A guy I see once or twice a week struck up a conversation with me about how the area seems to catch fire regularly and how his area has only two roads into where he lives. . The topic of getting ready to leave in a hurry came up and I mentioned I've a bag in my car with some supplies ready to get me home. Here is what I have in my Get Home Bag.
The Bag: HDE 20L MOLLE Tactical Military Backpack
This was a gift and I very regularly recommend it as a small-ish backpack or Day Pack. Here is a link to the post showing bag and its contents when I traveled 300+ miles a week.
From the Amazon page:
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| https://amzn.to/3ers2Pz |
- Materials: 600D Nylon
- Zipper closure
- 17" shoulder drop
- Military tactical backpack size approx.: 9" x 9" x 17" Heavy duty 600D Nylon construction with quiet Paracord pulls and adjustable chest and waist belts
- Lightweight and breathable 20L capacity with 4 zippered compartments, 1 padded velcro rear pouch, and top carry handle
- MOLLE style webbing, D-rings, and compatible with a hydration pack (not included)
- Fast-release buckles and padded straps helps relieve weight and reduces fatigue when carrying heavy loads
- Great for students, hiking enthusiasts, military, first-responder personnel, or anyone with a passion for the outdoors, everyday use
Since I am no more than 17 miles from home now, I have drastically reduced the things inside.
What's In It?
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| Small pocket |
Small Front Pocket
I don't plan on cooking on the walk home, so the small pot I had last year, or the cooking kit shown in the previously linked post isn't here.
From Top Left:
Pen, pencil with ~20' of duct tape, AA batteries, eyeglass repair kit.
Bottom:
Hatori flashlight, Rite In The Rain notebook, UCO waterproof matches. I think these items are pretty self-explanatory.
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| Medium Pocket |
Large Front Pocket
Even though I don't plan on cooking, there may still be a reason to start a fire and I do believe in the 'One is None' Principle, so there are several ways to start a fire in my gear.
Left to Right:
Wet Wipes, large knife (gift from the Master Chief), UST Sparkie, Smith Pocket Pal X2 sharpener, partial roll of toilet paper and travel pack of Kleenex.
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| Main Pocket |
The main pocket is where I'm carrying my bulky gear. Yes, this is a little less food than many people carry, but this is plenty to get me home from my normal commute.
Top:
Breath Mints, 2x 50ml of alcohol (just because), CRKT Guppie and CRKT Eat 'N Tool, Leatherman Tool, canned tuna.
The Leatherman tool is one of the originals, and I don't remember the model, but it was a gift. Not shown is any water that I keep in in my car and if needed, will be moved into my bag.
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| Main Pocket |
Here are the only clothes I carry in my GHB: two pair of socks and and a long sleeve T shirt. There is a complete change of clothes available in my car.
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| Large Pocket |
Large Pocket
The very last items in my bag are a Frogg Toggs rain poncho and a SOL 2 Person Emergency blanket.
The Poncho is always there because even in the summer, there can be fog and cold weather near the coast and the SOL is a good emergency wrap and possible signal flag.
That's everything I have in my bag. I strongly recommend searching this blog for Get Home Bags to compare what my co-bloggers carry.
Recap And Takeaway
- Having a plan and following it is important; just be prepared to modify as necessary.
- Nothing was purchased this last week, but there are links to what I think are the most important things to carry.
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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.
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