My “Getting Back Home” Kit

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I have talked about what may happen should TSHTF and you are away from home – possibly at work or running an errand. The focus off this post is to show you what I have put together in one of my “Get Me Home” kits. I have several of these as I have multiple vehicles.

I do not suggest that my kit is perfect or ideal for everyone. Heck – it’s probably not ideal for me. But this is what I have right now in my vehicle that I drive back and forth to work – which is 22 miles away from my house. Please feel free to leave a comment or two on what you think. If there is something I have left out – let me know.

Critera for Design: In planning my kit – I consider that I will be no more than 30 miles or so from home. Therefore – days and days worth of food and water are just not necessary. I am looking for something that is lightweight and provides good mobility during some light jogging. I also need something that will not catch on every branch and bush should I have to travel through some vegetation.

Selection of Bag: I choose to use a Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack. Maxpedition makes absolute top rate products at excellent prices. It is not a huge bag, but not tiny either. For me – just the right size. Ruggedly built with lots of pockets and methods to attach other items – just a great design.

Internals – What’s Inside: There are a lot of pockets to the Fatboy (not me!). So here in an inventory of everything inside the bag:

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Hand Warmers (4)
Emergency Poncho (1)
Waterproof Matches/Waterproof Match Case (3)
LED Head Lamp (1)
Gerber Multi-pliers (1)
Water Purification Tablets, set (1)
Compass (1)
Radio (1)
Insect Repellent (1)
3 Watt LED Flashlight (1)
Campers Cup (1)
Bic Lighters (2)
Butane Torch Lighter (1)
First Aid Kit (1)
Duct Tape (1)
Snack Bars (3)
Space Blanket (1)
Mosquito Head Net
Berkey Sport Bottle (1 – water filtration) – available from Directive21.com(Legendary Berkey filtration for $24.99 with Free Shipping – WOW!!!)

That’s it.

This is just one of my short range bags. For longer excursions where I travel further from my home – larger bags with additional supplies are taken. I will post on those at a later date.

Thanks and take care -

Rourke