Or bags as the case may be?

ok, I'll bite. What is a 'Bug Out Bag'? Is this a get the hell out of Dodge ASAP bag?

Quick Clot
pressure bandages
suture material
gauze
tape
antibiotics
$5000 cash
revolver + 50 rounds
folding knife
toothbrush, toothpaste
extra shirt, socks, underwear

Yes. Living in a hurricane zone, mine is large. 25 gallons of gas, two cases of MRE's, dog food and cat food, ten gallons of water and a SS mug, instant coffee, an AR 15 with a supply of ammo, my .45 and spare mags, prescription meds, first aid kit, sunscreen, spare glasses, binos, small camera, 12 volt cell phone charger, two quarts of Valvoline, toilet paper, a shovel and a sharp machete, rain suit and boots, five days of clothes, a whistle, two flashlights and batteries for same, an 8x10 blue tarp and 100 feet of half inch line, books to read in the shelter, passport, checkbook, notebook and pens, spare hearing aid batteries, sunglasses, a boonie hat and a baseball cap, tool box, several knives, a fork and a spoon,a bolt cutter, a wood saw, a hacksaw, a cat carrier, a portable radio and batts, and whatever else crosses my mind two days before the storm even looks like it's going to hit within fifty miles of my house. Luckily, I own a pickup truck.

Once you've ridden out a Category Five, you won't wait around for another one.

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Originally posted by jetdrvr:.

Once you've ridden out a Category Five, you won't wait around for another one.

I'll bet

Have only had to survive tornadoes here in Tejas.
Was on a 475 ft ship in a "lesser" hurricane--
lesser my arse
was 18 at the time seemed truly a bad
But wouldn't be here if it would have been a Five

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Originally posted by daniel77:
ok, I'll bite. What is a 'Bug Out Bag'? Is this a get the hell out of Dodge ASAP bag?

Yup!
and for any "emergent" event, weather, man-made ,etc

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Originally posted by DuggaBoye:

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Originally posted by jetdrvr:.

Once you've ridden out a Category Five, you won't wait around for another one.

I'll bet

Have only had to survive tornadoes here in Tejas.
Was on a 475 ft ship in a "lesser" hurricane--
lesser my arse
was 18 at the time seemed truly a bad
But wouldn't be here if it would have been a Five

Andrew went right over my head and destroyed almost everything I owned in about an hour. 175 mph winds. Utter devastation. I never want to see another one.

"Bug Out Bag" -- I was hoping this forum wasn't going to attract this sort of crowd.

Bug Out Bag:

Reynolds Wrap -- for hats.

RPG's

American Express / Visa / Mastercard "Don't leave home without it." "What's in your wallet?"

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Rancillo Rocky grinder, Rancillo espresso machine, generator to run them. Creamer, sugar, cups, spoons, thermos.

Wine service, corkscrew, crystal stemware.

Cuisinart stainless cookware, kitchen tool-set, 10" cast iron skillet, digital thermometer, J.A. Henkel carving set, wood knife block.

Cell phone, Blackberry --

Change of clothes, soap, dental hygiene kit, floss, gum stimulator, electric razor, aftershave, deodorant, shoe polish, fresh socks.

Laptop, carry bag, flash memory stick, earbuds, iPod.

ArmorAll for the car interior, Turtle Wax, tire guage, 20/20 window cleaner mix.

Some DVD's

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:


Wine service, corkscrew, crystal stemware.

It certainly is refreshing to see a true gentleman that, when it hits the fan, still has the proper priorities in place.

A case of natural light and my box set of merle.

I know guys who have such bags stashed at various "off-site" locations away from their primary residence. Rather paranoid I'd say. And probably a waste of time and effort.

A couple of credit cards, a handgun, and a cell phone with international call capability should handle most needs.

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Originally posted by Cazador humilde:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:


Wine service, corkscrew, crystal stemware.

It certainly is refreshing to see a true gentleman that, when it hits the fan, still has the proper priorities in place.

I forgot the 2" deep, end-grain butcher block cutting board which doubles as a small cafe table in emergencies. Oh! And linen napkins!

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
"Bug Out Bag" -- I was hoping this forum wasn't going to attract this sort of crowd.

Nitwits like you will be begging the rest of us for supplies in times of emergency. But you aren't getting any. We are going to leave you to the mercy of the negro hoardes from Chocolate City.

That stemware doesn't last too long when the windows are coming in and interior walls are going. To each is own, and to each his own reality...

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Originally posted by Colonel_Klink:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
"Bug Out Bag" -- I was hoping this forum wasn't going to attract this sort of crowd.

Nitwits like you will be begging the rest of us for supplies in times of emergency. But you aren't getting any. We are going to leave you to the mercy of the negro hoardes from Chocolate City.

There are the wannabes who spend their time posting the "bug out bag" list online, and then there are those who just take care of business.

And those who already live where y'all are trying to "bug out" to.
Just don't move to a trailer park in a flood plain or anywhere that you can hear banjo music late into the night...

Rick ...

<<<Too Funny!!!!>>>

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
"Bug Out Bag" -- I was hoping this forum wasn't going to attract this sort of crowd.

Bug Out Bag:

Reynolds Wrap -- for hats.

RPG's

Ok , I'll take that personally; having just recently gone through the fires here in Texas; and in the past, tornadoes and the steel strike wars at Lone Star Steel in the 60's and 70's,self guided hunting in Alaska and Idaho, ,etc etc.
As well as having been directly involved in emergency medicine and emergency management for decades.

And it IS in the Personal Defence" (not my spelling) forum.

By the way when the lightning catches up to you and your Tin Foil hat remember your '...this sort of crowd." ..comment.
We may be the "crowd" picking up your half -alive carcass. and doing so without regard to your dismissive opinion of our "sort".

Edited: 15 May, 12:50 Tejas

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
There are the wannabes who spend their time posting the "bug out bag" list online, and then there are those who just take care of business.

hmmm, I thought this community was interested in assisting each other.

Not being asses---

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:

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Originally posted by Colonel_Klink:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
"Bug Out Bag" -- I was hoping this forum wasn't going to attract this sort of crowd.

Nitwits like you will be begging the rest of us for supplies in times of emergency. But you aren't getting any. We are going to leave you to the mercy of the negro hoardes from Chocolate City.

There are the wannabes who spend their time posting the "bug out bag" list online, and then there are those who just take care of business.

I really must agree that you are a dumbass. The negroes and beaners will eat you and your family for dinner.

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Originally posted by Cdr_McBragg:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:

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Originally posted by Colonel_Klink:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
"Bug Out Bag" -- I was hoping this forum wasn't going to attract this sort of crowd.

Nitwits like you will be begging the rest of us for supplies in times of emergency. But you aren't getting any. We are going to leave you to the mercy of the negro hoardes from Chocolate City.

There are the wannabes who spend their time posting the "bug out bag" list online, and then there are those who just take care of business.

I really must agree that you are a dumbass. The negroes and beaners will eat you and your family for dinner.

Or -- I'm PRETENDING to be a dumbass, because I find myself in the company of dumbasses and don't want to confuse them.

Ladies & Gentlemen:

Saeed has given us a pretty cool gift here--- against his initial judgement I would bet.

As initial posters on an entirely new forum here on AR, we have the opportunity to set the tone and set this forum aside from the others. Let's take advantage of this and not allow our discussions to become the drivel of the political forum. If you disagree, that's fine. Why wallow in muck like others do in some of the other subjects?

If we are going to do this, let's do it right. Let's show a little respect for eachother in the process. I'm out of here if this stuff continues.

Tom Lorenzen
Durango

I agree with Tom, and ask you gentlemen to go to your seperate corners and take a breath.

Remember that some posters live where "bugging out" is a distinct probabillity (and if I still lived on the Gulf Coast I'd have a plan).
But also remember that the Internet is filled with keyboard survivalists and some topics have been beat to death.

OK, but I really do include crystal stemware in the bug out bag.

I've also determined that where I live is the place to be if "bugging out" is called for.

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
OK, but I really do include crystal stemware in the bug out bag.

I've also determined that where I live is the place to be if "bugging out" is called for.

But you need to review that list because I see you missed your silk jammies.

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Originally posted by TWL:
Ladies & Gentlemen:

Saeed has given us a pretty cool gift here--- against his initial judgement I would bet.

As initial posters on an entirely new forum here on AR, we have the opportunity to set the tone and set this forum aside from the others. Let's take advantage of this and not allow our discussions to become the drivel of the political forum. If you disagree, that's fine. Why wallow in muck like others do in some of the other subjects?

If we are going to do this, let's do it right. Let's show a little respect for eachother in the process. I'm out of here if this stuff continues.

Tom Lorenzen
Durango

I agree with your assessment of the "pretty cool" gift.
I do inquire as to where I crossed any line --spoken or unspoked--.

My intent and my "sort" were both maligned, something I do take personally,( kevlar skin requirement or not, per the AR political forum).

I did mean what I said:---"I thought this community was interested in assisting each other.
JM2C

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Originally posted by Rick R:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
OK, but I really do include crystal stemware in the bug out bag.

I've also determined that where I live is the place to be if "bugging out" is called for.

But you need to review that list because I see you missed your silk jammies.

I don't keep them in a "bag."

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Originally posted by TWL:
Ladies & Gentlemen:

Saeed has given us a pretty cool gift here--- against his initial judgement I would bet.

As initial posters on an entirely new forum here on AR, we have the opportunity to set the tone and set this forum aside from the others. Let's take advantage of this and not allow our discussions to become the drivel of the political forum. If you disagree, that's fine. Why wallow in muck like others do in some of the other subjects?

If we are going to do this, let's do it right. Let's show a little respect for eachother in the process. I'm out of here if this stuff continues.

Tom Lorenzen
Durango

Bye.

Pissing contests aside, I too live in a may have to leave quickly area, and I'd like to see some more good ideas of items to bring along. I'll add important documents to the list. Don't forget more water than you think you'll need, and a few gallons of extra gas. I've learned from experience that when evacuations take place, they tend to leave you slowly stuck in traffic, and gas stations get empty pretty quickly.

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:

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Originally posted by Colonel_Klink:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
"Bug Out Bag" -- I was hoping this forum wasn't going to attract this sort of crowd.

Nitwits like you will be begging the rest of us for supplies in times of emergency. But you aren't getting any. We are going to leave you to the mercy of the negro hoardes from Chocolate City.

There are the wannabes who spend their time posting the "bug out bag" list online, and then there are those who just take care of business.

Wannabe, huh? You have no idea. I call bullshit on that crack.

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Originally posted by daniel77:
Pissing contests aside, I too live in a may have to leave quickly area, and I'd like to see some more good ideas of items to bring along. I'll add important documents to the list. Don't forget more water than you think you'll need, and a few gallons of extra gas. I've learned from experience that when evacuations take place, they tend to leave you slowly stuck in traffic, and gas stations get empty pretty quickly.

True. Hence my 25 extra gallons. Additionally, during hurricane season, I never allow my vehicle's fuel quantity to drop below a half a tank.

And I'd bug out up I 75 or in the general direction of Tennessee or north Alabama.

Sorry to hear about your Cat 5 experience. I get it. We've had Katrina, Rita (which was actually much worse, just didn't hit a densely populated area), Gustav, and Ike in just three years. I feel for you FL guys though, you seem to catch half of 'em. I must admit that I pretty much ride 'em out, but we haven't had a direct hit from over a cat 2 lately (Gustov) and having grown up here, I'm not impressed by a cat 2. Jaded until....

Jetdrvr, why don't you take the plane?

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Originally posted by jetdrvr:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:

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Originally posted by Colonel_Klink:

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:
"Bug Out Bag" -- I was hoping this forum wasn't going to attract this sort of crowd.

Nitwits like you will be begging the rest of us for supplies in times of emergency. But you aren't getting any. We are going to leave you to the mercy of the negro hoardes from Chocolate City.

There are the wannabes who spend their time posting the "bug out bag" list online, and then there are those who just take care of business.

Wannabe, huh? You have no idea. I call bullshit on that crack.

This ain't no fuggin' poker game.

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Originally posted by Wm.S.Ladd:

This ain't no fuggin' poker game.

CHILL OUT MAN. What's it to ya? If you think the "bug out bag" is a wannabe idea, then don't continue reading the thread. I'm glad you live in the one area on God's Green Earth where nothing can occur that may cause you to lose your home in the course of a few hours, but some of us do live in areas where devastation happens and we may have to leave our home with what we can fit into one vehicle. No one said they may have to leave because the aliens were coming, or the vast left-wing conspiracy had reached stage 4. It's called being prepared. I'm glad that you can "take care of business" at the drop of a hat. I on the other hand may be out of town and my wife may have to simply grab the bag out of the closet, load up the dog, cat, and our son, and meet me somewhere down the road.

You are responsible for your own conduct, and I have certainly gotten into pissing contests myself, because someone was "wrong on the internet", but this could be a useful thread. I wonder if you have noticed that only twenty posts will appear on a thread while 458 people have viewed it. One of those viewers may need the info, of have the info, but won't speak up for fear of being chastised by some asshole. Guess which player you are in the game?

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A couple of credit cards

Credit cards don't work when the power grid has been devastated. You need cash.

BTW, Daniel, good post. Those of who have lived through great natural disasters take this very seriously. When it comes down to basic survival, such luxuries as a bag of ice in hundred degree heat can make a tremendous difference in morale. Guns and ammo are necessary to discourage looters. We had a huge problem in south Miami-Dade county with looters after Andrew. But things like non-perishable food, something to cook on, a medical kit, pain killers, fuel, tarps for shelter because the roof is gone, cortisone for insect stings, things like these are a necessity.

For the cynics, I invite you to ride out a Category Five hurricane when the entire neighborhood is in a shambles, trees are blocking theroads for miles, you're sleeping wet, you'e exhausted and hot, haven't slept for 48 hours and are running on pureadrenaline, and alone and interdependent on your neighbors, will wipe that smirk off your face in seconds. I don't suffer fools gladly. And there have been some very foolish posts on this thread.

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Jetdrvr, why don't you take the plane?

I really wish I could. Grounded. Bad hearing and a touch of emphysema means I can no longer get a flight physical.

Roger on cash. Good point. I was thinking of "bugging out" to destinations with infrastructure, well beyond ground zero.

I am sure in case of a big chimpout, Wm. Ladd will be hiding between Obama's butt cheeks, like the dingleberry he is.

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Originally posted by Whackemandstackem:
I am sure in case of a big chimpout, Wm. Ladd will be hiding between Obama's butt cheeks, like the dingleberry he is.

I'm going to refrain from telling you to go fuck yourself, because I'm sure you're not capable.

One thing that is vital in any survival situation, no BS, and is sorely lacking here ---a SENSE OF HUMOR. Ask the experts; the first to die are the ones that take themselves so damn seriously.

As for the silk pajamas, I thought they were a given.