My Apocalypse bag

[melissa5]

For anyone who is interested in this kind of thing, here's my bag that I keep in my truck in case of an emergency. It's really geared toward me having to hike home in case of an EMP. Currently it is at 27.5 lbs and I still need to add a few things.



Set of BDU's, boots, boonie hat, stocking cap, field jacket, underwear, chest rig, and drop leg holster. I need to get a few pairs of boot socks and thermal underwear.



Stuff to start a fire.



Water storage and purification.



Shelter



Food - enough for 72 hours



Miscellaneous stuff



First Aid



As soon as I find a Sub 2000, it plus 100 rounds will be added to the kit and of course whatever handgun I happen to be wearing at the time and extra ammo. Not pictured are my boots, machete, and 32 bottles of water that I keep in my truck.

[Barth]

Very impressive Melissa,
I can't tell, is the vest bulletproof?
I picked up a new light weight Bianchi IIIA police vest earlier this year.

We are talking Apocalypse/Red Dawn stuff right?

[Brent]

I hadn't thought about doing anything like that, but what a great idea!

[beatlesfan]

Awesome load-out! I'm in the beginning stages of getting together a bail-out bag myself. I need to find a good three day bag.

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[mightymouse]

Very impressive. Mine is more compact.

[beatlesfan]

Very impressive. Mine is more compact.

Plus it's a weapon and an antiseptic!

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[melissa5]

Very impressive Melissa,
I can't tell, is the vest bulletproof?
I picked up a new light weight Bianchi IIIA police vest earlier this year.

We are talking Apocalypse/Red Dawn stuff right?

No, that vest is not bulletproof. I do have one though. Do you think I should keep the bulletproof vest in my truck too?

[Barth]

No, that vest is not bulletproof. I do have one though. Do you think I should keep the bulletproof vest in my truck too?

I don't know where you live.
But the vests don't do well with heat.
I wouldn't advise keeping one in your truck.
Mine's in my closet to deal with unwanted visitors.

[melissa5]

I don't know where you live.
But the vests don't do well with heat.
I wouldn't advise keeping one in your truck.
Mine's in my closet to deal with unwanted visitors.

Georgia...it can get pretty hot. Mine hangs on the back of my bedroom door.

[Barth]

Georgia...it can get pretty hot. Mine hangs on the back of my bedroom door.

I'm on an emergency search and rescue team.
We carry stuff like wrenches to turn off gas lines. Pruning shears, leather-man,
work gloves and other stuff. I've got a completely loaded EMT bag too.
Am Emergency First Aid/CPR Defibrillator certified as well.
Paramedics have training for civilians that's very good.

I'm just saying, between us Apocalypse types you and I - LOL!

Update:
Ordered a second Maglula UpLULA Pistol Magazine Loader for my bag too.
Midway is having a sale $25 expires 11/30
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/952...-polymer-black

[yatyas42]

Melissa, hell of an idea putting the survival handbook in the bugout bag. It seems like a no brainer, but I never thought of it, just read em and put em away. The biggest difference between my bag and yours is I went with less food and more first aid gear. Where I live is rural enough that I could probably live off squirells and other critters for a while. I have heard you talk about that Sub 2K several times. Would you mind explaining why your so excited about it? Is it because it folds up? I keep my AR in my truck for work, so I have that, but I would definitely like a rifle with more than pistol caliber fire power. I am always open to new ideas ans others opinions though.

[melissa5]

Melissa, hell of an idea putting the survival handbook in the bugout bag. It seems like a no brainer, but I never thought of it, just read em and put em away. The biggest difference between my bag and yours is I went with less food and more first aid gear. Where I live is rural enough that I could probably live off squirells and other critters for a while. I have heard you talk about that Sub 2K several times. Would you mind explaining why your so excited about it? Is it because it folds up? I keep my AR in my truck for work, so I have that, but I would definitely like a rifle with more than pistol caliber fire power. I am always open to new ideas ans others opinions though.

I like the idea of the Sub2k because it folds and because it can use Glock magazines. That means only having to carry 9mm for the carbine and for my handgun. I've got 3 33-round mags ready for the Sub2k. I can fold that baby up and hide it in my truck easier than my AR. Also, even though I haven't held a Sub2k, I would think it would weigh less than my AR. Hopefully, I can find one at the gun show next weekend.

[yatyas42]

I was too focused on the 9mm in a carbine, but thinking about it, I would much rather have an MP5 (amazing weapon system) in combat than my M&P 9, so a 9mm carbine would work. I don't have any glocks currently so the dual magazines wouldn't apply. I also have not held the 2k, but I would agree that it looks very light. I will have to go check one out.

[johnh]

Just a thought, but you could do either an SBR AR or an AR "pistol/firearm". I have both. I did the "firearm" when the ATF changed their interpretation of the rules lately on having front pistol grips for guns over 26"; and also stated that the buffer tube with a cap on the end is not a stock. You can set up a non-NFA gun that is pretty easy to shoot, but still as short as an SBR. Mine is actually 29", but still pretty handy. It gets me a full rifle caliber gun and of course shares mags/accessories with my ARs. No extra paperwork like my SBR required. I am not a big fan of the Kel-tec stuff. Just seems cheap in terms of materials. I know many people have Sub 2000s and do not complain. YMMV I suppose.

[Rainman48314]

Very impressive. Mine is more compact.

I don't care who ya are, dat there's funny!