spat
.700 Nitro Express
Not just mental.
Poor hygene can lead to all sorts of problems.
There's a reason that prior to the advent of modern warfare most soldiers died from disease not combat.
Most Underrated Tools For Bugout Kit?
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Poor hygene can lead to all sorts of problems.
There's a reason that prior to the advent of modern warfare most soldiers died from disease not combat.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
Fulda Gap in February. Thankfully it was 10° so excessive sweating wasn't an issue. And with the cheese and peanut butter from the MREs, your colon was a brick so we didn't have to worry about shitting sitting on a frozen metal seat in a latrine.
After a week or so, we finally got to use the hot showers and bathrooms at some soccer stadium.
Chris1389
.45 acp
A portable high frequency radio. They can be pricey but with long extended antenna and fine tuning you can pick up radio signals miles away. If/when they knock out cell towers this will be the the last form of latest information.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
You should get yourself a pocket field guide to edible wild North America plants. It’s an invaluable tool to have. I’ve carried one for the last 40 years in my survival bag that goes in the truck with me everywhere.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I also have a deck of cards with survival tips. I know it’s kind of corny, but it can sure help collect your thoughts and provide you with information you may have not thought of. Also might keep you calm and provide you direction.
ManualF150
.308 Win
One thing I have is a good can opener. I actually have whats called a safety can opener. I like it because it's light, small, and the way it opens the can, you can actually put the top back on it. Not reseal it, but at least put it on top. Works great if you need to cook.
Don't forget, burn out the can if it's got a liner in it if you are gonna cook in it.
Don't forget, burn out the can if it's got a liner in it if you are gonna cook in it.
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
libertysnake
.338 Win Mag
It’s ok but I prefer just pen and paper. Had one for a while. Now I just have a space pen and a small pad I keep on my back pocket.
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Franklee
.177 BB
Garbage Bags
repete
.338 Win Mag
Plastic bags, from zip lock to garbage bags and don't forget the bread bags! Use them as boot/shoe liners, use the zip loc for water or keep things dry, garbage bags as a poncho, wind break, ground sheet. Also toilet paper!
spat
.700 Nitro Express
I would think a multitool would just go without saying. Most have a can opener
I prefer the Gerber 600 series. Don't really need one in a survival kit though, since I always have one on me.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
I would think a multitool would just go without saying. Most have a can opener
I prefer the Gerber 600 series. Don't really need one in a survival kit though, since I always have one on me. Can save the weight
GTN
.308 Win
I’ve got a couple big ones. You know…. in case you have large trash to get rid of
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
i have to walk to the farm barn to get that if needed LOL ..
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
works with just a flat stone too any abrasive surface .. ..
fess up .. who lost there p-38 mine are not lost . just may take a bit to find them LMAO ..
JaguarJaguarGolf
6.5 Creedmoor
We used a skate key when I was a kid. The old metal adjustable skates
C3D
.308 Win
A small LDPE bottle filled with thermite and a few inches of magnesium ribbon, aka the universal key.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
So many great ideas in here it’s no wonder these bags can have a tendency to get massive and heavy. The USB drive is great and I had never thought of it.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
That’s awesome in a pinch, but lots of time, energy, and noise.
Thanks for posting since that’s valuable and I would have never thought of that on my own.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I have breast milk bags. When the pandemic was raging and food stores were getting low I froze cows milk in them and I have a bunch left over.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
I dont have a bug out bag as my plan is bugging in to start with, but I do have a get home bag in my truck, along with a ton of items stored in the truck as well.
Get home bag has change of clothes, water, MREs, knife, fire starting kit, emergency blanket, hand warmers, couple of laminated maps, leatherman, compass, monocular, small fishing kit, zip ties, wet wipes, tp, SS cup, couple 9 hr candles, small first aid kit, dental floss, life straw, water tablets, and a couple other small items. On average I work 50 miles from home so thats 2-3 days walking depending on scenario. My goal is to get home asap and live on the MREs for that amount of time. Not looking to trap animals, fish, or bushcraft it. The goal is to get outside of NYC limits on day one.
My truck holds many extra items, clothing, tools, food, israeli gas mask and NBC suit, etc.. The scenario would dictate what else I carry out.
Get home bag has change of clothes, water, MREs, knife, fire starting kit, emergency blanket, hand warmers, couple of laminated maps, leatherman, compass, monocular, small fishing kit, zip ties, wet wipes, tp, SS cup, couple 9 hr candles, small first aid kit, dental floss, life straw, water tablets, and a couple other small items. On average I work 50 miles from home so thats 2-3 days walking depending on scenario. My goal is to get home asap and live on the MREs for that amount of time. Not looking to trap animals, fish, or bushcraft it. The goal is to get outside of NYC limits on day one.
My truck holds many extra items, clothing, tools, food, israeli gas mask and NBC suit, etc.. The scenario would dictate what else I carry out.
libertysnake
.338 Win Mag
Bag balm as well. It has an anti microbial in it. Not the same or as strong as bactracin, but enough to keep a wound clean. They sell small tubes now. Also can work as a good enough boot wax in the field on leather.
Uninformed and Compliant
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Wetwipes are fairly heavy. Consider compressed towelettes, they weigh nothing and can usually be had for .05 to .10 ea. A small amount of spit is adequate to unfold one.
Example - Amazon.com
If your plan is to hoof along the trails, then Vaseline for waterproofing feet and crotch.
Example - Amazon.com
If your plan is to hoof along the trails, then Vaseline for waterproofing feet and crotch.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Thats a good idea, the vaseline. Was thinking powder to avoid chaffing.
libertysnake
.338 Win Mag
Bag balm is basically the same role wise plus the anti microbial
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Lol, now I understand the term "bag" in bag balm.
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Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I have the small packs of 10 or 20 and they weigh nothing.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
ball bag? Nut sack?
libertysnake
.338 Win Mag
The original purpose was to keep the utters of cows from getting chapped during the winter and prefect them getting skin infections. Hence the bag portion of the name.