@stuartclark8910 that's very lucky. I'd still keep some sort of light bag. Some snacks, water, maybe rain gear, things like that. But I'm glad you could get home quick!
For food I go with the 3 day SOS LIFEBOAT RATION BARS & MILLENIUM BARS. The SOS bars are designed NOT to need much water from the body during the digestion process and BOTH bars have 5 year shelf lives. Those items go in the bottom of my bag and I forget them, I do also keep a SNACK BAG with quick items such as Cliff bar, Jerky, trail mix, hard candy etc.and rehydrating drink mixes (a couple) and rotate the snack bag every 6 to 12 months. This gives me 3-4 days of food rations stashed away deep in the bag and some snacks quickly available. Best thing is I DON'T need to heat any water so no stove, fuel or time consumed to boil water. I take that weight savings and add the NALGENE 48 oz. SILO bottle of water to have some on hand to start. I Don't break my kits down to BOB, GHB or any other acronym. I myself build what I simply call EMERGENCY BAGS. I follow a few basic principles for any EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS situations. 1- "The 4 absolutes for human survival" (Air, Shelter, Water, Food) , 2- "The C's for survival" 3- "The 7 pillars of survival" (Medical, Shelter, Water, Food, Fire, Signaling, Land Nav.) and of coarse MEDICAL. Training and skills are probably most important also. We've all heard "The more you know the less you need" that is ABSOLUTELY true! Great video... Thanks!
Good advice! How do those SOS bars taste? I've never had them, but it definitely is a great idea. A snack bag is also good for energy on the move. We all have to keep training and gaining knowledge, especially with the gear we pack. Thanks for watching and adding some suggestions!
@@LetsPrepNow They kind of are very much like those DANISH BUTTER COOKIES that come in those blue metal tins around the holidays or a dryish MACAROON COOKIE. 9 bars individually wrapped so 3 per day for 3 days. They do have PLAIN flavored and COCONUT flavored, both are pretty good for what they are lol. I like the fact that it's a very well sealed pack of 3 days of calories and it lasts 5 years! Like i said... I just throw it in the bottom of my packs and forget aabout it for 5 years.
I wouldn't be concerned about "gray man". Once something does happen everyone will be a target, especially if you have a backpack of ANY kind. Sure "blend" but its not nearly as important as people think it will be. However, water, medical, and self defense would be rather important, but dont waste money on "gray man" gear if you already have gear.
I think the first couple of days, people will be more confused than anything. Lots of people in urban and other environments wear backpacks, and I'd still avoid bright colors that attract peoples attention right away so I could get outta there. Once people figure out SHTF, then yea, I agree gray man goes out the window. Better have protection at the ready!
Luckily my work is only 1hr 30 mins walk home (and it's through the countryside
@stuartclark8910 that's very lucky. I'd still keep some sort of light bag. Some snacks, water, maybe rain gear, things like that. But I'm glad you could get home quick!
For food I go with the 3 day SOS LIFEBOAT RATION BARS & MILLENIUM BARS. The SOS bars are designed NOT to need much water from the body during the digestion process and BOTH bars have 5 year shelf lives. Those items go in the bottom of my bag and I forget them, I do also keep a SNACK BAG with quick items such as Cliff bar, Jerky, trail mix, hard candy etc.and rehydrating drink mixes (a couple) and rotate the snack bag every 6 to 12 months. This gives me 3-4 days of food rations stashed away deep in the bag and some snacks quickly available. Best thing is I DON'T need to heat any water so no stove, fuel or time consumed to boil water. I take that weight savings and add the NALGENE 48 oz. SILO bottle of water to have some on hand to start. I Don't break my kits down to BOB, GHB or any other acronym. I myself build what I simply call EMERGENCY BAGS. I follow a few basic principles for any EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS situations. 1- "The 4 absolutes for human survival" (Air, Shelter, Water, Food) , 2- "The C's for survival" 3- "The 7 pillars of survival" (Medical, Shelter, Water, Food, Fire, Signaling, Land Nav.) and of coarse MEDICAL. Training and skills are probably most important also. We've all heard "The more you know the less you need" that is ABSOLUTELY true! Great video... Thanks!
Good advice! How do those SOS bars taste? I've never had them, but it definitely is a great idea. A snack bag is also good for energy on the move. We all have to keep training and gaining knowledge, especially with the gear we pack. Thanks for watching and adding some suggestions!
@@LetsPrepNow They kind of are very much like those DANISH BUTTER COOKIES that come in those blue metal tins around the holidays or a dryish MACAROON COOKIE. 9 bars individually wrapped so 3 per day for 3 days. They do have PLAIN flavored and COCONUT flavored, both are pretty good for what they are lol. I like the fact that it's a very well sealed pack of 3 days of calories and it lasts 5 years! Like i said... I just throw it in the bottom of my packs and forget aabout it for 5 years.
I wouldn't be concerned about "gray man". Once something does happen everyone will be a target, especially if you have a backpack of ANY kind. Sure "blend" but its not nearly as important as people think it will be. However, water, medical, and self defense would be rather important, but dont waste money on "gray man" gear if you already have gear.
I think the first couple of days, people will be more confused than anything. Lots of people in urban and other environments wear backpacks, and I'd still avoid bright colors that attract peoples attention right away so I could get outta there. Once people figure out SHTF, then yea, I agree gray man goes out the window. Better have protection at the ready!
@LetsPrepNow ya, I wouldn't be running around in a neon track suit or anything 🤣🤣