Bug out pack/SHTF pack
Bug out pack/SHTF pack
Im putting a pack together for a road trip in April where I'm going to be doing some back country trails driving and camping in Utah and northern Arizona. So far I have a hatchet, 2 knives, emergency saw, flare gun, leatherman multi tool, first aid kit, dried food, matches/lighter and two flashlights. Any suggestions or ideas?
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Chapstick, visine, Preparation H (seriously), toothpicks, pain pills of some kind,
camera, extra batteries, small binoculars, small plastice bags to carry or separate
different items and for rain/water protection, hat, Glock, bandaids for cuts or blisters,
spray bandiseptic, sunglasses, string\rope, pen and small pad of paper (you never
know when you might want to write something, meet someone and share info, remind
yourself of something to do later etc) and probably other stuff, I just thought of
these quickly.
We do quite a bit of hiking and you can actually carry quite a bit of useful stuff
in a small space and it doesn't weigh that much. It's amazing what I can fit into a
backpack. I do like the little ziplock bags that people use for sandwiches or other food.
They work great to separate small items in a backpack and keep them protected from
water.
Good luck, drive safe and enjoy. Did I say take a camera, extra cards and batteries.
You want to remember the trip later.
camera, extra batteries, small binoculars, small plastice bags to carry or separate
different items and for rain/water protection, hat, Glock, bandaids for cuts or blisters,
spray bandiseptic, sunglasses, string\rope, pen and small pad of paper (you never
know when you might want to write something, meet someone and share info, remind
yourself of something to do later etc) and probably other stuff, I just thought of
these quickly.
We do quite a bit of hiking and you can actually carry quite a bit of useful stuff
in a small space and it doesn't weigh that much. It's amazing what I can fit into a
backpack. I do like the little ziplock bags that people use for sandwiches or other food.
They work great to separate small items in a backpack and keep them protected from
water.
Good luck, drive safe and enjoy. Did I say take a camera, extra cards and batteries.
You want to remember the trip later.
I've found a small container of hand-sanitizer to be helpful, both for cleaning hands, and as an emergency fire starter.
Braided fishing line is also useful, both as part of a fishing kit (don't know if there will be any streams/water nearby?) and also for repairing gear. It is incredibly strong.
Braided fishing line is also useful, both as part of a fishing kit (don't know if there will be any streams/water nearby?) and also for repairing gear. It is incredibly strong.
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The stuff you would never think of needing...put that in there. I'd put a huge bundle of paracord somewhere...maybe roll it up and tie it off to the outside of the pack somewhere. I'd throw in some kind of sharpening tool, some kind of metal container with a handle to boil water in. Tampons are a great suggestions, also stick on maxi pads. If you're not super pressed for space and weight, throw a bottle of saline solution in there in case you need to rinse your eyes out.
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I would only add: fleece jacket or blanket and food, I always have a bunch of Clif bars.
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Benadryl gel caps. Great for emergency when allergic reactions hit. Not everybody needs or can carry epi pens but I've seen benadryl do wonders.
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I always - always - carry a compass when going into the backwoods, along with a good topo map. If you don't know how to use one, you should learn. Call me old-school, but orienteering is one of the most basic and most important of all survival skills.
...and the recommendation on the Preparation H and Immodium is right on target... :cool:
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...and the recommendation on the Preparation H and Immodium is right on target... :cool:
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I too like those "Clif Bars">> there is another concentrated food bar that has a much bigger flavor selection called "Odwalla">> their "Berries Go Omega" is out of this world. And 2 of either one of those really quell your appetite for quite a while. The Odwalla bars seem to have a lot of vital nutrition in them as well. I've only ever found them in reputable health food stores but I'm sure there are online sources as well.Sequimite wrote:I would only add: fleece jacket or blanket and food, I always have a bunch of Clif bars.
What "Def" said about some type of firestarting metal block is superb advice. Because the ability to start a fire and make water drinkable are probably the 2 most vital survival skills period along with a surefire self defense method.
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Vehicle repair items (tire plugs, spare tires, syphon, gas can etc...).
Ferrocium rod and Wetfire tender. This way you will have sure fire if you need it. Ferrocium rods work when wet (lighter and matches might not) and wetfire tender floats on water on fire!
Ferrocium rod and Wetfire tender. This way you will have sure fire if you need it. Ferrocium rods work when wet (lighter and matches might not) and wetfire tender floats on water on fire!
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+1, love 'em. Buy by the case from Amazon.JD Spydo wrote:I too like those "Clif Bars">> there is another concentrated food bar that has a much bigger flavor selection called "Odwalla">> their "Berries Go Omega" is out of this world. And 2 of either one of those really quell your appetite for quite a while. The Odwalla bars seem to have a lot of vital nutrition in them as well. I've only ever found them in reputable health food stores but I'm sure there are online sources as well.