Replies

Same mindset...I have an old toyota xcab 4x4 that I converted to a deep water rig that is propane powered. It has an 80 gallon on board tank and I have a small utility trailer that uses the same wheel tire lug pattern of the truck for minimal need of spares.

The trailer has 2 spare 80 gallon propane tanks in it and a QD Connection to allow me to use it "first" if I am on a bug out run. I choose propane due it's long term storage capability and it's multi use capability for stoves, generators and operating a old RV fridge in my homes garage if things get bad short term and I stay in place. Gas and diesel require treatment with stabl product to keep it fresh w/o bio buggies etc etc ....

The top of my trailer is a flat bottom boat if I get to really deep water and have to abandon my vehicle. The boat has a system to secure it and lock it over the top of the trailer and lift it on a hinge for gaining access to a construction grade "gang box" that I store other gear in.

In the bed of my truck is a KLR650 motorcycle that has a 6 gallon tank and gets great mileage . So if trauck & trailer has to be abandoned then I can get almost 1500 miles of the fuel carried and in the KLR.....

Of course basics such as katydin water filters and the new "miox" pens to make fresh water with an added desalinator hand pump if ya live near the coast is key. Camping gear for the long term w/ some pioneer tools and firearms an a puppy er two for security will get one through pretty well.....

My basic personal survival kit is in a small altoid mints size case that rides in my pocket 24/7 along with a leatherman multi tool, hurricane lighter, a CHL legal 1911A1 w/ 3 spare mags and a S&W 317 snub .22 w/ 50 spare rounds in a custom ankle rig cobbled by one of my old parachute riggers for us.

I wear the rest of my kit....such as boot laces are made from fire whipped 550 or 880 paracord as it's a valuable source of cordage either large or fine for sewing, floss, gill net making, emergency suture material, fishing, clothing repair etc. The web riggers belts with additional velcro allows me to use it as an emergency restraint (as if taking prisoners is an option :o), secure a splint, or emergency tie down on equipment etc ....

Lots of ideas..... NOLA is a lesson to study folks....learn it or go to summer school.

BTW can not say enough good things about Sat Radio like XM or Sirrus....it was there and channels like FNC, CNN and the XM emergency channel 247 was up and running for folks that had it in NOLA region. IMHO....THE BEST source of info as it has all the TV stations etc also.....

Just some of my ideas and plans....