Earthquake carry

[Fonedork]

A big pair of plumbers pliers will be useful

 

[Black Oak Bladeworks]

I am sorry to hear that, hopefully its just some small movements and nothing big! My 2cents, tools are good but training and knowing how to use tools is just as important. There are a lot of good basic first aid/disaster videos on you tube. Check out prep medic and skinny medic. They both have some good videos.

If I was going to add something, check out the stream light protac 2LX. Its a good light for the price and add a few extra 18650 batteries. I use rechargeable nite core, they are a little pricey but I carry it and use it 100X more than my pocket knife. They make a smaller version that runs off CR123a batteries.

You might consider adding a tarp to your bag? I am not up on the weather in Croatia.

Might consider toilet paper to. I use coin towels for my camping and stuff they pack way easier than TP.

Good luck!

 

[Shorttime]

A demolition tool?

Pliers-based

Or hammer-based

 

[junglefighter]

After going through the 8.3 we had here on guam back in 93, we have a few go bags packed and readily accessible.. one is my jump kit which includes my first aid kit and other necessities.. the second is my families meds and enough food to last us for 3-5 days.. the other one is the change of clothing and toiletries as well as a couple of firearms and cutting implements.. I also have one of the aircrew flexible saws that can be folded up and put into a side pocket

 

[K.O.D.]

Stay safe. I was in a quake about 20 years ago not fun, and wasn't even a big one. I was asleep in my apartment when it happened. 1/18 scale metal model cars rolled off the shelf and landed on my head. That'll wake you up.

Luckily I no long live in an earthquake area. Best of luck.

I'd recommend a Leatherman multi tool and a Becker BK3.

 

[Planterz]

For flashlights, it's widely recommended to get ones that use AA or AAA batteries when buying for emergency/preparatory use. Ones that use CR123A batteries are good because the lithium batteries have a very long shelf life, but of course you can also get lithium AA and AAA batteries as well. AA and AAA batteries though are the most common, can be purchased nearly anywhere, and are easily cannibalized from other sources if needed (TV remotes, toys, etc). Of course, I don't know what's common in Croatia, but I assume AA and AAA are easy to find.

 

[studio]

Garbage bags are light and come in handy. Maybe candles and tinfoil too.

Good on ya for thinking about safety before disaster hit you too hard.

 

[Smiling]

I was in the San Francisco Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. Magnitude 7.2

Lessons learned and published by first responders after everything was said and done, the "Ontario Rescue Tool" or anything like it: hydrant wrench, gas shut off and spanner wrench, axe and pry bar. Add to it a SAK for opening packages. Ditch the fix blades. Think twice about carrying a firearm. Local laws apply especially during a disaster.

This is good advice but none of us can carry this thing around and it's too expensive to buy and then risk not being able to get, none of us has 300 dollars to burn, that wa basically half of my salary and we both got laid off anyways. We'll both go tool shopping today, I'll get myself a hatchet or something and he'll get a SAK and a crowbar (large one that can pass as crowbar, nail puller or heavy walking stick)... that crowbar also can be used as a weapon so I'm thinking if I would also need one...

 

[DangerZone98]

I’m not a disaster readiness expert by any means. Just my two cents:
- flashlight and whistle > telegraph your location in case you’re pinned down by rubble or if you’re trapped
- first aid kit > bandages, quick clot, gauzes, medical tape, shears (for cutting clothes), maintenance meds, shemagh (sling)
- small portable radio
- drinking water
- non-perishable food of your choice
- short shovel (if you have room)
- working gloves > protect hands if you absolutely gotta touch or move aside gnarly stuff, but better to use the shovel
- duck tape/electrical tape/silicon tape
- personally, I’d pick just one survival blade due to weight considerations, something like a Recon Tanto, BK2, or an ESEE 5. Maybe pair that with something lightweight like a Mora or Spyderco

That’s about it for this quick post. Stay safe, man.

 

[studio]

What I am hearing is perhaps several members trying to build earthquake or preparedness kits with very limited resources or money.

I am very interested to hear your challenges and parameters you are operating with. Thank you for your time.

 

[EatingSarma]

So, I got a crowbar I'll keep outside, and I also got waterproof flashlight that runs on AAA batteries, bunch of AAA batteries, and dedicated can opener.
I also got a rain jacket, considering the weather it could be extremely useful.

About knives - I chose Warcraft Tanto for my backpack, since that's a large, 5mm thick fixed blade. It can take lots of abuse.

First aid kit is still there, I added a whistle and pliers.

I didn't go overboard with food and water as help will arrive quickly (like I saw yesterday).
I added a toothbrush too.

I did consider getting a SAK or leatherman, but it's fairly expensive for me considering the situation I am in now, I'm also worried about it's sthrenght, and I'll be honest, there won't be a lot of champange to open, or screws to tighten in a rubble. SAK and Leatherman are great tools, but I simply cannot see a way how could they help me to get myself or someone else out of the rubble.

I basically need a kit that will help me get through first few hours until rescue services arrive.