If you were to outfit a SHTF (Bug out) backpack to carry in your car what would you put in it to have available to you in case of an emergency?
Here are my intial thoughts (in no particular order):
Here are my intial thoughts (in no particular order):
- .45 cal 1911 (w/ 3 loaded mags)
- Henry US Survival .22 Rifle (& 100 rounds of ammo)
- Classic Military Survival Knife
- 2 Qt Water Canteen (& Water Purification Tablets)
- Fire Starting (Water Proof Matches & MagnesiumFire Starter Kit)
- MREs (3 Days)
- Compass
- SOG Powerlock (Leatherman Tool)
- Space Blanket
- Small First Responder Kit (Advanced First Aid)
- Deet Mosquito Repellant
- 45 spf Sunscreen
- Bar of Ivory Soap
- Small Tactical LED Flashlight (& extra batteries)
- 50ft of Type 3 Paracord
- Small Roll of Twine
- 2 Heavy Duty Carabiners
- 1 Compact Heavy Duty Pulley (Petzel Type)
- Role of Duct Tape
- 10 x 10 Sheet of Visqueen
- 2 Large Trash Bags
- Small Portable Emergency Radio (w/ Hand Crank Power)
- 8 oz of Table Salt
- Small Can Opener (redundant - should be on SOG Tool)
- Hiking Boots (& a pair of thick socks)
- Rain Poncho
- Mechanix type gloves
- Machete &/or Tactical Tomahawk
- Fish Kit (Hooks, Sinkers, & Spider Wire [doubles as Snare Line])
- 3 - Disassembled Razor Blade Style Broad Heads
- 1/2 Roll of Pre-1965 Silver Quarters
- Survival Handbook