TheShadowKnows
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Yeah, I hadn't thought of shop towels but those are sturdy as all get-out compared to other paper products. I have a pack of travel tissues for face/fanny use.
Could someone show their gear for a bob and ghb to compare to...
Ok, did some research before redoing my GHB and I work 3.5 miles away from my house. I have an alternate route that is right at 4 miles. I'm in a suburban area, so there are some woods but none that I need to go through. In any situation where I'd need to get home and can't use my car, I'm going to try and get home as quickly as possible. With that in mind, my GHB doesn't contain much in the way of shelter, firemaking, hunting/prep/cooking, or water purification. Between a short distance to travel and the fact that I'm starting from a restaurant, I don't really need much in the way of food/water, and I can scavenge before I leave.
So, in my GHB I keep:
SOG Fasthawk (more for urban entry/escape than wood processing but could fill that roll as well. Also my hand-to-hand weapon of choice.)
Buck 3in folding knife
Coleman LED flashlight (takes AAAs, and I keep extras in the bag)
Foam earbuds
1 Powerbar, 1 fruit leather, 1 bag Sport Beans, 1 smaller bag beef jerky
Emergency blanket
2 Bic lighters
Small multitool
Small sunscreen
1 Sharpie
Small First Aid kit (just the basics, needs to be improved)
2 500ml bottled water
75 ft 550 cord
Cargo shorts
Cotton long-sleeved thermal
Belt
Extra socks and boxers
100 rounds 22lr CCI Minimags
Henry US Survival 22
Not counting the rifle, the whole kit weighs 10 pounds. There's always another flashlight and a solid fixed-blade stashed in the dashboard compartment of my car, so those are available as well. This GHB is always in my trunk, which is also accessible from the backseat. I really want to practice the hike soon with the pack to see how long it would take me.
Ok, did some research before redoing my GHB and I work 3.5 miles away from my house. I have an alternate route that is right at 4 miles. I'm in a suburban area, so there are some woods but none that I need to go through. In any situation where I'd need to get home and can't use my car, I'm going to try and get home as quickly as possible. With that in mind, my GHB doesn't contain much in the way of shelter, firemaking, hunting/prep/cooking, or water purification. Between a short distance to travel and the fact that I'm starting from a restaurant, I don't really need much in the way of food/water, and I can scavenge before I leave.
So, in my GHB I keep:
SOG Fasthawk (more for urban entry/escape than wood processing but could fill that roll as well. Also my hand-to-hand weapon of choice.)
Buck 3in folding knife
Coleman LED flashlight (takes AAAs, and I keep extras in the bag)
Foam earbuds
1 Powerbar, 1 fruit leather, 1 bag Sport Beans, 1 smaller bag beef jerky
Emergency blanket
2 Bic lighters
Small multitool
Small sunscreen
1 Sharpie
Small First Aid kit (just the basics, needs to be improved)
2 500ml bottled water
75 ft 550 cord
Cargo shorts
Cotton long-sleeved thermal
Belt
Extra socks and boxers
100 rounds 22lr CCI Minimags
Henry US Survival 22
Not counting the rifle, the whole kit weighs 10 pounds. There's always another flashlight and a solid fixed-blade stashed in the dashboard compartment of my car, so those are available as well. This GHB is always in my trunk, which is also accessible from the backseat. I really want to practice the hike soon with the pack to see how long it would take me.
What about keeping a bicycle at your employment location if possible (if you don't already ride one to work?) or keep it in the vehicle if you drive.
Pepper or bear spray is a good idea too. I think most situations requiring a ghb are going to require a good security measure, so I'm still going for the ccw with a fire arm.Pretty much any weapon on your person is going to (legally) require a concealed carry permit, so if that's the case, should just get a firearm to always have. Now, I don't mean strapping on a .45 or something...but I personally like a small (and I mean small) .25 where I can carry it literally in a jeans pocket. Just to be safe, I carry the magazine in a separate pocket. It only holds 6 shots a clip, but safe and small enough for EDC purposes.
If that's impractical, a decent stun gun can be a welcome (and inexpensive) solution. But, these too usually require a CCP, at least legally. (Its why I used to carry one that was disguised as a cell phone). I'd simply carry it openly (when I walked downtown), so no legal issue...but just looked like I had my phone out...LOL).....
Hospital or no, I would consider a concealed carry in my car. I wouldn’t advertise it to anyone and on the off chance you ever did get discovered you could always claim you forgot about it and were ever so sorry... I feel that if things get bad enough to have to walk 50 miles to get home then they would likely be bad enough to warrant some self protection.Excellent information.
I work approximately 50 miles away, mapped out to walk is exactly 18 hours and 59 minutes.
GHB is exactly what I need, as we live outside of town a way and planning to bug in. I've started building it over time, but really need to get going on getting this together.
The one issue for me is I am unable to bring a firearm on campus - the hospital is a no weapon zone. Even if I have it in my car, I can get in trouble if someone finds out. So I'm thinking a knife and pepper spray is my best option at this point.
There are several streams and rivers on the way. Unfortunately for me, I would have to pass over 2 bridges and no way around it.
Great idea on the silcock key. I think my multi tool would open one but maybe not an old stuck one.I keep a GHB in my car at all times. I am fortunate to work 2 miles from my home, and I am within 10-20 miles of my home 95% of the time.
My GHB is oriented toward urban survival. I do keep the five C's, and what most of us would consider the basics: flashlight, and headlamp with spare batteries; multitool; fixed blade and folding knife; bandanas; TP; pens, sharpies, note pad. Some toiletries. I have an IFAK. A minimal amount of food and water, and means to purify. Personal protection. A couple of things I keep are cash in small bills and change; and a Silcock (water) key.
If power is down you probably won't be able to access an ATM or use a credit card; and nobody is going to give you change. The Silcock key will allow you to use an external water spigot that may not have a handle.
Everything is kept in a medium size backpack that is easy to carry.
Yeah believe me I've thought about it. Just worried as my car is left unattended for 12+ hours... :/Hospital or no, I would consider a concealed carry in my car. I wouldn’t advertise it to anyone and on the off chance you ever did get discovered you could always claim you forgot about it and were ever so sorry... I feel that if things get bad enough to have to walk 50 miles to get home then they would likely be bad enough to warrant some self protection.
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