r/preppers • u/ThewisedomofRGI • Oct 29 '24
What one item would you bug out with that other folk might not consider? New Prepper Questions
For me: Hand Gel
Cleans wounds and can be used to get fires going.
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u/ggfchl Oct 29 '24
Deck of cards: lightweight, fits in your pocket, and doesn’t take up much space. Plus, there’s so many different games you can play. Definitely a way to boost morale.
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u/EducationFlimsy8361 Oct 29 '24
This makes me wonder if I can find or make a single printable sheet of games that can be played with a card deck. Never thought about it but wrapping a sheet like that around a pack would be a good idea for me, as I don’t usually play that kind of game.
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u/analogliving71 Oct 29 '24
get you a copy of hoyles book of games or just the card games.. and also consider carrying dice
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u/RedSquirrelFtw Oct 29 '24
Come to think of it, a "game kit" would be a cool idea. A couple decks of cards, dice, and a bunch of pages with different game rulesets or small book. Could fit that into a plastic ammo box to keep it dry.
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u/analogliving71 Oct 29 '24
thats what i have. and pulled it out recently in my week+ without power. Wife and i were playing all sorts of games to pass time at night
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u/DannyWarlegs Oct 29 '24
You can also get those magnetic travel game boards or even a "wallet chess set" that's thin and small enough to fit into your pocket.
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u/jen_n_ga Oct 29 '24
OMG! My grandma was really serious about her card games! If she thought we were doing something wrong she'd pull out her book of Hoyle to prove it! We were like elementary and middle school kids! 🤣😂🤣
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u/analogliving71 Oct 29 '24
same with mine. how i learned to play canasta, bridge and a 1000 other card games
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u/CasualJamesIV Oct 29 '24
I flew internationally a lot as a kid, back before handheld electronics, so my mom taught me to play all kinds of cars games - bridge and cribbage were her favorite
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u/743389 Oct 29 '24
Yeah, Hoyle's Rules can be found in pretty compact form, or digital.
Consider also games that can be played with minimal or shared equipment. If you get an extra deck of cards, you can emulate Rummikub or accommodate >4 people at Bullshit. If you get dice, you can play craps. If you get five dice and print some scorecards (or simply know the hands), you can play Yahtzee. If you get a D20 and print¹ or generate² some category cards, you can play Scattergories (Q U V X Y Z are not used) as well as a variety of other games of polyhedral abuse.³
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u/DannyWarlegs Oct 29 '24
With 5 dice you can also play 3s, or ship captain crew. Two of the easiest dice games to learn and two of my favorite dice games ever
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u/Imaginary-Angle-42 Oct 29 '24
Yes on book of card game rules. I found out early in my marriage that both of us had different rules for rummy. It took time, and the official rules, to come up with how we now play, a combination/compromise of what we both grew up with.
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u/Chelc2723 Oct 29 '24
If you do find a printable sheet then I would definitely laminate it so that it won't get ruined if it gets wet.
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u/Sick-Happens Oct 29 '24
That is a good idea! I have seen books with game instructions but your suggestion is much more portable. Just make sure you include games for different amounts of people, including solitary. For example, War is an almost endless game but only really works for 2 people.
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u/East-Selection1144 Oct 29 '24
We have a deck of medicinal/edible plants and my husband has a survival deck. https://amzn.to/4fpiyDQ
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u/SimplifyAndAddCoffee Oct 29 '24
Shoot, a fella' could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff.
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u/DannyWarlegs Oct 29 '24
Add in a small set of dice, 5-8 of them and you've just added like another 100 games.
My favorites being ship, captain, crew, and 3s. Easy enough for anyone to learn quick and hours of fun.
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u/JenFMac Oct 29 '24
Vaseline and diaper rash cream. Chafing can happen in unexpected places! Especially if proper bathing is a challenge. Wipes only get you so far.
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Oct 29 '24
The vaseline would come in handy for making fire starting stuff too, like adding a dab to a cotton ball, good choice!!
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u/OldTimer4Shore Oct 29 '24
Or even smeared on a stick (in case you have no cotton ball).
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u/SpacemanPete Oct 29 '24
And smeared on a penis…cmon now things may get dull. I’m sorry
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u/cracking Oct 29 '24
Hey man, it's the apocalypse. Time to get with the times and get weird and freaky, just like the wasteland around us.
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u/faerystrangeme Oct 31 '24
Also can be used for small scalp wounds instead of bandaids - when I got a mole removed from my scalp the dermatologist just dabbed some Vaseline on to keep it clean and told me not to wash my hair for a few days.
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u/Catonachandelier Oct 29 '24
Large, heavy duty trash bags (like the construction site bags). They can be used to put together an emergency poncho or shelter, you can use them to catch and store water, make a solar shower, camouflage your stuff if you need to leave it, catch small fish, all sorts of good stuff.
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u/Eurogal2023 General Prepper Oct 29 '24 edited Oct 29 '24
Panty hose. Works as a full body suit against ticks (for upper body make a slit in the crotch area and cut the feet off). Important to wear this under another layer of clothes, though, for it to work.
The sock parts are great as inner socks to avoid blisters when hiking.
The complete panty hose can work as an expandable bag for stuff like apples you come across (or for storing onions for drying at home).
Can be used as a rope, rings cut from the legs are super as hair ties.
And of course as an extra layer under jeans or sweaters to keep warm.
And of course an old fashioned compass and paper map of your area, preferably laminated. Useful if GPS or your phone is dead.
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u/VikaWiklet Oct 29 '24
I used knee-high pantyhose for sock liners for 1000+ miles of backpacking and never have had a blister, even with new boots. So much cheaper than Injinji liners, for example.
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Oct 29 '24
Hell, if you listen to the HAM radio repeater for North Carolina, they’re distributing MREs after Helene and every night when they are chatting the topic was how everyone got the shits from the MREs. 🤦♀️
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u/cerseiwhat Oct 29 '24
I keep bagged baking soda by my dried beans. Add 1 tsp per cup of beans, bring to a boil, and then soak. Softens up long stored beans, cooks them quicker, and helps with gas.
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u/beeper212 Oct 29 '24
We are using up our oldest dried beans from prep (2020) and this trick works great for improving taste and texture!
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u/ee-5e-ae-fb-f6-3c Oct 29 '24
people are stocking a lot of beans and most people can’t digest beans properly.
"Degassing" beans helps. Also introducing them regularly into your diet, so you're not suddenly switching your diet up helps.
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u/Gray_side_Jedi Oct 29 '24
Be an infantry Marine. Eat MREs all week in the field. Maybe force out one or two pathetic rabbit pellets. Feel heavy and swollen by the time we get back to the barracks, clean and turn in weapons, and secure for weekend libo Friday evening. Get a California burrito or medium sausage pizza for Pizza Hut, wash it down with an OG green Monster and half gallon of water. Wait about 45 minutes for the grease and caffeine to do their thing. Proceed to shit out what always felt like one of those gallon-sized cans of Dinty Moore stew that Marky Mark exploded in “Shooter”.
Definitely not something the recruiters warn you about.
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u/Suspicious_Hornet_77 Oct 30 '24
Wasn't a marine, but I've been to remote camp in Alaska many times. I feel I can relate to this.
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u/EducationFlimsy8361 Oct 29 '24
Good points!
Also, I encourage folks to test out their freeze dried meals or 72hr kit foods. There’s one brand of freeze dried meal that let’s just say had quite an impact on digestion. Also, don’t eat too much dried fruit in one sitting! 😱 If you get food you don’t normally eat for your 72hr kits, it is WORTH IT to buy a couple extra and give things a test run. Spend the $10-20.
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u/knightkat6665 Oct 29 '24
I’d also suggest testing whatever food you put in your buyout bag or get home bag. Some protein bars / gummies / gels / etc don’t agree with various people, and it’s no fun finding out when you’re needing to get to somewhere quickly.
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u/OldTimer4Shore Oct 29 '24
The sugar alcohol widely used in protein bars (for sweetening) is what causes distress. People who gravitate toward "sugar free!" Items oftentimes suffer with the intestinal cramps and upset. Diabetics, listen up before buying "sugar free"!
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u/knightkat6665 Oct 29 '24
RX Bars have been the best we’ve found so far. Quite high on the protein, low on the sugar and additives. Easy on the stomach.
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u/OldTimer4Shore Oct 29 '24
Agreed. Pricey but worth every penny. Around my house they never last till an emergency!
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u/LuigiBamba Oct 30 '24
Eating mres 3-4 times a day made me have to shit 3-4 times a day. not bad shits tho
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u/lostscause Oct 29 '24
Awl for sewing backpacks and leather
Moleskin for patching blister spots
Imodium
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Oct 29 '24
Give Leukotape a try over the moleskin
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u/Bigtanuki Oct 29 '24
Use paper tape under it to avoid pulling off your skin when removing the leuko tape.
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u/Extension-Minute-649 Oct 29 '24
Definitely gonna go fast but for me tumms.
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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Oct 29 '24
Oddly enough, probiotic vinegar helps also.
And black licorice root. You can get it in chewable tablets.
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u/WeekSecret3391 Oct 29 '24
I have a bunch of reusable hand warmer for my kids.
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u/OldTimer4Shore Oct 29 '24
I purchased one but it only warms the contact points, not the whole hand. I use it in a closed shoebox during the winter to keep my radio operational.
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u/WeekSecret3391 Oct 29 '24
I'm not sure what you're talking about. Mines are a pouch of liquid with a little bent metal thing inside that you push on, making it snap and solidifying the liquid, creating heat. You then boild it 5 minutes and you can reuse it.
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u/OldTimer4Shore Oct 29 '24
My "reusable" is a rechargeable egg-shaped unit that has three settings. I'll look at yours for sure.
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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Oct 29 '24
I love mine that work on white gas or lighter fluid.. diesel in a pinch.
Those suckers last for 8-12 hours!
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u/Public-Flow777 Oct 29 '24 edited Oct 30 '24
A pair of wire cutters (the v-notch kind) comes in handy for cutting paracord, shearing zip ties, and cutting that snare wire I use to make a rocket stove
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u/cuttydiamond Oct 29 '24
When dealing with the paranoid I find it's better to shoot them as you don't want them getting too close.
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u/mlotto7 Oct 29 '24
It is highly unlikely I will ever "bug out" in the traditional sense, as my safety, security, provisions are all in my home. Our farm in rural Oregon has been evacuated due to once-in-a-generation fires and in that situation we evacuated (not bugged out) to hotels 2 hours away (mostly get get away from the intense smoke). During the five days when we were required by authorities to leave the area the greatest asset we had was our cell phones for communication, contacts of friends/family/insurance etc. and lots and lots of cash. We simply made it into a vacation get away and patiently waited to see if our home was gone and needed to be rebuilt or if we needed massive cleanup.
I'm a prepper and have used my preps in three "once-in-a-generation" storms (fire, ice/record low temps, record snowfall) all resulting in over 10+ days without power. Despite being remote elk, deer, bear hunters with lots of time spent in the wild - bugging out is very very low on our list because of our respect for the wilderness and the understanding of all the elements our own home offers.
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u/fost1692 Oct 29 '24
Spare spectacles and spectacle repair kit.
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u/electric_angel_ Nov 15 '24
I don’t drive anywhere without a spare pair, and often I pack a third! (Old scrip has got me home!)
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u/Fr33speechisdeAd Oct 29 '24
Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Good for sanitizing things when water is scarce.
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u/Witty_Greenedger Oct 29 '24
A binder containing both a printed and digital version of the manufacturing processes of different things like dish soap, penicillin, microwaves, etc.
I’m going straight to the rural areas where there’s wind turbines. Build an electric fence and start a colony.
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u/SailboatSteve Oct 30 '24
Please don't take this as me coming at you, but comments like yours scare the hell out of me.
I bet there are tons of people like you who's survival plan is to move out into rural areas and start a colony.
The problem is that there are very few rural areas that someone else doesn't already own. I don't think that there are any wind farms that aren't on private land.
This means that, while you think you're being smart to get out of the city, you're actually travelling with minimal backup onto private property in the middle of a crisis. People can get lost that way.
Hopefully, you'll be welcomed in... but wouldn't it maybe be a wise idea to scout ahead now and find a friendly landowner who could use some help?
I guess my suggestion here is that, if that's your plan, start working on it now by making the acquaintance of a landowner you can get to in an emergency.
That way, they're glad to see you when you get there.
As a landowner myself, I would appreciate a few extra people around if SHTF. However, folks showing up uninvited will face a different side of me.
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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Oct 29 '24
You would be best if you tried a few of those first. Some of the easily probably info about soap making is not that good
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u/jenglasser Oct 29 '24
I'd be more worried about the microwave.
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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Oct 29 '24
Lol, ya think?
But poorly made like soap, in the words of one of my former supervisors, "could take the paint off a Buick".
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u/seafaringbastard Oct 30 '24
With a little solar panel, you could have a whole library on a cell phone….analog is good too, obv
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u/Witty_Greenedger Oct 30 '24
Assuming it wasn’t a large solar flare that sent us to the Stone Age that damages electronics.
The coils inside electric motors would only be affected by CME, from what I’ve read.
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u/No_Wrongdoer6682 Oct 29 '24
My portable bidet so my butthole doesn’t get itchy
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u/SpacemanPete Oct 29 '24
No matter how bad things get, an itchy butthole will always take top priority. The absolute worst.
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u/SicTim Oct 29 '24
My ancient Kindle 2 with an e-ink screen, because the battery literally lasts for months between charges.
I have all kinds of practical stuff like the 10 or so Bushcraft books, plus a ton more just for entertainment, all loaded and ready to go. (So it doesn't matter if an EMP takes out Amazon's servers. Heh.)
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u/MIRV888 Oct 29 '24
A 48v 20Ah ebike battery (my old one) with the usb port built in. I can power usb devices for a very, very long time on that battery.
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u/OldTimer4Shore Oct 29 '24
A rechargeable fan. They provide a means to move the air, provide white noise for restful sleep, and recharge other devices. Also good for sparking up embers.
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u/TheAncientMadness Oct 29 '24
silcock key. just got two for $5 thanks to r/preppersales
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u/The-Real-Mario Oct 29 '24
We should start wearing one around our neck , as a secret sign of complicity
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u/LudovicoSpecs Oct 29 '24
silcock key
Can you explain this one?
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u/-Zero-and-One- Oct 29 '24
Opens outdoor water taps on commercial or industrial buildings. Usually the key is a cross with 4 different sizes of square fittings on the ends to fit different taps.
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In the UK I am not sure if these are used, unless the handle is off a tap or something. But worth getting one, I concur!!
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u/EbolaPrep Oct 29 '24
This is very inventive! Best idea I’ve seen so far. Great idea!
Edit: just purchased, will add to my lock pick set!
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u/Provia100F Oct 29 '24
Lightweight film camera with a few rolls of black and white film in the bag.
Don't need to worry about power/batteries, black and white film specially because it has the broadest range of exposure and can be developed with household items in a pinch like instant coffee
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u/Provia100F Oct 29 '24
Well if you're in a bug out situation, history is unfolding around you. So probably a lot
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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Oct 29 '24
Tweezers
I learned quickly working at UPS that s good pair of tweezers are invaluable.
Ticks
Splinters
Foreign objects l
Useful when stitching.
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u/CasualJamesIV Oct 29 '24
My wife and kids. Wife is an ER Nurse, kids are Eagle scout and Life scout, both with extensive hiking/backpacking experience, as well as hard working
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u/woemoejack Oct 29 '24
Clear eye protection. Walking around at night in any wooded areas can be killer on the face and eyes because you tend to look at the ground a lot. Taking a branch to the eyeball sucks. Weighs nothing.
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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Oct 29 '24
That is why I tell everyone headlamps are good but you always need more light. Because all it takes is looking away just once for you to run right into something bad
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u/Unlucky-Idea-2968 Oct 29 '24
No chicken gets left behind. My girls are coming with me.
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u/RudyGreene Oct 30 '24
I keep a pair of rubber wedges in my van. They're useful if you need to drive up on a curb or to drive over one-way tire spikes.
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u/AlterNate Oct 30 '24
I'm bringing my sterling silver fork. IDGAF. Not gonna eat like a Philistine.
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u/unorganized_mime Oct 29 '24
That tire filler foam. Busted tire in the middle of nowhere or busted tire in an unfriendly area, this will get you out quick.
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u/softsnowfall Oct 29 '24
A few packs of salon-pas. For me, it greatly helps a sore back, sore muscle, etc…
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u/Imaginary-Angle-42 Oct 29 '24
An emergency knitting kit with enough yarn to make several pairs of mittens plus repairs. (I have emergency yarn and needles in each vehicle but that’s in case I get stuck in a bad traffic jam or I finish the project I’m working on that I brought with me nearly always.)
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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Oct 29 '24
Me too!
I have interchangeable needles and those dollar tree backpacks with a yarn project in each vehicle. I also have "emergency" drop spindles for spinning yarn
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u/Sea_Dog1969 Oct 29 '24
I have a GoalZero solar panel in every vehicle. And one in my bag. If you daisy chain them... you can charge a lot of things.
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u/ShellsFeathersFur Prepared for 1 year Oct 30 '24
Hammock. Working on getting a packable stand for it (tensa 4) that can be used indoors and outside.
I struggle to sleep in new places. And it turns out that I also struggle to sleep on flat surfaces. So now I sleep in a hammock, which has the upshot that, should I need to bug out, at least I know my sleeping system won't be something I need to get used to.
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u/irrespoDecisions Oct 30 '24
I‘m an orthopedic and trauma surgeon. I assume my IFAKs are a little more detailed than the average first aid kit.
Something i consider pitting in my go bag is my 9mm rimfire blank gun. I can load it with pepper gas rounds, so while its not a firearm per se, it does look the part and is an effective distributor of hot irritants
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u/prettyprettythingwow Oct 31 '24
Er. You should not use hand sanitizer on unbroken skin. It is not dual purpose. Get some antibacterial wipes if you like.
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u/Troll_of_Fortune Oct 29 '24
I keep a harmonica and juice harp in my main bug out bag ✌️😁👍
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u/dittybopper_05H Oct 29 '24
Orange you afraid your juice harp will leak in the bag, especially when things go all pear shaped? Plus you need to regularly check the dates.
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u/Jacrava Oct 29 '24
Since roughly 50% of humans bleed several days a month, reusable feminine products like a silicone menstrual cup would be crucial for hygiene (as opposed to a finite supply of tampons).
Sidenote: tampons make for relatively poor wound gauze according youtubers like Skinnymedic and PrepMedic
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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Oct 29 '24
Some menstrual cups will also help women who leak when sneezing.
And reusable cloth pads are easier to change than underwear since you don't have to get undressed. They are a favorite for women who do long commutes for work in Europe.
And they also have reusable tampons
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u/Brilliant_Wealth_433 Oct 29 '24
I keep a few ounces of Kratom extract in my bug out. About .10 of a gram is a great pain reliever similar to a hydracodoe in effects. Just in case shit gets hairy I have effective pain control for myself and those around me.
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u/Jacrava Oct 29 '24
Wild lettuce is supposed to be great, and it grows everywhere. You probably know as a pesky weed already
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u/Brilliant_Wealth_433 Oct 29 '24
Also called Opium lettuce, however it does not bind to opiate receptors and is actually pretty weak for severe pain relief. I got my degree in Horticulture and am well versed in medicinal plants of mh area. Opium Lettuce does have some great properties but is not a substitute for strong opiate receptor binding pain meds. Kratom does perform this function especially the 55% Mitragyne extracts I keep on hand for emergencies. It also will last for years in its dried extract form. I even took it for an abscess tooth which was absolutely terrible pain. It worked good and I feel way more functional on Kratom than traditional opiates. Plus kratom does not cause breathing issues making it much safer than strong opiates.
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u/bassjam1 Oct 29 '24
Duct tape. Instead of grabbing a roll, pull some off the roll, fold about 2.5" over on itself and continue to rewind 10-15' on that fold. Great for blisters, bandages, and other general use.
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u/OldTimer4Shore Oct 29 '24
Good idea. Gorilla Tape is much more reliable and strong. It cost a little more but is the best choice for emergencies.
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u/timhenk Oct 29 '24
I have a harmonica in my BOB. Good for entertainment or boredom. Is loud and can be used in place of a whistle. Basically anyone can play it, and it can entertain a cranky kid. And it’s compact!
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u/EbolaPrep Oct 29 '24
Raddy RF750 Portable Shortwave Radio AM/FM/SW/WB Receiver with NOAA Alerts
If cell towers go down, I want as much info as possible.
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u/IndyDoggy Oct 29 '24
I have one of those rolling plastic worksite toolboxes that have the stackable containers. I've upgraded the axle and wheels. It holds everything my wife and I would need to survive in the wild for 90 days.
As an avid hiker, I can tell you it would be much easier pulling that amount of gear around than carrying it on our backs.
I should mention that the area of the country we live in is relatively flat.
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u/Sea_Dog1969 Oct 29 '24
I have the same kind of kit, but it's in my old Hardigg military footlocker. Skateboard wheels. 🇺🇲
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u/The-Mond Prepping for Tuesday Oct 29 '24
Instructions on how to do basic things with the bag's contents (start fire with flint and steel or magnifying lens, use the water filter without contaminating it, etc.)- more for other people in my family/group who are not as interested in prepping, but can also can make the bag and its contents easier to use for myself.
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u/Eviltwinoat Oct 29 '24
Nail clippers. After a few weeks, you’re going to have problems with overly long toenails and finger nails and trimming them with a knife isn’t easy…I know someone is going to say, “Nail scissors are more useful for other things “ but the are also pointed, sharp and less compact
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u/Thumper1k92 Prepared for 6 months Oct 29 '24
Rubber medical tubing. Can be used for dozens of things.
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u/UND_mtnman Oct 29 '24
I have digital files of a bunch of DnD materials, including campaigns, one shots, premade characters, and of course a set of dice. Morale is important and being in a group, playing some DnD could be a good team builder, gets mind off the current situation and makes you use your brain.
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u/DarkMatterImplosion Oct 30 '24
Lube free condoms. They take minimal space and have a bunch of uses.
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u/Interesting-Mix-1689 Oct 30 '24
A can of oral nicotine pouches. I'm not going to endorse any particular brand. I don't have a nicotine habit but some people in my friend group do and seeing how they act when they're cut off for a few days made me buy some to keep around.
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u/SparrowLikeBird Oct 30 '24
Plush animal toys
Great for stopping people who are panicking. Especially kids but not just kids. A good sized squish mallow can occupy an adult too and prevent them gumming up the gears of a rescue/emergency response
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u/Suspicious_Hornet_77 Oct 30 '24
Zip ties. Big, industrial ones. Don't take up much room and are always handy to have around.
And yeah, you can hog tie someone if needed. Extra bonus.
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u/throwitoutwhendone2 Oct 30 '24
Tin snips.
I love those damn things. Can cut thru metal chain link fence if you need too. Can cut zip ties, hard plastic and rope as well.
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u/Pitiful-Sprinkles933 Oct 30 '24
Small bottles of alcohol. Mainly for trading, but can have other uses too.
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u/Rose_Water_princess Oct 30 '24
Some form of entertainment, some type of electronic, deck of cards, knitting supplise. Something to do when you are stationary
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u/DEMDHC24 Oct 31 '24
Not planning to bug out but a get home bag staple should be baby powder. Lots of walking.
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u/Virtual-Feature-9747 Prepared for 1 year Nov 01 '24
First off, I don't want to ever have to bug out. You are stuck with whatever you can carry. Since the question is looking for a not obvious answer I guess I would say extra socks.
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u/WeekFun913 Nov 02 '24
If I'm bugging out, I'm leaving my family home, water filter that's so strong it dechlorinates, bunker, armory, greenhouse, frog pond, in development cow+pig pen, chicken coop, and 10000 gal fish tank. Lots here, lot more in the works. If I'm bugging out, things have gotten so bad it's no longer feasible for me to live here, the Bible. I'm taking my Bible.
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u/The1Zenith Nov 02 '24
Lard. Good for cooking, fire, topical medicine, soap making, lubricant and more. Good shelf-life if kept from being exposed to oxygen, months at room temperature and years if canned or frozen.
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u/Ok-Entertainment6544 Nov 14 '24
-1st thing Id SNACH!!!! My PS5 !!! You wouldn't leave APART OF YOU in a burning house!?? Would you!!! Exactly!!! Witch is why I chose to let the
- Xbox 1S* BURN!!🤣 Umm yeah I would or could of easily took it too infact, idll take longer to Rescue my PS5 because the Xbox was in the way. Plus PS5 Is king 👑. PS5 Is currently #.1 in the Globe.
If I didn't have those things. It'll have to be my yellow baby kitten. I mean she would already be with me in my arms while I fight for the PS5, OFCORSE my Goldy (kitty 🐈) would already be with me no matter what . If anything I value her precious cute tiny little life over mine any day. Kittens puppies a lot of domesticated animals are completely innocent! Humans are not!
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u/wfs1992 Nov 29 '24
Has anyone said an enema kit yet? If you have the means to boil water or have clean water anyways
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u/EducationFlimsy8361 Oct 29 '24
Laundry baskets: If I evacuate by car, I’ll set some stuff inside a couple of nested laundry baskets.
Last time I moved, it involved a few short hotel stays, and it was surprising how much more helpful the baskets were over just suitcases and bags! Carrying stuff to and from cars, temporary hampers, containing kid items, making it generally easier for the hotel room not to descend into chaos. Sturdy, easier on your hands than grocery sacks, lets you glance and see what’s in them whereas suitcases have to be closed to carry, and so on.