Yep. Got one. Up here we call them “Blizzard Kits” or “Tornado Kits.”
Is 72 hours enough time to get out of Dodge when the Obama Corps comes calling?
Shoot, a feller could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff!
I’m not a survivalist, but I am prepared to hold out for an extended time, which would include taking in my 4 kids and my 8 grandkids.
I do not intend to run.
But the idea of preparing for “field operation” might have some merit. I have lots of camping gear, but it is not organized. And commo gear.
We live in the “Big Nothing” in Texas, and the river breaks would be a natural for hiding and living off the land. Very possible.
But I cannot see that happening in Texas, no matter how insane the edicts from DC.
Survival plan? We have, and it’s a hell of a lot safer than your 401k or your flood insurance policy provider or your credit card issuer.
The only thing we don’t have at 668 is an able-bodied male. Fortunately we live nearly surrounded by badass war veterans — WW2, Korea, Viet Nam, and Gulf. They would go down hard...but when the need arises we should be able to trap a few of them. ;)
No. one item in a bugout kit should be some method of personal defense, else someone else who covets your bugout kit may just take it.
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Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 shotgun.
Ruger Mark II pistol and 10-22 rifle.
AR-15 .223 rifle.
1911 .45 caliber pistol and any pistol chambered in 9MM.
Bowie knife or any long bladed knife with sheath.
Pocket knife.
Machete
Axe
Entrenching tool or long handled shovel.
Fortunately, all of my ancestors possessed survivalist instincts or I would not be here. Furthermore, it is good that few others possess such survivalist instincts, thereby making it easier to cull those with week-kneed attitudes (mostly sniveling liberals seeking handouts) that make it easier for the rest of us who will never give up. Don’t be misled, there is nothing wrong with surviving, whatever it takes.
Nope. Not yet. But I was heading towards Best Buy this afternoon. Dick’s Sporting Goods is right next door.
I guess the question is, do you want to be on the highway with a million other people trying to leave the area? I prefer a safe haven in my own home.
I have had one of these “kits” on hand for years, I built it up about eight years ago... they are easy to build and you just need update periodically (especially perishable stuff-Fresh Batts, MREs, water, personal meds, medical supplies, etc..). All the basics are contained in a back pack for easy carry and storage.
Separate kit for weapons, ammo, ghillie and other “tactical” supplies...
This is good for people to knoe and prepare for...but hardly a new thought. There are several different companies that sell these kits/bags/ buckets, (that the bucket in in full emergency use, ahs a seat to use it as a toilet.) since long before the Y2K scare.
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Catholic survivalism. Interesting.
San Francisco is a small earthquake prone peninsula with two bridges and one train tunnel heading out to the north and east, and numerous choke points and a big @$$ hill to the south. Some of us do think about surviving a disaster here - no politics necessary.
Recognize that if the trains and buses stop running about 6 miles of questionable neighborhoods separates me from where I usually work, my home and truck. Add in type 2 diabetes and you can understand why I carry food, water, meds, a space blanket, dry socks and clean underwear in my laptop case.
This post has given me an idea that I honestly didn’t think of before but should have - I need to plot the locations of every Christian church between Market Street and home on the city map I carry. You never know when you may need sanctuary.