Comments on: Get Home Bag List – How To Make The Best Kit For YOUR Needs

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 16:22:59 +0000

What if the GHB for him to GH and the wife needs to meet him somewhere and she must grab the BOB and flee? Isn’t is a great idea to have a mutual meeting point so they both survive an event? While he is on his journey to wherever that meeting point is, she can grab his BOB as well so they have what they need once they meet.

By: Marion Fulford

Marion Fulford — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:03:05 +0000

Good article, it seems to be a very well thought out general purpose get home bag. While I only work 4 miles away from home the most I pack is a rain poncho, two one liter bottles, and some protein bars for the g.h.b. itself, I’ve combined it into a bushcraft bag. On top of what I already carry on my person as e.d.c. For those who don’t seem to know better, it’s not required to follow this list to the letter, find out what you need and just stick with that. No need to go overloading yourself with items you’re not going to need just to get home or to a rally point.

By: Frank Vazquez

Frank Vazquez — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 18:22:55 +0000

Your article clearly defines the purpose of each bag type or kit, but I would contend that for those who prefer one bag, that a get home bag can serve as a light or minimalist bug out bag by simply adding a few items or having an extra bag at work or in the car that one can grab to augment the get home bag.
I am never far from home, but if I had to “camp” somewhere, some plastic sheeting or a few large trash bags, a pocket sized stove, some paracord or bungee cords, etc would allow me to squat till morning or trouble passed. And I’d add a food pack, water filter and canteen, but would have that in my car. It’s easy to get water (Free everywhere), but filters are small and it’s extra insurance. And the weather here doesn’t change much even in the winter. No heavy clothing is needed in Florida.
I routinely carry a few items in my pockets and in a waistpack, so that helps to deal with a few needs. The bulky items, boots, shoes, clothing, larger food and medical kits require a larger bag or a couple of bags. There isn’t really anyway to get around it, but it amazes me to see how much survival gear one can pack into a shoulder bag or small backpack. For many of us we have to get to our cars, get to our homes and then get our bug out bags if evacuation is necessary.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:37:43 +0000

Thanks for having a very good site. ( there are quiet a few over the tops out there.)
I’m in Australia and I work in the city, about an hour and a half by car from my home. I have a Get Home Bag that I use which is a normal small hiking pack. I like to keep away from the military style MOLLE covered packs so I don’t draw attention to myself by people thinking I’m military affiliated. The same goes for clothing and hat.
For compact storage, I can not over state the usefulness of vacuum seal bags for compacting extra clothing. they are fantastic.
I also have 2 BOB’s. 1 is stored at home and the other is stored at a cache halfway home in case the route home is compromised.
Thanks again.
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By: Andrew Quinn

Andrew Quinn — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 08:24:07 +0000

In reply to Fred.

Hi Fred
A solution to your problem could be a vacuum seal bag. They are relatively cheap and compress down surprisingly very small. The long pants that I carry in my BOB are the hiking type that have the zip off legs, so they can be used on hot or cold climate.
hope this helps.