TheQM – What do you need in a Get Home Bag?

[Luker]

True. That was a viscous and cruel conspiracy from our enemies. But we persevered and fought back. The
underground syndicates who supplied us became lifelong buddies. I even did a bit of bartering myself. But all
very dignified. There is much to be said about honour among smugglers.

[TheQM]

Thank you all.
This is from Hunter 26:
Compass and map
Basic first aid ie plasters, disinfectant, tabs for headache, diarrhea,
Water purifier eg straw/tabs
Bic lighter
Tin mug { can be used to eat out of, boil water)
Space blanket
Emergency rainsuit/pancho
Wet ready made food packs (as per military... Not dry food requiring water)
Protein snacks ie nuts, etc.
Mirror... To signal again depending on terrain but compass should include this.
Water proof cash wallet.
Hat
Mozzie repellent
Socks
Jersey.. As in runners pull over. Light but warm.
Shirt. Pants as in quick dry garment used on 4x4 Overland ING. Dries quick unlike cotton.
Emergency waterproof sleeping bag
Packs of sealed emergency water rations.

[TheQM]

From BushNomad:
I carry a military rectangular waterproof
It has press studs , ties & cords around the edges so that it can be
Variously be configured / used as:

Rectangular ground sheet
A-‘frame’ tent shelter (floor + 2 sides )
Poncho
Sleeping Bag Cover
Shade Sail

Its light but strong & can be compactly
rolled up :
… to perhaps 1ft long by 6”” diameter.

I also carry a thin fully waterproof pullover
Windbreaker that packs into itself to a small bag. Worn over a woollen jersey it is better
Than an anorak etc

Also carry
LeatherMan/Swiss Army Multitool
Larger Bowie Type Knife
Spare Car keys
Dixie pan set
Etc
Etc

And Paul reminding us to always take some chocolate to keep the energy levels up.

[Peter Wells]

I keep a milspec Machette in my car and have done so in Moz, Bots, etc. - in the absence of a firearm it gives me some sense of being armed.

[RAGE]

All the basics, most have been mentioned but I always insure I have atleast my garmin eTrex 10(with lithium batteries), an Inreach mini in my bag. And a smallish power bank.

[TheQM]

Thanks Folks
Great ideas.