Do you bring your Go Bag/BOB with you when you travel (not by air)?

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Rachaelmm1995@reddit

I travel with a get home bag.

If possible I’d want to get home first before thinking about bugging out.

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Rachaelmm1995@reddit

That question needs a whole post to itself.

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sjb2971@reddit

Get home bag is the answer. Every vehicle has one. We are in the north so it's more built for heat and food in case of being stranded or in grid lock during storms.

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I dont have any end of the world plans, just a 72 hour kit for snow or getting stuck out in a trail more likely. It lives in my trunk in a storage container I built for all of it, but fits in a large bag if I needed it to

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bhgiel@reddit

My commute is supposed to take me 35 min. Most days is 45. Its taken me hours in the winter or a bad accident. I keep a good get home bag with me all the time. One of these days I might even need to walk it.

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KitehDotNet@reddit

I have an urban BOB for 14 day earthquake/fire/flood evac's to area hotels or shelters. And a get-home bag for hiking out of the desert to nearest civilization if I get stuck in the backcountry. They're carabineered together in my 4x4 at all times and can be worn front/back as a balanced load system. My zombie apocalypse BOB stays at my BO location.

The urban BOB is TSA compliant and carry-on sized.

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KitehDotNet@reddit

Always dress for the walk home.

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No-Feed-1999@reddit

Not my go bag per say but my hiking bag designed to keep me and another alive for a week.

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CapGirl80@reddit

Can you elaborate on the items you have in your hiking bag, please?

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No-Feed-1999@reddit

Sure Fire start kit Protein bars Water First aid kit and splints Tarp Rope Multi tool Knife Reflective tent Two reflective blankets Book on edible plants Coban Ace wrap Tape Reflective mirror Flares First aid guide ( even though I dont need it) Finding your ways outdoors by robert Moores jr Phone Compass Map Tick spray Sun screen I'll also add things if we're going somewere specific. Like extra blister pads, extra clothes,extra socks, my inhaler....

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CapGirl80@reddit

Thank you so much

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No-Feed-1999@reddit

Odds are im probally missing something lol

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CapGirl80@reddit

We are all missing something! We just gotta keep adding where we can

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BallsOutKrunked@reddit

I generally don't. To me it's like having a gun in the shower. It's possible you'll need it, but the amount of time you spend in the shower is pretty tiny. I go on vacation every year, but that's literally 1/52 of the year, so it's just a small amount of time gone. If I was really concerned I wouldn't get on the plane.

But in general I like being super prepper but also living a normal life.

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Lethalmouse1@reddit

https://www.secondamendmentdaily.com/2019/07/man-uses-shower-gun-after-burglar-breaks-in-while-hes-in-the-shower/

I mean.... this dude had allocated his resources on point for his life.

The question is always, "how good is your psychic senses."

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BallsOutKrunked@reddit

No I get it, I legitimately know that it could be useful to have a shower gun. But it's also, to me, a metaphor of taking things very far. I'm just not there in my life and not sure if I want to get there.

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MoonlightOnSunflower@reddit

Fully agree, but I have to admit I still love this shower gun story: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/s/nmJmnGrO4F

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Slight_Can5120@reddit

I hear there are surgeons in Miami who will create a flap of skin in which you can hide a derringer. Real concealed carry.

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BallsOutKrunked@reddit

would be way more comfy than the glock 17L I keep in my prison purse

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Slight_Can5120@reddit

Ouch jus thinking bout it

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MrD3a7h@reddit

I didn't like the extended magazine, but the suppressor was very much appreciated

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HRslammR@reddit

This. Its better to have the skills than the bag.

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Mammoth-Knowledge840@reddit

Yeah, I always take a go bag-with extra socks.

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Traditional-Leader54@reddit

Mine is a get home bag to get me home from work (85 miles) and is always in my trunk. I grab it whenever we take road trips in the family van. It has everything we’d need in something as simple as a power outage to more serious situations. It’s not just for getting home.

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ThePixieVoyage@reddit

This reads like the family van doesn't have its own. I'm sure you've thought of this (but just in case it slipped your mind): does the family van get driven without you? That driver should have access to the get home bag, and know how to use each item in it.

If you have thought of this, so sorry, carry on.

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Traditional-Leader54@reddit

My wife works from home so while she does drive without me it’s not very far from home typically. There is a first aid kit, jump starter, jumper cables etc though.

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Unfair-Sleep-3086@reddit

My SLNT 10L dry bag arrived just today, I’ll be taking it everywhere I go with all the EDC goodies. I also had that feeling of unpreparedness and it was a big lesson for me. Nice wake up call to start getting my 6 months of self sufficiency finalised!

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krinklesakk@reddit

My bag changes from season to season, kinda. Winter vs summer = a different need for things. My GHB BOB SHTF whatever you want to call it lives in my car for the most part. I have a smaller edc set of things that is on my person most of the time.

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Fubar14235@reddit

I keep a lot of stuff in my car, enough that I could live in there for a few days with no notice. I keep an empty bag in there too so I can gather all the stuff and walk home if I have to. Food, water, 2 sleeping bags, blanket, pillow, meds etc. I can't think of many situations where I've travelled far without flying or driving. I probably wouldn't burden myself with a get home bag if it was really inconvenient though. I get preppers want to be prepared always but i don't think it should be to the detrement of normal life.

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YYCADM21@reddit

This is treading very close to the line between preparation and paranoia. It's not just impractical to carry a Go Bag everywhere; it's impossible, at least if it's a legit Go-Bag.

Having a solid get home bag can be difficult to manage if you're on foot; a full on Go Bag? Not gonna happen. I think you can work up a situation-specific "Assist Bag", that you can tailor to the environment you're in/going to be in, and rely on that to get to your rental car/hotel/AirBNB, where you have your more comprehensive Get-Home Bag or Go Bag.

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Jeresil@reddit (OP)

I don’t feel paranoid at all. I spent some time carefully preparing my “go bag” and it’s it home if I need to grab it and…go. But, recent world events (missile attacks on nuclear sites) occurred while I was traveling and left me feeling a bit unprepared. Since this is a prepping sub, it seemed like a logical ask to see how others travel. I would never carry my full “go bag” with me at all times if I wasn’t using it for its intended purpose. Nor did I curate it as a bug out bag as I don’t see my family of four (two young kids) roughing it in the wilderness. Main plan would be to shelter in place as long as possible in a SHTF situation. But I hadn’t considered the option of a “get home bag” to keep in my truck (although I do keep a lot of crap in there anyway (tire patch kit, tools, first aid kit, etc). But, it certainly could use some additions.

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YYCADM21@reddit

I wasn't accusing you of paranoia; I said the concept was teetering close to the edge of being prepared & being paranoid. The biggest problem here rests in terminology.

"Go-Bags", "Get Home Bags", "Assist Bags", "Tac Bags", etc. What one person calls a go bag, the next calls a Get Home bag, or an Assist Bag, Intermediary Bag, or some variation. Then, someone is going to say "if you are bugging in, you don't NEED Bug-out bag", and a new war begins

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Jeresil@reddit (OP)

Gotcha. I hear what you’re saying. Have a nice night brother (or sister)! Be well!

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Shake0nBelay@reddit

One stays in every vehicle

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bananapeel@reddit

My boss was on a company trip to Honolulu. He was in his hotel and stepped out of the shower when they had that inbound missile warning. He had time to call his wife and say "I love you. I guess this is it."

Do with that what you will.

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Present-Opinion1561@reddit

yes, but mine is 15L so doesn't take up much room.

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throwawaybsme@reddit

I keep a small get home bag in my car always. It has spare socks and underwear, a spare pare of sneakers, a pocket knife, cordage, and some hygiene items.

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Puzzleheaded-End1325@reddit

Mine contains a complete change of clothes. We’ve gotten caught in a downpour and we’re soaked to the skin. I also keep a hoodie with it, just in case the temperature drops.

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FiresideFable@reddit

Spare socks and sneakers - I’m definitely going to add these to my car. Dress shoes can become painful to walk in relatively quickly, or you will feel it afterwards.

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PhantomNomad@reddit

I have spare wool socks in my truck, but yeah I need to add shoes/boots to that. I think I'll throw my half worn out ones in there and get new. Don't want them fully worn out of course, but also don't want to break in a new pair walking home.

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ImJustHereForItt@reddit

I like other bring a get home bag. If I am traveling out of state, I do bring a more significant bag and supplies and such since getting home isn't feasible. I live in SW Florida so just getting g out of the state is 6-8 hours

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Talentless-Hack-101@reddit

I have an overnight bag & 2 different types of 3-day bags depending on the nature / distance of my trip.

It's..... kind of a pain in the butt to maintain.

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Appropriate-Star-462@reddit

I carry my get-home bag everywhere. We were boating over the weekend and it went with. Camping next weekend, of course it's will go with. It's always packed and ready. I replace what I use when we get home. I've gotten called at zero dark thirty that a family member was rushed to the hospital. I grabbed that bag and my purse and was able to stay comfortably for several days. No sense having a bag and leaving it home

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ExaminationKlutzy194@reddit

I have a get home bag that stays in my car. Designed to get me the 30 miles from work to home.

I can plus that up easily for longer trips.

If I had to fly, there would be some basic stuff I would put into checked luggage.

And if something went down I would be immediately using cash/cc to acquire more items to make a makeshift BOB.

I know that probably won’t get me all the way home. And it lacks what I would prefer to have, but it gets me an option to start moving on foot if I have to, or to rent a car and start driving if that is an option.

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LuckyMinusDevil@reddit

Always toss a get-home bag in the trunk when road-tripping. Basic med kit, water filter, cash, and extra batteries. Peace of mind if things go sideways.

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Karma111isabitch@reddit

I use my car as a storage space for Go Bag/get home bag stuff: spare clothes, water, some food, EDC, lights, med stuff, tarp, blanket, spare dog supplies, so most needed stuff is all right there on a non-air trip.

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vorinoch@reddit

Sure, at least, a version of it. Even if I travel by air I still bring the portions of it that are allowable on a carry-on (I don't like checking bags.) 90% of a go-bag's utility is stuff like first aid, extra charging, basic tools, light, a few meals, etc. Don't need to go full self-defense nut for a travel bag to include stuff like that.

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deliberatelyawesome@reddit

Wait, your go bag isn't full of guns? Dammit! I've been doing this wrong.

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Ridiculouslyrampant@reddit

Yep! Pretty much anything I’d need for a long layover/delay/overnight cancellation makes a travel go bag, and I make sure to always have it on me even if I’m checking a bag. Change of clothes, small bag of toiletries, water bottle, phone charger, cash, snacks/meals [I have food allergies as well], first aid kit with OTC meds, etc.

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funnysasquatch@reddit

If you are on a road trip - by definition you already have everything you need to get home. It would be a good idea to have extra water (which can be soft drinks or tea or juice or coffee) in your car in case of car trouble. And maybe a paper map if you are traveling far enough away that you don't know how to get back home if GPS is unavailable.

But besides that - what exactly do you need that you wouldn't have with you on family vacation? You have shelter (your vehicle). You have clothing (in winter, even if going a mile down the road to the grocery store it's always a good idea to keep winter coat, hat, gloves in the back of the car just in case - such as a traffic jam) and water.

You'll have your phone for communications and a radio in the car if you need to hear more information that you can't get via phone for whatever reason.

If for some reason you can't get home because the roads are blocked - that doesn't mean you are going to be able to hike it back home. I live in Dallas area. If I go on a family vacation to Galveston - that's 500 miles. Even if you just took the family to Six Flags in Arlignton - you could easily be 50 miles from home.

And if things have been cut off - the best plan is likely going to be to head to a hotel, AirBnB or a shelter.

You are unlikely going to be able to just walk off into the woods and hike it home.

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PhantomNomad@reddit

When my wife and I travel to the city we bring our get-home-bag. Which includes a pour over coffee maker (VSSL) a portable 12v kettle, manual coffee grinder with about 50 filters and powdered cream and sugar. It all fits in a lunch bag (think one of those old school construction lunch boxes. Also some tea in there. Wife packs hot chocolate pouches. We also bring tons of snacks. Things like Hot Rods (pepperoni sticks), chips, crackers, cup-o-soup, bullion cubes. For water I have a dozen 1 litre bottles in the truck at all times. I bug my wife about bringing everything but the kitchen sink. So what does she do, goes out and gets a collapsible tub from the dollar store and a small squirt bottle of dish soap. I always have clean microfiber cloths in there. I just added a Outin espresso maker to the mix and a couple of 4oz thermoses to hold cream and a 1 litre thermos for milk along with a frother for the milk.

If we end up walking for some reason most of that kit would get left behind, but I can put most of it in a backpack if I wanted, but we keep a change of clothes in another backpack.

What it comes down to, is I'm stuck somewhere I want my coffee/tea.

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funnysasquatch@reddit

It will depend upon where you are stuck.

If you are driving home in an ice storm and find yourself stuck for mutliple hours in a traffic jam, the last thing you want to do is be drinking coffee. Because you may not have anywhere to go to the restroom.

On the flip side, if you hare evacuating a hurricane and having to stick it out in a hotel room after evacuating, I love the idea of having my home coffee setup.

If you think you might need to hike - there's many great instant coffee brands now. I love Kopiko and Nescafe 3-1. I normally drink black coffee at home but when drinking water that might have a funky taste - bring on the sugar.

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BitOfDifference@reddit

i have a basic kit in both cars, but this is a good point when traveling locally. Perhaps anything over 30 minutes away and staying more than a day?

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FuckWit_1_Actual@reddit

My get home bag is just my edc bag, goes everywhere with me and has change of clothes, food, water filter, fire starter and a few other odds and ends that I’ll need.

The core of my EDC is a OR brand backcountry organizer that has all the “survival” stuff so it gets moved from bag to bag depending on my activity.

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smc4414@reddit

I bring a get home bag while traveling, contents vary according to distance from home, season/weather expected and who’s with me. So, yup always.

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NWYthesearelocalboys@reddit

Yes, my get home bag is actually pretty light because the idea is to cover ground quickly. It's always in my vehicle. When I fly I just have to go through the additional step of going to the TSA counter and relocating anything with the no-no's to checked bag, then reorganize on arrival. If traveling by vehicle i just bring extra essentials as there's up to six of us and usually a rifle.

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kkinnison@reddit

nope. I have a "get home supplies" based on the method of travel. Especially in the Wisconsin winters I make sure to pack extra while i am out doing deliveries in the drift less area

when you are in the continental US traveling, often it is just enough to have a Credit card handy in case you need a rental, bus or train ride back when Air travel is not an option

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Many-Health-1673@reddit

Anytime I am more than a couple of hours from the house by car I am taking my get home bag. On longer road trips/vacations we each have get home bags.

Each of the family members bags has a flashlight, headlamp, two ways to make fire, chapstick, bug spray, a first aid kit including a tourniquet and bleed stop, two MRE's, mylar blanket, a tarp, underwear, shorts, shirt, socks, GMRS radio, batteries, phone charger, 2 knives, a screwdriver, P38 can opener. The wife and I will also carry ammunition for the pistols and rifles in our bags plus NVG and binoculars. I keep 7 gallons of water in the truck to refill water bottles plus the 2 water bottles each bag carries.

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ResponsibleBank1387@reddit

I have that bag with me. Traveling papers, cash, cc,

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HudyD@reddit

I think it’s smart to bring at least a scaled-down go bag when traveling, especially by car. Having basic supplies like water, cash, first aid, and comms gear can make a huge difference if something goes sideways while you’re away from your home base

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Dr_Djones@reddit

You should have a bag with assorted supplies in your vehicle

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Adorable_Dust3799@reddit

I have a pet bag, a gym bag that holds toiletries and spare clothes, and a car emergency bag with a jumper thing and tow inflator in each car.

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Tsukuba-Boffin@reddit

I wonder how deep those tunnels go... maybe they have a bunker. Who knows? I mean, it's built to withstand hurricanes and people say if you plan for hurricane-related SHTF scenarios you're prepared for almost anything so of all the resorts you could be in if something goes down (outside of a nuclear scenario) it's probably the safest. And for what they charge for Disney that's the least they can do....

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Pabst_Malone@reddit

I keep a bag in my truck. It’s got all the stuff I need to survive a day’s walk. If I’m going to be further than that, the other bag goes in. My cats and cows are depending on me to feed them.

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slr7640@reddit

I don't fly, but I have my BOB in my truck all the time, and quite a few other things just in case

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Anonymo123@reddit

Yes. It's in the locked luggage carrier on top of my car. Designed to be a get home or 72 hour bag and updated every season.

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blitzm056@reddit

I'm going to tell you a funny story. When I first became aware of the need to prepare, we went on a cruise from Barcelona. Just a few weeks prior that guy drove the van through a major area and killed a bunch of people. Needless to say, it freaked me out with my family going there. So I built this kick ass bug out bag in addition to all the other stuff we might need. That bag had a ham radio, 550 paracord, water filters, silver coins for if needed it, emergency rations, first aid kit, all kids of crap. Ever go to a major sight such as Sagrada Familia with a backpack with all that crap. Try explaining to jo blow guard in another country why you have a ham radio and 550 paracord. Yeah that was stupid looking back on it. Now when I travel to another country, particularly with tough laws on guns and such, I keep it real simple: always have a water filter such as a Sawyer, simple first aid kit, a high lumen flashlight such as nitecore edc23 (this is an amazing flashlight and works great to blind an attacker if needed), backup battery pack good for 3 charges on phone, "Grey" small to medium backpack like I would use everyday, cash, and maybe a Tecsun shortwave radio receiver to hear what's going on in the world. If the shtf in a major way while you're out of country, you're just out of luck. You're best bet is get away from crowded areas and wait for it to settle down. Ie. Have cash to buy extra food and transportation out of cities or to other countries where it isn't bad. Think I'm making a simple get home bag.

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DependentMidnight528@reddit

Always it stays in my car , if I rent a car it goes with me

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remembers-fanzines@reddit

I fly a fair amount. Unfortunately, it's to the other side of the US, so walking home would be... problematic.

My "get home" bag is:

- Multiple credit cards from different banks, all of which I've photographed and saved the images to the cloud + my phone.

- A credit card that I only keep AT HOME in case my wallet's swiped and I need to cancel the other cards. It's also photographed, but a family member could also provide the numbers off it to me if I needed to pay for a ticket with it.

- Cash, in small and large bills

- A pair of good hiking sneakers (which are also comfortable for walking long distances through terminals)

- A carryon that converts to a backpack

- A complete change of clothes suitable for walking long distances, even if it's a business trip.

- Rain gear, and a winter coat even if my destination's warm. (Never know when you'll get diverted somewhere with a different climate than you were expecting...) Pair of shorts and a t-shirt, for the reverse scenario; they're pajamas, otherwise.

- Hotel & flight details printed out on paper

The most likely scenario I'd ever have to deal with would be something like the Cloudstrike fiasco. Computers everywhere down, including potentially payment terminals. Cash + printed travel details + multiple credit cards from different banks provides some protection there.

Then there's a 9/11 like scenario that causes massive grounded flights, along with a complete clusterfuck of all hotels and ground transport being overwhelmed. That's where having suitable clothing, good shoes, and, potentially, cash would come into play. Maybe there's no rental cars left, but you can walk ten miles and then rent a Uhaul and then drive the Uhaul home... that sort of scenario comes to mind.

Not sure how I'd handle a true EOTWAWKI scenario while traveling. It'd likely depend on the precise scenario.

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Sea_Entry6354@reddit

Nah. I have an EDC pouch that I carry almost all the time, it just jumps from work bag to gym bag to casual bag. That has the basics:

chargers, including 12v for USB-C, USB-micro and Apple
power bank
flashlight
Swiss army knife
medication
aquatabs
tie-wraps
handkerchief
notebook and two pens
poncho
cash in small bills and coins
carabiners

In most bags, I carry at least one water bottle. Sometimes a foldable one too

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the_girl_racer@reddit

Yes, I have a Go Bag with me whenever we travel by vehicle.

We have encountered many bad situations in floods (roads completely washed out) and fires where we've had to rely on items we otherwise wouldn't have used. These would be ratchet straps, extra water, materials to make a splint, emergency blankets, head lamps, first aid kit, etc. I keep a lot more in it than that. I'm glad to have been able to help a lot of people out and get through those situations a little better.

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DeafHeretic@reddit

The farther/longer I travel away from home, the more I take with me to get back home.

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NoOne4113@reddit

I do, I also bring AK47, A300, 1911 and .38. If I got pulled over with all those firearms, 6 - 30 mags, a bag with survival supplies, leather gloves and a sheisty, it’s gonna look bad. Sitting there silently, I don’t speak to police. I’ve got mass shooter written all over me.

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Inner-Confidence99@reddit

We drive everywhere as due to health issues I cannot fly. So my Emergency bag goes everywhere with me. I have enough supplies to last 2 people for 7 days. I also keep paper maps for the states I’m going through.

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roberttheiii@reddit

The extent to which this is true varies depending on the trip, but my luggage serves as a rough "ditch bag" even when traveling by air. I keep some necessities in there including a sleep sack. I almost always pack a lightweight puffy jacket and shell even if I'm heading someplace warm. Always a lighter, flashlight(s), and if I can, a knife of some kind. Etc. To that end, it is rare that I pack something I can't carry on my back if needed.

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ExeuntLeft22@reddit

It's in the back of my car, so if Im out in my car, it's with me.

I dont swap it over if I go somewhere in someone elses car or take it on a train or anything tho

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UnableLocal2918@reddit

yes. better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.

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HillbillyRebel@reddit

I keep a get home bag in my vehicle at all times. I also keep a two-week kit in my vehicle in case I need to shelter in place before heading home or elsewhere. Both of those kits together are more than enough for me.

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DeFiClark@reddit

Depends entirely on where I’m going and for how long.

Even by air I’ll travel with things like a light blanket, 1 and 2 liter flatpack water bottles, nine Clif bars to get me through 3 days of limited food, shemagh, trail runners or boots. My EDC sharps are in an orange bag that comes out of my backpack when I fly.

Prep for Tuesday; odds are way higher in most of the world that you’ll spend an unplanned overnight or two in an airport with no lodging than a missile attack will occur while you are on vacation.

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SebWilms2002@reddit

Absolutely. Not only my personal bag, we have essential gear in our trunk 24/7. And if we're travelling far (or through anywhere decently remote) we always pack the trunk like we're going camping. Between the vehicle breaking down, earthquake, washouts, landslides, fires etc. there are a lot of ways to end up stranded. So it's a necessity to have the comforts to last at least a few unexpected nights away from home, either in an unfamiliar town or on the side of a highway.

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Mysfunction@reddit

I don’t call mine my “get home” bag, because it’s commonly my, “somebody didn’t plan appropriately for the activity”/“plans changed at last minute” bag.

I almost always have some version of it with me—super basic if I don’t have my car—and definitely on holidays.

Its full of things like a change of clothes, basic hygiene items, extra footwear, rain gear, charging cables, battery bank, snacks/water, towels, first aid kit, basic tools/multitool, and an extension cord.

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herdaz@reddit

If I'm traveling in my car I take my go bag. But it's my general emergency bag, so it's got first aid supplies, extra layers, trash bags, snacks, water filter, menstrual supplies, small cash, flashlights, maps, pocket knife, pepper spray, change of clothes, duct tape, etc. It's all stuff I've used for every day emergencies, so why wouldn't I travel with it?

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probably_not_a_bot23@reddit

If it's just me traveling I take a GH Bag. But if it's a family trip greater than 60 miles i take the INCH bag.

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isingthedarkness@reddit

Depends on the distance. I just drove 22 hrs over 28, and you bet I took the Box.

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DwarvenRedshirt@reddit

I’ve got a bag every time I go on a long trip in my car.

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Radiant_Device_6706@reddit

When I have to fly, I bring M&Ms, beef jerky, an extra phone battery pack, as well as water bottles that I keep filled up. I sometimes worry, too. But this is the best I can do.

When I'm at home, I always have a GOB in my car and two gallons of water. It stays there and I check it twice a year. Keep your batteries separate.

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beepboop27885@reddit

You should have stuff in your car. Chances are pretty low that you will have to fight your way back home from vacation. Chances are pretty good that you get a flat tire on some random road and your kids are complaining for 3 hours that they are hungry and have to pee. Plan accordingly

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Cold-Call-8374@reddit

Sort of? We have a survival kit in our car that is separate from the go bag. It doesn't have all the documentation copies etc and is more focused on getting stuck somewhere or needing to assist in an accident. In addition to things like tools, flashlights, and a first aid kit it also has changes of clothes a small amount of food, some cash, and water. But we'd be able to get by living on just that for no more than a day or two. The idea is to survive overnight or be able to get help somehow.

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Nearby_Impact_8911@reddit

I keep a in case anything happens while I’m in the car that includes a toilet first aid tools bits and bobs as they say

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Academic_1989@reddit

I thought I was the only person who carried a small portable toilet and bags in my car... I also have a small tool kit and I take my emergency bag which has a small multitool hatchet, a sewing kit, extra underwear and socks, and a few days worth of meds. I have an old Michelin tire inflator with a light, radio, and battery jumper that stays in the car at all times except for very hot summer days so as not to damage the battery

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ResolutionMaterial81@reddit

Absolutely! 😏👍

On vacation right now, & most of the GBH Kit is in the vehicle and the rest in the Condo.

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myOEburner@reddit

No. And fighting in the middle east is the norm. No need to "prep" for that possibility!

You need to remember that authoritarian regimes are primarily concerned with retaining power. Starting a war with western nations, and specifically America, is usually the express lane to loss of that power. I'm not worried about an attack from Iran, especially with our current administration. I think severe and catastrophic retribution would follow quickly, and I think Iran/NorKo/China all know that.

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-zero-below-@reddit

Each of my cars has a bag in it with basic supplies, I guess you’d call it a get home bag. Or a shelter in place bag. I don’t bring a separate bag too.

My normal work bag that I do carry daily has a small set of stuff too — tools, lighting, ppe, first aid, jacket, snacks, etc. That’s usually with me when I travel (I have a small bag of stuff to remove for air travel).

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SnooMarzipans4304@reddit

Prepping is more than having items prepared. It’s knowledge and wisdom to handle whatever comes your way, anywhere. Having a BOB or GHB is not feasible 100% of the time, so having skills and wit like MacGuyver is just as important. Being smart is not a commodity.

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notreallydrunk@reddit

Didn't bring one for a nice weekend trip to Asheville with my wife. We arrived on Thursday night as Helene moved in. Never again.

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Delirious-Dandelion@reddit

I don't normally, but I am going out of state this week and I am. We also bought physical maps in case the system went down and put a gas can in the trunk.

We have a small go bag in the car normally but I've packed a lot more than we normally do for this trip due to the talks of sleeper cells and threats of infrastructure going down.

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Thoraxe474@reddit

If you have AAA you can get free physical maps

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Andre_BR1@reddit

My get-home bag is always in my car

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LastEntertainment684@reddit

I definitely travel with a Get-Home bag.

Basically a lighter version of a Bug-Out bag with less expensive gear and nothing that really links it back to me or is irreplaceable (no addresses, important documents, family photos, etc). Mostly in case it gets stolen.

I have one for my vehicle and one specifically for air travel that meets carry-on requirements.

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FireMedic816@reddit

Go bag or get home bag for sure. Depending on travel situation maybe something more substantial.

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Evil1629@reddit

My bag goes everywhere I go. It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it

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shikkonin@reddit

Do you all travel with yours?

Since (almost) everything in a go (or, more likely, get-home) bag is a subset of shit you need on your travels anyway, yes. Even when travelling by air.

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voiderest@reddit

It would be reasonable to have something like a first aid kit and a few useful items. Some things might not be allowed everywhere you go like weapons. Somethings like that it would be easier than expected to violate state laws when the same thing is common in your state.

If you have important docs on a flashdrive or something you should encrypt it in case your bags or car gets stolen. Actual encryption you can decrypt later not just "password protected".

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ParallelPlayArts@reddit

I keep supplies in my car for everyday travel. It's got most of the supplies that my bags do. When I leave for longer trips though I do pack my bags just in case it's easier to stay out than get home. For me though most of my longer trips are camping trips so it might be overkill.

Several months ago there was a tsunami warning in my area and I was not at home. I cursed myself because I didn't have my go bag with me. This is why I put together a better supply cache in my vehicle.

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Kng_Tut@reddit

I keep one in each car.