From your local area boy scout: I might suggest some sort of small first aid kit for the injuries that do need immediate attention but aren't going to stop you. Probably something with band aids, gauze, antibiotic cream, ibuprofen, and maybe even a sam splint for some more serious sprains. I would also add a multi tool of some kind probably something with a saw on it just in case. And last but not least I would use a magnesium block instead of matches, its easy to use and it doesn't care if its wet.
things for you to consider: Small AAA LED flashlights. 3 pack.you may want to barter. I sometimes help others when it is dark. I will give them one when they don't have one. A small number of spare batteries for you. Yes, you have a light on your charger. Keep that for you and save the power for your phone; Someone mentioned a center punch to break glass - make it an automatic puch. No hammer required; Refillable butane lighter. Use it and practice refilling it. They have different techniques. Duluth Trading has one that easy to refill and is reliable. I even solder with it in the field; Waterproof matches. 3 small boxes - again, barter or share. keep them in the plastic bag. Waterproof, yes. Forever, no; crow bar... a smaller one is handy Big ones are not fun to carry. There are alloy crow bars that are lighter; hat with a brim. Use with safety glasses to keep more dust out of your eyes; either a map or memorize all routes home. e.g. hurricane. no street signs, some buildings are down. So learn to find your way by ground level landmarks. I used to be on a disaster team for a major insurance company. We used a map and counted cross streets, or parks. Anything we could use in the aftermath of a big storm. It only works if you find things that don't move... before the storm; Lightweight pair of at least 2.5 reading glasses -- aimable magnifying glass anyone?; lightweight long underwear for cold weather; multitool; Again, these are meant as idea starters. Buy what makes sense to you. One more. A life vest. Not good in c8ld weather, but if hypothermia isn't likely, and the closest bridges on your route home are down, it may provide another option. Hopefully I didn't repeat too many of the other people's suggestions. I will say that collectively they covered some good ones.
Love this video. I think you took a very thoughtful approach to this topic. I would add UV-5R ham radio (cheap and very good), also works on all other portable walkie talkie frequencies and some small coil or 550 cord.
Becky ... you may or may not find this a silly suggestion, but take a look at the Becker BK3 Tac Tool. You mentioned the possibility of a pry bar. Wise thinking in my view. The BK3 is a multi-functional tool (a beast) that is often used by rescue teams but also comes with a Kydex sheath. That means you could keep it with your pack but wear it home on your belt. You can pry, chisel, chop, hammer, hack, dig, cut (combo serrated AND non-serrated edge), beat and even break windows with it. It would also serve as a defense weapon if needed. I keep one my vehicle with some other emergency items and it has proven invaluable on more than one occasion. Really worth the price. Of course, you may take a look and go ... "Pffffft." But, I think it's worth a look!
Cool! It's HUGE but looks capable and multipurpose without sacrificing function. Thanks for the suggestion! In an emergency I don't know if it wouldn't matter, but in everyday life you can't carry a knife like that in plain view in NYC (law is sub-4" fixed blade, don't get me started on the folding knife law controversy).
I understand. EDC is not an option. However, if the SHTF and you were bound for home on foot, the "rules" would be changed. If it were me, I'd be packing the Tac Tool and taking my chances. Getting home with my life intact trumps law, especially if I have no nefarious intent. Anyway, just a thought. Thanks for weighing in. I'm happy you took a look. I'm also happy I live in rural Wisconsin where carrying such a tool is perfectly legal!
FINALLY someone normal! Thank you Becky, for your video. I have finally found someone who thinks in the same way I do. I am a lady. I am not too strong, not too quick, I cant carry a heavy backpack with sleeping bags, cooking utensils and camping stoves. And I would not run into woods if SHTF. It is highly improbable. So - I need some kind of a small urban backpack with things I will really really need, like sports shoes, some bottled water, some Snickers and stuff. Just things to get me home from my work. And I think most people would need just such things. Not things to live in the woods... So thank you once again that there is someone who isnt planning on living like a caveman (or a cavewoman). I love your video.
Becky great video If you are able to make other bug out bag or get home bag videos I will watch them! I'm putting together my get home bag so every new idea I find from the videos help! I'm a local truck driver so my bag is set up for an 8 day walk. The only suggestion that I could give would be a Bicycle but it wouldn't really work for you to pack it so see if your company will let you keep it at your office! The crow bar would be a great idea they make them small enough to fit in your bag! Thank You!
Becky, I like the name. Much shorter than "Power is out, suddenly no subway, still want to get home bag," which I guess is the most likely application. I think despite the cost of cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy, it was worth it if New Yorkers today are much better prepared for the next Solar Superstorm, Northeast blackout of 2003, or whatever comes. Good luck and take care of yourself!
You really need a half way decent first aid kit (the ability to help yourself or those around you when hospitals are filling up with casualties is a must have),a personal hygiene kit (toothbrush etc) & a feminine hygiene kit.......you may have to crash at a friends or at the office.Some hand/body warmers & plenty of loose change (you may find smaller shops open but if the electricity is down the cash registers won't be working so they are going to serve people who have change & more water
+hull294 I think you miss the point of the Get Home Bag-- it is not a bugout bag or meant for overnight at all, just to get you home. I agree some first aid supplies could be handy but a toothbrush?! No way. Also most ladies carry feminine hygiene products in their purse (everyday carry aka EDC).
Actually the scotch could help for sleep too just in case things get really stressful but great for medical needs. I think it would be extra helpful to have some sort of multitool/axe in case you have to break glass in emergencies (Some sort of device that also has phillips-head and various other flat head tools). I would avoid any sort of potential lacerations so you don't have to worry about breaking glass with the headband if you have some sort of multitool (Maybe even something to help cut cables or seat belts in case of a huge pile-up)
Thinking about the problems you have with your knees, you may wish to consider one of those collapsible walking canes. While thinking about your knees, and only you and your doctor really know how bad they really are, a hammock shelter is a light weight and comfortable alternative to the typical tent/lean to, in case your knees or other injury don't give you a choice but to stop. You, being the great Stecky Bern that you are, may want to DIY that hammock shelter. (Something about the size of a cane, well, two things that size really, the paracord, and 4 ground steaks will allow you to put that hammock up just about anywhere.) Do Knee braces help you at all? If so, a couple of neoprene knee braces may help prevent injury in an emergency, and they are light weight and don't take up much space in that pack. You do have matches for fire, but I would suggest a ferrocerium rod, just in case. You have two of everything else, and it doesn't add any substantial weight or cost to your kit. I might also suggest a chem-light or two. Not only does it provide light, but if you get one in red it won't ruin your night vision to get that light, and if you get one in green to use for signaling, you can attach a length of paracord to it and spin it to create a rather large disk of light that is easy to spot (and it's moving so it attracts the eye). You do need something for communication, in addition to the chem lights, I suggest a write in the rain notepad and pencil/pen that also works in wet conditions. This can be used to leave notes or keep a log of your journey home. Leave a note when you set out on your journey (including time, expected path of travel, expected time of arrival, always on the right/left side of the street, how to find detour notes, etc) and leave another note when/where you have to make detours. You mentioned the radios, and I recommend a hand-crank/solar powered model with a USB port. Ambient Weather WR-112 is the one I've got and it works pretty good, and got it off of amazon. I might prefer if they come up with one that does shortwave as well, but I haven't found one yet. Since you don't want a full on medical kit, I would suggest a few items. A couple of pain killers, KIO3 (potassium idoate), superglue, and QuikClot are four things that come to mind being the most important considering NYC itself. Superglue is great for closing small cuts (was invented for open heart surgery). Quikclot is great at stopping bigger wounds so you don't bleed out. Potassium Iodate keeps you from absorbing light doses of radiation that was a problem with 9-11. A roll of Gauze is also very useful, light weight, and very small, so you may want to add it as well. I doubt you'd need a full on crowbar, especially considering the weight as you mentioned in the video. However, just a window punch, a multi-tool of some kind (toolbox in a pocket kind of thing), and something like "EMI 511 Fire and Rescue Tool" would be useful. I like the EMI because it is compact, only weighs one pound, allows you to shut off fire hydrants, gas lines, is a non-sparking pry bar and hammer all in one. Since you live in a very vertical city you may want to get an Elevator Key Set and a Universal Fire Service Key Set. Quite pricy, but the ability to access, utilize, or over-ride an elevator in an emergency could be a life saver. Along that same line is lock picks. I don't know about NYC, but I do know that they are illegal in some areas unless you're a certified locksmith. (which can be an interesting thing to learn in any case) You may also want to consider the Tool Logic Survival Card II or something similar due to compact multifunction applicability. CRKT also has some very, um, interesting, multi-tools and survival products you might want to look at. Just be aware that most of these kinds of things are meant for light duty and won't survive more than that. For serious "I'm going to survive the end of the world" type upgrades, I would suggest an entrenching tool (small folding shovel type thing), a fixed bladed knife, an axe like a tomahawk, a small folding saw, stainless steel/titanium drinking cup, stainless steel non-insulated, single wall, wide mouth water bottle, and the Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set 24oz Stainless Steel (I really like the stanley cook set because of the ventilated lid that can be used to strain liquids, but leave the plastic cups that comes with the kit at home). I also think that an actual fork and spoon and not a spork is better, and they come in titanium to save weight (but cost a bit more of course). The SteriPEN Sidewinder Hand Powered UV Water Purifier is pretty bullet proof and indispensable if water quality becomes an issue, so long as the problem isn't chemical anyway. You can make a backpack still for about $40 from copper tubing at the hardware store that will remove oils and volatile chemicals, but still won't remove herbicides and pesticides, if those happen to be your problem. Something like the Renovo Trio might be something to consider as well because it filters heavy metals and some other chemicals as well as the biologicals from water. Add leather gloves and a hat and you're pretty good to go. You did mention food briefly, and I agree that granola bars are pretty good, but I'd add dried fruit, nuts, and jerky. [jerky and some dried veggies makes an edible stew] (Skip the jerky if you're a vegetarian.) However you store the calories, you want at least 2000 calories, 3000 in extremely cold or hot weather. It looks like you've got about 2 liters of water, which is good for most of the year, double it though in very hot weather. Depending on how far you have to go to get home, one or two "5 Hour Energy Shot" type drinks would be a good addition, but remember that it's a 5 hour thing. People have done bad things to themselves by treating these things like normal drinks whenever they are thirsty. Cliff and Gatorade have gel shots that may also be interesting as a supplement to whatever other food items you choose to carry as they are light weight, but are only good for an hour or so of hiking. Personally, I make my own as much as possible. Obviously, I can't make 5-hour energy shots, but granola ziplock baggies, dried fruit and veggies, and jerky I can definitely do that with natural preservatives. (smoke, salt, and dry. Depending on what you do to your victuals before drying, you can add lots of tasty flavors) Everything here I've recommended is either stainless steel or titanium. Titanium is lighter weight but costs more. I don't particularly care for the aluminum stuff as it doesn't last as long as the steel or titanium stuff, it's a lot easier to bend/break. As for knives and such, I generally also recommend avoiding anything that looks too commercial, like the Bear Grylls Survival series from Gerber. They just don't last, sometimes even breaking during first use. Next to last, there are two things I suggest for you to keep in mind. Menstruation and urination. A couple extra tampons or pads may be useful depending on the timing of the emergency. Gearfinder on backpacker.com recommends a $2 multi-purpose funnel by BlitzUSA as the best of the options tested and actually used. Biggest down side to it is that it's very rigid, which is also one of its good points according to reviewers. Finally, I do recommend both a compass and an analog watch. Not really necessary in NYC as it's pretty good with the whole North/East/West/South thing, but they are light weight, and if you're in the middle of a disaster like 9-11, you might get turned around if you can't see the sun/sky.
Liquid courage is always useful!! i am gonna get me some!. And i agree, i would keep going and if i stop a simple first aid kit is not gonna help me. however i do edc a mini first aid kit, well all my edc is my get home bag. Nice Vid
Unless I missed it I recommend a change of undergarments. Agree with the comment that your clothes should be synthetic fibers. Kubotan since I think mace is illegal in NY?
Great Idea with the GHB. I would change the dust mask to either a dust mask with carbon or a respirator with a better filter. There could be more toxic things in the air besides dust. Maybe some kind of light weight painters coveralls or the like. I remember the videos on 911 of people covered head to toe in all kinds of nasty stuff. Thanks for the video.
I'd add a few wraps of duct/gorilla tape and single applicators of super glue. beyond their obvious clear, they can be used to temporarily bind wounds in worst case situations. Also (OK, this sounds a bit zombie apocalypse but) a crate tool, small trucker's friend, or some type of camping multi-tool might be lighter that a crow bar while providing more functions. Anyway, here's hope that this is all just a fun hypothetical and that you'll never have to use any of that.
I would have a small windproof lighter and fire making supplies like tiny tinder that looks like rope is cheap. Sometimes the tiny stuff you didn't think you would need could come in handy. as for safety goggles why not swim goggles. if you need to swim or there is dust or smoke you can protect your eyes since they seal around your eyes. other than that maybe a little more food and say an MRE or really calorie dense food item. and maybe basic barter supplies like candy?
+Calvin Witt Thanks for your suggestions. I think the main difference between a GHB and other survival kits is lack of fire starting, shelter, and a full meal-- those items were omitted on purpose because the bag is streamlined for no stops. I do always have a lighter with me and there are papers in the bag, though!
Gotcha! I am always thinking more in terms of "long term survival" but you do have a good point. I guess the true test would be to plan a "fake emergency" and see what you really needed ultimately!
I suggest one of those car hammers, lightweight and saves you from risking your hand, a centre punch would work also just aim for the corners of the windows, their weak spot. Electrolyte drink powder to the water might help.
From your local area boy scout:
I might suggest some sort of small first aid kit for the injuries that do need immediate attention but aren't going to stop you. Probably something with band aids, gauze, antibiotic cream, ibuprofen, and maybe even a sam splint for some more serious sprains. I would also add a multi tool of some kind probably something with a saw on it just in case. And last but not least I would use a magnesium block instead of matches, its easy to use and it doesn't care if its wet.
things for you to consider: Small AAA LED flashlights. 3 pack.you may want to barter. I sometimes help others when it is dark. I will give them one when they don't have one. A small number of spare batteries for you. Yes, you have a light on your charger. Keep that for you and save the power for your phone; Someone mentioned a center punch to break glass - make it an automatic puch. No hammer required; Refillable butane lighter. Use it and practice refilling it. They have different techniques. Duluth Trading has one that easy to refill and is reliable. I even solder with it in the field; Waterproof matches. 3 small boxes - again, barter or share. keep them in the plastic bag. Waterproof, yes. Forever, no; crow bar... a smaller one is handy Big ones are not fun to carry. There are alloy crow bars that are lighter; hat with a brim. Use with safety glasses to keep more dust out of your eyes; either a map or memorize all routes home. e.g. hurricane. no street signs, some buildings are down. So learn to find your way by ground level landmarks. I used to be on a disaster team for a major insurance company. We used a map and counted cross streets, or parks. Anything we could use in the aftermath of a big storm. It only works if you find things that don't move... before the storm; Lightweight pair of at least 2.5 reading glasses -- aimable magnifying glass anyone?; lightweight long underwear for cold weather; multitool; Again, these are meant as idea starters. Buy what makes sense to you. One more. A life vest. Not good in c8ld weather, but if hypothermia isn't likely, and the closest bridges on your route home are down, it may provide another option. Hopefully I didn't repeat too many of the other people's suggestions. I will say that collectively they covered some good ones.
I'd throw in some gloves. The terrain might be rough after a disaster. Good kit!
Love this video. I think you took a very thoughtful approach to this topic. I would add UV-5R ham radio (cheap and very good), also works on all other portable walkie talkie frequencies and some small coil or 550 cord.
Becky ... you may or may not find this a silly suggestion, but take a look at the Becker BK3 Tac Tool. You mentioned the possibility of a pry bar. Wise thinking in my view. The BK3 is a multi-functional tool (a beast) that is often used by rescue teams but also comes with a Kydex sheath. That means you could keep it with your pack but wear it home on your belt. You can pry, chisel, chop, hammer, hack, dig, cut (combo serrated AND non-serrated edge), beat and even break windows with it. It would also serve as a defense weapon if needed. I keep one my vehicle with some other emergency items and it has proven invaluable on more than one occasion. Really worth the price.
Of course, you may take a look and go ... "Pffffft." But, I think it's worth a look!
Cool! It's HUGE but looks capable and multipurpose without sacrificing function. Thanks for the suggestion! In an emergency I don't know if it wouldn't matter, but in everyday life you can't carry a knife like that in plain view in NYC (law is sub-4" fixed blade, don't get me started on the folding knife law controversy).
I understand. EDC is not an option. However, if the SHTF and you were bound for home on foot, the "rules" would be changed. If it were me, I'd be packing the Tac Tool and taking my chances. Getting home with my life intact trumps law, especially if I have no nefarious intent.
Anyway, just a thought. Thanks for weighing in. I'm happy you took a look. I'm also happy I live in rural Wisconsin where carrying such a tool is perfectly legal!
Don't forget gloves and some Clif Bars. You should still get a IFAK for small treatable wounds and a true tourniquet.
FINALLY someone normal! Thank you Becky, for your video. I have finally found someone who thinks in the same way I do. I am a lady. I am not too strong, not too quick, I cant carry a heavy backpack with sleeping bags, cooking utensils and camping stoves. And I would not run into woods if SHTF. It is highly improbable. So - I need some kind of a small urban backpack with things I will really really need, like sports shoes, some bottled water, some Snickers and stuff. Just things to get me home from my work. And I think most people would need just such things. Not things to live in the woods... So thank you once again that there is someone who isnt planning on living like a caveman (or a cavewoman). I love your video.
Well, compared to the videos you must have been watching, I must *seem* normal... =D
Becky great video If you are able to make other bug out bag or get home bag videos I will watch them! I'm putting together my get home bag so every new idea I find from the videos help! I'm a local truck driver so my bag is set up for an 8 day walk. The only suggestion that I could give would be a Bicycle but it wouldn't really work for you to pack it so see if your company will let you keep it at your office! The crow bar would be a great idea they make them small enough to fit in your bag! Thank You!
Becky, I like the name. Much shorter than "Power is out, suddenly no subway, still want to get home bag," which I guess is the most likely application. I think despite the cost of cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy, it was worth it if New Yorkers today are much better prepared for the next Solar Superstorm, Northeast blackout of 2003, or whatever comes. Good luck and take care of yourself!
You really need a half way decent first aid kit (the ability to help yourself or those around you when hospitals are filling up with casualties is a must have),a personal hygiene kit (toothbrush etc) & a feminine hygiene kit.......you may have to crash at a friends or at the office.Some hand/body warmers & plenty of loose change (you may find smaller shops open but if the electricity is down the cash registers won't be working so they are going to serve people who have change & more water
+hull294 I think you miss the point of the Get Home Bag-- it is not a bugout bag or meant for overnight at all, just to get you home. I agree some first aid supplies could be handy but a toothbrush?! No way. Also most ladies carry feminine hygiene products in their purse (everyday carry aka EDC).
Actually the scotch could help for sleep too just in case things get really stressful but great for medical needs. I think it would be extra helpful to have some sort of multitool/axe in case you have to break glass in emergencies (Some sort of device that also has phillips-head and various other flat head tools). I would avoid any sort of potential lacerations so you don't have to worry about breaking glass with the headband if you have some sort of multitool (Maybe even something to help cut cables or seat belts in case of a huge pile-up)
Thinking about the problems you have with your knees, you may wish to consider one of those collapsible walking canes. While thinking about your knees, and only you and your doctor really know how bad they really are, a hammock shelter is a light weight and comfortable alternative to the typical tent/lean to, in case your knees or other injury don't give you a choice but to stop. You, being the great Stecky Bern that you are, may want to DIY that hammock shelter. (Something about the size of a cane, well, two things that size really, the paracord, and 4 ground steaks will allow you to put that hammock up just about anywhere.)
Do Knee braces help you at all? If so, a couple of neoprene knee braces may help prevent injury in an emergency, and they are light weight and don't take up much space in that pack.
You do have matches for fire, but I would suggest a ferrocerium rod, just in case. You have two of everything else, and it doesn't add any substantial weight or cost to your kit. I might also suggest a chem-light or two. Not only does it provide light, but if you get one in red it won't ruin your night vision to get that light, and if you get one in green to use for signaling, you can attach a length of paracord to it and spin it to create a rather large disk of light that is easy to spot (and it's moving so it attracts the eye).
You do need something for communication, in addition to the chem lights, I suggest a write in the rain notepad and pencil/pen that also works in wet conditions. This can be used to leave notes or keep a log of your journey home. Leave a note when you set out on your journey (including time, expected path of travel, expected time of arrival, always on the right/left side of the street, how to find detour notes, etc) and leave another note when/where you have to make detours. You mentioned the radios, and I recommend a hand-crank/solar powered model with a USB port. Ambient Weather WR-112 is the one I've got and it works pretty good, and got it off of amazon. I might prefer if they come up with one that does shortwave as well, but I haven't found one yet.
Since you don't want a full on medical kit, I would suggest a few items. A couple of pain killers, KIO3 (potassium idoate), superglue, and QuikClot are four things that come to mind being the most important considering NYC itself. Superglue is great for closing small cuts (was invented for open heart surgery). Quikclot is great at stopping bigger wounds so you don't bleed out. Potassium Iodate keeps you from absorbing light doses of radiation that was a problem with 9-11. A roll of Gauze is also very useful, light weight, and very small, so you may want to add it as well.
I doubt you'd need a full on crowbar, especially considering the weight as you mentioned in the video. However, just a window punch, a multi-tool of some kind (toolbox in a pocket kind of thing), and something like "EMI 511 Fire and Rescue Tool" would be useful. I like the EMI because it is compact, only weighs one pound, allows you to shut off fire hydrants, gas lines, is a non-sparking pry bar and hammer all in one. Since you live in a very vertical city you may want to get an Elevator Key Set and a Universal Fire Service Key Set. Quite pricy, but the ability to access, utilize, or over-ride an elevator in an emergency could be a life saver. Along that same line is lock picks. I don't know about NYC, but I do know that they are illegal in some areas unless you're a certified locksmith. (which can be an interesting thing to learn in any case)
You may also want to consider the Tool Logic Survival Card II or something similar due to compact multifunction applicability. CRKT also has some very, um, interesting, multi-tools and survival products you might want to look at. Just be aware that most of these kinds of things are meant for light duty and won't survive more than that.
For serious "I'm going to survive the end of the world" type upgrades, I would suggest an entrenching tool (small folding shovel type thing), a fixed bladed knife, an axe like a tomahawk, a small folding saw, stainless steel/titanium drinking cup, stainless steel non-insulated, single wall, wide mouth water bottle, and the Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set 24oz Stainless Steel (I really like the stanley cook set because of the ventilated lid that can be used to strain liquids, but leave the plastic cups that comes with the kit at home). I also think that an actual fork and spoon and not a spork is better, and they come in titanium to save weight (but cost a bit more of course). The SteriPEN Sidewinder Hand Powered UV Water Purifier is pretty bullet proof and indispensable if water quality becomes an issue, so long as the problem isn't chemical anyway. You can make a backpack still for about $40 from copper tubing at the hardware store that will remove oils and volatile chemicals, but still won't remove herbicides and pesticides, if those happen to be your problem. Something like the Renovo Trio might be something to consider as well because it filters heavy metals and some other chemicals as well as the biologicals from water. Add leather gloves and a hat and you're pretty good to go.
You did mention food briefly, and I agree that granola bars are pretty good, but I'd add dried fruit, nuts, and jerky. [jerky and some dried veggies makes an edible stew] (Skip the jerky if you're a vegetarian.) However you store the calories, you want at least 2000 calories, 3000 in extremely cold or hot weather. It looks like you've got about 2 liters of water, which is good for most of the year, double it though in very hot weather. Depending on how far you have to go to get home, one or two "5 Hour Energy Shot" type drinks would be a good addition, but remember that it's a 5 hour thing. People have done bad things to themselves by treating these things like normal drinks whenever they are thirsty. Cliff and Gatorade have gel shots that may also be interesting as a supplement to whatever other food items you choose to carry as they are light weight, but are only good for an hour or so of hiking. Personally, I make my own as much as possible. Obviously, I can't make 5-hour energy shots, but granola ziplock baggies, dried fruit and veggies, and jerky I can definitely do that with natural preservatives. (smoke, salt, and dry. Depending on what you do to your victuals before drying, you can add lots of tasty flavors)
Everything here I've recommended is either stainless steel or titanium. Titanium is lighter weight but costs more. I don't particularly care for the aluminum stuff as it doesn't last as long as the steel or titanium stuff, it's a lot easier to bend/break. As for knives and such, I generally also recommend avoiding anything that looks too commercial, like the Bear Grylls Survival series from Gerber. They just don't last, sometimes even breaking during first use.
Next to last, there are two things I suggest for you to keep in mind. Menstruation and urination. A couple extra tampons or pads may be useful depending on the timing of the emergency. Gearfinder on backpacker.com recommends a $2 multi-purpose funnel by BlitzUSA as the best of the options tested and actually used. Biggest down side to it is that it's very rigid, which is also one of its good points according to reviewers.
Finally, I do recommend both a compass and an analog watch. Not really necessary in NYC as it's pretty good with the whole North/East/West/South thing, but they are light weight, and if you're in the middle of a disaster like 9-11, you might get turned around if you can't see the sun/sky.
Liquid courage is always useful!! i am gonna get me some!. And i agree, i would keep going and if i stop a simple first aid kit is not gonna help me. however i do edc a mini first aid kit, well all my edc is my get home bag. Nice Vid
Unless I missed it I recommend a change of undergarments. Agree with the comment that your clothes should be synthetic fibers. Kubotan since I think mace is illegal in NY?
Haha the undies are wrapped up in the clothes! It's legal to carry mace in NY, but illegal to mail mace to NY.
Good practical bag for your needs, thanks.
Great Idea with the GHB. I would change the dust mask to either a dust mask with carbon or a respirator with a better filter. There could be more toxic things in the air besides dust. Maybe some kind of light weight painters coveralls or the like. I remember the videos on 911 of people covered head to toe in all kinds of nasty stuff. Thanks for the video.
I'd add a few wraps of duct/gorilla tape and single applicators of super glue. beyond their obvious clear, they can be used to temporarily bind wounds in worst case situations. Also (OK, this sounds a bit zombie apocalypse but) a crate tool, small trucker's friend, or some type of camping multi-tool might be lighter that a crow bar while providing more functions.
Anyway, here's hope that this is all just a fun hypothetical and that you'll never have to use any of that.
Nice kit.
I would have a small windproof lighter and fire making supplies like tiny tinder that looks like rope is cheap. Sometimes the tiny stuff you didn't think you would need could come in handy. as for safety goggles why not swim goggles. if you need to swim or there is dust or smoke you can protect your eyes since they seal around your eyes.
other than that maybe a little more food and say an MRE or really calorie dense food item. and maybe basic barter supplies like candy?
+Calvin Witt Thanks for your suggestions. I think the main difference between a GHB and other survival kits is lack of fire starting, shelter, and a full meal-- those items were omitted on purpose because the bag is streamlined for no stops. I do always have a lighter with me and there are papers in the bag, though!
Gotcha! I am always thinking more in terms of "long term survival" but you do have a good point. I guess the true test would be to plan a "fake emergency" and see what you really needed ultimately!
I suggest one of those car hammers, lightweight and saves you from risking your hand, a centre punch would work also just aim for the corners of the windows, their weak spot. Electrolyte drink powder to the water might help.
No Hakko flush cutters!?
small first aid :-) . nice vid!
wheres the hair spray good vid cheers
Kendal Mint Cake if you can get that in NYC
We can't but thanks for the fun Google adventure!
I found it on amazon.com but it looks quite expensive
A basic set o'clock picks and a modicum of lock picking knowledge. Bosnian Bill on UA-cam is a good instruction stop.
Gloves, a pair of Mechanix would serve you well.
lol @ swimming the east river
First Aid Kit. Spare change / subway tokens. Emergency whistle.
I'm pretty sure during a disaster you don't want to take the subway..... and she showed she has an emergency whistle
Water filtration: Sawyer Mini would be good. Pry Bar: www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-12-in-Wonder-Bar-55-515K/100093815 . Small and light.
Thank you for the suggestions!!
Duct tape hello?!?!?
Chalk weighs less than spray paint
Spray chalk? Link me!
I find it strange when you were talking about 9/11 you were laughing? Sure your from NYC?
My guess is a transplant...
Laughing at Cloverfield, not 9/11. Moved to NYC more than 15 years ago, can't stand folks who think like you.