Basic Survival Kit

Lenny

Lenny

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With the recent happenings in Japan, I'm sure a lot of us are thinking more and more about survival in the case of a SHTF event.
If we can stay in our house, a bare minimum of a week's worth of water and canned food, along with a Coleman stove should do it.
But, if we have to get out to get to a safer area, what should I pack in a survival kit.
Keep in mind that I want the bare minimum.
Go ahead and suggest extras, but keep on topic with bare minimum supplies.
Thanks all,
Lenny
 
first aid
water
food
shelter(tarp/tent)
clothing
knife
multi-tool
led flashlight(extra batteries)
fire making method
firearm w/ammo
way to haul all of the above
 
texastonydobbs said:
first aid
water
food
shelter(tarp/tent)
clothing
knife
multi-tool
led flashlight(extra batteries)
fire making method
firearm w/ammo
way to haul all of the above
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Well that about covered it. I would also make sure to have cordage of sort and a way to purify water. maybe a metal cup/pot.
 
Mine also has
500ft 550lb paracord
2 weeks supply potassium iodide tabs
Python .357 1 box 357 mag 1 box 38 special
Tent
 
texastonydobbs said:
first aid
water
food
shelter(tarp/tent)
clothing
knife
multi-tool
led flashlight(extra batteries)
fire making method
firearm w/ammo
way to haul all of the above
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My list almost mirror's TTD's above except I also have a small S/W radio & compass in mine. Radio to hopefully hear either NOAA or Red Cross broadcasts, & the compass because the landscape (in our area tornado's & flooding mainly) could very well be gone.
(Sidenote: TTD, have a great time this week-end at the camp-out, lot's of shots for us who don't happen to live "in the neighborhood" . . . :)
Be safe.
 
Great suggestions all.
Kinda what I was thinking, but with a few things I didn't think of. :thumbup:
What sort of food are you suggesting to put in a Bug Out Bag?
And where do I get a strong and light weight tarp?
I'm also thinking that a small knife sharpener might be a good idea.
Suggestions?
Lenny
 
Everyone pretty much covered it.If you don't have a designated gun for a BOB I would put an extra box of shells in it for whatever gun you plan on taking with you. I carry a Glock but I also got a CZ 82 for about $200 that I keep in there with an extra box of rounds for it. I know the 9x18 isn't the best but it is better than nothing.


mlrs
 
there are TONS of good (and some not-so-good) examples of Bug Out Bag (BOB) packing, layouts, etc. on YouTube and many, many survival sites.

That said, there are certainly some people on the forum that may have such provisions as well, but you'll find a lot of info if you look. Also consider the EDC forum.

My recommendation is to make your load-out modular - this way you can tailor your load to the situation... have a core packed and ready to go, but you may want an auxiliary first aid kit with some extra trauma, splint, and dental stuff in it, for instance.

Have a personal carry / self defense configuration, but also a "range bag" handy with extra maintenance gear, ammo, and maybe even some small repair parts.

Have 72hours of water and some basic foodstuffs to keep you going, but also have a contingency supply that is still portable.

Basically, be able to flee on foot if need be, or load up a vehicle and get going in a hurry, but have the ability to load-down if you then need to dismount and continue.

Some of the things that often don't make the lists are what goes into the planning.
Have a couple evac routes planed - assume the main thoroughfares will become snarled with traffic. Have some maps and compass as well as a basic understanding of land navigation.
Have copies of important documents (marriage licenses, deeds/titles/passports, etc. as well as a USB and/or CD containing digital copies of them.
Have necessary prescription medicine, extra glasses if needed, etc.

Have backups - 3 ways to provide any of the major survival necessities (shelter, water, fire, food). You will also need signal/communication mechanisms, light, first aid, etc.

Most importantly, be physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to pick up and move if need be. You may have to bug out, but you may not be able to return for quite some time.
 
Lenny said:
With the recent happenings in Japan, I'm sure a lot of us are thinking more and more about survival in the case of a SHTF event.
If we can stay in our house, a bare minimum of a week's worth of water and canned food, along with a Coleman stove should do it.
But, if we have to get out to get to a safer area, what should I pack in a survival kit.
Keep in mind that I want the bare minimum.
Go ahead and suggest extras, but keep on topic with bare minimum supplies.
Thanks all,
Lenny
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The guys the second part pretty well covered.... but I'm a little concerned about the first part/premise (paragraph). I'm pretty sure it's already been a week in Japan since the fecal matter struck the ventilator.... and people are still being told to stay in their homes.... or/and are having problems finding food, water etc. A "week's" worth food won't cut it.... I'd shoot for minimum of 30 days. That includes water too.
If you have kids "if we have to get out" don't overlook the possibility of them carrying small packs with basics and comfort items too. I'd also check out the list of items that come in the ESEE packs/kits and use that list as a guideline... just scrap what you don't need/already have, etc.
Then most importantly go beyond pen and paper, even if it's not perfect just make it a goal to load whatever you have in packs NOW! I know tons of people who have all of this "stuff" but it's not packed and ready to go (guilty myself too) if it's not ready to go it'll only make things harder when shtf happens.
Do post what you end up going with!;)
 
Great suggestions all.
Kinda what I was thinking, but with a few things I didn't think of. :thumbup:
What sort of food are you suggesting to put in a Bug Out Bag?
And where do I get a strong and light weight tarp?
I'm also thinking that a small knife sharpener might be a good idea.
Suggestions?
Lenny
 
For food I have a couple of MRE's and some canned meat ( 5 cans of tuna in oil ) and some of the mountain house stuff. I also have 5 cliff bars. You can get a decent tarp at almost any hardware store. A knife sharpener is not a bad idea either.


mlrs
 
JUST1MOR said:
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My list almost mirror's TTD's above except I also have a small S/W radio & compass in mine. Radio to hopefully hear either NOAA or Red Cross broadcasts, & the compass because the landscape (in our area tornado's & flooding mainly) could very well be gone.
(Sidenote: TTD, have a great time this week-end at the camp-out, lot's of shots for us who don't happen to live "in the neighborhood" . . . :)
Be safe.
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not my kit list per say just a quick post of bare kit items. I am not a basic type person.... If there is room ,I'll pack it lol :)

I will be headed that away after work 5pm(:() but I am packed and ready to roll ; so I should be there around 8:30 no later than 9pm, my Tent is already there set up per the 'gunners :D I'll get pics fer ya
 
One thing I might add from my own experiences is that it's really helpful if your BOB is tailored to your region and most likely need/event: 99% of all BOB's I see photos/video's of have the exact same list of contents. In thinking back to the wildfires I've had to evacuate for in CO, the list of things that came in handy was far different than for the hurricanes that tore up my place when I lived in Florida.

While it may be easier to go with the same list as everyone else, packing for what is most likely to happen in your own area may prove more useful when selecting items in addition to the requisite food/water/shelter.
 
hatidua said:
One thing I might add from my own experiences is that it's really helpful if your BOB is tailored to your region and most likely need/event: 99% of all BOB's I see photos/video's of have the exact same list of contents. In thinking back to the wildfires I've had to evacuate for in CO, the list of things that came in handy was far different than for the hurricanes that tore up my place when I lived in Florida.

While it may be easier to go with the same list as everyone else, packing for what is most likely to happen in your own area may prove more useful when selecting items in addition to the requisite food/water/shelter.
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Now that's a thinking man right there. Great point!
 
first aid - duct tape, non- adherent pads and 1 big trauma dressing
water - a way to carry it and at least 2 ways to purify
food - something compact and calorie dense - Datrex/Mainstay is portable and stable
shelter(tarp/tent) - Adv Med HeetSheet and Bivy
clothing - wool socks, gloves, wool hat and peaked cap - a good outer layer. I wear Merrels or Danners every day so I don't keep boots in my crash bag. If you wear something on the dressier side you might want to consider stashing boots. Your feet and how you treat them will make or break you...
knife - ESEE-4
multi-tool - Charge TTi
led flashlight(extra batteries) - Surefire G2L and Petzl headlamp
fire making method - RAT Firekit, tinder, Bic x 2
firearm w/ammo - G23, mags and IWB holster
way to haul all of the above - the toughest part is choosing a pack (I'm a Cordura pimp...)
- 550 cord and mason's twine
- stainless flask of good single malt and a Pelican travel case of cigars...

Remember - cash is king. A couple rolls of quarters for vending machines that may still be operational and a fistfull of dead presidents will often accomplish what asking nicely does not. A clean credit card or a pre-loaded VISA/MC is also a great idea.

A secure flash drive with all of your important docs scanned on can be a life-saver. deeds, ID docs, medical records, banking info, photos, all sorts of otherwise irreplaceable documents. Encrypt it and stash it in a Pelican box for additional protection. I like IronKey...

Edited to ad - I can't believe that I forgot to mention a compact toilet kit. If you get stuck in n airport or enclosed space, you and everyyone around you will be thankful for it. Toothbrush/paste/floss, small bar of soap, razor, small travel towel, nail clipper;


blake
 
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blake g49 said:
Remember - cash is king. A couple rolls of quarters for vending machines that may still be operational and a fistfull of dead presidents will often accomplish what asking nicely does not. A clean credit card or a pre-loaded VISA/MC is also a great idea.
blake
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Great idea, that's a valid aspect I haven't really seen that often in most of the BOB or SHTF-kits :thumbup:
 
Guruthos said:
Great idea, that's a valid aspect I haven't really seen that often in most of the BOB or SHTF-kits :thumbup:
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I've carried an emergency kit of one kind or another since I was in high-school, and all over the world. The most used item is cash...
 
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