My first try at a Get Home Bag

[Csanino]

This is my first attempt at a GHB to go along with my EDC. I have no intentions of including a spare change of clothes. I read around the web that a good rule of thumb, its gonna take approx 24hrs to travel 10mi in a semi-hostile environment. I currently work 26miles one way from home, so this bag should sustain me for around 3 days (possibly a 2nd person too). I regularly wear either khaki or black pants, black shirts, gray shirts, etc. all neutral colors. this bag goes everywhere with me, along with a cap (edc flashlight has a clip for a ballcap to be used as a headlight) The layout of the bag, is setup for, when in need of use, I can deploy the strap to it, and carry it on my right side. the small front pouch houses 2 speed loaders for my EDC gun, and gives me quick access to a fixed blade knife, and velcro tear-away holding the non-latex gloves. keeps the multi-tool, lock blade and pen handy too.

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Contents list:

FIRST AID POUCH:

16 LARGE ADHESIVE BANDAGE
4 NON ADHEARNT PAD (2X3)
2 LARGE GAUZE (3X3)
1 MEDIUM GAUZE (2X2)
2 NUCKLE BANDAGE
12 VARIOUS ADHESIVE BANDAGES
1 MEDICAL GRADE SUPER GLUE
1 SINGLE USE SURFACE PREP TUBE
12 ALCOHOL PREP PAD
4 MOIST TOWLETTE
2 ROLLS BANDAGE TAPE
2 PACKETS TRIPE ANTIBIOTIC
2 PACKETS BURN CREAM
1 PACKET LUBRICATING JELLY
4 15ML SALINE SHOOTER
1 EYE WASH CUP
1 COMPACT ROLL, TOILET TISSUE
1 S&W EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT (100LMNS)
1 LED LENSER COMPACT MINI LIGHT
1 SNAKE BITE KIT (SCALPEL, QUICKCLOT, TURNAKIT, SUCTION)
10 200MG IBUPROFEN
10 500MG ACETAMINOPHEN
1 ALKA-SELTZER COLD
2 ALKA-SELTZER STANDARD
2 HALLS COUGH DROPS
12 25MG DIPHENHYDRAMINE
16 200MG CAFFEINE
2 .6ML IODINE
2 AMONIA INHALANT
4 LATEX FREE GLOVES
1 JOHNSON & JOHNSON FIRST AID CONTAINER

SMALL OUTSIDE POUCH:

1 GERBER MULTI-TOOL
2 HKS SPEED LOADER
10 .38SPL +P

OUTSIDE WEBBING:

1 EMT SCISSORS
1 FIXED BLADE KNIFE (APROX 8FT PARACORD HANDLE)
1 5.11 TACICAL LOCK BLADE KNIFE
1 PEN

MAIN COMPARTMENT:

1 16.9FL OZ BOTTLED WATER
1 DYNAMO QUICK LOCK PIC
1 S&W HAND CUFF KEY
2 CHEMLIGHTS
1 MULTI-TOOL POCKET KNIFE
40 ROUNDS .38SPL +P
1 NOKIA BACKUP PHONE
2 VINYL EMERGENCY PONCHO
2 EMERGENCY BLANKETS
1 REPEL 100 DEET 10HR BUG SPRAY
1 SET COLEMAN WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS
25FT PARACORD W/ EXTRA KEY RING
20 VERIOUS SIZED ZIP TIES
1 MEDIUM CARABINER
1 7x24 MONOCULAR
1 LIQUID FILLED COMPASS
1 PACKAGE WATER PROOF MATCHES
I MINI BIC LIGHTER
2 RAZOR BLADES
8 AAA BATTERIES
1 COMPACT SEWING KIT
1 BAG STRAP

EDC:
1 RUGER LCR .38SPL (5x.38SPL +P)
1 BIANCHI SPEED STRIP, 6x38SPL +P
1 CRKT IGNITIOR T
1 STREAMLIGHT MICROSTREAM
1 ANDROID PHONE
HOUSE/CAR KEYS

TO DO:
HEAT RESISTANT FOOD BARS
PORTABLE SHELTER
DUCT TAPE
BUNGEE CORDS
EXTRA WATER BLADDERS
LOPERAMIDE
NAPROXIN
PEPPER SPRAY
SOLAR USB CHARGER
SOME SORT OF MAP (PAPER WITH ANDROID BACKUP)

Ok guys, that about sums it up. LMK what you think. For the serious career preppers, go easy on the new guy.

-Carlo

 

[Csanino]

Forgot to mention the whole setup weights about 3-4lbs

 

[Billrube]

I'd recommend a good poncho...26 miles sucks when it's dry and really sucks when it's raining.

 

[Al Capone]

Nice setup. Pretty simple, you have the main things but 1+ on poncho. Do they make 5 rd speed strips? You said yours was 6 rd strip with 5 shot gun, just curious.

 

[Csanino]

Like, better than the ones i have? I have 2 ozark trail clear rain poncho's in the kit. I have 1 6rnd speed strip i keep in my pocket and yeah, my revo is a 5 shot, but i havent found a 5 shot strip unless i modify the one i got, or just omit one round for daily carry.

-Carlo

 

[Bioshock]

Think about a tube of glucose and some electrolytes

 

[gr8full2day]

Maybe think about a quality water filter, 2-3 days could easily become 4-5 days at that distance and maybe some fire making ability, cotton balls, petroleum jelly, or fire steel...otherwise, great set up, reminds me I need to finish reworking mine.

 

[woodstock]

Looks good- but no m&m's!

 

[gsnead]

Well thought out GHB. I've been putting mine off. Even though I have most of the stuff laying around at home. Maybe this will motivate me.

 

[Wheeler]

Is there a reason for three knives and a multitool?