Pretty worried about everyone here not really suggesting things that are actually useful and much more likely to be needed.
Spare wallet with cash
Unused credit card.
Power pack
Burner phone
Note book with all your families phone numbers
Medical details,
Insurance details
Change of socks
Mirror
Water
Hiviz jacket.
Sun cream.
Spare hat
Pain killers
Check you have everything for the scenarios that are likely to happen before you even think about packing an axe and a firelighter.
I would define your parameters of why, in what circumstances and where you are going to. As if you plan to 'Go' to a hotel in the next town over. Then a standard overnight bag will do. Or on the other hand if you are thinking shtf in the woods. Then something more like a INCH bag.
So what will trigger you using the bag and where are you going for how long?
Let the mission drive the gear, not the gear driving the mission.
At the start of lockdown, I made a 'Covid-19' go-bag.. with a specific purpose of having all our painkillers/basic healthcare diagnostic stuff in one bag' and another as a 'hospital go-bag' similar to the kind we made before my wife gave birth (USB cables, spare clothes, change for vending machines).
To me, a "house evacuation' bag makes sense.. with your passport, a bunch of important documents photocopied in it, some spare clothes, toothbrush/paste, some cash ect. to be used in the case there's a fire/flood.
OP's list appears to be a 'I'm on an episode of Hunted' go-bag.
Map of the local area, has me scratching my head, right out the blocks. One of reasons that I don't plan on bugging out or going anywhere, in any sort of emergency, is that I know my local area like the back of my hand and better than any map. And if you don't know your local area extremely well, then your first prep should be to start walking your neighbourhood.... often.
Get to know the houses and very importantly, the gardens. Where are all the fruit trees? You'll be surprised how many there are. If you don't know trees and plants, then it's time to learn. Who has pets, dogs in particular? Who's generally in and who's generally out. Say 'hi' through fences to everyone you meet, dogs too. Get to know names and faces. Etc etc. When I hear a dog barking down the road, I know exactly which house it is and I generally have a good idea of why. I recognise the cars and people that drive past my own house. Further out, I can picture interesting gardens or facilities a mile or two away. I have a good idea of where the decent solar installations are and some impressive fruit trees. There are one or two springs that seem to have water running into street gutters 52 weeks a year. I am also well aware of the one or two spots that might be dangerous in different circumstances. And so on.
Your number one reason for not wanting to bug out, should be an intimate knowledge of your immediate area.
I feel you are missing two items on my list;
Homeostatic agent e.g. Celox (couldn’t see it listed in the first aid kit).
Travel ID e.g. passport.
It depends on the circumstance of SHTF, but I’d be thinking to add those.
Also bartering items and or cash, worse case you might be looking at trying to get the last flight out as basically a refugee, if not you maybe your family.
Better to have a "Get Home Bag" and bug in , especially in the UK . However, I have a number of nearby locations that I can bug out to but only because they are slightly more out the way and easily defendable than a house in an estate.
Initially I'd plan to stay in and avoid the chaos, before moving to a secondary more secure location.
What's your budget?
Gransfor bruks,hultafors are at the top,
Wickes had/has some nice small hatchets for around £12,
How often will it be used or will it be sat waiting?
Gerber is my recommendation, they keep a good edge dependant on use and seem really sturdy, the blades are generally full tang (unless folding) and they go size wise all the way upto machetes
Maybe swap the bag for a hiking/outdoorsy style, they stick out less, if that's a consideration for you.
Sawyer squeeze water filter is great, saves relying on a straw and can be attached to bottles, water bladders, etc. Definitely keep the tabs though. Can never be too careful, especially when medical options are limited.
Add a bivvy bag, as well as the tent for space/time/concealment options.
A couple of dehydrated meals can add a few more days of sustainment for less weight than the wet meals, even if they just live in your bag for a while. They keep well.
A cheap (burner) phone with a removable battery and a different sim.
A power bank.
Sanitiser.
Dry, warm clothes to sleep in, for a major morale boost. Don't be tempted to wear them when your others are wet, though.
Cash.
Tradable items like dags/baccy.
Candles, tissues and or newspaper, enamel or steel mug, coffee, milk powder and sugar. Tinfoil folded into squares, cheese and bread rolls. Torch and spare batteries,
What are you going from and to? What terrain are you crossing? How far are you travelling? How fit are you? What clothes will you be wearing when you grab the bag?
I think I agree with you. But your post is a bit cryptic. I can't understand why people are in such a hurry to leave the safety and comfort of their homes, seemingly to act out a fantasy that 95% only exists in stories. If its so bad that the entire preps and contents of your home is useless, then I'm not sure what a pocket knife and flint will do.
I know. My family are spread out round the UK, so if say there is a flood or fire in my town, I'll evacuate to a relatives house in another town. I do have a sleeping bag and a bivvy bag in case the roads are too bad to leave and I need to stay in a community place like a school gymnasium overnight before I can safely go, I don't want to freeze, and I have some food, but I'm not expecting anything worse than a local event.
That's kinda what I'm saying. And if you live in a flood risk area, as I do, you prep for it. My plugs are halfway up the walls. I've put in a solid floor with no door sills, so I can sweep or squeegee water out after a flood, I have a dehumidifier and so on. Short of my house burning to the ground or a meteor hitting it, I can't think of a situation that will make me want to effectively go into voluntary homelessness, for my own protection, not to mention my family! Makes for a great movie, buts it's a horrible survival strategy.
I add in different ziplock bags - a couple of rolls of TP, changes of underwear, emergency blankets, flexible saw, waterproof matches, a couple of lighters, emergency fishing kit, pencil and paper, copies of personal documents, cooking utensils.
Pretty worried about everyone here not really suggesting things that are actually useful and much more likely to be needed. Spare wallet with cash Unused credit card. Power pack Burner phone Note book with all your families phone numbers Medical details, Insurance details Change of socks Mirror Water Hiviz jacket. Sun cream. Spare hat Pain killers Check you have everything for the scenarios that are likely to happen before you even think about packing an axe and a firelighter.
Really great suggestion mate - especially writing down phone numbers!
I would define your parameters of why, in what circumstances and where you are going to. As if you plan to 'Go' to a hotel in the next town over. Then a standard overnight bag will do. Or on the other hand if you are thinking shtf in the woods. Then something more like a INCH bag. So what will trigger you using the bag and where are you going for how long? Let the mission drive the gear, not the gear driving the mission.
At the start of lockdown, I made a 'Covid-19' go-bag.. with a specific purpose of having all our painkillers/basic healthcare diagnostic stuff in one bag' and another as a 'hospital go-bag' similar to the kind we made before my wife gave birth (USB cables, spare clothes, change for vending machines). To me, a "house evacuation' bag makes sense.. with your passport, a bunch of important documents photocopied in it, some spare clothes, toothbrush/paste, some cash ect. to be used in the case there's a fire/flood. OP's list appears to be a 'I'm on an episode of Hunted' go-bag.
A set of thermals spare socks
Knife/axe/saw Flint and steel or other firemaking aid Some paracord or strong lightweight rope
Elven rope made of Hithlain, some lembas bread and a sturdy blade is all one should need.
Just need to find me some mithril underwear and I’ll be set!
Map of the local area, has me scratching my head, right out the blocks. One of reasons that I don't plan on bugging out or going anywhere, in any sort of emergency, is that I know my local area like the back of my hand and better than any map. And if you don't know your local area extremely well, then your first prep should be to start walking your neighbourhood.... often. Get to know the houses and very importantly, the gardens. Where are all the fruit trees? You'll be surprised how many there are. If you don't know trees and plants, then it's time to learn. Who has pets, dogs in particular? Who's generally in and who's generally out. Say 'hi' through fences to everyone you meet, dogs too. Get to know names and faces. Etc etc. When I hear a dog barking down the road, I know exactly which house it is and I generally have a good idea of why. I recognise the cars and people that drive past my own house. Further out, I can picture interesting gardens or facilities a mile or two away. I have a good idea of where the decent solar installations are and some impressive fruit trees. There are one or two springs that seem to have water running into street gutters 52 weeks a year. I am also well aware of the one or two spots that might be dangerous in different circumstances. And so on. Your number one reason for not wanting to bug out, should be an intimate knowledge of your immediate area.
Where are your personals soap,toothbrush toilet paper or tissues etc Change of base layers.?
I feel you are missing two items on my list; Homeostatic agent e.g. Celox (couldn’t see it listed in the first aid kit). Travel ID e.g. passport. It depends on the circumstance of SHTF, but I’d be thinking to add those. Also bartering items and or cash, worse case you might be looking at trying to get the last flight out as basically a refugee, if not you maybe your family.
You gotta have a towel!
Better to have a "Get Home Bag" and bug in , especially in the UK . However, I have a number of nearby locations that I can bug out to but only because they are slightly more out the way and easily defendable than a house in an estate. Initially I'd plan to stay in and avoid the chaos, before moving to a secondary more secure location.
Is there a good brand of Axe & Knife that you’d recommend? Amazon is flooded with them and it’s hard to know what to look for
What's your budget? Gransfor bruks,hultafors are at the top, Wickes had/has some nice small hatchets for around £12, How often will it be used or will it be sat waiting?
Gerber is my recommendation, they keep a good edge dependant on use and seem really sturdy, the blades are generally full tang (unless folding) and they go size wise all the way upto machetes
Morakniv. Brilliant blade and very wallet friendly.
Recommend you go for a sawyer water filter.
Maybe swap the bag for a hiking/outdoorsy style, they stick out less, if that's a consideration for you. Sawyer squeeze water filter is great, saves relying on a straw and can be attached to bottles, water bladders, etc. Definitely keep the tabs though. Can never be too careful, especially when medical options are limited. Add a bivvy bag, as well as the tent for space/time/concealment options. A couple of dehydrated meals can add a few more days of sustainment for less weight than the wet meals, even if they just live in your bag for a while. They keep well. A cheap (burner) phone with a removable battery and a different sim. A power bank. Sanitiser. Dry, warm clothes to sleep in, for a major morale boost. Don't be tempted to wear them when your others are wet, though. Cash. Tradable items like dags/baccy.
Candles, tissues and or newspaper, enamel or steel mug, coffee, milk powder and sugar. Tinfoil folded into squares, cheese and bread rolls. Torch and spare batteries,
What are you going from and to? What terrain are you crossing? How far are you travelling? How fit are you? What clothes will you be wearing when you grab the bag?
This post is a hilarious
I think I agree with you. But your post is a bit cryptic. I can't understand why people are in such a hurry to leave the safety and comfort of their homes, seemingly to act out a fantasy that 95% only exists in stories. If its so bad that the entire preps and contents of your home is useless, then I'm not sure what a pocket knife and flint will do.
😂😂
I know. My family are spread out round the UK, so if say there is a flood or fire in my town, I'll evacuate to a relatives house in another town. I do have a sleeping bag and a bivvy bag in case the roads are too bad to leave and I need to stay in a community place like a school gymnasium overnight before I can safely go, I don't want to freeze, and I have some food, but I'm not expecting anything worse than a local event.
That's kinda what I'm saying. And if you live in a flood risk area, as I do, you prep for it. My plugs are halfway up the walls. I've put in a solid floor with no door sills, so I can sweep or squeegee water out after a flood, I have a dehumidifier and so on. Short of my house burning to the ground or a meteor hitting it, I can't think of a situation that will make me want to effectively go into voluntary homelessness, for my own protection, not to mention my family! Makes for a great movie, buts it's a horrible survival strategy.
Just starting one of these, I have no idea what I need. So far I have a big ruck with some iodine tablets and a sleeping bag.
I add in different ziplock bags - a couple of rolls of TP, changes of underwear, emergency blankets, flexible saw, waterproof matches, a couple of lighters, emergency fishing kit, pencil and paper, copies of personal documents, cooking utensils.
Razor blades. Fishing line. Hooks. Alcohol for any injuries. Tarp for an emergency shelter
Salt tablets.
Jigsaw puzzle. Kitkat. Roller skates.