I need to put my bug-out-bag together again. Currently, it’s really been my recreational backpacking setup, but even that is set up for 3-5 days depending on the amount of food I have in it.
My get-home bag is exactly what Protus mentioned. It’s more weather oriented with clothing and good boots if I’m forced to ditch my truck. Add a little food, water, ammo for the pistol, sil-tarp for shelter and basic survival kit. Honestly, it’s only 25 miles from work to the house and the route is along a back-country road in mostly wooded rural area.
For me, a go-bag is more combat-oriented; basic essentials, ammo, water, IFAK. I have other kits for different activities, but all are staged at home.
I do need to beef up my get-home kit as I’ll be attending a military school that’s about 550 miles from home for a few weeks. I’m driving up, so that will give me more options, but that’s a significant distance to consider if on foot. I’m bringing my mountain bike, so that’s another option in the kit-bag. I really think how you define your circumstances and requirements are more important than the names of the load-outs. It’s still good to review and inquire as to what others are using, but ultimately, you need to know your most probable scenarios, skill-level, physical capabilities and plan accordingly. A simple “go-bag” that is always in reach is better than mega bug-out-bags stored in the closet at home.
Outside of a zombie-apocalypse, most scenarios won’t last more than 72 hours unless it’s a massive regional disaster like Sandy.
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