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Thread: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
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24-10-2018, 10:10 #1
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Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
Good day
This had to be discussed previously, but how many of you have one in the Car/EDC it ?
I made my first a few months ago with the notion that I'll only need the contents when SHTF. I have been proven wrong so many times !
It was one of the most valuable choices I could ever make.
I'll share the contents with you. These items may be/can be /was needed in situations where you would not expect them. I'm working on a proper BOB but this is this bag forms part of my EDC if you may call it that.
First off, I use a black backpack. It doesn't shout 'Prepper/soldier' and appears to be a normal rucksack. Although still appealing to thieves etc, I feel that the less inconspicuous I can be, the better.
Contents for my specific needs:
Small Flashlight.
Ball pen
Bic Lighter
Multi tool
Bicycle Spanner
Knife
Pack of cigarettes (I don't smoke)
Power bank and cable.
2 x 500 ml Bottled water
Snacks
Spare batteries ( AAA, AA, 9v & CR2032)
Notepad
Dry towel tissue
Hand sanitiser
Ski rope
Duct tape
Flat screwdriver/Philips screw driver.
Compass
Fire starter
Poncho
Buff
Mechanix gloves
Old Blackberry cell phone with sim and airtime.
3 pairs of thick sterile gloves
Comprehensive but portable IFAK
Certified copies of Driver's licence, Medical aid card, I D, Birth certificate of my son and FA-licences of all my Handguns.
I have had to use many of these items before even though it's not it's primary function.
For example, the water. I thought that I'll use it somewhere in the desert after my plane crashed But in September while on vacation in Sodwana, the electricity went off due to heavy rains and thunderstorms. Surprise ! No electricity, no water !
Just a note, the bag is not too heavy and I'll still be able to walk comfortably with it if needed to.
I want to/need to add the following items:
Sunscreen
Socks
Handheld GPS such as E-Trex.
Regards
KZ
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24-10-2018, 11:59 #2
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Re: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
something we mostly say we are going to do, but don't
Biltong?
Peanuts?
Chocolates?
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24-10-2018, 12:03 #3
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Re: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
I keep one in the Car...Add Two spare mags and a box of 50rnd 9mm ammo to the list as well as some cash in small note denominations.
I haven't thought of adding cigarettes...and that will be on my to do list for today!!
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24-10-2018, 12:11 #4
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Re: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
Thanks for the replies Guys. I was hesitant to mention that I have ammo in this bag as it can be seen as negligent storing of ammo. But I won't scratch where there is no itch. I'm familiar with the FCA. Anyway, thanks for the tip wrt cash. I'll definitely add some.
Ciggies is to act as Barter or to help someone who does. This tip I read somewhere on this Forum and it made so much sense.
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24-10-2018, 12:15 #5
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24-10-2018, 12:16 #6
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Re: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
Agreed KZ...In the ideal world we wouldn't have a need for a FA for SD...Needles to say even additional Ammo. But the way things are going...some days getting home and to one loved ones is a challenge all on its own...So I say have it and not need it ...than need it and not have it...
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24-10-2018, 12:18 #7
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Re: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
Absolutely Hood !
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24-10-2018, 12:23 #8
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Re: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
Yeah no, leaving spare ammo in the car is illegal. No nods or winks about it. Don't do it.
As for a spare box of ammo, rather keep it in mags, you're unlikely to have time to load up empty mags if you're in a jam
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24-10-2018, 12:31 #9
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Re: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
Check Dave Canterbury;s 5 C,s on You Tube,
Cordage
Container
Combustion.
Cutting
Cover
I would swap out the Bic for a Clipper. Refillable.Visible fuel level(get the transparent one) Flint striker can be turned around to ignite fine tinder i.e. fluffed out cotton wool ball soaked in Vaseline.
For a good read on the subject have a look at Cody Lundin;s "98;6 Keeping your ass alive." and ""When all hell breaks loose"
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24-10-2018, 12:32 #10
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Re: Get Home Bag/EDC Bag
Thanks
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