Escape from NYC Bug-out Ebola Edition

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What no gun? I guest someone will be helping to relieve you of your gear.

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Needs more food, water, shelter, and most importantly destination planning.

You are probably better off staying put where you are though. Avoid contact with bodily fluids and wash your hands often if you are worried.
 
DB, Really dude?

Ebola is actually really hard to catch, and its highly unlikely that it would cause a major problem in the western world. So, you are better off self-monitoring, staying healthy, washing your hands, and eating in, rather than fast food. Stress is bad for you, so don't worry about it.

That isn't to say that being prepared isn't a good idea, it really is. But you have to make sure your plan fits in with what is actually going to happen, and how everyone else will react.
 
I live in Queens and can't get out of the city on a Friday in the summertime...
 
I have spent some time in NYC, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Columbus OH, KC, etc. One thing I noticed is that leaving major metro areas quickly can be difficult especially if you are in the heart of these cities. NYC seems like worst out of all that I visited to get out quick. So that means you are going to be living not off the land but in the city. A city where the homeless are numerous, criminals are numerous, etc. I am thinking a low profile daypack will blend in a lot better (zippers and all) instead of a military ruck. What you need are items to make you comfortable and safe. Good shoes, a warm light jacket, cash, med kit, quick energy food and some basic protection items like gloves, dust mask, eye pro. More then likely you will be heading to a shelter or group area that the city has determined. You will be on foot so you need to move easily and without notice.

Just some random thoughts
 
Seems to me the fastest way to get an infectious disease during an outbreak is to go running around a city on foot. :D
 
Bicycle is probably best in NYC and for when you leave it.

I'd feel this at best represents a good 24-48 hour bag, but there are some other things to consider depending on your plan once you've entered Jersey. Depending on your final destination your talking at least 30 miles through suburbia until you start hitting lakes and state parks.

Plus on those overnights I feel like a decent amount of that cordage will be used to hang your bag from the bears at night. Burning all those calories getting out of civilization will have you wanting more than you think.
 
B34NS said:
Bicycle is probably best in NYC and for when you leave it.
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I lived and/or worked there for years, and this is absolutely true.
You can bike out of NYC in a couple hours, and during rush hour can easily beat traffic speeds. No gas required, just snacks and water.

No need to carry a shelter - it's actually hard to find a place to live outside in NYC. When you get out it's another story.

As easy as it is to get quite far by train, you might want to avoid the petri dish that is a subway or Metro North car... bleh.

Criminals? eh. NYC is safer than most inhabited places these days. I wouldn't leave my bicycle unlocked, mind you, but violent attacks are quite rare per capita.

but there are some other things to consider depending on your plan once you've entered Jersey
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What? who on earth would escape to *New Jersey*? Just infect me now.
 
4 out of the 5 boroughs (think counties) that make up NYC proper are not part of mainland USA.
That means bridges and tunnels.
Choke points.
A bicycle will get you out of the city and into suburbia.
From Boston down to DC on the east coast is basically suburbia.
Last time I checked NJ was the most populous state in the union.
 
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