Bug out bag

JWR had a good article by Tugboat about bug out bags.

http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/04/thoughts_on_the_bug_out_bag_by.html

I carry a communications bag with me most of the time. I call it a comm bag due to the fact it carries my laptop for work. I of course have all sorts of gizmo's and gadgets in it for the laptop and data storage. I also have basic utility items in the bag.

A comprehensive first aid kit
A hygiene kit
Binoculars
Matches

Knife
Flashlights
Solar/Crank/Radio
Various Plastic bags
A water bladder (Empty)

4 or 5 "energy" bars
Pens Notebook
Spork
Microfiber Towel and washcloth

And a few other things

This bag is mostly for work

I have a fanny pack with "survival" I will deal with my vehicle gear in a latter blog

But I am missing a true BOB and I will be working on this in the weeks to come.

Ferfal Circle 4

http://ferfal.blogspot.com/2010/04/five-circles-of-preparedness.html

4)The 4th circle expands some more and now includes the gear you keep in your car, your office or some other cache. This falls into the “I’ll get to it IF I’m luck” but its always a good idea to have this gear, specially in the car that usually stays pretty close to you. Here you may keep extra food, water and spare set of clothes per family member, maybe a better weapon and more ammo and a bigger emergency kit.

I have some gear in my car and plenty in my home. Need to work on clothing in the car. One set of cold weather gear would be nice. Always working on my weapons collection. More due to liking weapons than the thought that we would need them, but it never hurts. I need to organize my home emergency kit.

Car emergency kit

My sister (the older one) found this on the interwebi and I thought it was very good.

http://offgridsurvival.com/carkit/
Here are some of the top items that any good emergency vehicle kit should contain.
■Cellphone with Backup Cell Charger
■Quality Car Jack
■Tire Chains (great for extra traction in snow, mud & sand)
■Traction Matt (Great for getting unstuck in snow, mud & sand)
■Extra set of Warm Clothing (pants, socks, gloves, hat & rain gear)
■Couple Gallons of water (for drinking & for radiator)
■Tire Pump, Patches & a can of Fix a Flat
■Spare Tire (preferably full size)
■Flares & other Signaling devices
■Flashlights
■First Aid Kit
■Dried or Canned food (remember the can opener)
■Jumper Cables
■Zip Ties
■Spare Hoses & Fan Belts
■Shovel (to dig your way our if you get stuck)
■Oil
■Gas Can (if you can safely hall it on your vehicle)
■Fire Extinguisher
■Antifreeze
■Good Set of tools (wrenches, Vice Grips, screwdrivers, wire cutters, multitool, etc…)
■Duct tape
■Electrical Tape
■Extra Fuses
■Blanket
■Sleeping Bag
■Solar Charger
■Brightly Colored Flag or Reflective Cloth for signaling
■Personal Survival Kit
■Emergency Candles
■Lighter
■Water Bottles & Bucket
■Windshield Scrapper & Brush
■Tow Ropes
■Rags