Yoshi
Invictus
Didn't even know what a Guyot was 'til I looked. I think I'll replace the water bottle & cooking pot with one. That gives me another slot...
Another box of .22LR please.
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A bag and 10 things in it
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Didn't even know what a Guyot was 'til I looked. I think I'll replace the water bottle & cooking pot with one. That gives me another slot...
Another box of .22LR please.
kstone803
Official Meat Getter
Living on a peninsula as I do fishing would be more productive than trapping. A stick in the mud with line and a hook and you can leave it for a while. Or tie them to bush branches on the shoreline. Treble hooks work best since they hold stronger. You can tie dozens and check them every hour or so. Guess it's all about your location. The bay and potomac river are full of fish, trout streams though I don't know how well this would work.
Silverlode
Ultimate Member
I clearly need to do some prep work. I would probably still be looking for item #3 when my five minutes expired.
What I could probably easily find and grab in five minutes...
Bic lighter
100ft paracord
compass
machete/saw
fixed blade knife
heavy blanket
handgun
What I could probably easily find and grab in five minutes...
Bic lighter
100ft paracord
compass
machete/saw
fixed blade knife
heavy blanket
handgun
Not having a metal container or any waterproof sheeting would suck. As will like when that bic shits the bed.- George
Silverlode
Ultimate Member
Yes, I'm sure I would be miserable. But I had to stick to the "what you can grab in 5 minutes" rule. Clearly I should be more prepared. I owe you for making me think on it. I have been telling myself I need to put together a bug out bag for a while but haven't done it yet. Been more of a "home prepper" making sure I have enough food, water, ammo, etc. to keep the family through a couple months of being shut in.
I should add flashlight to that list too. That would be easy, I must have 20 of them laying around.
diesel-man
Ultimate Member
- Apr 8, 2009
- 1,348
There is only one thing that is necessary to take...that is enough ammo to clear out all of the zombies that will be residing in your home while you are gone. One huge assumption is that some sense will arise, to realize that home would be better than the woods.
FrankOceanXray
Ultimate Member
- Oct 29, 2008
- 12,042
internet, cell phone, tv, microwave, hot water heater, mattress with 1000tc sheets, xbox360, car
Indiana Jones
Wolverine
Wait, can it be my D&G bag? It's the most chic one I have
Ab_Normal
Ab_member
You have 2 slots left.
im wondering myself.. i didnt see any generator/inverter to power the electronics.. LOL
oupa
Active Member
- Apr 6, 2011
- 859
Just kiss you azz goodbye. If you only have five minutes, you're going to run out of time getting it together if it's not already in the bag!
If you truly anticipate such a situation, take your time. Plan it out. Consider the possibilities and potential scenarios and PACK YOUR BAG NOW!!! Keep it somewhere convenient and you can remember. If you're going to have "minutes" every one is going to count critically
Now... for all who are thinking this way. I strongly suggest you formulate your plans to head somewhere other than through Western Maryland. Might seem like the wide open to folks in the burbs but there really isn't enough room for who's already here. Add on the millions potentially fleeing the Balt-wash... better to figure on a long trip to find a safe place.
honeybadger
Member
if it is a 5 min and the clock is running. I am sheltering in place nailing the fences to the lower windows caving in the staircase and turning the house into antizombie fortress. Tiping over cars and start a fire barrier line round the house.
FrankOceanXray
Ultimate Member
- Oct 29, 2008
- 12,042
I would grab my big Maxpedition hydration pack which is already packed with these items and more
-1- large mouth stainless steel water bottle (which is double wrapped in para-cord) and has a full plastic bottle of water in it.
-2- large First aid Kit which has a first-aid/survival book, and a LED head light + 30 days worth of my meds in it.
-3- Water purifier.
-4- small watertight box which has a lighter, stick matches, a Magnesium fire starter, 2 candles, signal mirror, a compass and A USB thumb drive with copies of important documents (each in it's own plastic bag)
-5- Large survival knife (handle and sheaf are wrapped in para-cord)
-6- Hand ax/shovel kit (handle is double wrapped in para-cord)
-7- my vacuum sealed bag which has a small tent, tarp/poncho, and a sleeping bag (each sealed inside 3 plastic waterproof bags)
-8-small fishing kit which has 300' of line, hooks, bobber, bait, and a multi tool
-9- hand-crank powered flashlight/emergency radio.
-10- my remora gearslinger which hooks to the front strap of my big pack and already has.
--a- small first aid kit
--b- 30 days worth of meds and water purifying tablets
--c- 3 compact survival blankets
--d- stick matches, a lighter, & a Magnesium fire starter
--e- Multi tool
--f- Compass
--g- fishing line and hooks.
--h- LED Flashlight + extra battery
--I- small 22 cal pistol and 100 rounds of 22lr
Each of the zipper pulls has bin replaced with a short piece of braded 505 cord and their are several longer pieces of 505 cord weaved through the webbing/attachment points.
Their is also a small multi tool, a compass, and fire starter tied to outside of the pack with 505 cord.
-1- large mouth stainless steel water bottle (which is double wrapped in para-cord) and has a full plastic bottle of water in it.
-2- large First aid Kit which has a first-aid/survival book, and a LED head light + 30 days worth of my meds in it.
-3- Water purifier.
-4- small watertight box which has a lighter, stick matches, a Magnesium fire starter, 2 candles, signal mirror, a compass and A USB thumb drive with copies of important documents (each in it's own plastic bag)
-5- Large survival knife (handle and sheaf are wrapped in para-cord)
-6- Hand ax/shovel kit (handle is double wrapped in para-cord)
-7- my vacuum sealed bag which has a small tent, tarp/poncho, and a sleeping bag (each sealed inside 3 plastic waterproof bags)
-8-small fishing kit which has 300' of line, hooks, bobber, bait, and a multi tool
-9- hand-crank powered flashlight/emergency radio.
-10- my remora gearslinger which hooks to the front strap of my big pack and already has.
--a- small first aid kit
--b- 30 days worth of meds and water purifying tablets
--c- 3 compact survival blankets
--d- stick matches, a lighter, & a Magnesium fire starter
--e- Multi tool
--f- Compass
--g- fishing line and hooks.
--h- LED Flashlight + extra battery
--I- small 22 cal pistol and 100 rounds of 22lr
Each of the zipper pulls has bin replaced with a short piece of braded 505 cord and their are several longer pieces of 505 cord weaved through the webbing/attachment points.
Their is also a small multi tool, a compass, and fire starter tied to outside of the pack with 505 cord.
This is purely and exercise to get people thinking. Seems that is happening.
If I can only carry one light it is going to be a head lamp. Everything in my kit runs on AA or AAA bats. Actually the only thing that runs on AAA is the headlamp and it runs forever.
Would having to travel 3-5 miles a day on foot make you change your mind on your bag or contents. A bag is a lot heavier on the trail then in your trunk
If I can only carry one light it is going to be a head lamp. Everything in my kit runs on AA or AAA bats. Actually the only thing that runs on AAA is the headlamp and it runs forever.
Would having to travel 3-5 miles a day on foot make you change your mind on your bag or contents. A bag is a lot heavier on the trail then in your trunk
My BOB is packed but assuming I did not have that and only had 5 min to throw stuff in a bag and leave I would Grab.
One of my large Alice Packs
#1 Metal container to boil water in (Whatever is closest to me)
#2 Blanket again whatever is closest
#3 Bic lighter
#4 Something off the pantry shelf in the basement (probably a big jar of peanut butter)
#5 Shelter (box of widow plastic if I don't have time to get a tarp from the shed)
#6 A big hand full of random wires from my bin I throw all the extra av/coax/video cables in (all my cordage is in my BOB)
#7 Role of electrical tape (don't know where the duct tape is right now)
#8 Kershaw blur (again the quickest thing to grab)
#9 20 ga rem 870 youth model
#10 Ammo for 870 or if ammo is counted with the gun #10 would be The 1lb propane bottle with flex torch just because its sitting next to me right now and would be useful
One of my large Alice Packs
#1 Metal container to boil water in (Whatever is closest to me)
#2 Blanket again whatever is closest
#3 Bic lighter
#4 Something off the pantry shelf in the basement (probably a big jar of peanut butter)
#5 Shelter (box of widow plastic if I don't have time to get a tarp from the shed)
#6 A big hand full of random wires from my bin I throw all the extra av/coax/video cables in (all my cordage is in my BOB)
#7 Role of electrical tape (don't know where the duct tape is right now)
#8 Kershaw blur (again the quickest thing to grab)
#9 20 ga rem 870 youth model
#10 Ammo for 870 or if ammo is counted with the gun #10 would be The 1lb propane bottle with flex torch just because its sitting next to me right now and would be useful
Trekker
Active Member
AA) Bag = Backpack
BB) Clothes = the compression sack in my backpack currently has a full load, although it is winter-wear
CC) Water = my 3 1-liter nalgene bottles filled off the tap
01) Cooking pot
02) First aid kit
03) Tent
04) Paracord (as many of the 100' bundles from my closet as I'm allowed)
05) Leatherman supertool 300
06) Hatchet
07) Synthetic fill sleeping bag (my down is better, but not for indefinite time period)
08) Food (probably would grab the big plastic Quik containers under my counter used for rice and red beans)
09) Flint&Steel Firestarter (lighter is better and lasts a good while, but not indefinite)
10) Pur backpacking water filter (cause clean water is vital, and boiling consumes fuel)
??) If allowed, I would swap #09 for my altoids tin survival kit (already prepared) that contains {Flint&Steel, 12 wax/cottonball firestarters, signal mirror, LED keychain light, misc. fishhooks & 50' line, 50' green floral wire for snares, 4 razor blades, iodine tablets, lighter)
Final check: Yes, everything is quickly at hand in my residence. Actually, aside from my feather down camp items that are hung out to loft (and are not in this list), I just keep everything ready to go in the backpack. Saves space and faster packing for trips. In five minutes I'd need to pack additional #04, #02 (currently in car), #05 (because I keep it with me rather than leave it in the pack), #08, and take on water.
BB) Clothes = the compression sack in my backpack currently has a full load, although it is winter-wear
CC) Water = my 3 1-liter nalgene bottles filled off the tap
01) Cooking pot
02) First aid kit
03) Tent
04) Paracord (as many of the 100' bundles from my closet as I'm allowed)
05) Leatherman supertool 300
06) Hatchet
07) Synthetic fill sleeping bag (my down is better, but not for indefinite time period)
08) Food (probably would grab the big plastic Quik containers under my counter used for rice and red beans)
09) Flint&Steel Firestarter (lighter is better and lasts a good while, but not indefinite)
10) Pur backpacking water filter (cause clean water is vital, and boiling consumes fuel)
??) If allowed, I would swap #09 for my altoids tin survival kit (already prepared) that contains {Flint&Steel, 12 wax/cottonball firestarters, signal mirror, LED keychain light, misc. fishhooks & 50' line, 50' green floral wire for snares, 4 razor blades, iodine tablets, lighter)
Final check: Yes, everything is quickly at hand in my residence. Actually, aside from my feather down camp items that are hung out to loft (and are not in this list), I just keep everything ready to go in the backpack. Saves space and faster packing for trips. In five minutes I'd need to pack additional #04, #02 (currently in car), #05 (because I keep it with me rather than leave it in the pack), #08, and take on water.
Xfade
Member
Considering what I actually have on hand right now, which isnt much, I would pack:
1. Small Pot
2. Small (soda size or maybe smaller) bottle full of bleach
3. Flint & steel firestarter
4. 150+ ft Paracord
5. Case of energy/protein bars
6. Plastic or metal water bottle/canteen
7. Tarp
8. Large 55 gal heavy duty drum liners
9. Ammo
10 Small LED flashlight
Keep in mind I always have a knife on me. I would also at least grab the AR and probably my 9mm that would not go in the bag.
Things I wish I had: leatherman, hammock tent, heavy machete, military/camping blanket, Polar pure, sleeping bag, etc.
1. Small Pot
2. Small (soda size or maybe smaller) bottle full of bleach
3. Flint & steel firestarter
4. 150+ ft Paracord
5. Case of energy/protein bars
6. Plastic or metal water bottle/canteen
7. Tarp
8. Large 55 gal heavy duty drum liners
9. Ammo
10 Small LED flashlight
Keep in mind I always have a knife on me. I would also at least grab the AR and probably my 9mm that would not go in the bag.
Things I wish I had: leatherman, hammock tent, heavy machete, military/camping blanket, Polar pure, sleeping bag, etc.
Trekker
Active Member
Come now, this is a survival situation. Instead of the TP just use leaves or snow (I'll admit I forgot the TP one winter hiking trip), then you'll have one of the ten slots back.
For the sake of discussion, I would like to say:
1) For those who chose a tarp or heavy space blanket rather than a tent, why?
2) I love the idea of the stainless steel guyot bottle if you are limited by number of items, but wouldn't get it otherwise. As a backpacker I would think that any weight/space it saves by eliminating the pot would be lost soon enough by the extra fuel needed to heat its awkward shape. Plus, I'd be afraid of tipping it over and losing my meal if it was set on a stove or fire. Any further virtues I'm missing?
