Does Anyone Keep an Emergency Kit/Bug Out Bag on Hand?

[c.d.]

https://theprepared.com/bug-out-bags/guides/bug-out-bag-list/

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[Herlock Sholmes]

Scott didn’t take that much to the Antarctic.

[c.d.]

Yeah, it is certainly very easy to go off the deep end with this stuff but I do think it makes a lot of sense to have some essential items on hand at all times. The question then becomes what is "essential."

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[MrBarnett]

I used to be a backpacker back in the day, so I can sort of relate to this.

[c.d.]

I used to be a backpacker back in the day, so I can sort of relate to this.

Yes, me too. Definitely an extension of the backpacker be prepared mentality.

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[Kattrup]

Scott didn’t take that much to the Antarctic.

Exactly. Look what happened to him

[c.d.]

Exactly. Look what happened to him

Yeah, it's not like a blow up doll has multiple uses.

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[MrBarnett]

Exactly. Look what happened to him

He became a national hero.

[Wickerman]

https://theprepared.com/bug-out-bags...-out-bag-list/

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Thats the 'Paranoid' survival kit,.... I don't even own a cell phone.

[Observer]

He became a national hero.

Yes, a dead national hero

[MrBarnett]

Yes, a dead national hero

Everyone dies.

[c.d.]

Thats the 'Paranoid' survival kit,.... I don't even own a cell phone.

I proudly made that same statement for many, many years. Circumstances forced me to get one and I absolutely love it now.

I think there are legitimate reasons to be paranoid and be prepared. Assuming that there is still limited cell phone service in the event of a disaster it enables you to get in touch with loved ones, hear reports where food and first aid stations have been set up, gives you maps, compass and first aid info., etc.

I think it is a worthwhile investment. It is possible to have one and not be a cell phone ***hole. Just my opinion.

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[Pcdunn]

I proudly made that same statement for many, many years. Circumstances forced me to get one and I absolutely love it now.

I think there are legitimate reasons to be paranoid and be prepared. Assuming that there is still limited cell phone service in the event of a disaster it enables you to get in touch with loved ones, hear reports where food and first aid stations have been set up, gives you maps, compass and first aid info., etc.

I think it is a worthwhile investment. It is possible to have one and not be a cell phone ***hole. Just my opinion.

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Agreed. My cell phone is now my lifeline. Last year it provided a Hotspot so I could connect my workplace laptop and work from home.

Now that I'm retired and have no car, I can order groceries to be delivered via my phone. I can shop for most other things via the internet, do my bill paying and banking electronically, so on and so forth.

I don't take selfies, and only a few cat pictures. It's fine.

[Ally]

I live in a hurricane state, and I live one block from the ocean. I was also in a Category 5 Hurricane where my house got literally torn down around me and I had to crawl out barefoot through the rubble, and drive out through streets that were no longer there in car that had the roof of my house fall on it. Yes, I absolutely do keep a bugout bag in my house, and one in my car. But mine has practicalities, like spare clothes, shoes I can walk in, spare medications, etc. If the actual apocalypse comes, I'm good with dying. Who wants to live in a world without internet or air conditioning? I'm not a savage.

[mpriestnall]

I proudly made that same statement for many, many years. Circumstances forced me to get one and I absolutely love it now.

I think there are legitimate reasons to be paranoid and be prepared. Assuming that there is still limited cell phone service in the event of a disaster it enables you to get in touch with loved ones, hear reports where food and first aid stations have been set up, gives you maps, compass and first aid info., etc.

I think it is a worthwhile investment. It is possible to have one and not be a cell phone ***hole. Just my opinion.

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Don't hang up on your rescuers because you think it's a scam call...