Get Home Bag. Why you need to build one now & best practice for contents that can save your life.

The chances increase each and every day of a scenario playing out where you need to abandon your vehicle and set a course for safety. Whether it's a cataclysmic event, or simply a vehicle break down - we all need to be ready.

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[silvercommander]

My GHB is less than 12lbs with food and water included.
However...I keep extra supplies in my truck to add to the bag depending on distance from home.
I drive 208 miles round trip 4 days a week

[brandyhouston]

As an o.t.r driver I carried everything for my personal use in the cab. And, I mean everything. I horded on the truck it drove my wife crazy! I have slimmed it down alot this past year. I would often be 1000 or more miles from home. I haven't had any major problems but, as you said, maintaining core temperature was always top priority and water. If the diesel truck quit I would be at mercy of the weather. Good video. The idea of walking away from vehicle to get home was on my mind. While your right that each situation is different I eventually carried a large medical bag and barter items. The farther away from home a person is the more skill and knowledge will be needed. Thanks for making the video.

[joshberry]

6:06 - you're welcome
Don't get me wrong, the message is on point, but a lot of us are already in the choir.

I suggest the following additions:
1. Mechanics gloves
2. Poncho
3. Nylon tarp & QD Ridgeline
4. Eye pro

[runningman]

its a great idea, I have had one in the truck for years. I have to say I went with a military pack and have added quit a bit more gear than I probably need. It could easily be a 72 hour bag too. Also made a bag for the wife vehical and both nices too. Love your content.

[moorejl]

The only disaster scenario I have experienced was the Loma Prieta earthquake. By luck, I had recently returned from a backpacking trip and had my full pack in the trunk of my car. My wife and I were not allowed back into our apartment until it could be inspected, which took three days. Everyone was camping out on the grass, but we did it in style with tent, sleeping bag, pad and stove. It was very unnerving to feel all the aftershocks while sleeping on the ground.

[markmanning]

Right on Stoker! Well said as always.

[raulwillem]

that was some very good information. Thanks for sharing.

[RxRidgerunner]

I travel 24 miles to work through rural and suburban areas. I wear dress clothes for work. So I have a change of clothes and shoes in a large ziplock bag. The pack contains: hammock, tarp, headlamp, multitool, fixed blade knife, change of socks (in ziplock bag), light jacket, compass, map, hat, bug dope (Florida), sunscreen, contractor trash bag, basic first aid pouch, 2 days of food, silcock, small cook kit, BeFree water filter, write in the rain pocket notebook and sharpie. The pack and clothes are in a duffle. The pack has a water bladder which is empty so I keep 6 liters of water in the duffle to camel up and load the bladder before heading off. I also EDC a Glock and 2 spare magazines. I am an experienced backpacker, wilderness canoer and hunter which gives me the confidence of going off road if needed. The kit is only 18 pounds wet. Even though if all goes well I could be home in one to two days, I have learned that stuff happens and most plans go out the window so I could travel a long time with this kit.

Thanks for your video and I am looking forward to the map video you mentioned. I have a substantial river to cross and only two routes with bridges between work and home. Thanks again.

[UnlikelyHiker]

I carry a pack every day. I carry some emergency gear in that, and a bin of extra supplies in my truck. It gets cold and wet up here in upstate NY. Now I’m wondering if I should have a dedicated bag. I carry similar items. Thank you 👍🏻

[carelscompanys]

Sent by Gruntproof
Like your info thanks

[lulzmusic]

Perfect setup. Lowkey and minimalistic. I too am in the Puget sound 👍🏻

[charlesmckinney]

What I carry in my bag is very simple. It's basically a cross between the ten "c's" and the Marine Corps survival kit. For shelter I have a light 10 x 10 ft tarp with a paracord ridge line about 30 ft long. The knife I generally carry is a condor bushlore on my belt and A Victorianox Trekker in my pocket. I carry my Cammenga model 27 with a notebook and a protractor and generally a map of the area that I'm planning on being in and if I can't carry the map you can believe I've got my compass with me anyway. Two quart canteens with metal cups and one canteen cup stove. An East German cookset, a folding saw, a military surplus poncho and a fire starting set consisting of a Bic lighter, 6" X .5" ferro rod, assortment of matches in a waterproof match safe, a 2" 6x magnifying glass, a fresnal lens and a hank of 550 for bowdrill cord. I like waxed cotton tinder and fatwood.Fanwood. I carry a decent first aid kit focusing on cuts, burns and breaks. Got several types of bandaid for general booboos. Aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen and water purification tabs. Hand and especially foot warmers in the winter. I carry two bandanas and a shemagh.

[joeowens]

Thank you Roll Tide appreciate you bro

[donwest]

You choice of gear is pretty much same as mine, I added a couple tools to mine. My daily commute goes from rural to urban. I added a pry bar, small hack saw, crescent wrench, I carry a rescue knife Gerber CLS with a glass breaker.

[silvercommander]

2A Tool?
Water purification (other than boilin)?

[m]

I keep half of a hacksaw blade wrapped in paper in my bag - I like to think of it as a bicycle 😂

[jenniferbauman]

Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[Stone-Wolf-Outdoors]

i normally just keep my main pack with me plus extras under my back seat but after watching this i will be making up a small pack setup for my truck TY Brother great info

[keithnavarro]

Some good ideas. I'll have to add a few things to my bag. Thanks. Again.

[rdaugherty]

Looks like you got it Stoker one suggestion make sure you have some mole skin if you plan on a lot of walking and extra medication if your on BP meds or something put extra in your bag.