Bug Out/Survival bags. Anyone gottem?

Around here, mostly what we worry about are earthquakes and floods. The assumption is that serious relief
activity takes a few days to organize, but help is on the way. Prepping for a SHTF event is another story
altogether.

The following lists are taken from the field operations guide used by our local emergency communications unit
(ham radio).


"72 Hour" Personal Response Kit

WATER 3 gallons (Gallon a day)
Ready to eat food and snacks 3 days worth (3 MREs, life boat rations)
Prescription medicines, Pain medication, sore throat lozenges
Sunscreen, Insect repellent, chap stick, TECNU for poison oak.
Eyeglasses, sunglasses
Flashlight, lantern, extra batteries.
FIRST AID KIT, including personal prescription meds
Extra clothing(underwear/socks), rain gear, boots, gloves, heavy jacket, hat
Toiletries, baby wipes, TP, Large plastic trash bags, soap, toothbrush, 2 large towels
Sleeping bag, pillows, folding chair, mess kit, tent, cot or mattress, camp stove
Waterproof matches, lighter
Pocket Tool, Swiss Army knife
Zip lock bags
Cup-lid, water jug
100’ Nylon cord or PARACORD, Aluminum Foil, Tarp
Sewing kit, safety pins
Rolls of quarters /Dollar bills (for phone calls, vending machines, etc.)
Wristwatch with alarm
Whistle, small mirror
optional: 2-man back-packing tent


In VEHICLE

Tool box-complete
Electrical and Duct tape
Jumper cables
Highway flares, light sticks
Large flashlight, area light
Fire extinguisher
Tire jack, axe, folding shovel, rope (100 ft), spare fuses, bucket, hose clamps
FULL TANK OF GAS (Always have at least ½ tank at all times, when disaster strikes gas stations
will not be open!)


At Home, for your entire household

10 day supply of food and water
generator and fuel
Expanded first aid kit
Extra batteries of various sizes
2-3 Large (10x24) HD tarps
"Family sized" tent
"Field" toilet
propane camp stove w/gas cylinder

I forgot to mention that after fire threat last year which we were used to in CO but not up here

We also have a "Burn Box" that has all the Irreplaceable along with our important Paperwork and Docs that can be tossed into any vehicle if we need to leave..
We had family & friends in Black Forest that had their homes burned to the ground, they said it was the smartest thing they had ever done was to have one single box to grab and go..

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

I forgot to mention that after fire threat last year which we were used to in CO but not up here

We also have a "Burn Box" that has all the Irreplaceable along with our important Paperwork and Docs that can be tossed into any vehicle if we need to leave..
We had family & friends in Black Forest that had their homes burned to the ground, they said it was the smartest thing they had ever done was to have one single box to grab and go..

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What kind of paperwork and docs do you consider so important that you need them if they burn with your house? And if they are that important if your house burns why do you keep them there?

I need to look into this document thing more and learn about it.

I think that you live a little closer to Canada than I do but if you were outrunning a forest fire I think that they would not refuse you entry if your passport burnt up in the fire. Heck they let in a bunch of half naked drunks with no ID on inner tubes that were
blown across a river. :rofl2:

Exactly things like that

It isn't that they cannot be replaced it is just that things like

Passports
Original SS cards
Marriage Licenses
Birth Certificates
Insurance Policies
Titles to Vehicles
Family Photos


Take time to replace and are a often way more effort than just keeping them ready to go

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

Exactly things like that

It isn't that they cannot be replaced it is just that things like

Passports
Original SS cards
Marriage Licenses
Birth Certificates
Insurance Policies
Titles to Vehicles
Family Photos


Take time to replace and are a often way more effort than just keeping them ready to go

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Here are my thoughts on those things. in normal life if it takes time to replace it is a hassle I agree.

Passport- I have one that I got when I took my daughter to get hers but have never used it... If I traveled Internationally for work it would be in my day bag. At this point a hassle but no big deal.

Original SS card - Haven't needed that in years and it is in the Safety deposit box. SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it.

Marriage licenses- Haven't needed that in years and it is in the Safety deposit box. SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it.

Birth certificates-Haven't needed that in years and it is in the Safety deposit box. SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it.

Insurance policies- Other than health insurance that I have a card in my wallet and the hospitals can't refuse you service if you need it anyway. Haven't needed that in years and it is in the Safety deposit box. SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it.

titles to vehicles- I probably won't be selling the one that I am driving at the moment. If so I will write a bill of sale. The rest probably burnt up with the house. Or if you guessed it, SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it.

Family photos- This one I can see to an extent. A FEW maybe. But if it is my life or those photos I am going to leave them behind.

It sounds to me like your Safety Deposit, box is your Burn Box, that works too, that is exactly what we did in Colorado..

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

It sounds to me like your Safety Deposit, box is your Burn Box, that works too, that is exactly what we did in Colorado..

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I agree. The original post in this thread is about bug out/ survival bags. We have wandered from that...

To many things are added to peoples lists that they consider bug out/survival bags are completely unnecessary in that situation
to me.

My survival bag will not contain deodorant, house insurance policy, pillow, or a pencil sharpener for example!

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I think that you live a little closer to Canada than I do but if you were outrunning a forest fire I think that they would not refuse you entry if your passport burnt up in the fire. Heck they let in a bunch of half naked drunks with no ID on inner tubes that were
blown across a river. :rofl2:

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Hey !!! That was Walrus Team 6 your talking about!! They took & held Canadian land for hours, without even firing a shot. Now that's good ! :beer2:

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Here are my thoughts on those things. in normal life if it takes time to replace it is a hassle I agree.

Passport- I have one that I got when I took my daughter to get hers but have never used it... If I traveled Internationally for work it would be in my day bag. At this point a hassle but no big deal. The most important piece of I.D. that you own. Preferred in all cases where there is a crisis situation where you have to EVAC.

Original SS card - Haven't needed that in years and it is in the Safety deposit box. SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it. Try sitting in the S.S. office waiting to get another, all day usually. Or , you can request by mail, Oh !! but your house is gone, so who are they going to mail it to 2 months later?

Marriage licenses- Haven't needed that in years and it is in the Safety deposit box. SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it.
Maybe we can forget this one,,, then claim we don't know the woman. :rofl2:

Birth certificates-Haven't needed that in years and it is in the Safety deposit box. SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it.
Try getting any of the other documents without one. :D

Insurance policies- Other than health insurance that I have a card in my wallet and the hospitals can't refuse you service if you need it anyway. Haven't needed that in years and it is in the Safety deposit box. SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it. Your in a FEMA EVAC site in Houston, your safety deposit box is in another State, in a bank that was evacuated & probably looted. :rofl2:

titles to vehicles- I probably won't be selling the one that I am driving at the moment. If so I will write a bill of sale. The rest probably burnt up with the house. Or if you guessed it, SHTF or I have to bug out I ain't gonna need it. Try selling your car with only a bill of sale. :shrug: The guy you sell it to, runs over 3 people on his way outta town. They sue you (the owner). :rofl2:

Family photos- This one I can see to an extent. A FEW maybe. But if it is my life or those photos I am going to leave them behind.

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Try convincing your grand kids that ole grandpa was young once, handsome & loved archery & wet shaving. Without pics,, it didn't happen. ;)

You prevent these problems with what is referred to as a "neck safe" photo below. Your neck safe contains digital copies of all your important documents, photos, identification, diplomas, work related training certificates--- all on a zip drive--- walk up , plug it into the FEMA computer or future employer & you are now being processed weeks or months ahead of everyone else,,,, 1 week of prescription medicine, $100.00 in small bills,

My son & I each have one prepared, he has known since age 5 years that if separated from dad, the number 1 , first thing to do is get to that neck safe & put it on.

Just my 2 cents,,,,,,

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And I might have to wear the same underwear for a week!:shrug:

Would that be a change? :roflmao

Still waiting 32t,,,, :rofl2:

Interesting thread. My 2 cents worth...
When I was in my teens and twenties I used to enjoy taking a minimal pack and hiking deep into the woods for days on end...all seasons. Winter was the best. A person really gets to know themselves very well that way.
We tend to keep enough supplies on hand for a week or two of no services (most likely scenario around here). Whenever they are predicting a major weather event I have learned it is always a good idea to lay in a few extra supplies, and take out some cash and fill the gas tank. ATMs, cash registers and gas pumps don't work when the power is out.

As for road travel, I always pack in a few supplies...just in case. I was a Boy Scout and the motto of "Always be Prepared" stands out in my mind.

As for a fire box we do have one. Everyone knows where it is...and my 7-day roll of vintage SRs.

The most important survival gear is my travel Dopp kit with a couple of SRs honed and stropped, a DE and blades, a couple of soaps, one cream, and some ASB. I am good for when the apocalypse hits!!