Urban bug out bag knife?

[GIRLYmann]

I have pliers ...
Right now I have to work with what I have,

Regarding weapons,.. I'll go with pepper spray...and Recon Tanto...some basic martial art... I'm not trained to fight with knife
... I doubt I'll have problems.

I have ...just very small bottle of alcohol sanitizer and that's all.

this will suffice to...

don't forget that diamond sharping stone
a fine grit will do.
a first aid kit ....as accidents happen.
always use protective eyewear
some gloves (heavy duty/surgical)
hope you throw in some paracord.
in the bag; and whist you"re at it...
duck tape roll
super glue
a note book (prewrite important numbers)
a tactical pen (permanant marker pens too)
a headlamp with spare bulbs/batteries
a straw filter
a shemagh
a poncho
inflatable neck pillow
a portable solar charger
power/energy bars
toilet rolls
difficult times ?
low in spirit ?
a bottle can come in handy from
sanatizing to heartache...get one!
in need of help ? drinks will buy you friends ;-)
also an empty bottle for emergency relief ;-)
oh, it doubles up as an impact weapon btw.

 

[jackknife]

Smiling, I don't know where you are, but our nice was with the U.S. Navy that helped with the big Fukushima quake in 2011. She helped with restoring communications in the wreck of a city. Her report to us was, in that disaster a shovel and a multitool was the most used item. She was escorted around by a team of Japanese rescue workers and they all carried small short shovels like entrenching tools, that were used for prying, hacking, and digging. Doorways that were out of kilter and jammed, the doors were pried open with the blade of a shovel. Wires had to be cut to clear the way, and wire cutters were needed. Dust masks and goggles were a must have. Only use she had for a knife was cutting up food items. Her issue Leatherman was used constantly.

Don't forget some dry food for your dog, as well as poop bags, and vaccination tags. Small bowl for his water as well. Traveling, I use the bottom of a plastic water bottle I cut off for our dog.

If you have to go to a shelter, beware of weapons checks. They may not permit fixed blade knives and "weapons"in general. IE, large knives. Instead, take things that will be useful but can be pressed into service. Medium crescent wrench works great and has instant effect unlike cuts and stab wounds, and is handy for turning on spigots that the handle is missing or been removed. Hiking staff/stout walking stick/cane for that old "football/soccer/rugby injury" that bothers you sometimes. Three feet of oak, hickory, ash, hornbeam is very effective, as is the entrenching tool.

Sturdy leather gloves and duct tape is good to have as is small flashlight with extra batteries. But flashlight and pocket knife/ multitool should be on you everyday, regardless.

 

[allenC]

My Leatherman Wave and these two items...

 

[UmnumMAN]

I've got a couple ti framelocks and a Lionsteel T5 that sit in the drawer next to my couch.

Id just toss them all in the bag as I'm leaving.

 

[comis]

Regardless whatever fixed or folding knife you may decide to take, strongly recommend a basic SAK 91mm model(such as Tinker, Huntsman, etc) or even a Leatherman Wave/Charge, they could come in real handy, especially in urban situation.

 

[Pomsbz]

Best of luck to you bro. Spirits high! I've had to bug out for real (forest fire), the reality is far from the bug out lists on the websites.

 

[Smiling]

this will suffice to...

don't forget that diamond sharping stone
a fine grit will do.
a first aid kit ....as accidents happen.
always use protective eyewear
some gloves (heavy duty/surgical)
hope you throw in some paracord.
in the bag; and whist you"re at it...
duck tape roll
super glue
a note book (prewrite important numbers)
a tactical pen (permanant marker pens too)
a headlamp with spare bulbs/batteries
a straw filter
a shemagh
a poncho
inflatable neck pillow
a portable solar charger
power/energy bars
toilet rolls
difficult times ?
low in spirit ?
a bottle can come in handy from
sanatizing to heartache...get one!
in need of help ? drinks will buy you friends ;-)
also an empty bottle for emergency relief ;-)
oh, it doubles up as an impact weapon btw.

I wish I had even half of those...
I already had paper tissues, pens, some paper... now I added duct tape and a piece of paracord.

Smiling, I don't know where you are, but our nice was with the U.S. Navy that helped with the big Fukushima quake in 2011. She helped with restoring communications in the wreck of a city. Her report to us was, in that disaster a shovel and a multitool was the most used item. She was escorted around by a team of Japanese rescue workers and they all carried small short shovels like entrenching tools, that were used for prying, hacking, and digging. Doorways that were out of kilter and jammed, the doors were pried open with the blade of a shovel. Wires had to be cut to clear the way, and wire cutters were needed. Dust masks and goggles were a must have. Only use she had for a knife was cutting up food items. Her issue Leatherman was used constantly.

Don't forget some dry food for your dog, as well as poop bags, and vaccination tags. Small bowl for his water as well. Traveling, I use the bottom of a plastic water bottle I cut off for our dog.

If you have to go to a shelter, beware of weapons checks. They may not permit fixed blade knives and "weapons"in general. IE, large knives. Instead, take things that will be useful but can be pressed into service. Medium crescent wrench works great and has instant effect unlike cuts and stab wounds, and is handy for turning on spigots that the handle is missing or been removed. Hiking staff/stout walking stick/cane for that old "football/soccer/rugby injury" that bothers you sometimes. Three feet of oak, hickory, ash, hornbeam is very effective, as is the entrenching tool.

Sturdy leather gloves and duct tape is good to have as is small flashlight with extra batteries. But flashlight and pocket knife/ multitool should be on you everyday, regardless.

I don't have multitool, and I usually use my phone's flashlight when I need it.
I have big white leather gloves I usually use for basic yard work.
My family already took care to prepare stuff for our dog and put it outside, so in case we have to go - it's out there waiting for us.
I don't need to go to shelter now, and I hope I won't even need it. Luckily they don't do check-ups if I do need it. Regardless of that, fixed blades are classified as tools here, with exception of double edged blades. Other knives which are classified as weapons are spring assisted ones and knives with knuckles on their handles.

I really like the wrench idea tho, but it'd consume too much space and second issue would be weight.
I might take my Recon Tanto and my dog to visit the forrest and make myself a walking stick or crane tho

 

[Smiling]

Best of luck to you bro. Spirits high! I've had to bug out for real (forest fire), the reality is far from the bug out lists on the websites.

Yeah, I keep seeing stuff like fishing hooks and wire to set up traps and stuff like that, and I'm just thinking that it's... not useful for urban or suburban environment. Im more in suburban than urban environment now though.

 

[timberweasel]

Sorry to hear of your compounded troubles, OP...

Some good suggestions so far. I'd add a few plastic garbage bags. Many uses but they'll also help to keep your dirty laundry separate from your clean clothing if you have to live out of a backpack for a while.

Good luck!

 

[GIRLYmann]

don't worry too much about lacking
dedicated stuff.
instead focus on what's scattered about
that you think can be useful.
the trick in any unexpected situation
is the ability for one to improvise.
so imagine what "magguyver" would do ;-)
https://www.artofmanliness.com/arti...urvival-hacks-that-would-make-macgyver-proud/
you'll get the picture ;-)
experience offers one great lessons
to build on.
anyway being a little more prepared in future
probably entails more reading up on matters in regards to "prepardness" whenever it is possible.
if anything as a great way to keep the prepardness mindset working 24/7.
so it does appear that the planet has been quivering...stay safe and start preparing for the next !

 

[Smiling]

Sorry to hear of your compounded troubles, OP...

Some good suggestions so far. I'd add a few plastic garbage bags. Many uses but they'll also help to keep your dirty laundry separate from your clean clothing if you have to live out of a backpack for a while.

Good luck!

Thank you for this, I just realized I forgot to add something this basic.

don't worry too much about lacking
dedicated stuff.
instead focus on what's scattered about
that you think can be useful.
the trick in any unexpected situation
is the ability for one to improvise.
so imagine what "magguyver" would do ;-)
experience offers one great lessons
to build on.
anyway being a little more prepared in future
probably entails more reading up on matters in regards to "prepardness" whenever it is possible.
if anything as a great way to keep the prepardness mindset working 24/7.
so it does appear that the planet has been quivering...stay safe and start preparing for the next !

I definitley agree that being creative is the key. And that these things I habe packed will be sufficient. I mean, I have covered essentials for now. And I keep this ready to go in case everything starts to shake tonight. To make it better - the weather is going crazy as well and they have notified us about that too...

 

[allenC]

"Yeah, I keep seeing stuff like fishing hooks and wire to set up traps and stuff like that, and I'm just thinking that it's... not useful for urban or suburban environment. Im more in suburban than urban environment now though."

Not true.
Even in the largest of cities there are plenty of edible critters to trap...
Rats, squirrels, cats, birds, chipmunks, rabbits...etc.

 

[gazz98]

Lots of good info so far. A Mora fixed blade makes a great backup knife. Sturdy and amazing light to carry.

Some things to add maybe ...
- Head lamps are handy to allow your hands free. It also helps if your headlamp and flashlight use the battery type so you don't lug around a ton of batteries.
- Zip ties. Light. Handy to hold stuff.
- I keep a few thin candles in my bag. Pretty light and can help save your batteries.
- whistle?
- I have at times put playing cards in my bag. They can be used to kill time, take your mind off things, and lit on fire if needed.
- laminated map of your area. GPS and phone service might be down. Very light to carry. A compass would help as well.

 

[allenC]

"I keep a few thin candles in my bag."

A friend gave me a tip...he carries the trick birthday candles, the ones when you blow them out they re-ignite.

 

[Smiling]

"Yeah, I keep seeing stuff like fishing hooks and wire to set up traps and stuff like that, and I'm just thinking that it's... not useful for urban or suburban environment. Im more in suburban than urban environment now though."

Not true.
Even in the largest of cities there are plenty of edible critters to trap...
Rats, squirrels, cats, birds, chipmunks, rabbits...etc.

But city will also has stuff like wires readily available.
Besides, we're not talking about full blown apocalypse here.

Lots of good info so far. A Mora fixed blade makes a great backup knife. Sturdy and amazing light to carry.

Some things to add maybe ...
- Head lamps are handy to allow your hands free. It also helps if your headlamp and flashlight use the battery type so you don't lug around a ton of batteries.
- Zip ties. Light. Handy to hold stuff.
- I keep a few thin candles in my bag. Pretty light and can help save your batteries.
- whistle?
- I have at times put playing cards in my bag. They can be used to kill time, take your mind off things, and lit on fire if needed.
- laminated map of your area. GPS and phone service might be down. Very light to carry. A compass would help as well.

Thank you for suggestion, I just added few candles and zip ties.

Things have stabilized now, but situation with the virus is still getting worse and there are still some tremors in the ground every now and then, around 3 on richter scale which is not much when compared to 5.4 one.
But if something like 6.5 or 7 richter happened then I'd be impressed (and possibly dead). But it's very unlikley to happen so I think I can relax.

 

[craytab]

I don't have multitool, and I usually use my phone's flashlight when I need it.

Those are two things that you should remedy when things calm down more, especially the flashlight. Using your phone as a flashlight is a bad idea in any sort of emergency. If the cell networks remain up, you will want to be able to use the phone and/or access the internet. Who knows how long you might have to go without charging your phone. That battery is now precious. Decent small flashlights are plentiful and cheap these days. No reason not to have one or a few around. Same with multi-tools. I realize that you are not in the US but recently you touted how good the shipping was when getting cheap stuff from websites that also sell clones from China. No doubt they also sell cheap flashlights and MTs too.

 

[Smiling]

Those are two things that you should remedy when things calm down more, especially the flashlight. Using your phone as a flashlight is a bad idea in any sort of emergency. If the cell networks remain up, you will want to be able to use the phone and/or access the internet. Who knows how long you might have to go without charging your phone. That battery is now precious. Decent small flashlights are plentiful and cheap these days. No reason not to have one or a few around. Same with multi-tools. I realize that you are not in the US but recently you touted how good the shipping was when getting cheap stuff from websites that also sell clones from China. No doubt they also sell cheap flashlights and MTs too.

I agree, I just checked it out and for about 1€ I can get a decent flashlight, and waterproof ones are around 5€ which is really really cheap so there is really no reason why I shouldn't get one.

As far as multi tool goes - I'll rather spend some more money to get a legit Leatherman in my nearby store.

 

[anthonycastorena2014]

I fondled a friends Quiet Carry “the drift”. Seems like it would make a great bug out knife. LC200N perfect size for skinning small or large game, extremely corrosion resistant, and light. I will be gettting one soon. I don’t know if anyone suggested it but I’d get some glow sticks. If you are planning on getting a multi tool the Leatherman Wingman is a great and inexpensive option.

 

[gadgetgeek]

Make sure you have something to cook in, and some way to open cans. Yeah, there are a lot of ways you can go about this. If you want to stay away from everyone else, you'll have to carry more. Having a way to cook and share food means the benefits of whatever group you can find.

Don't over think it. Once you have a general plan in mind, and you know what you have, relax. Too many people get so focused on the plan, that they loose the ability to change direction when needed. Odds are good, you'll be adapting anyway.
If you have any way of making copies of your documents, even if its just photos on your phone, or on a thumb drive, they might be important. Surprising how bureaucracy can be the last to fall.
Stay safe man.

 

[Smiling]

Make sure you have something to cook in, and some way to open cans. Yeah, there are a lot of ways you can go about this. If you want to stay away from everyone else, you'll have to carry more. Having a way to cook and share food means the benefits of whatever group you can find.

Don't over think it. Once you have a general plan in mind, and you know what you have, relax. Too many people get so focused on the plan, that they loose the ability to change direction when needed. Odds are good, you'll be adapting anyway.
If you have any way of making copies of your documents, even if its just photos on your phone, or on a thumb drive, they might be important. Surprising how bureaucracy can be the last to fall.
Stay safe man.

I already have my documents stored in my phone (Samung Secure Folder feature on S series is useful for that).

Thanks for the suggestion, I took out bag with socks and underwear out of my backpack, stuffed that bag in steel mug and put it in that way.