[geeks] Bug-Out Bags

[ed at arxsystems.net]

> Here's my current list of supplies in my "Emergency Preparedness / Oh-Shit
> / Bug-Out" bag.
>
> http://www.mrbill.net/BOBplanning.pdf
>
> Do you have one?  If so, what's in yours?

I have one, and the wife has one.  Problem is, they are both pre-kid and 
are now in serious need of updating.  I'm glad you posted this, as I've 
gone and created an iCal reminder to start the process this weekend.

As for contents, ours are similar to yours, but I've included supplies 
that will let me acquire, purify and store small (1-2 quarts) of water 
without relying solely on chemicals (run out) or filters (clog, wear out, 
fail, etc.)  Canteen cups, stove, fuel pellets and tinder are my preferred 
method in that case.  I've also included other personal protection 
measures to be used as-needed.

Due to the amount of time I spend in the outdoors, I have placed more 
emphasis on being able to use what is around me, versus having to pack it 
all around.  That is just a personal preference and I have no idea if it 
is a better or inferior philsophy, since I've never had to Bug Out of a 
suburban environment.  YMMV, etc. and I suspect there will be some 
shift in this outlook as I re-prep/re-pack to include things for the 
little one.  Fortunately, she's pretty flexible in what she can eat and 
drink now, so her needs are more clothing-oriented (hard to keep up with, 
since she's growing like a flippin' weed).

What brings up the query, Bill?  Idle curiosity?