Using this thread to continue my BugOut/GetHome/CarKit ideas:
I'm composing a full length treatise for posting in a separate thread, which we go into more detail on the rational for carrying or not carrying some things. But for now I thought I'd update this thread on each of the three steps.
For my travel and life style, I need three bags: An everyday Car Kit, good mainly for overnight comfort and safety in bad weather. A Get Home Bag for trips outside my local area which will support us for several days till we get back home. Finally, a true Bug Out Bag for when home must be abandoned.
Here's the final Car Kit, utilizing a base kit from prepareWise
preparewise.com. It's their Essential 2-Person Survival Kit. I've added a few things and substituted a better flashlight for their model.
Stock Car Kit1 Back pack
1 Rubber Flashlight (D)
2 Light Stick 8 hours
1 AM/FM Radio (AAA)
2 Mylar Reflecitve Blanket
2 Plastic Pancho
1 Tube Tent
12 Water Pouch 4.2oz
1 Multi-Tool
1 Duct Tape
1 Whistle/Flint/Mirror Combo
1 Utility Rope 50ft
2 N95 Breathing Mask
1 Work Gloves
1 Deck of Cards
1 Gi Can Opener
1 Pencil
First Aid Kit
15 Bandages 3/8x1.5
15 Bandages 0.65x3
2 Sterile Sponge 2x2
6 Alcohol Pads
2 Antiseptic Towelettes
2 Butterfly Closures
10 Qtips
1 Iodine Pad
Added to Car Kit1 Surgical Tape
1 Tweezers and small scissors
1 Dental Floss
1 Toilet Paper
8 Hand Sanitizer Packets
2 Socks and underwear
1 Large Towel
2 Hand Towels
4 Food Bars
2 Sporks
2 Metal cups
4 Instant Coffee, tea bags, instant drink mixes
1 Insect Repellent
1 Sun Screen
1 Quality Folding Knife
2 Tea Candles
1 Bic lighter, water proof matches
1 LED Tactical Light (AA) (Dorcy HiFlux)
1 LED Work Light(AA) – (Dorcy 72)
Of course, I have my CCW and there are some other things in the car, like extra blanket and towels, but the kit is designed to grab and go if the car is abandoned. There are so many things that could be added, but I think this will keep us save and comfortable if stuck around town. I actually put together two of these, one for each car. Trying to also keep it under 10 pounds. Simplify. Simplify. Simplify is the key word. I've taken out a number of things from when I first started. For example there's no need for spare batteries because of the short duration.
The other kits will compliment and add to the capabilities. This one is just for an overnight interruption while driving around town.
Working on getting the next Get Home (long distance travel) kit assembled before I go to the Southern Regional Revolver Championships next month.