Get Home Alive! The Ultimate Get Home Bag!
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- When discussing a get home bag. Imagine a bug out bag, but for your vehicle. It's going to be smaller, lighter, and even more streamlined, but it still needs to meet your needs and survival priorities.
Thanks for the info
Bags are different for each person depending on where you are, how far you are, what season of the year it is,your ability, your age, whether you’re alone or not and exactly what the SHTF event is. For me, I try to always have at least two Pepsi and a couple of hostess cupcakes or ding dongs (careful in summer time they get messy) . 😅
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This was helpful, thank you!
Of course!
Well done… I am a fan of a stand alone Garmin GPS in addition to map & compass… Even better- the Gpsmap 67i which adds satellite communications & SOS & it has a fantastic battery life… So much cool gear😎
That's an excellent addition!
I was looking at the 67i for a future upgrade to my nav kit.
I do really value your input on the get home bag philosophy based on your own situation and experience. I unfortunately am not in the same situation, I am out in the country, yea there is some development all over the area, but it’s mostly private and every town has atleast 10 miles between each. I work as a construction sub contractor and my current project is in a town that is atleast 50 miles away from my house. I know my get home bag would be more camping related and way bigger to accommodate for shelter and food. I do like how you put in the calorie and protein dense snacks, because most people don’t value food which doesn’t make sense to me, but either way, my pack is easily like 50-70l in size, has a good harness system to stay comfortable so I can trek farther, and I need atleast a bivvy/tarp/sleeping bag/and poncho Liner. (During winter I need more sometimes) for food I usually need to supply myself with atleast 2 weeks worth of food if I eat two meals a day. Along with a 2 quart military canteen of water my pathfinder canteen set and my Grayl geopress. There is more but it’s not important due to me just explaining the sheer amount of products I need to carry just to get home without having any issues, I see how small most peoples get home bags are and they just don’t cut what I think I’d need to walk the distance I’m traveling regularly.
That's totally okay. Each individual situation is unique, and your get home bag should reflect that.
Goodluck covering 50 miles with 50 - 70 liters of un-needed junk. That’s a lot of bloat and unessential items to have to carry across a long distance. You could easily cover 50 miles within a day to two days max if you’d travel lighter. All you really need is food, shelter, and a way to stay warm during the colder months. Knowledge will take you much further than 30-50 liters of unnecessary gear.
@pubplays368 lighter? My pack weighs less than 12 lbs. Also, where are you getting 50 miles? I work 26 miles from my home. Lastly, the Grayl can filter 250 liters of water before the filter needs to be changed. If that's not enough water, then you're doing something wrong.
There is a reason I only covered food water and shelter in my comment and not anything else even if I said I carry more items than that. My entire system with water weighs 31lbz. You maybe can walk 50 miles in one day. I know what I’m talking about for myself and I know the terrain. I just know what I need to stay alive in my situation. If you need something different that works for your own individual process then that’s your deal.
@@theaveragewoodsman6002 I clearly wasn’t talking you.
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
A bag like this depends on things like your purpose, skills, and environment. For you, its FL and I’m guessing not a super long hike. Mainly urban, and you have above average skills.
Your bag seems thought out to your area and needs plus is lightweight. All good.
To me, there are 15 categories you should consider for such a bag, so let’s take a look at your bag in this context:
1. Water - You have a Grayl and a metal cup (plus sillcock key). While an extra empty bottle or the like may be a good addition, it seems like you’re probably good since water is abundant on your way home.
2. First Aid - Trauma kit and extra Tourniquet. Maybe add some basic meds for pain/stomach and a couple bandaids.
3. Fire - Two lighters. If you think you may need fire, maybe add a couple tinder tabs.
4. Shelter - Snipers veil, Shemaugh, poncho/tarp (with cordage to utilize it). For your purpose/environment, seems good. Though maybe consider extra socks, underwear and t-shirt.
5. Tools - You EDC a pocket knife. Gloves, ripspool, gorilla tape, bit kit, Leatherman, fixed blade knife, cordage, 6mil drum liners (2). With tape around the ripspool and lighter, the extra roll seems unnecessary. Also, with the folder and Leatherman, is the fixed blade really needed here? Maybe add a couple N95 masks (contagions like COVID, smoke from forest/building fires, dust storms, etc.).
6. Lighting - You have a flashlight and chem lights. Maybe also consider a headlamp.
7. Navigation - You have a stocked setup here.
8. Food - You didn’t show it in your bag but explicitly called it out, keeping things simple.
9. Power Generation - You have a solar charger and cables. Check
10. Cash - You EDC cash, but I’d consider adding some to the bag, just in case.
11. Hygiene - Alcohol wipes, wet wipes, tooth brush and toothpaste. Given the (assumedly) short trek home, why the tooth brush/paste? I would think sunscreen or gold bond would be more useful. Also bug spray in FL.
12. Security - Spare mag, guessing you EDC the firearm so, check. Maybe consider pepper spray for non-lethal option against dogs or people.
13. Communication - You have a Baofang and whistle, which should be more than enough here.
14. Information - Wallet and stuff in nav kit like pace counts. For this kit, consider important phone numbers (family/friends (including out of town) in case your phone is dead.
15. Backpack - Looks great.
Your bag looks pretty solid overall. There may be some slight tweaks that could be made, but I’d say any haters are just that and should be ignored. I love examining people’s bags based on their environment, purpose, and skills, and I’d say this is one of the better ones I’ve seen. New subscriber.
Cheers!
Thanks for the comment and sub! I agree that things can always be tweaked. And yes, here in Florida, in an urban environment I don't need a lot. Also, you're correct. My hike home isn't far, so that allows me to carry less gear.
I really like the idea of adding a good OC spray for a non-lethal option.
That a well put together kit. I like packs that have that zipper in the front. Hill People Gear pack is what I have , it’s got that front zipper
I have a couple Hill People Gear bags. They're top notch.
@@theaveragewoodsman6002 I agree
My GHB, BOB, etc. are all the same bag in what I like to call my Grab/Go bag. It's a normal (gray man) daypack only half filled with 'essential' stuff. But of course there are environmental differences.
That's a solid plan.
Don't want it too heavy or too big. For my bag, I'm gonna try to keep it under 15-20 pounds.
It's best to keep it lightweight.
@@theaveragewoodsman6002 Definitely.
You've got a big gap in your pack IMHO. With the Grayl (as wonderful as it is,) you are carrying very limited oz and you must go from source to source. You have room in your bag to add an empty water bottle. Essentially no more weight but you can fill it at your first stop and go twice as far with water.
Remarkable how much our bags resemble each other!
Fwiw, I carry nearly a gallon in my pack that size. But I sacrifice other items
I guess it just depends on where you live and how much weight you want to carry. Here in central Florida, I trip over water it's so common. So, the Grayl works for my specific plan. Also, I carry a silcock key in my EDC (which I have a video on), which allows me to access water from virtually any building.
Where you live? Here in NEPA Appalachia, there's springs, creeks, rivers, and lakes every mile lol.
@@theaveragewoodsman6002that's a good point, dependent on available water sources
@@theaveragewoodsman6002 It's a good point about the Grayl not carrying that much water, so my suggestion is to buy a Sea to Summit Watercell X. I have the 4L and it takes no room.
As long as he has tooth paste 😅😅😅
Hygiene is important.
@@theaveragewoodsman6002lol
What is the micron rating of the Grayl ?
I'm not sure of the micron rating, but I do know that it purifies viruses, bacteria, and heavy metals. It uses electroadsorptive media to filter and purify water.
No one will agree on what should be in a get home bag. Each person is different. My last job I was 10 minutes walking from work. Before that 14 miles from home. So??
Mine is 26 miles from my home.
So agree. Every bag is different. There are so few urban suburban bags that I have found realistic. If I have to walk home it will be through busy roads and businesses. I’m not going to be carrying a whole lot of stuff besides water a few snacks and my EDC. 😁
Get Home Bag? Bank Line, Rolls of Duct Tape, Huge Multi Tools, just completely following the dummies model of a GHB ! Not much to see here folks!
Bankline is the best cordage, duct tape is multi functional, and a multitool is excellent for both urban and wilderness applications. What's the problem?
@@theaveragewoodsman6002 You don't need a big roll of duct tape to get home, a few feet rolled up on a pencil stub will do!
@GLEN-ys7qt it's far more multifunctional in an emergency than an empty water bottle. Especially since I already have the Grayl.
@@theaveragewoodsman6002 I'd ignore annoying know all comments like that. Imagine making a fuss of someone carrying a small roll of tape!
Carry your Leatherman everywhere, why not. Good bag and top marks from me for the Grayl Geopress.