Seems like a poncho, knife and flashlight would do it. For liquid, I would carry an applesauce packet. If feeling sporty, I might add a granola bar and a band aid.
I carry a well-stocked IFAK in my truck every day in case of serious accident. If I had to leave the truck or office, I would not want to leave that IFAK in the truck, if I have plenty of weight capacity. If I had to leave my vehicle, I am going to take everything with me that is practical. Why leave it behind in a time of crisis?
I think for 3 miles to 5 miles, what you’ve packed is a little overkill. It might take you an hour and a half or so (if you’re taking your time or having an issue with ice/snow) to go that far. You might only really need some snacks, some water, a poncho, weather appropriate layers/footwear and some small tools for misc administrative stuff. Spare glasses are always good too. The size of the bag might be overkill for that amount of supplies but it doesn’t hurt to have room, in case you’re walking, you don’t know when normalcy might return and there are some things you can grab along the way to aid in your bug-in situation once you get home. Seems like closer to a bug out bag than a get home bag (for 3-5 miles) but there’s no harm in being prepared and if you don’t mind carrying the weight, screw what I or anyone else thinks haha. If nothing else, you gave people who might have to travel further some things to consider. I appreciate your time and showing the community what you think should be in a get home bag.
You may be right about too much stuff. I am going to do a video on a dry run of my get home plan. After that, I may actually dump some of the stuff I have in the bag. It will be fun to find out, though. This bag was my original go bag, until I bought an LAPG 72-hour bag. That thing is HUGE!
I think you are right. For example, if the distance I need to travel is more than I can cover in a challenging day, I would need a much more robust shelter system in my bag.
I'm guessing that on occasion, you travel more than 3 miles from home and maybe have somebody with you. That's something everyone doesn't think about. I don't believe you pack too much.
On very rare occasions I do travel further from home than 3 miles. But since Covid, almost all my work can be done locally. When I drive to the city for shopping, I always pop my GHB in the back of the vehicle. But when I fly, having a GHB can be problematic. I am going to do a video where I create a mini-GHB for long-distance out-of-town travel. That one may be more of a challenge.
In your case you are correct. If there are no challenges or barriers on your morning run, you absolutely do not need a GHB at all. But the whole point of a GHB is that you will be prepared for those unexpected challenges and barriers in a time of crisis. My guess is that, if you started out on your morning run knowing that the path would be full of challenges and barriers, you would only leave the house prepared for those challenges and barriers.
Seems like a poncho, knife and flashlight would do it. For liquid, I would carry an applesauce packet.
If feeling sporty, I might add a granola bar and a band aid.
I carry a well-stocked IFAK in my truck every day in case of serious accident. If I had to leave the truck or office, I would not want to leave that IFAK in the truck, if I have plenty of weight capacity. If I had to leave my vehicle, I am going to take everything with me that is practical. Why leave it behind in a time of crisis?
I think for 3 miles to 5 miles, what you’ve packed is a little overkill. It might take you an hour and a half or so (if you’re taking your time or having an issue with ice/snow) to go that far. You might only really need some snacks, some water, a poncho, weather appropriate layers/footwear and some small tools for misc administrative stuff. Spare glasses are always good too. The size of the bag might be overkill for that amount of supplies but it doesn’t hurt to have room, in case you’re walking, you don’t know when normalcy might return and there are some things you can grab along the way to aid in your bug-in situation once you get home. Seems like closer to a bug out bag than a get home bag (for 3-5 miles) but there’s no harm in being prepared and if you don’t mind carrying the weight, screw what I or anyone else thinks haha. If nothing else, you gave people who might have to travel further some things to consider. I appreciate your time and showing the community what you think should be in a get home bag.
You may be right about too much stuff. I am going to do a video on a dry run of my get home plan. After that, I may actually dump some of the stuff I have in the bag. It will be fun to find out, though. This bag was my original go bag, until I bought an LAPG 72-hour bag. That thing is HUGE!
Good video 👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Good set up, but you need to waterproof your blanket no such thing is only 2 miles Murphy’s Law will be riding your back Have a good day sir .
Excellent suggestion. I do have an extra dry bag that I can use for that purpose, I think.
13 pounds is a lot lighter than some get home bags. No two bags are 💯% alike, different distances, situations, etc.
I think you are right. For example, if the distance I need to travel is more than I can cover in a challenging day, I would need a much more robust shelter system in my bag.
@@CowboySurvival Definitely.
I'm guessing that on occasion, you travel more than 3 miles from home and maybe have somebody with you. That's something everyone doesn't think about. I don't believe you pack too much.
On very rare occasions I do travel further from home than 3 miles. But since Covid, almost all my work can be done locally. When I drive to the city for shopping, I always pop my GHB in the back of the vehicle. But when I fly, having a GHB can be problematic. I am going to do a video where I create a mini-GHB for long-distance out-of-town travel. That one may be more of a challenge.
13 pounds of stuff of a couple miles? I run 3.5 miles every morning through a wooded trail with absolutely nothing
In your case you are correct. If there are no challenges or barriers on your morning run, you absolutely do not need a GHB at all. But the whole point of a GHB is that you will be prepared for those unexpected challenges and barriers in a time of crisis. My guess is that, if you started out on your morning run knowing that the path would be full of challenges and barriers, you would only leave the house prepared for those challenges and barriers.