Prudent Prepping: Semi-Monthly Roundup

The dust has settled and the First 72 Hours have passed. Follow along as I build a long term plan via Prudent Prepping.

This is my way to wrap up several different ideas too short to make into a complete and separate post.

First up is a gift from the Master Chief who, after retiring from his last job, now has plenty of time to shop on the 'Net. He has given me several things, but none as small as this:

Nelson Rigg CB-PK30 Black Compact Backpack
From the Amazon entry:

http://amzn.to/2yq5qKX

• The Nelson Rigg CB-PK30 Compact Backpack allows you to gain 30L of storage whenever needed
• It packs down small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, giving you extra cargo capacity without all the bulk
• Large enough to carry a full face motorcycle helmet, basketball, or a day's clothes, it's perfect for day-to-day use, day trips, vacation, travel, day hikes, school, camping, or shopping
• Constructed from strong Tri-Max nylon with embroidery style stitching for added strength
• Ultra lightweight with an integrated compact storage bag makes it easy to carry anywhere you go

This is not replacing my existing GHB; it's going to be the extra 'Share The Care' bag if the worst happens and I find someone in need of a backpack.

• It weighs nothing and takes up almost no space.
• The straps are thin and prone to curl into themselves with some weight in the bag -- in other words, exactly what you'd expect in a bag like this. 
• The nylon(ish) material is definitely NOT waterproof or even water-resistant, but with a medium trash bag used as a liner, it should do in an emergency. 

As this is a secondary bag, none of these are deal-breakers. Plus, the price (free) was fantastic!

Baby Prepper Progress
I've mentioned that I have a new prepping group and my friends are getting serious about disaster preparedness. What's happening so far?

• GHB's have been purchased and basics like clothes, small amounts of food and bottled water have been added.
• Approximately half the group comes from places that have regular economic or natural disasters, so the idea of having extra food on hand is normal. Figuring out how and where to store everything is the next step.
• Selecting Rally Points A, B, and maybe C is our next goal, since several of us travel quite far and in different directions on a daily basis. No one wants to be left out, and there could be several days' delay if the Big One (earthquake) hits us. After two in Mexico this month, we could be looking at a repeat of 1985-89 here in California.

Everything is proceeding much better than I expected, since I follow the old saying, "Plan for the worst but expect better".

The Takeaway

• I have wonderful friends that do the nicest things for me. I'm truly blessed
• There's nothing like an example to show people who you are. Luckily, lately I've been a good one.
• Having everyone 'on-board' and working in the same direction for a common goal feels great.

The Recap

• One Nelson Rigg CB-PK30 Black Compact Backpack: $18.56 from Amazon with Prime shipping. 
• I purchased nothing this week, but there may be some additions going into my bag next week. Stay tuned!

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NOTE: All items tested were purchased by me. No products have been loaned in exchange for a favorable review. Any items sent to me for T&E will be listed as such. Suck it Feds.