That's the catch, the problem doesn't start with the event, it starts with public notice of the event. You've got to survive the people who are not prepared.

...'cause they're mostly already dead and prolly a bit stinky by now....

Thar ye go.

First claustrophobia and darkness, then hunger and depression, followed by insanity and loneliness. Wow! This is a freak party dream!
Reminds me of "Metro 2033" somehow.

That's not what I said.

I know, I was correcting it according to my beliefs.
I will include a disclaimer next time.

Bless you, Griff. *hands griff a kleenex*

Thanks Razz.

While I by no means consider myself a "survivalist", I am into preparedness. We started getting prepared shortly after 9-11...when a lot of like-minded people probably got started. My wife and I both have a "Get Home Bag" (GHB) in our vehicles. It contains the everyday items you would need in case of emergency (flashlight, first-aid kit, etc.).

However, a Get Home Bag goes a few steps beyond. In addition to the above, ours have a rain poncho, thermal blanket, knife, multi-tool, cordage, fire starting supplies, compass, whistle, signaling mirror, gloves, small amount of food (granola bars and peanut butter crackers), two bottles of water and other items.

It is essentially what it says...supplies to help you survive until you can get home.

Other than the GHB, we have a BoB (Bug Out Bag) in case something drastic happens close to home and we have to flee in a hurry. It has many more things that will enable us to survive for a longer period of time...even in the woods. Examples are: mess kits, big first-aid kit, sleeping bags and mats, a tarp for a makeshift tent, tent stakes, water purification, quite a bit of food and much more. That would only be for a drastic event.

Being prepared does not necessarily mean you are planning for another terrorist event or a zombie apocalypse. There are many other local and regional scenerios...flood, earthquake, hurricane, train derailment with toxic release (I have tracks kind of close by). Hell, if the government is telling you to have certain things on hand....(www.ready.gov)

Does you BoB include homeowner's insurance and other important papers that you would need if your house (and maybe car) is destroyed? Where we live, our biggest threat is wildfire, and I used to keep a lot of important papers in a portable file box near the front door. On those occasions when there was a big fire nearby I would move that box to work.

I haven't updated those papers in a few years.

Yes, HLJ. I didn't list every single thing or I'd still be typing. But, those are pretty important thing to list...I agree :D

That also includes important papers, medications and pistols and ammo in a separate duffel bag.

How big is that bag dmg? :eyebrow:

My bag: bass strings, nine-volt batteries, hex wrenches, power outlet tester, diagonal cutters, duct tape, cables and assorted connectors. I'm ready to jam out in any jam-related emergency.

That's not my bag, baybay.

My bag: beer, cigarettes, wine, various other smokeables, books, soap, shampoo, coupla cans of chef-boy-ardee. That's about it.