What's in your bug out bag/emergency gear?

[EPIC! Stratton]

Slowly collecting items that would be good to have in the event of an emergency, but wanted to see what items other folks would recommend having or have found useful in emergencies. Obviously things like a multitool, knife, flashlight are all good.

One item I'm rather fond of is my Eton FRX3. Not too big. Works on solar, hand crank, rechargeable batteries, and AA's (iirc). Has a flashlight, am/fm/weather bands/aux, and can charge USB.

[Dead Man]

just ammunition and opiates in mine..

[batman1425]

First aid kit is essential. Also some type of water treatment/purification system. Could be as simple as iodine/chlorine dioxide tablets, or complete filtration system with UV capabilities.

[Geeheeb]

you mean my frame bag?

[azrider]

[SpokeValley]

The 10 Essentials are still great to have for your emergency kit. It's geared more for outdoor emergencies, but totally relevant and easy to assemble.

http://boyslife.org/outdoors/outdoor...als-checklist/

If you're talking about a "Doomsday Preppers" kind of bug out pack, you obviously need more. Lots of info on the interweb.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by azrider

That is hilarious! Never seen that before.

In my state (Utah), people are notorious for having a good amount of supplies on-hand. The standard is 1 year's worth of food, supplies, etc. Lots of food storage companies are based here (wise foods, daily bread, etc.). I'm not there yet, but starting to get there.

For short-term (72 hr kit), I have the basic stuff: water, first aid kit, some snacks/food, flash light, knife, extra batteries (ones you can plug your phone into), space blanket. In case of an emergency (most likely an earthquake where I'm at), grab my loved ones and this backpack, then out the door.

[SpokeValley]

Originally Posted by The B

just ammunition and opiates in mine..

[FlashUNC]

Comic books and Coke Zero.

I may need to re-evaluate what I define as an emergency.

[sandyrs]

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

Comic books and Coke Zero.

I may need to re-evaluate what I define as an emergency.

Look out everyone we got Mad Max over here

[gdw]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPwW7RaPO_g

[AngryScientist]

depends entirely on how you bound the "emergency" conditions, and how many people you are responsible for.

IMO, cash is king. In my experience, you can buy your way out of most any situation, given enough $$.

[FlashUNC]

Originally Posted by sandyrs

Look out everyone we got Mad Max over here

[eippo1]

Fenix light, crank radio, 10/22 + ammo

[Bob Ross]

I got nuthin'; I am woefully unprepared for any sort of apocalyptic "emergency"

...and since as a cyclist I've already demonstrated that I have a warped Risk Threshold, I'm not certain I can easily be convinced that it's prudent to start preparing for this sort of emergency.

But a mini generator that can charge USB devices definitely seems like it should be high on the list should I ever decide to take the plunge. That and a Louisville Slugger.