Seeing the disaster in Houston, what would you put in a survival kit. If you could only grab a backpack, what would need to be in it? Thinking of making one, just have a backpack and a machete if there is an earthquake or some shit here in LA. Water bottle with filtration system Battery pack for phone Extra Phone charger Washable minimalist clothes that pack light Solar power USB power charger Dr. Bronners soap is pretty fucking money too. Maybe time to hit REI and the Army surplus store!
Guns and ammo will get you everything you need after the event. And you don't even need to worry about what sort of an event it is. barfo
It is a given that MREs and bottled water are essential. My Boogie bag contains two days food, Colt 1911 with three clips and spare box of ammo. Radio, battery powered with five spare batteries. One change of clothes. Small propane torch and three lighters. Still have a little room for evolving situations.
I have a go bag for disasters. It was actually fun to build. I'm at work, so this is off memory. Headlamp w extra batteries Manual crank light/radio/phone charger. Pocket knife Strong fixed blade knife Multi tool Camping wire toothed saw Mylar sleeping bag Mylar blanket Iodine pills Water purification system for camping Sunglasses Sewing kit Multiple fire starters Medications including Advil Tylenol Imodium tums and much more. Toilet paper, wet wipes, Small bottle Everclear for drinking or cleaning Small bottle bourbon - drinking Sun block Soap Toothpaste / brush Camping stove and gas and camping pots (all tiny lightweight stuff Mug, fork spoon Paracord (rope) Duct tape Handgun/ammo Food for three days (some camping lightweight and some in cans or bars I can just eat.) all expiration dates 1 plus years, I check in spring when I do my normal camping gear cleaning. Wool socks, long underwear, lightweight raincoat and rain pants. Boxers, shorts hat I'm sure there's more but off the top of my head, that's all in
I don't need anything. I'll take what I need from some nerd who thought ahead. Just like I did my homework before school by copying some dork's answers.
I'd need a jetpack in mine...some good smoke...a pipe and a lighter...flashlight...swiss knife...nylon rope with fasteners...net..small fishing pole with a spinner reel...water purifying tablets..a water tight container...big ass jar of peanut butter....trail mix....flare gun with flares...a pan with a lid...a spoon...some miso paste...package of dried seaweed...cans of tuna..my wife would have the other stuff in her backpack.....a tree pruning saw or bow saw...small but sharp axe and a magnifying glass and a tarp...
