris and bacteria/Protozoa, but also almost any industrial waste. I have enough filters and tubes to last a decade - total weight of all of it- 2lbs


2. A 3 man 4 season tent.


3. Sleeping bag that is capable of -40 with a gortex bivy sack making it it completely waterproof.


4. An e tool, saw back machete, and survival hatchet with multiple tools in the handle


5. A flashlight that is shaken to be charged, does not require batteries or any power source.


6. About 200 yds of 550 cord.

[menina]

I don't have anything, but it's something necessary and very useful.

[Guy13]

Hard to cook when electric grid is down etc.

SHTF Planning. 🧠…. I didn’t bring myself and all this stuff into this world so I don’t expect to take any of it with me. Partner/Family Worldview is everything.

Bag full of Providence, Sovereignty, and maybe house full of 🧠.

[Leopard23]

You don't have a gas stove lol?

[OfMiceandMen]

50 K in cash, my passport and drinking water.👀

[Leopard23]

Oh good. I can shoot you and take your 50k cash and water lol

[OfMiceandMen]

Hahaha... thanks.

[Leopard23]

That's how that works in real life. Was watching about how the super wealthy intend to survive the apocalypse in luxury. All I could think was if I work for this man and shtf well his money is no good so I'm going to murder him and take his shelter. Another one was this emergency boat service out of manhattan for the uber rich in case of natural disaster or terrorist attack, yeah if I'm driving that boat I'm not going to pick up the calm if shit goes down.
Reminds me of dark Knight rises

John Daggett: No! You stay here, I'm in charge!

Bane: [puts his hand on Daggett's shoulder] Do you *feel* in charge?

John Daggett: I paid you a small fortune.

Bane: And this gives you *power* over me?

[OfMiceandMen]

Sounds about right, money means nothing in those situations. Just goes back to basic survival.

[Agape93]

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