In the between the seats console in my Bronco I have the IFAK package, the USGI "survival kit" (signal mirror, magnesium bar, the terrific pocket knife,etc), odds and ends of MRE stuff (peanut butter and crackers, raisins, beverage base powder) a gerber multiplier, a gerber Applegate folder, extra gloves, a laminated field medical guide.
In the back I have an H-harness, a few six packs of bottled water, half a case of MRE's, a gas can, and a plastic tub of emergency POL and a "Ranger roll". I just assembled a battered ALICE pack which will also go in the back. Since I go on and off a military installation every day I don't carry firearms or ammunition. I also have my Intercepter vest, duece gear, kevlar for trips to the range (military, not civilian).
If I had to ditch my truck, I would load the pack and take off. In the coming weeks I am planning to prepack the ALICE in case I must make a hasty E&E.
One reason I chose the H-harness is because in a Katrina situation it is a little more benign looking than a chest rig or a CIRAS etc.
Don't forget to show my head to the people. It's well worth seeing.
-Georges Danton
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