Thread: Bug Out/Survival bags. Anyone gottem?

Originally Posted by 32t

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.

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.

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.

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. The guy you sell it to, runs over 3 people on his way outta town. They sue you (the owner).

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.

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,,,,,,

Originally Posted by Hirlau

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

Would that be a change?

Still waiting 32t,,,,

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!!