Bug out/bug in bag why or why not

[Bowhuntamistad]

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

TWD is pretty dead on accurate on human reaction to crisis. Is it fantasy, yes. Will people react in similar ways as we have seen on TV, absolutely!

[Mike]

I too am like many of you regarding the real need but I have seen firsthand the real value of some minor prepping and what it can do for a family. I have been through the ice storm of the late '90's in SE Texas as well as both Hurricanes Rita and Ike. In all three, we were without power for anywhere from 6 days with the ice to 11 days in Rita and about 17 days after Ike.

Having a well stocked home is essential, in both food, water and ammo. A generator sure makes it nice if you can splurge for one. A small window unit that can be put in place to keep one room cool for sleeping is a fine luxury as well.

Being in a small town, if there is a real SHTF scenario that will last more than a week or two, I would say you need to stockpile living supplies and "bug in" where you live. I think that ammo, locks and chains are a piece of that puzzle as well. There are a big number of preppers that will practice the scavenger tactic and go after what they need to survive, at any cost necessary. That tactic is trending I think, more than people want to acknowledge the fact.

[kingchip]

I too am like many of you regarding the real need but I have seen firsthand the real value of some minor prepping and what it can do for a family. I have been through the ice storm of the late '90's in SE Texas as well as both Hurricanes Rita and Ike. In all three, we were without power for anywhere from 6 days with the ice to 11 days in Rita and about 17 days after Ike.

Having a well stocked home is essential, in both food, water and ammo. A generator sure makes it nice if you can splurge for one. A small window unit that can be put in place to keep one room cool for sleeping is a fine luxury as well.

Being in a small town, if there is a real SHTF scenario that will last more than a week or two, I would say you need to stockpile living supplies and "bug in" where you live. I think that ammo, locks and chains are a piece of that puzzle as well. There are a big number of preppers that will practice the scavenger tactic and go after what they need to survive, at any cost necessary. That tactic is trending I think, more than people want to acknowledge the fact.

My brother is one that thinks he's going to Rambo his way around NW SA/Boerne, therefore I don't count him in the family that will seek refuge and preps at the ranch. He was never military, buys ammo 20 rds at a time, and doesn't shoot for squat.

[double bogey]

Last Christmas I set up get home bags for me, my wife, and my children. I put things in there that I felt would be needed to survive (short of firearms) if they found themselves on foot and had to walk home. stuff like first aid, water purification, emergency food cakes, paracord, etc. etc. Oh, and they are in fairly decent quality backpacks.



Hope we never need them, but one of my daughters has taken it several steps further, as she lives about 10 miles out of Waxahachie, and is away from home with her kids a lot. I am trying to find a bag I can keep an AR in as I live and work daily in all areas of the metroplex.

I feel it is just a matter of time we suffer from a major terrorist attack. If I was doing it, it would be an emp. Within a week, half the people in major cities would be dead.

[Austin]

There are some pretty shady characters in that little small town USA east of Lubbock

[muddyz]

I am trying to find a bag I can keep an AR in as I live and work daily in all areas of the metroplex.
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My buddy just got this Noveske bag and he really likes it.

http://www.first-spear.com/product.php?productid=17613&cat=251&page=3

[MisterSanders]

I feel that it's pretty far fetched, with that said, there are two rivers between me and home when I'm at work. The idea of gridlock, not being able to get my family, leaves me a little uneasy. I keep a few things in my truck at all time, and looking to add a couple more things. Lifestraw, couple ways to get a fire going, pistol, and ammo. I give myself a little better chance of survival and getting home. I'd like to have a small, lightweight, inflatable raft to keep in my truck. Even a pool float.

[Lungbustr]

I think you can get by fairly minimally with what you need to carry in your vehicle. It doesn't need to be real elaborate.

As far as at home as where you need to be much more prepared. A lot of us have lived without power, fuel, empty store shelves etc. after hurricanes and have an idea of how fast things cane change. But I really think the most likely things would be maybe an attack on the power grid or just economic collapse. We have come very close before during our lifetimes on the economic collapse due to our economy basically being a shell game played by the big banks.

For what I think could happen in the US look up writings by ferfal. Maybe search Argentina shtf experience or collapse. Basically it will give you and idea of how going from a first world country to second, then third will affect everyone. The great depression in the US was a different time, next go round I don't think people will handle it so well. The shtf but basically you still have to go to work everyday if you are lucky enough to keep a job, you just live in a much more dangerous world that makes it hard to survive.

[gumbl3]

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/04/11/minnie-the-cow/

This story was on the news this morning. City folk don't intimidate me.

[westtexducks]

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/04/11/minnie-the-cow/

This story was on the news this morning. City folk don't intimidate me.

I think minnie would be slaughtered on the front lawn conveniently on the day of the protest.


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[billfromtx]

I have plenty of water, food, shelter, guns and ammo at the house...I can't carry it all. I'm staying put if at all possible.

[justletmein]

Couple bottles of water, jumper cables, and a bandaid will get you through 99.9% of situations. Any prep and supplies are probably best stored in a safe place at home.

[Jspradley]

Because bad stuff can, and does, happen.

Basic trauma medical gear, water and a way to filter more water, food and security items don't take up much space and are cheap insurance against bad stuff.

[Avezorak]

I spend a lot of time on the road, between 1-6 hrs from home. My bag is designed to get me home to my family. Even across a medium sized town could prove a challenge if the shtf.


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[Rat]

We also live in a small town, in the middle of nowhere.

However, we also live only about a half mile from railroad tracks that cross one of only two roads in and out of our area.

If we needed to bug out due to a railroad accident (chemical, Bio, fire, etc.) we have the gear and plans ready; including, if needed, 4 x 4 access routes (not necessarily on roads) to safe roadways.

The point is this, just because you live in a small town in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean there aren't potential threats. Identify these potential threats and plan for them.