Bug out/bug in bag why or why not

[Tailboard2523]

I carry a small bag with me in my vehicle. It's contents are more focused towards an accident, or some type of medical problem. I'm a FF/Medic by trade. I have the standard bleeding control supplies and rescue breather mask. But, in it too, are 3 P-mags, 3 extra mags for my CCW, and some outdoor tools such as mirror, matches, bug spray, 550 cord and water purification supplies. I too live in small town USA, but it's not that I'm worried about; when the folks from the city start showing up after their well runs dry, that's when it will be needed. Better safe then sorry...

[Stoof]

I carry a small bag with me in my vehicle. It's contents are more focused towards an accident, or some type of medical problem. I'm a FF/Medic by trade. I have the standard bleeding control supplies and rescue breather mask. But, in it too, are 3 P-mags, 3 extra mags for my CCW, and some outdoor tools such as mirror, matches, bug spray, 550 cord and water purification supplies. I too live in small town USA, but it's not that I'm worried about; when the folks from the city start showing up after their well runs dry, that's when it will be needed. Better safe then sorry...

This is exactly what I keep in my truck. In my garage I have several totes packed for bugging in.

[okrattler]

There's less people than that where I live. I won't have to pack anything to bug out to the middle of nowhere. I'm already there.

[dawgkllr]

Read the books Going Home , Surviving Home and Leaving Home then decide for yourself.

[Playa]

How many more seasons will Walking Dead be manipulating folks..

I've never seen an episode of WD.

Nearest city is Lubbock, 10 miles. Certainly fleeing people from the city is a thought.

We also had a winter storm that in effect shut Lubbock down for almost a week. Grocery stores were bare shelved prior to the storm. But we maintain 9-10 gal of drinking water on hand almost constantly and have cupboards stocked. We might not eat like kings but we wouldn't starve. And we have multiple emergency heat sources.

A tornado is a real threat, but with no cellar or basement, having the supplies on hand won't help much in a direct hit, they would be scattered all over east Lubbock county.

I generally keep the vehicles stocked with an emergency roadside kit, especially for road trips and hazardous driving conditions.

I try to stay generally prepared

Good thoughts

[Dejashoot]

I prepare more for something happening while I'm on the road. If you never leave your small town and you can defend your home, you may not need it. I drive a long way to and from work. I also have to cross the Brazos river getting home so carry things to aid in crossing if a bridge is out and I don't have a way around. Believe it or not, keeping your vehicle filled with fuel is one of the biggest things you can do to help avoid being stuck.

[glen]

I just keep a survival bag in my vehicle. You need something to process wood (axe), medical supplies, something to start fires (lighters are the best), airtight canister with cotton balls and alcohol (start fire when wet), and a little food that does not expire. I figure if I get stuck in a flood or situation I gotta make it a few days then I would want to be a comfortable as possible.

[sharkhunter]

I thought all this prepping was hog wash as well till I saw how desperate people got over a little Ol Hurricane. Your area can be turned into a 3rd world country in less than 10 days I promise you.

[Beleg]

Even FEMA recommends every household have a 72 hour emergency kit just in case. Lots of info on FEMA's website including a list of supplies they recommend. https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

[ladrones]

I thought all this prepping was hog wash as well till I saw how desperate people got over a little Ol Hurricane. Your area can be turned into a 3rd world country in less than 10 days I promise you.

My mother had enough fuel in her shed to run her little generator for a few weeks. The first night post hurricane somebody stole it from her because they needed it more I guess. It gets bad fast when folks don't prepare.

[JW]

So I've been toying with the idea of putting together a bug in/bug out bag and or a survival kit or 2 for each vehicle. However I'm having a tough time visualizing a situation where I would ever actually need one.



I live in small town USA. The idea of civil unrest seems very distant to me. I just don't see angry mobs marching down the streets of my rural community of 2800 people.



Maybe I'm missing something? Convince me

Where is it you're bugging out to? I see all these bug out threads with bags. I think some have forgot the most important part of the bug out.


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[Playa]

Where is it you're bugging out to? I see all these bug out threads with bags. I think some have forgot the most important part of the bug out.


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All depends on the situation. Family rendevous point is our church parking lot. If it's s true shtf scenario we would meet my parents at our place in the sticks. If travel there isn't possible we have places just outside of town we can go to

FYI there is a new report by DHS & FBI out outlining how vulnerable our power grid is to hacking, similar to what happened in Ukraine in dec. Seems contradictory to their previous "oh that will never happen here" reports

[Uncle Saggy]

All depends on the situation. Family rendevous point is our church parking lot. If it's s true shtf scenario we would meet my parents at our place in the sticks. If travel there isn't possible we have places just outside of town we can go to

FYI there is a new report by DHS & FBI out outlining how vulnerable our power grid is to hacking, similar to what happened in Ukraine in dec. Seems contradictory to their previous "oh that will never happen here" reports

Our power grid is so vulnerable it scary


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[Uncle Saggy]

We live in Podunk USA........ If something happens we have a couple days from the city people showing up.

I do keep water........ Had a tower prob last year and the city was without water. Having several hundred gallons really helped


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[kingchip]

I have half my stocks at home and half at the ranch. I will leave home when it isn't getting better, but before roads are closely controlled.

In the mean time, I keep a get home bag in my truck with food, clothes, and some camping stuff. I'm a CERT member and HAM operator for our little berg, and here to assist .