Posted on Apr 11, 2016
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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PO2 Robert W.
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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?
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PO2 Jack Mitchell
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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Awesome info thank you!!!!!
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SSG John Jensen
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"you can never have too much red wine, too much ammunition, or too many books"
Kipling
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SGM Joel Cook
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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.
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What do you have in your bugout bag?
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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.
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PO2 Jack Mitchell
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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Awesome thank you for the great information!!
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
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Every thing except the kitchen sink.. PO2 Jack Mitchell
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PO2 Jack Mitchell
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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That is awesome and a great vehicle
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
SGT John " Mac " McConnell
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EMP proof.. Old school..
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PO2 Jack Mitchell
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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That's how I roll as well
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SGM Joel Cook
SGM Joel Cook
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You guys are talking prepper bug out bags I guess. I guess I live in the wrong place for that. If Armageddon strikes I will just hunker down and die in place. The Road is not the right place to be in that event. Maybe a cabin in some cose by forest or mountain area.
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Cpl Jon Westbrook
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500 rounds of 5.56, a camelback full of Jameson, a poncho liner and a package of bacon jerky.
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PO2 Jack Mitchell
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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Hahaha sounds like a plan
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Col Joseph Lenertz
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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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PO2 Jack Mitchell
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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Awesome thanks for the intel
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CPT Joseph K Murdock
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I am focused on a travel kit with an ax, fire extinguisher, crow bar, and chains.
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LTJG Robert M.
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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.
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PO2 Jack Mitchell
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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What are you running for first aid?
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LTJG Robert M.
LTJG Robert M.
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Well I'm a former corpsman, so far beyond what most would carry. Surgical kit with sutures & scalpel w/blades, couple small battle dressings, couple large battle dressings, alcohol wipes, steri-strips, band aids, tape, 2" & 4" ace, 4 triangular bandages, 4x4 gauze, CPR mask, neosporin, Motrin, Tylenol, lip balm, Swiss Army knife, iodine tabs, paracord, Mylar blankets, gloves, scissors, kerlix, lighters, multi-tool
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SSG Ed Mikus
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Ohh, i can't share that. but it would make you drool!
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Capt Tom Brown
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SSG Ed Mikus - For some reason the links won't open at my end. May be doing something wrong here.. fyi..
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PO2 Jack Mitchell
PO2 Jack Mitchell
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SSG Ed Mikus - Okay that's awesome we just had fire axes for ours hahaha
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