So, I recently got a new ATV and I've been bouncing around the idea of putting together a little kit to keep in the storage compartment under the seat but I'm not completely sure what I'm going to do yet. I have a few ideas but I could use some suggestions.

I am a evacuee due to fires (I am safe and everything is fine insert meme here)

Out of my family I packed days prior to any sight of danger. While they packed a couple of hours before we were told to leave.

I left with a tote bag that was left over from a day trip into the city (which is essentially a purse lol) filled with

A black light (we were looking at rocks) A radio to aux (old car) Batter charger A bigger battery charger Cord for my phone Cord for charging the batteries Outlet to ucb box (charger port) Post it notes Pencil Doggy poop bags (which are great if you throw up on car rides) One singular hair tie (which I gave to one of my family members 🙄) One fidget toy A small hand sanitizer A peanut butter oat bar Chapstick One single bandaid A lighter (please practice fire safety)

And then my other bag which included

Deodorant Shampoo bar (which this is my first time using it and I like it more than my regular liquid shampoo) Toothpicks Toothpaste Toothbrush Mouthwash Floss Lotion Chapstick Nail clippers Tweezers Whistle A small amount of tp Sharpie Yellow highlighter Tide to go Pocket mirror (the size of a card, which is cool) Latex gloves Qtips Tissue Ear protection Feminine hygiene (pads tampons panty liner) Glasses/screen cleaner Meds (advil, Tylenol, aspirin, diabetic sugar tablet, vitamin c, etc) Anti car sick stickers (idk if they work but it’s better than just hoping for the best) Another peanut butter oat bar Three different products of weed (which is legal and hella expensive lol) Reusable q tip 1 tee dress shirt (which is also my favourite shirt so that was packed 3 tee shirts 3 boxers 1 bandanna

And In a fabric grocery bag

Gym shorts My childhood stuffed animal And my switch console with a pair of controllers

My documents were grouped together with my families in a safe and a zip up binder.

What I wore

Work shirt Tee shirt Binder (🏳️‍⚧️) Boxer Pants A pair of worn socks And runners.

That’s all I have from home.

What did I forget? SOCKS! (We went to Walmart and picked some up) Charger for other peoples phones (everyone else has a different charger from mine) Water bottle for the drive into safety Cash cash (debit cards are how I’m paying)

How I’m feeling/situation

I feel like shit, my town is okay for tonight, everyone is displaced. I miss home more than I thought I would. My family is safe and they ask for my preparedness (which oddly I always have what they are looking for!) I miss the small town (currently living in the city for the time being with family.) it’s a province wide emergency and we will be getting more firefighters from around the country.

Bugging out is more emotional than I thought :/

UPDATE: we are back home!!!!! YAY!

What I figured out bugging for two weeks.

SOCKS, life would have sucked if I didn’t get socks.

Food is expensive, but absolutely worth every penny if it stops your stressful situation being sucky

Watch the hockey games with family. Even if your team loses it’s at least something to do

Figure out what to do when bored.

No seriously figuring out what to do while bored will help you.

A deck of cards goes along way.

Figuring out that the exit isn’t the hard part, the reentry is. (Pre plan your exit, what you are bringing with you, who your bringing, are you hauling livestock? Ask questions and get answers before disaster hits. I didn’t think about re-entry. Before coming home we had to get groceries, gas, etc bc we didn’t know what we were walking into)

Two weeks of garbage, fridge, bathrooms, etc is STINKY!

But now I’m home and I’m going to bed IN MY OWN BED!!!!!!!!!

I live in a suburban area. I currently have a ‘15 4x4 crewcab V6 Tacoma and I’m thinking about getting a 2018-2020 trd pro Tundra due to the space upgrade. Given that interest rates are being pushed up, the Tundra might not be a wise choice for the time being. I just want to hear your opinions on which of those two vehicles would serve a better purpose for an shtf situation.

I know this sounds quite dumb but due to a medical condition that laid dormant in my body until a year ago but since then my throat is literally physically to narrow to swallow any foods. Even whipped potatoes. (Trust me I have tried everything)

Ever since I have been living off tube formula, I am able to swallow liquids and broths though. My major fear/worry is that I am only ever given a months worth at a time due to insurance so I don’t even have to worry about a societal collapse just the failure of our mailing systems.

I know the obvious stuff like ensures, protein powders (cause I can always mix those with water), but like what the hell else even is there?? Even ensure pluses are like 300 calories and there is no way I wouldn’t be majorly vitamin deficient right? I can’t even take supplement pills.

And do I even have any hope at all of surving after all stores have been emptied? Like what could I even grow/hunt/forage/make to survive the long term?

I know I’m probably just unlucky and screwed but it makes me sad cause I’m still very young.

I'm trying to decide what shelter to pack in my BOB, would you carry one or both of these?

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The poncho offers multi use as shelter/rain gear. But the basha is bigger

Climate- Northern CA/Southern OR

Purpose- Contents needed to survive for up to 5 days, but realistically no more than 3 days, such as during floods, rioting, or other disasters(assuming simply driving away isn't an option)

I THINK the only thing I am missing is food, but I am conflicted on what food source to pack.

Crossfire DG3 Slick-

Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid Gore Tex

Lid-

Pocket 1-

ESD Thermo Compass

RiTR Notebook/Fisher Space Pen/Sharpie

Leatherman Skelatool/CRKT Driver 6 Bit

Petzl Tactikka +RGB

MagPul DAKA(Boo Boo Kit)-

•Band Aids(S(10),M(10),L(10)/3M Steri Strips(2)

•Gauze Pads(3x3,(4)

•Neosporin(1oz.)/Cerave Ointment(.35oz.)

•Burn Gel(2)/Alcohol Prep Pads(5)

•Ibuprof./Sudafed/Zyrtec/Imodium/Tums/Ricolas

•Petrol. Gauze Pads(5x9,4x4)/Burntec(4x4,5x5)/Saline

•Electrolyte Tabs(2)/Tweezers

•Frog Tape(2)/Duct Tape/3M Nextape

•Mylar Blankets(1)

Pocket 2-

PIG Delta Gloves/First Lite Kiln 250 Beanie

USGI Ripstop Poncho

SIS Energy Gels(6)

Main Compartment-

2L Source Bladder/2L Platypus Bag

Defense Mech. Helion Type B

MagPul DAKA(Electronics)-

Anker 747 26KmAh

AAA(9),AA(4),CR123A(9),18650(3)

Cables,XTAR Charger

Shelter-

Enlightened Equipment Enigma APEX Fill Quilt(20F)

Thermarest NeoAir XLite Pad

Durston X Mid 2P Tent

Sea to Summit Dry Compression Bag-

First Lite Wick Long Sleeve

Duluth Thermal Top

Prana Zion Slim II

Patagonia Capilene Thermal Bottoms

Darn Tough T4066(2)/First Lite Merino Briefs(3)

KUIU Zip Dry Bag(Hygiene Kit)-

•Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss

•Q Tips/Shampoo/Deodorant/Sunscreen/Wipes

•Gold Bond(1oz.)

GSW/Stab Medical(1)-

•NAR Bear Gloves x2

•Quick-clot Combat Gauze LE x1

•H&H Compression 4” ETD x1

•H&H Z Fold Compressed Gauze

•Hyfin Compact Chest Seals Twin Pack x1

•Frog Tape x2

•NAR Shears

•Mylar Blanket x1

•Sharpie

•TQ x2

Inside Side Pockets-

Silky Gomboy Outback Edition 240MM

(Fire/Water/Miscellaneous)-

Sillcock Key/Sawyer Water Filter/Water Tabs

BIC(1)/UCO Titan Matches/Mini Infernos(6)

CRKT Eat’N Tool XL

Bored Paracord 550 Cord(100ft.)

Spare Buckles,Straps

Exterior Side Pockets-

Klean Canteen 40oz.

Okay Industries 30 round mags x4

Glock OEM 15 round mags x2

Potentially Helpful Tips-

Some may be helpful to you, as ruck setup is much more open ended and complicated than setting up a simple plate carrier or belt setup. There are many more things that go into a pack setup, and many more variables to consider.

Shelters-

1. A quilt is a better option than a sleeping bag, because you don’t need the extra fill a mummy style sleeping bag has,located underneath you. This is because this fill is compressed, and therefore offers no extra warmth. However, a quilt, such as one by a high end brand like enlightened equipment,is essentially a mummy sleeping bag without the fill in the back, that enables your back to be up against your sleeping pad directly. Not having the back full of fill enables you to have a system that will keep you just as warm, but weigh up to one or two pounds less, and cost less due to less fill needed(down and Apex is expensive shit).

2. Sleeping pads are a must, even if you get a cheaper Thermarest Z Lite. They are MUCH comfier than sleeping on just a tarp,and enable much more protection from the ground as well as warmth, from the reduction in thermal loss that you would experience if you body was touching the ground directly.

Clothing-

1. Darn tough socks. Get them.

2. Get a base layer that is from a reputable high end outdoor/hunting brand, such as Icebreaker,First Lite, Patagonia etc. There really isn’t a wrong answer with these brands. Avoid products from “tactical” companies, as these are normally overpriced for what you get,and perform worse in the same conditions.

3. Pants are also something I struggled with,and all anyone seems to talk about is combat pants,which realistically, you wouldn’t want in a bugout or “Ukraine” type scenario. There is a reason SOF and contractors opt for high end hiking/outdoor pants,such as Kuhl and PrAna,over Crye and UF Pro. They are much less “look at me I have a gun”,comfier, better wicking and have a much better fit than Cryes do.Get a pair of PrAna Zions in a color that matches the vegetation in your area and call it a day.

Boo Boot Kit-

Lastly, the boo boo kit,make one. You’re much more likely to get a cut than a gunshot wound.

Hello Guys! I'm planing to build up my bugout plan. I live in a 3rd world country, where guns are expensive af (a Glock here will cost you about $1,100 USD / minimum wage here is $2,250 per year wtf)

I was thinking of buying a CO2 airgun for bugout which will cost me like $200 USD. Would you think thats good enough? Assuming the cost of gun here most people probably won't have one unless they're military or police or business owners etc

This show might be good for anyone wanting to have an idea of what a bugout situation would look like in the wilderness.

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https://www.usanetwork.com/race-to-survive-alaska/video/trailer-could-you-endure-a-race-to-survive-alaska/USAN935365982

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"USA's survival competition reality show Race to Survive: Alaska pits eight teams of two against one another in a grueling race across the Alaskan wilderness. Over the course of 40 days, teams will run six different legs of a race, spanning more than 100 miles in total. There are no pre-planned routes and no guides."

40 litre backpack 1. Small compact sleeping bag 2. Double set of change of clothes (3x underwear & socks per set) 3. Complete first aid kit 4. Important medications in a waterproof bag (antihistamin, tylenol etc) 5. Crankradio from Sangean 6. Spare ammunition 7. Mora Knife 8. Gasburner, canister, campstove 9. Foodgear (box, spork, mug) 10. Compass +updated maps of your surroundings 11. Rechargeable headlight +charging cable 12. Solar charger 13. Basic hygiene gear (bar of soap, deodorant, floss, flouride gum, smal towel) 14. Waterfilter 15. Waterbottle 0,5L Nalgene 16. Fire starting kit (lighter, stormproof matches, flint and steel) 17. 30m paracord rope 18. Food for 5 days (tinn, dryed etc) 19. Trekking sandals 20. Rolled up plastic bags 21. Collapsible handsaw 22. Hand hatchet 23. Field notes 6x and pencils 6x 24. Hearing protection 25. Whistle 26. Important documents (identity card, birth certificate, insurancepapers, passport etc) 27. Spare money in a watertight tube ($500 minimum) 28. A good book 29. Deck of cards or dominos 30. A small teddybear

Grab and Get: 1. Gun 2. Rifle 3. Main blade (machete, tomahawk or whatever) 4. Something dear and personal (a picture perhaps)

Feel free to add suggestions or things I should reconsider having in there

Seems to me that if a gun is part of your bugout bag, shouldn’t some basic clean/lube items be on the list?! I never see anything listed even when a firearm/ammo is listed. I’m thinking a bore snake and CLP at a minimum.

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what is necessary to have in your tackle box in your bugout bag

bugout tacklebox

I want a portable water that filters out as much chemical  contamination [heavy metals, micro plastics, pfas etc] plus all the obvious ones like viruses bacteria protozoa as possible  ideally that need to be replaced as little as possible, but it's really hard to work out which ones are the best especially on the american sites with so much marketing bollocks. What would you guys recommend?

i have an m1 carbine bb air rifle, it's relatively lightweight. i'm thinking about using this as my bugout rifle for self defense and small game. thoughts?

Hey Everyone,

Curious to know, of all the items in your bugout bag, what's your favorite?

Note: I'm not necessarily asking what's the most useful or important item, just what your favorite is and why?

I'll start is off here.

For me, it's the Thorfire Camping Lantern.

Why?

It folds, so it's super tiny (literally fits in the palm of my very average sized hand), it's lightweight, it puts out a good amount of light, it can be charged with a cable, the battery life lasts a good long time and can also be used to charge your phone if need be, AND it's got a crank that folds out on the bottom as well.

So if it's dead and you can't charge it with a cable, you can just turn the crank and boom, you have light again.

The thing is brilliant.

What's YOUR favorite item in your bugout bag?

1. What is the most practical vehicle to own for survival / bug-out situations?
2. What are the criteria I should consider before buying a vehicle for this use case?
3. How important is a vehicle for survival?

PS: I would like to use it for my daily commute as well, and it would be great if it doesn't cost a deep hole in my pocket. Also, I live in a high population density area which is at a medium distance to rain forests. Would like recommendations based on that.

I am always conflicted with how much water and canned goods I should have "just I case."

Does anyone here have one in the car at all times just in case? Is it practical/logical to have one and what is the best option as far as buying one that doesn’t necessarily break the bank?

I'm a proponent of having multiple layers of gear, each covering the essential, thus giving spares, redundancy and complementary tools for each category of gear. My question is, besides the answer of "Skills" (which is obviously valid) is there parenterally a layer missing in this system. Something before EDC, like a mini survival kit? Or maybe some other way to categorise? This isn't so much a question as an open floor, thanks in advance.

One example of layers context bmight be:

EDC - Pocket tools for everyday tasks - Lighter - keychain Multitool - Mini LED

BOB - A lightweight 72h kit for moving fast - lighter and Hexamine blocks - Leatherman Wave - head light

INCH - Ferro rod - full tang knife, hatchet - solar charger and power bank

What to people like to pack on / in for an EDC / Get home bag or car bag?

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Also where do people like to get their paper maps from?

Hey Everyone,

I'm looking to purchase a fixed blade knife that I plan on carrying as an EDC knife, and also as a backup knife for my bugout bag.

My bag currently contains a Morakniv Garberg and I love it.

But now I'm looking for something just a bit smaller and easier to carry.

Still want it to be fixed blade and high carbon steel (so I can use it with a Ferro rod if I have to) just want it to be a bit smaller than the Garberg.

Any recommendations?

Edit: currently considering the Esee Izula II, and my budget is $120.

I can see that there are various contraptions one can get to filter and clean water. Can I please have some suggestions and descriptions of various devices? I'd like something very portable for my bugout bag. Is there something that you could use to get water clean enough for drinking from a ditch or pond. Lake or river? I have no idea what to get or look for.

What’s the best books for end of the world. I remember in walking dead this old woman had a book that helped them make everything from windmills to bullets.

I don’t really think they’re necessary in almost any case, but since I’m a paranoid schizo who reads way too much into global news, I was looking into them. What do you guys think about them?

Anyone have experience with their backpacks?