Do you have an emergency go bag?

Do you have an emergency go bag?

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Major Fallout

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5,278 posts

230 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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MikeGTi said:
Major Fallout said:
Duck tape.
100ft of paracord.
Torch.
Lock picks.
Super glue.
Sweets and chocolate.
Really wasn't aiming for that appearance.

I'm just a bit of a jinks and have been in a few fires houses and hotels. Times when i have been stood outside in boxers and t-shirt and noting else, wishing I had some socks or money to get a hot drink food or book another hotel. Once I really needed a torch so I could see down the stairs in a hotel that was on fire so I and the other 20 odd people could see the way down. The exit lights were st in the 80's.

It just evolved to carry more and more stuff over the years.

Truckosaurus

11,183 posts

283 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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I don't think there is much use for a prepper/survivalist go-bag in the UK where natural disasters are unlikely to happen and there are many large towns and cities within a single fuel tank's range, no matter where you live.

However, I suspect the vast majority of people (myself included) don't have a 'store cupboard' of food that would last more than a couple of days, and would be in trouble if their local supermarket had to shut due to bad weather, a fuel crisis, etc. That's a more useful area of Emergency Planning than expecting to run away....

Bullett

10,873 posts

183 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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I read the Op and I thought it would soon turn into a zombie thread.

6 posts. Well done!

P.S. you are weird.

kowalski655

14,599 posts

142 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Come the zombie apocalypse you won't need money,so better to spend the cash now....possibly on some psychiatric treatment. biggrin

Studio117

4,250 posts

190 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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YES!


Silverbullet767

10,680 posts

205 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Bullett said:
I read the Op and I thought it would soon turn into a zombie thread.

6 posts. Well done!

P.S. you are weird.
bowtie

MacW

1,349 posts

175 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Lotus Notes said:
I wouldn't tell anyone about this if I were you..
Too late.


Major Fallout

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5,278 posts

230 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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In my defence the lock picks were a joke gift after I locked myself in the boot of my car.

I didnt know what to do with them so just chucked them in the bag.

jhfozzy

1,345 posts

189 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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I suppose my brother and I are both "preppers".

A combination of being ex-forces so always had survival kits of some kind and going on a "zombie survival weekend" recently had us both beef up our survival kits to grab bags. Mine stays in the boot of the car.

It contains too much to list, but has a full first aid kit, shelter, hammock, fire making, food, signalling.

iphonedyou

9,234 posts

156 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Nope. I'm a Quantity Surveyor and the most excitement I get in any given day is Excel corrupting one of my sheets. The horror.

QuantumTokoloshi

4,161 posts

216 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Studio117 said:
YES!

Now that is proper DISASTER planning ! smile

You might want to add plastic bags to your kit and a decent poncho, which can double as a groundsheet and bivvie shelter


Edited by QuantumTokoloshi on Tuesday 16th December 15:18

MacW

1,349 posts

175 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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jhfozzy said:
I suppose my brother and I are both "preppers".

A combination of being ex-forces so always had survival kits of some kind and going on a "zombie survival weekend" recently had us both beef up our survival kits to grab bags. Mine stays in the boot of the car.

It contains too much to list, but has a full first aid kit, shelter, hammock, fire making, food, signalling.
Pure coincidence and of little relevance.

You're both complete fruit loops looking for an excuse.

Personally I salute you for wearing your loopiness outwardly and refusing to try to conform clap

BertieWooster

3,229 posts

163 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Tyre Tread said:
You are Sheldon AICMFP!


biglaugh

AyBee

10,522 posts

201 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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What kind of scenario are you preparing yourself for?

jhfozzy

1,345 posts

189 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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MacW said:
jhfozzy said:
I suppose my brother and I are both "preppers".

A combination of being ex-forces so always had survival kits of some kind and going on a "zombie survival weekend" recently had us both beef up our survival kits to grab bags. Mine stays in the boot of the car.

It contains too much to list, but has a full first aid kit, shelter, hammock, fire making, food, signalling.
Pure coincidence and of little relevance.

You're both complete fruit loops looking for an excuse.

Personally I salute you for wearing your loopiness outwardly and refusing to try to conform clap
Completely agree although I do have an excuse being Welsh.

Pickled

2,051 posts

142 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Major Fallout said:
I locked myself in the boot of my car.
Right up until this point I thought you might be Jason Bourne.

y2blade

56,029 posts

214 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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roboxm3 said:
If you live in the UK, I'd say you were a bit strange too. Sorry.
This^^^^

OP has got the mental

QuantumTokoloshi

4,161 posts

216 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Pickled said:
Major Fallout said:
I locked myself in the boot of my car.
Right up until this point I thought you might be Jason Bourne.
How did you manage to lock yourself in the boot of your car ? Genuine question.

Axionknight

8,505 posts

134 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Can you detail as to how you got locked in the boot of your car, please? rofl

bigandclever

13,750 posts

237 months

Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Major Fallout said:
I keep it in the house and just forget about it.
Major Fallout said:
Once I really needed a torch so I could see down the stairs in a hotel that was on fire so I and the other 20 odd people could see the way down. The exit lights were st in the 80's.
What's the point of leaving your bag in your house then?