I put together a "bug out/SHTF" kit. Thoughts???

[Strip Poker 388]

Re: I put together a "bug out/SHTF" kit. Thoughts???

I would think gold or money would not be a non tradeable good when things got to just a survival mode

 

[paraman1]

Re: I put together a "bug out/SHTF" kit. Thoughts???

OK , just a thought but rather than putting Toilet Paper in your kit put a packet of diaper wipes in . Cleans up with just one wipe and is far more versatile(Mini spit bath , etc.) as well as packing flat . I buy big containers of them and split them up and package them in a ziploc bag then seal them with my Foodsaver .

If you can't afford to put a handgun or firearm of some sort in each of your BOB's then look for a pellet rifle or pistol . It may not protect you from another person with a firearm but it will kill all sorts of game very quietly for 30-50 bucks and discourage the hell out of someone without a firearm .

Another nice addition that is cheap and doesn't cost a lot are some Rat Traps . They can be used to catch squirrels and other small game as well as be setup as an early warning security device .

 

[goonsquad]

Re: I put together a "bug out/SHTF" kit. Thoughts???

My car bag is more of a get home bag so I do have some cash in it. I think by the time it gets to pure survival mode, I'll have had plenty of time to get home from almost anywhere.
Now my bags at home are basically my camping gear and unless my house is engulfed in flames I should be able to get everything out that I would need. Bugging out isn't a survival plan I want to visit. Bug outters are refugees.

 

[Longbow_06]

Re: I put together a "bug out/SHTF" kit. Thoughts???

Make sure you test all of the items and know how to use them.
Practice collecting tinder and starting fires.

Also... Stick on the pack and try walking five miles in summer heat. If you can't do this, your pack is too heavy.

Lee.