what should i put in my bug-out-bag?

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08-06-19, 10:36
Pi3

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Originally Posted by Evel Baldgui

BOB bags / Get home home bags / Quick trip bags whatever the term are something that most here have in their vehicles, and supplies vary according to geographic locale. For the part of the year that I reside in Florida, I keep a small Adidas gym bag with a two changes of clothes, toiletries, a gallon zip lock with protein bars/pedialyte powder, water purification tabs, 1 liter water bottle, a first aid kit/meds in another gallon zip loc, another zip loc with multitool, fixed blade, flashlight, spare batteries, Bic lighters, and small candles.Portable cell phone chargers(stand alone),and a paperback book(s). Cash as well, +/- 2k-3k, a Glock 19, two spare 17rd mags and one 'happy' stick. In the trunk are also two 32 pack of 16oz water bottles, in case I need to stay at hotel in between properties. Gas tank never below 3/4 full. I own two properties, one on the beach, the other inland and northwest about 50 miles apart. If I need to fly north, given severe hurricane issues, homes secured and the non-TSA approved items are left in one of them,
and my 'carry on' just goes in the overhead.

Cash: what mix of denominations? Sometimes I have trouble getting people to take a $50 for a $10 meal.
08-06-19, 11:56
fyrediver

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Originally Posted by Pi3

Cash: what mix of denominations? Sometimes I have trouble getting people to take a $50 for a $10 meal.

I keep a mix of ones, fives, tens, and a couple twenties. Nothing bigger; I too have had problems spending a $50 even at the grocery store that gave it to me!

When I was stationed in the Philippines I worked at a remote radar site and we had an evac plan through the mountains to the sea. Part of our kit was small denomination pesos because we figured you couldn't spend the larger bills in a small village and that the NPA would be able to ID anyone helping us because they'd suddenly have large bills.
08-06-19, 13:10
Evel Baldgui

Mostly 20’s with some 50’s .... never had a problem with individuals/businesses accepting cash.
08-06-19, 15:36
flenna

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Those are really nice looking boots. I’ve been debating this Merrill, but the last couple of pair I’ve had, while super comfortable just didn’t hold up as well as older pairs used to.
Merrell Men's Sugarbush Braden MID Leather Waterproof Fashion Boot, Oak, 12 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078NG6KV8..._oxpsDb23DX4J4

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Those look a little more sturdy than the Blundstones. The ones I have are not true hiking boots but they are waterproof (with treatment), the soles are thicker and they are extremely comfortable for long walks along with looking good in the office.
09-05-19, 00:36
El_Chingon

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Originally Posted by El_Chingon

In all my vehicles, I have a Get Home Bag and can also be a Bug Out Bag. I live in the out skirts of Los Angeles and work in LA, so my equipment is more geared for the city. What I have in all bags:
All this equipment in bold is in Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer
1. fire starter, either a lighter or fire rod.
2. sawyer water filter
3. Jones Stephens 4-Way Valve Stem Lawn Faucet Key
4. a ZT or Spyderco 4 inch bladed knife added a gerber Strong Arm knife
5. 12 feet of duct tape
6. compass and map of LA
7. Olight flash light with 3 pairs of CR 123 batteries
8. bandanna and Shemagh
9. medical kit with trauma shears in a Maxpedition First Response Pouch
10. 6 cliff bars and SPAM packs (YUCK!!) in a Cannae Utility pouch
11. 25 feet of Paracord I added a 100 feet of Paracord
12. 2 spare magazines for a Glock 17 and SIG P320
13. pair of boxer briefs and pairs of sock
14. 40 ounch water container
15. Multi-tool
16. hand crank radio

And all this is in a Cannae Legion elite.

extra in the car i have
1. 55" X 90" pouncho
2 .extra pair of pants/shorts and shirts/sweaters for me and the wife. depending on the time of year.
3. hiking shoes for both
4. 2 pairs of underwear and socks for both

may sound a lot but it fits in the packs and is right at 27 pounds. now if I would to move to more in the country or just to travel, my equipment will change.

I have made some minor changes, and removing some items but my pack is still weighing ~27 lbs. where I am shooting for 20 lbs.
09-05-19, 05:06
omegajb

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Originally Posted by El_Chingon

I have made some minor changes, and removing some items but my pack is still weighing ~27 lbs. where I am shooting for 20 lbs.

Curious on what the lawn faucet key is for?

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09-05-19, 10:42
El_Chingon

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Curious on what the lawn faucet key is for?

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It is to retrieve water from a faucet that does not have a turn on/off valve. Maybe you can remember seeing faucets at school without a turn on/off valve.

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09-05-19, 10:50
omegajb

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Originally Posted by El_Chingon

It is to retrieve water from a faucet that does not have a turn on/off valve. Maybe you can remember seeing faucets at school without a turn on/off valve.

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Ah, smart idea [emoji106]

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