Do you have a "go bag"? What is in it?

2016-02-24T10:58:05-05:00

A "go bag" contains items which will support you for up to 72 hours in the event an immediate evacuation is needed. It's not meant to sustain you indefinitely just to give you the advantage of responding to unplanned emergency situation. What would you put in your "go bag"? There's no right or wrong answer.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Feb 24 at 2016 11:03 AM

2016-02-24T11:03:45-05:00

Yes I do! Shirts! Jeans! Socks! Boxers! 3 PT Uniforms! My Bible! And a STASH of CASH!

Response by SPC David S. made Feb 24 at 2016 11:48 AM

2016-02-24T11:48:51-05:00

Yes I have a go bag so does the rest of my family. I also have a medic bag that I keep in the car. We use them when we go on vacation when we travel by car.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 24 at 2016 11:49 AM

2016-02-24T11:49:40-05:00

Pair of jeans, belt, l/s shirt, and a pullover. Hat and glasses. Extra set of shoes (pair of socks in each).
Leatherman, Folding Knife. LED flashlight. Set of headphones and small AM/FM radio. Solar usb charger.
Hand full of kitchen trashbags, and sandwich bags.
Bottle of tylonal, bottle of motrin. Package of quickclot.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2016 12:06 PM

2016-02-24T12:06:25-05:00

Clothing, basic First Aid kit, some freeze dried food, Gerber multi pliers, extra ammo, PT Belt(must have), flashlight, extra batteries (AA), waterproof matches, Ziploc bags, woobie.

Response by SSgt Mark Lines made Feb 24 at 2016 12:44 PM

2016-02-24T12:44:44-05:00

I have always had a go bag. Since moving to Thailand and getting married, I have had to adapt it to local conditions. It contains 1 change of underclothes (enough for 2 people), water purification tablets, 2 plastic water bottles, 2 bottles of bug spray, Croc knock-off sandals (2 People), LED flashlight, Swiss Army knife, solar powered radio, a small bottle of Tylenol, 1-10 pack of my blood pressure medicine, Thai version of Pepto, and plastic bags.

Response by SGT William Howell made Feb 24 at 2016 3:45 PM

2016-02-24T15:45:52-05:00

I have a canteen, 3 MREs, gloves, super glue, 5 magizines, 200 rounds, a Glock 21, holster, para cord, a large knife and 3 pair of socks. It sits over my SAPI plate carrier with 6 5.56 mags, which sits over my cold weather gear and there is a pair of boots that sit on the floor. Right next to them sits my AR.

Response by LCpl Joshua Emmons made Feb 24 at 2016 6:30 PM

2016-02-24T18:30:25-05:00

I have enough gear in mine to last me 5 days plenty of rope small fishing kit, duct tape,space blanket, several ways to start a fire 3 knives an etool tree saw signal mirrors water container some food 2 compasses etc

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2016 7:49 PM

2016-02-24T19:49:56-05:00

I keep a heavy duty tent and sleeping bag in my car at all times. My hiking pack is persistently packed with a light tent, light sleeping bag, cook stove, first aid kit, knife, several different types of fire starters, a multi-tool, a knife, folding stool, hammock, bug net, katedyn water filter system, a pot, compact E-Tool, some pack food, and some change of cloths. Less than 35 lbs of survival in the pack.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2016 9:35 PM

2016-02-24T21:35:34-05:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member I packed one last night half heartedly, I confess. The local meteorologist expected possible tornadoes. So, I packed a bag with an AM/FM radio, mini mag flashlight, 1/2 of the modular sleeping bag, pair of cargo pants, batteries, four cans of food, a long sleeve, some thermal underwear, socks and underwear for a week!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2016 9:42 AM

2016-02-25T09:42:00-05:00

Here are some suggestions from a SOF article.
"What should you pack in your go bag? Here are my suggestions. Like I said, they may not work for you in this exact composition, so obviously, feel free to borrow liberally from this list, and make it your own.
A compact pistol, in a decent caliber. I like an H&K USP Compact .45, but others can and will work.
Two full magazines.
An expandable baton, in case you do not want to shoot someone, but still need to incapacitate them. ASP, Inc makes a good one.
Pepper spray, for the same reason.
A good, and sharp, folding knife. I use one by Spyderco, but again, there are many.
A muti-tool
Some cash
Passport
A tourniquet, for uncontrolled extremity (arm and leg) bleeding. I like the CAT version.
An N95 mask, or a mask that, at a minimum, will effectively filter dust and other particulates (a particulate respirator).
Combat gauze. This is a trauma dressing impregnated with a hemostatic agent, meaning it will help stop uncontrolled bleeding more effectively than normal gauze.
A chest seal. This is an occlusive dressing used for penetrating chest wounds (also called “sucking chest wounds”). You simply place it over the hole in your chest to treat the resulting open pneumothorax being caused by said hole.
A high-quality flashlight
Water and food to last 48 to 72 hours. This may include a freeze-dried camping meal, iodine tablets for treating water, a camping stove and fuel, or a LifeStraw-type of device for water purification.
A small roll of duct tape (also called rigger’s tape) for any number of uses.
A package of large zip ties, also serving many purposes.
At least 20 feet of parachute cord (also called paracord and “550 cord”) for tying something down, and many other uses.
Batteries
That’s it. As you can see, this is not an exhaustive gear list. It does not need to be. It is meant to keep you alive for a short time."

Response by SPC Marcus DeMatos made Mar 2 at 2016 4:26 PM

2016-03-02T16:26:56-05:00

I have ready vests in my closet at home and my gear grouped so I can throw it in a bag as the situation dictates. I don't believe in keeping my weapons loaded but I have more than a combat load of Magpul mags with dust covers ready to use. But all of that is SHTF stuff. The most important thing I believe, because I work somewhere that won't allow my lawful concealed carry or other EDC, is a "get home" bag I keep in my trunk.