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11-04-2009, 09:19 PM #1
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A tangent for you all to join me on.
When I moved home I promised myself I would make some "go bags" for me and my family.
For those who are not familiar with the term it describes a bag of goodies that you store in a bag that can be accessed within 60 seconds of an emergency such as a terrorist attack or massive flooding.
As this board has some military / survival minded people my question is, what items would you pop in your go bag?
Thoughts appreciated.
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11-04-2009, 09:34 PM #2
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Water bottle
Full FirstAid kit
Rations
Survival kit
Cell phone
Map (transit and national)
Blanket
Poncho
Watch
Compass (should be in survival kit but worth mentioning twice)
Multi-Toolkit w/knife
Duct-tape/gaffa tape
Ziplock bags
Flashlight & spare batteries (Or self powered flashlight)
Cyalume sticks
Toilet paper/wet wipes/sanitizer
Chlorine Dioxide Drops
AM/FM radio (spare batteries)
Whistle
Cash in small denominations (coins specially)
Sturdy shoes
Permanent marker,pen, paper
Photos of family or friends for re-ID purposes
Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Long sleeve shirt
Long sleeve trousers
and a sturdy comfortable bag.
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11-04-2009, 09:47 PM #3
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Well I have a Go bag but its for no-notice deployments it has the following:
We call them A bags and B bags and C bags
4-ABU uniformes
Gortex wet weather gear
baby wipes---Yes baby wipes those that have went know why
6mo worth of hygiene products
an address book to write home or call
like 10 phone cards
all kinds of socks underwear and tshirts lol
MCP2 Gas mask
Level 4 Interceptor vest
mich helmet
level 2 decon kit (M-8 paper ECT)
Mopp gear
Blank range cards
2 pair boots
$100
thats all i can think of write now
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11-05-2009, 03:39 AM #4
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Let me condense this very quickly.
First aid kid, one of the big ones with sulfa.
Blankets.
Space Blankets.
Sleeping bags.
Tent.
Tarp or Groundcloth.
Ponchos and raingear.
Good shoes and boots.
Three changes of clothes.
Knife.
Entrenchment tool (because it works as an axe and hammer, it negates those.)
GUN, IE one rifle and one pistol. Pistol is for self defense, rifle is for food. DO NOT USE SOMETHING FANCY AND OBSCURE. .308, .30-06, .30-30, or 8mm Mauser.
Ammunition.
Flare gun with multiple flares of varied color.
Radio, preferably two way.
Radio, am/fm
Cell phone.
CREDIT CARD AND MONEY
AND THE LEAST REMEMBERED:
A FRIGGIN MAP!!!!!
EDIT: I know that I failed to mention food, but I'm assuming that you can realize that you need that to survive. =P
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11-05-2009, 08:45 AM #5
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My laptop
tea
socks
and a big enough bag to sleep in
the rest is just extra
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11-05-2009, 09:21 AM #6
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Interesting feedback,
Cant do guns as I am UK, perhaps someone can suggest a decent item has a survival slant but doubles as a decent weapon in the interim. A knife springs to mind but has limited range options...
The other thing that becomes obvious is the weight of all these objects, my understanding of a "go bag" is it should be light weight and quick deploy, something no bigger than an average laptop bag.
Currently my bag contains:
Flashlight (self powered)
Foil blanket
Multi tool
Duct tape
Food rations for 72 hours
Water for 72 hours
Map air and land
Compass
antibacterial cream and tablets
ID with address / blood type / next of kin
I guess what I am asking for anyone who does this kind of stuff, is what do you REALLY need in one of these bags to stay alive for 72 hours. Anything more than that requires a different approach.
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11-05-2009, 09:26 AM #7
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Also another thought, does anyone know a good UK or Euro side survival outlet they have actually used and received goods from?
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11-05-2009, 11:39 AM #8
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Hey from the medical guy, here are a few things i recommend
water purification tablets
mole-skin (for foot blisters)
550 cord (you always need it and it works for EVERYTHING)
broad spectrum antibiotics incase you ingest something non-condusive to your health
dermabond (for small cuts. it works on big ones too but only to a certain extent)
make sure your first aid kit has tourniquets, benadryl pills(it works good for rashes)
flare gun is good for if you get lost or need to shot at something/someone
flint for starting a fire
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS make sure that you have extra socks. If you dont take care of your feet you will end your trip EARLY!!
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11-05-2009, 12:45 PM #9
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damn how can i forget 550 cord, another great product of the US Airforce lol.
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11-05-2009, 12:49 PM #10
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you forgot it BECAUSE you are in the USAF. I have seen you guys go to the field. You stay in a hotel and practice at the park and then go to Red Lobster for dinner.......you guys suck!
Originally Posted by Boondocksaint
Bastion: "I always enjoy it when the mentally questionable are given control of flying the aircraft"
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11-05-2009, 01:17 PM #11
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LOL not security forces man, but yeah your right pilots and the rest of the AF have it easy. There are 2 jobs that suck and might as well be in the army, Thats Civil Engineering and Security forces, we are the only ones that deploy for longer then 3 mo lol
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11-05-2009, 01:46 PM #12
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Dredge, you forgot the Military Wonder Drug! Don't forget Motrin and Water! Guys like Dredge and all the other medical personnel under Uncle Sam's employee tell me that it cures cancer!
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11-05-2009, 02:16 PM #13
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laptop
mobile phone
knife tied to a stick (makeshift spear for killing rabbits)
first aid kit
air rifle (easily can kill small birds)
food (lots of it)
compass
map
banadages
sleeping bag
my id (with all my details)
swiss army knife (toothpicks rock)
my daily doseage of tea
Also since guns are outlawed in UK ive had to improvise with a makeshift spear
and my air rifle (they can easily kill sheep and pigeons ond other pest animals).
btw when walking i would carry rifle with my sling and untie the knife and
use the stick to support me walking uphill (hiding in the pennines seems a good plan since its only 30 mins walk away and about 20 mins run).To talk to me or just hurl Abuse my way get me on Xfire:Hashass1n
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11-05-2009, 02:25 PM #14
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It doesn't cure it.....it kicks its ***. Take a Motrin, Drink Water, Take A Knee And Face Out! Thats how you can fix anything! Broken bones, gunshot wound, you name it! Originally Posted by BarnesBL0278
Bastion: "I always enjoy it when the mentally questionable are given control of flying the aircraft"
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11-05-2009, 02:36 PM #15
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hmmm... 72 hours? 3 packs of cigs and some lighters... and then i trade the rest with those who cant last more than 2 hours without smoking...
J/K, of course... ill never give away my cigarettes...
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