Author Topic: Emergency bug-out bag for evacuation in 5 minutes (Read 6540 times)

Cuthbert · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2012, 06:55:59 PM »

As far as firearms are concerned, for those on a budget (like me), a Lee-Enfield, or Mauser rifle are excellent choices, make sure to get plenty of stripper clips for rapid loading. Most criminals aren't very good shots, if society breaks down, & gangs of looters begin to ravage the countryside, they would be disconcerted to find that their intended victims could reach out & touch them from 1,000 yards. A group of men firing in volleys can easily saturate a given area at such ranges with the aforementioned rifles, this was a common military tactic during the late 19th & early 20th centuries, before machine-guns were widely issued.

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2012, 07:17:53 PM »

Quote from: Belloc

I remember getting an email about a fellow that died there. This was at a time I was still involved in and a leader with the CP. Guy died was a counter part there in CP.....

Prepping is essential and crucial, so too knowing it could end at any moment regardless. Supplies, guns and rosaries....

Guns.

I can't believe I didn't even think of guns. And what good are guns without ammo?
Guns and ammo should be high on the list.
Slingshot and ammo? Not much use, except for entertainment, like playing cards.
But if your slingshot uses surgical tubing and a leather pouch, you should have
several replacement slings, because they break.
Bow and arrows -- could be better than a gun, because the ammo is something
you can actually make with available materials. Bring spare bowstrings!
Also, even if you have ammo that doesn't fit your gun, it might be a very useful
barter item. A case of .22 cal Long Rifle cartridges could be good for a week's
worth of food to someone who needs them and has lots of food.

Precious metals: small gold and silver coins would be quite useful for barter.
One St. Gauden's $20 gold piece (not a "small" coin) can trade today for $1700
at a coin shop -- don't go to a pawn shop, you'll lose about $300 minimum!

I would expect simple things like hand lotion and shampoo and bug repellent
would be things that are not only great to have but good for trading.

Binoculars, telescope, magnifying glass, reading glasses...
You can get "dime store readers" for 99c at the 99 Cent Store, but someone in
a refugee situation might be willing to trade a $5 bag of oranges for them.

Bible!
I prefer the Douay-Rheims version, and I suppose it would get rather hard to
find one in a tent city. So a compact NT would be a high priority.

You can't be carrying a lot of books, but a compact missal would be good. I've
got a "Soldiers and Sailors Manual" by Rev. Lelen, PhD., "A Companion and
Spiritual Guide for U.S. Armed Forces" that fits this need very well, c. 1941. It's
about 2-3/4" x 4-3/8" x 3/8" thick, fits in a shirt pocket.

Rosaries: the best kind to have many of are the plastic bead type with nylon
cord. They are practically indestructible, which counts for a lot on the road.

Prayer cards -- a stack of prayer cards could end up being a thing of great
consolation in extreme situations. Holding a prayer card and looking at it can
be quite comforting, even if you're in physical pain.

Crucifix! Maybe this should be the first item on the list? And here it is last?

Tiffany · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2012, 09:09:53 PM »

A commercial BOB is better than not having one but I think it's better to customize to your risks in your area and personal needs.

Floridians would need mosquito spray and suncreen. People in ND would need wool blend blankets.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2012, 09:01:50 PM »

Belloc means the Constitution Party, not the Communist Party.

Ascetik · « **Reply #14 on:** October 28, 2012, 10:30:14 PM »

Condor 3-Day Assault Pack is a good cheap pack that has a bagillion uses. I have mine in MARPAT, but any color would be fine.

The collapse is rapidly approaching, but it is also good to be safe for any disaster. I keep a case of water and a few tools in my car in case I ever get stranded. I need to add a case of cliff bars :ready-to-eat: