Bug out bags.... and the guns you put in them

[MGnoob]

They sell collapsible bicycles to if you’re going 45 miles. I’d like to think I could walk 45 miles in my Birkenstocks in 24 hours…Assuming I was already dead tired when I started.

But anything with wheels would be nice especially down hill…Even if it was a miniature skateboard. But that’s more for the trunk of your car. Pulled over abandon it and cost along.

 

[SHOCKNAWE]

Why do people want to use a certain handgun for HD or to get to rifle ect.. but a different one to get home in an emergency?

I would think if you were stuck somewhere and wanted a gun to ensure extra safety to get you home it would be the same as the one that your life depends on at home.

My HD is a G17, my truck, get home gun is the same thing, a G17. I got one on my bedside table and one permanently stationed inside my truck with 5 Mags.

 

[jkelly1229]

Can you explain how 9inch pliers are useful for water purification?

They are not i just didn't use commas.

However 9in pliers are versatile tools that do a better job than a multi tool does at being a hammer pliers and high leverage cutters

 

[jkelly1229]

Why do people want to use a certain handgun for HD or to get to rifle ect.. but a different one to get home in an emergency?

I would think if you were stuck somewhere and wanted a gun to ensure extra safety to get you home it would be the same as the one that your life depends on at home.

My HD is a G17, my truck, get home gun is the same thing, a G17. I got one on my bedside table and one permanently stationed inside my truck with 5 Mags.

Because i want a new gun
My wife doesn't carry ever
In all practicality she dead if she had to walk home. However if we're ever stuck together swapping mags and ammo would be nice. A 9mm would add to much weight to her pack

 

[jkelly1229]

They sell collapsible bicycles to if you’re going 45 miles. I’d like to think I could walk 45 miles in my Birkenstocks in 24 hours…Assuming I was already dead tired when I started.

But anything with wheels would be nice especially down hill…Even if it was a miniature skateboard. But that’s more for the trunk of your car. Pulled over abandon it and cost along.

We have bikes at my plant if i ever needed one. But good call that gets filled under steal bike before leaving

 

[Soundwave]

I also keep spare glasses, contacts/saline and anti-diarhea stuff in the bag. Being able to see would be nice and I didn't pack clean underwear.

 

[Broc]

I gotta a Ruger PC carbine and a G17 in my bag, both 9mm and take the same mags and the carbine splits in half but with mags and ammo yes, it is heavy. I figure if we need to split I ain't going alone so one bag has food, clothes, first aid, stuff like that and the other is guns, knives, ammo, etc. The bags are always evolving however...lol

You might want to split half and half. What happens when you lose one bag (for whatever reason). Then all your ammon is gone or all your food is gone.

 

[Broc]

I keep this. Because if I ever need it, f*ck everyone.

 

[heron163]

I keep this. Because if I ever need it, f*ck everyone.

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I want one!

 

[Tim_McD]

Take care of your feet and they'll take care of you. FMJ?!?

Lt Dan in Forrest Gump!

 

[AHM]

Like i said mine is a 45 mile swamp hike so i have 3 days of food

Screw hiking, you'll never make it home.

Throw a damned Ruckus in the truck,
and make sure the fuel doesn't go bad.

They sell collapsible bicycles to if you’re going 45 miles. ...

Thass what I'm talkin' 'bout.

Oh, and if civil society has ended,
wean yourself off of obeying traffic laws.

Don't get T-boned by someone else running a red light,
but don't stop where someone can jump you -
pretend you're in Newark at 3AM.

9in pliers are versatile tools that do a better job than a multi tool does at being a hammer pliers and high leverage cutters

Screw that weight, bulk, and cost.
Spend $7 on Cabela's Multi-Tool with Sheath for your pocket, and call it a day.

 

[jkelly1229]

Screw hiking, you'll never make it home.

Throw a damned Ruckus in the truck,
and make sure the fuel doesn't go bad.


Thass what I'm talkin' 'bout.

Oh, and if civil society has ended,
wean yourself off of obeying traffic laws.

Don't get T-boned by someone else running a red light,
but don't stop where someone can jump you -
pretend you're in Newark at 3AM.


Screw that weight, bulk, and cost.
Spend $7 on Cabela's Multi-Tool with Sheath for your pocket, and call it a day.

Ive snapped those before

My thoughts on multi tools they do everything ok and nothing well

 

[AHM]

Ive snapped those before

My thoughts on multi tools they do everything ok and nothing well

Well, you could always pay 10x-20x as much,
and get something good...

 

[jkelly1229]

Well, you could always pay 10x-20x as much,
and get something good...

Ive busted leathermans even

 

[AHM]

Ive busted leathermans even

Ruff crowd.

 

[DarkJoker33]

Beretta 92
22lr conversion kit for ^^^^
Beretta cx4 storm(takes 92 mags)
Id like to add a beretta 1301 to the mix as well

Or

Beretta px4 storm in 45 acp
Beretta cx4 storm in 45 acp
And the same shotty

 

[HorizontalHunter]

I'm not super worried about weight but if i have to pop some protein 9mm f**ks up squirrels

You can always make stew.

But for the ammo...410?

Birdshot and a knife are all you need. Use the knife to make a cut shell if you need a Slug”.

Save room for the tactical HoHos.

Tactical ho’s

 

[CRSIII]

It seems all references to tactical Ho Hos have been scrubbed from NES.
(They were a thing)

 

[jkelly1229]

Ruff crowd.

Yeah i mean it was definitely my fault i was trying to pry something that i could only grip with pliers.... i was too lazy to walk back inside for real needle noses

 

[SKumar]

View: https://youtu.be/mAHPnD8z6mM

 

[Boghog1]

My 2cm (not quite an INCH) kit includes 55 items, including a 9mm “survival rifle” and ammo. It does not include a carry piece or any other day-to-day items.

Care to share details?

 

[1903Collector]

You might want to split half and half. What happens when you lose one bag (for whatever reason). Then all your ammon is gone or all your food is gone.

Very good point.

 

[jkelly1229]

Yeah i mean it was definitely my fault i was trying to pry something that i could only grip with pliers.... i was too lazy to walk back inside for real needle noses

Ive also busted all kinds of shit

Stanley screw driver i ripped in half

Klein wrecker flat i bent and snapped

Every type of drill you can imagine

But my klein 9s ive beat on something fierce and a little lube and they beg for more

 

[NH_Realtor]

If I’ve learned anything in the last 18 or so months, it’s all you need at the beginning of a breakdown scenario is TP. Loads and loads of TP. You’ll be able to trade for anything, including tactical hoho’s.

But if we’re playin shtf get home bag excuse to buy a new gun scenario I’d probably get a sig rattler in .300blk and put a silencerco omega on it. And I’d keep in in a vertyx gamut 2.0 with 3-5 mags. This would of course be in addition to my daily carry.

 

[Parker Schreiber]

Care to share details?

Here's the "on paper" list -- I haven't done a physical inventory of the totes for a while.

• PCC, ammo, magazines, cleaning kit (not in the tote).
• Sealed Blanket. (Americares promotional item and reflective)
• Bottled Water
• Cash (No, I'm not telling you how much and no it's not stored in the totes).
• Chapstick
• Collapsible Water Carrier
• Crank Radio/Flashlight
• Copies of Essential Documents (Paper. Electronic copies in multiple places online and on a USB stick).
• Drugs (Pain Killers, Antibiotics, day-to-day meds, Loratadine, Multivitamins)
• Duct Tape
• Earplugs
• Fighting Knives (again, not in the tote)
• First Aid Kit
• Folding Shovel/Entrenching tool
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Hand saw
• Hats/Caps
• Electric Lantern
• Leathermen (1/person)
• LED Flashlight
• Lighters
• 3 D-Cell Maglight/Cudgel
• Masks, filtration (Yes, these were there pre-Covid).
• Matches, Strike anywhere wooden
• Steel Mirror
• Nail Clippers
• Pack Straps
• Paracord
• Pillow Cases/Sacks
• Protein Bars/Canned Nuts (refreshed every 6 months).
• Rain Shells
• Rope, Nylon
• Sanitizer (Again, included pre-Covid).
• Sleeping Bags
• Soap
• Socks
• Solar Charger
• Sporks, Camping (No, KFC plastic doesn't count).
• Tarp
• Tent
• Tinder
• Toilet Paper/Wipes
• Tomahawk
• Towels (Thank you HGTTG).
• Trash bags
• Travel Laptop
• Underwear
• USB Battery Pack
• Water Filter

You may note the omission of dehydrated rations and precious metals. I'm not sold on the former and will not speak about the latter.

 

[Tallahassee]

Here's the "on paper" list -- I haven't done a physical inventory of the totes for a while.

• PCC, ammo, magazines, cleaning kit (not in the tote).
• Sealed Blanket. (Americares promotional item and reflective)
• Bottled Water
• Cash (No, I'm not telling you how much and no it's not stored in the totes).
• Chapstick
• Collapsible Water Carrier
• Crank Radio/Flashlight
• Copies of Essential Documents (Paper. Electronic copies in multiple places online and on a USB stick).
• Drugs (Pain Killers, Antibiotics, day-to-day meds, Loratadine, Multivitamins)
• Duct Tape
• Earplugs
• Fighting Knives (again, not in the tote)
• First Aid Kit
• Folding Shovel/Entrenching tool
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Hand saw
• Hats/Caps
• Electric Lantern
• Leathermen (1/person)
• LED Flashlight
• Lighters
• 3 D-Cell Maglight/Cudgel
• Masks, filtration (Yes, these were there pre-Covid).
• Matches, Strike anywhere wooden
• Steel Mirror
• Nail Clippers
• Pack Straps
• Paracord
• Pillow Cases/Sacks
• Protein Bars/Canned Nuts (refreshed every 6 months).
• Rain Shells
• Rope, Nylon
• Sanitizer (Again, included pre-Covid).
• Sleeping Bags
• Soap
• Socks
• Solar Charger
• Sporks, Camping (No, KFC plastic doesn't count).
• Tarp
• Tent
• Tinder
• Toilet Paper/Wipes
• Tomahawk
• Towels (Thank you HGTTG).
• Trash bags
• Travel Laptop
• Underwear
• USB Battery Pack
• Water Filter

You may note the omission of dehydrated rations and precious metals. I'm not sold on the former and will not speak about the latter.

This your kit to get home in case of an emergency? Do you keep all this in your car?

 

[Mtn_Guy]

Here's the "on paper" list -- I haven't done a physical inventory of the totes for a while.

• PCC, ammo, magazines, cleaning kit (not in the tote).
• Sealed Blanket. (Americares promotional item and reflective)
• Bottled Water
• Cash (No, I'm not telling you how much and no it's not stored in the totes).
• Chapstick
• Collapsible Water Carrier
• Crank Radio/Flashlight
• Copies of Essential Documents (Paper. Electronic copies in multiple places online and on a USB stick).
• Drugs (Pain Killers, Antibiotics, day-to-day meds, Loratadine, Multivitamins)
• Duct Tape
• Earplugs
• Fighting Knives (again, not in the tote)
• First Aid Kit
• Folding Shovel/Entrenching tool
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Hand saw
• Hats/Caps
• Electric Lantern
• Leathermen (1/person)
• LED Flashlight
• Lighters
• 3 D-Cell Maglight/Cudgel
• Masks, filtration (Yes, these were there pre-Covid).
• Matches, Strike anywhere wooden
• Steel Mirror
• Nail Clippers
• Pack Straps
• Paracord
• Pillow Cases/Sacks
• Protein Bars/Canned Nuts (refreshed every 6 months).
• Rain Shells
• Rope, Nylon
• Sanitizer (Again, included pre-Covid).
• Sleeping Bags
• Soap
• Socks
• Solar Charger
• Sporks, Camping (No, KFC plastic doesn't count).
• Tarp
• Tent
• Tinder
• Toilet Paper/Wipes
• Tomahawk
• Towels (Thank you HGTTG).
• Trash bags
• Travel Laptop
• Underwear
• USB Battery Pack
• Water Filter

You may note the omission of dehydrated rations and precious metals. I'm not sold on the former and will not speak about the latter.

Yikes… that is quite the bag you’re humping around…

 

[Grendizer138]

 

[Parker Schreiber]

This your kit to get home in case of an emergency? Do you keep all this in your car?

No, this what I'd put in the car in case of an evacuation of unknown duration from my home. Most of the items are in waterproof totes, ready to grab and go.

 

[AHM]

It just occurred to me that we'll be able to spot OP from afar
if the SHTF, because he will be the only guy in Florida with that much firepower
who is hoofing it 45 miles as opposed to carjacking the first person that drives by
and making them drop him off at the end of his block.

Yeah i mean it was definitely my fault i was trying to pry something that i could only grip with pliers.... i was too lazy to walk back inside for real needle noses

In the early 80's, a buddy from college/roommate/... who was Addicted To German Engineering
needed a replacement front suspension spindle for his wife's Beetle.

So we bailed out of an "engagement party" while we were back down in NNJ,
and headed to a VW junkyard so skeezy that you could see Rahway State Prison from there.

I mean, the guy's office was a shipping container,
and his office chair was a bucket seat mounted on the roof.

"We need a (front) (RH?) spindle".
"I got acres of Bugs, go find one and take it off".

We find one, but there's a pesky cotter pin holding some nut on.
"We need to get a cotter pin off; got pliers?"
"Here, use these needle nose".
We get back at it,
and my buddy busts off a few mm of the tip one of the pliers' jaws.

This was before I learned about things like
mark-ups and overhead and the customer is always right and Harbor Freight,
so I though we were gonna end up in a shallow grave.

Bring the spindle back, and...
"Here's your pliers and the spindle; what do we owe you?"

Names the price,
gets paid in cash,
we get the hell out of there...