Go Bag

[mikebyrge]

Going off the rails some but if you have the time & energy (I don't anymore) the Go Ruck events are pretty cool. Did a couple of the team events 12+ years ago and learned a lot and had a good time. Mostly learned that I was less prepared and in worse shape (physically) than I thought I was

Did several multi-night "survival camps" with very limited supplies....never tapped out but seriously considered it. I learned that I get lost easily, can't start a fire in sub-optimal conditions unless I have a lighter/matches and dry tinder, The big contractor-bags are useful for a lot of different things and don't take up much space, a folding saw & pliers are more useful than a big knife.

Being by yourself is a lot harder mentally than having someone with you.

Also....mosquitos will find you any day of the year in NW Louisiana.

[Death from Above]

All the gear in the world does no good if you are fat and out of shape.

you WILL die first in a survival scenario.

exercise, bullets and good training are the focus for us.

dont be a liability for your family

[curtintex]

I actually have my hiking boots in my truck right now, but I can’t claim I keep them there frequently. I do wear them in winter more than I do in the summer months.

I keep fewer items in my truck than I used to after having my truck stolen in 2023.

Same. My "Go Bag" went when my truck got stolen. Somebody got some good stuff.

[CaptainDave]

All the gear in the world does no good if you are fat and out of shape.

you WILL die first in a survival scenario.

exercise, bullets and good training are the focus for us.

dont be a liability for your family

Isn't that the truth. I know plenty of people that couldn't walk 10 miles if their life depended on it, much less, while carrying 10 + pounds of gear in a pack.

I tend to think simple is better.
Knife
Fire striker
side arm
ammo
basic first aid kit
few MREs
Some cash in small bills

I can't even keep batteries good in my hurricane stash so unless you plan to rotate batteries out on an annual basis, they probably would be dead.

[Artos]

Well I don't travel anywhere much at distance these days so 100 miles would be like walking home from Alice which would stink in the summer...the mosquitos could be real bad & would need mucho water.

If I get caught in College Station it's around 400!!

[Dusty Britches]

When I put mine together, I thought about how I would get home, 45 miles. I thought about the terrain, rivers, hiding places, etc. I thought about what I would be wearing if I was in the office.

Then I put together my bag.

Don't carry water - get a filter. Lots of people get the Lifestraw but I went with a higher quality one the will filter a lot more water, faster, and cleaner.

Flashlight, headlamp. 3 methods to start a fire, appropriate clothing and brown cap, gun with common ammo - 40 or 9 mm, 2 knives, hatchet, paracord, fishing lures/ hooks, space blanket, paper map, ...

[Traildust]

When I put mine together, I thought about how I would get home, 45 miles. I thought about the terrain, rivers, hiding places, etc. I thought about what I would be wearing if I was in the office.

Then I put together my bag.

Don't carry water - get a filter. Lots of people get the Lifestraw but I went with a higher quality one the will filter a lot more water, faster, and cleaner.

Flashlight, headlamp. 3 methods to start a fire, appropriate clothing and brown cap, gun with common ammo - 40 or 9 mm, 2 knives, hatchet, paracord, fishing lures/ hooks, space blanket, paper map, ...

A small bag of cat treats can be eaten or used to attract food sources.

[Hills of Texas]

A small bag of cat treats can be eaten or used to attract food sources.

So can a little bag of Jerky. I ain't eating cat food.

[Draco]

I did a lot of back packing when I was in my 20's. From 3 day trips to 10 day trips, a lot of things stayed the same and some things you didn't need. My get home bag is basically set up for a back packing trip for 4 days with just a few changes, mostly food wise. I plan on snacking more so no cooking stuff. Flexible water containers and filters. I have a 1# down sleeping bag with mosquito net cover.

[Michael]

When I put mine together, I thought about how I would get home, 45 miles. I thought about the terrain, rivers, hiding places, etc. I thought about what I would be wearing if I was in the office.

Then I put together my bag.

Don't carry water - get a filter. Lots of people get the Lifestraw but I went with a higher quality one the will filter a lot more water, faster, and cleaner.

Flashlight, headlamp. 3 methods to start a fire, appropriate clothing and brown cap, gun with common ammo - 40 or 9 mm, 2 knives, hatchet, paracord, fishing lures/ hooks, space blanket, paper map, ...

A lot would depend on the urgency of abandoning my vehicle, but ideally I'd grab a couple of fresh water bottles or fill my steel water bottle before I left. Finding a water source to filter likely wouldn't be an issue on pretty much any route home, but I wouldn't want to waste time looking for and filtering water until I was well out of town. I have a Sawyer filter lid on my single wall steel bottle (24 oz, I believe). I have a small MSR hand pump in my truck. I have iodine tablets in my pack. Worst case, I could boil water in the steel bottle if needed.

[Death from Above]

If worried about water and in a city add a 4way commercial key

https://www.amazon.com/DURATECH-Sillcock-Utilities-Multi-functional-Spigots/dp/B09XQ9HKYN/ref=asc_df_B09XQ9HKYN?mcid=0fd3acc1e47a3d9e932b7e0f8fc2a836&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693672553565&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=580084256922458406&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026826&hvtargid=pla-1728581896281&th=1

I also keep a small bicycle tire air pump...I aint walking and will steal a bike.

you can cover ALOT of distance on a bicycle with minimal effort.