What do you have in your bugout bag?

PO2 Jack Mitchell — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:56:55 -0400

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Apr 11 at 2016 10:03 AM

SSG Ed Mikus — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:03:56 -0400

Ohh, i can't share that. but it would make you drool!

Response by LTJG Robert M. made Apr 11 at 2016 10:10 AM

LTJG Robert M. — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:10:55 -0400

All the things I need to survive for 48 hours, clothes, food, ammo, water, shelter, extra blades, fire starter, bug dope, sun screen, hat, first aid kit.

Response by PO2 Jack Mitchell made Apr 11 at 2016 11:04 AM

PO2 Jack Mitchell — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:04:55 -0400

Has anyone used any Dark Angel med kits or anything else and are they worth it should I just build my own?

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Apr 11 at 2016 11:41 AM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:41:00 -0400

I am focused on a travel kit with an ax, fire extinguisher, crow bar, and chains.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Apr 11 at 2016 11:59 AM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:59:09 -0400

Mine ends up being a foot locker. For the medical portion, I'd recommend Adventure Medical Kits or something similar. Their Professional Mountain Medic is my favorite. Not cheap, but much more than a first aid kit. http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/medical-kits/professional-mountain-medic.html

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Response by Cpl Jon Westbrook made Apr 11 at 2016 12:47 PM

Cpl Jon Westbrook — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:47:54 -0400

500 rounds of 5.56, a camelback full of Jameson, a poncho liner and a package of bacon jerky.

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Apr 11 at 2016 2:11 PM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:11:40 -0400

Every thing except the kitchen sink.. PO2 Jack Mitchell

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2016 1:50 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 01:50:39 -0400

3 days worth of water in hermetically sealed pouches, 3 days emergency rations, lifeboat matches, 550 cord, First Aid Kit (with individual 1 use packets of pain reliever, antibiotic, sting/rash relief, etc.), knife, sweetened drink mix packs, emergency mylar shelter (tube tent), emergency mylar sleeping bag, filter mask, ammo, 1 oz silver bullion bars, baby wipes, and more that I am forgetting, but you get the idea.

Response by SGM Joel Cook made Apr 12 at 2016 2:07 AM

SGM Joel Cook — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 02:07:28 -0400

While I was assigned to 10th Mountain Div, a subordinate unit of XVIIIth ABC. Our Bug out bags were an inspectable item for all three bags. They were seasonal and were inspected a minimum of once every 30 days to ensure all items were packed according to list. The one bag we had leeway on was our aircraft carry on bag. In that I always had a good book, poncho liner, wet wipes, mini shaving /1st aid kit, mini pillow, mini flashlight, alarm clock, change of underwire and 3 pair of socks, a note book and a few extra pens.

Response by PO2 Robert W. made Apr 12 at 2016 4:49 PM

PO2 Robert W. — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:49:18 -0400

A bunch of great ideas.
Me, I use a 3 tier system. On me or around me I have a personal "get home kit" which is a small 24 hour kit with a 45acp, first aid kit, fire kit, compass, a knife or two, mylar blanket, whistle, mirror, and energy food and individual water containers.
Step two (in auto or office depending where I'll be) is a back pack, one per person with 72 hours supplies of food meds and larger water containers, water filters and purifiers, flares, 5.56mm ammo, bigger first aid kit, hygiene kit, mess kits, woobies, chem lights, entrenching tool, battery lights, personal chargers, back up lap top, rope and 550 cord, deck of cards, tomahawk, change of clothes.
Third tier is a portable SIP kit, 28 days supplies and fuel. I figure if I need more than 28 days then fit has really hit the shan and I need to start working on major resources management.
But I'm fairly rural, 20 min drive to the nearest store, so around here this stuff is pretty common.
I'm curious what urban folks carry?

Response by SSG John Jensen made Apr 12 at 2016 5:16 PM

SSG John Jensen — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:16:22 -0400

"you can never have too much red wine, too much ammunition, or too many books"
Kipling