What's in your SHTF / BUG OUT BAGS!?!?!?!

Anything goes, sky's limits!!!

Don't got one because there's nowhere for me to go.

Don't got one because there's nowhere for me to go.

so if an invading country were storm our beaches, you would stay home and gun fight out your living room window, or pack up some tactical equipment/ supply and find a strategic location to fend off the tyrants who would kill, rape, and  take away your freedom. 

Where we going?  If an invading force stormed our islands they are going to sink boats trying to leave or shoot down planes trying to fly out.

In the event of a hurricane..........where we going?

Tidal wave..........sucks to be in the zone, but I'm about 1,100 ft up.

Mass chaos, roads are clogged, I'm not driving.

The only time I'd really consider it is if my house is on fire.

Bug out bag contains a jacket, change of clothes, toiletries, small first aid kit, light snacks and water, some cash and passport.

Bug in bag contains something else. 

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People think that after watching Red Dawn and movies like it that guerrilla warfare is all about running into the forest, living off the land and surprise attacking the enemy; its not. An invading Army may rape and pillage, but it probably wouldn't, because symmetrical warfare recommends winning the hearts and minds of the populace. If they started pillaging right off the back, they would create an entire population of pissed off people who would fight, rather than just a small resistance.

That being said, the deadliest guerrilla forces in the middle east are not the ones hiding in the mountains/deserts; they are the ones hiding right in plain view, blending in with the local population. This is why our forces have been gaining, essentially, no ground overseas: because we can't really ever know who the enemy is, or what they are going to do. If a small group of insurgents were to hide in the mountains of Hawaii, they can easily be located and destroyed, given the small land area of each island and the advances of technology in today's day and age.

So to answer your question: Yes, I would stay home, mind my own business and keep my head down; maybe even kiss their ass and pretend to help them. This would allow me to observe troop movement and tactics to develop a strategy, in which we could hit where it hurts when the opportunity arises, then retreat back to my home and wait for the next opportunity to strike.

But  .....

My BOB contains basic survival gear: rope, fire, ammo, food, water, first aid, maps, gloves, light and some other stuff I can't think of right off the back. This isn't for an invading army, but more so in the event of a natural disaster, and I need to run for the high grounds behind my house to take shelter.

Basicly the same as you, act all calm and cool during an "invasion" and try to start some form of resistance if possible. As for natural disaster, grab a couple back packs and stuff them full of clothes and food. I have some other supplies for fire shelter that I would also pack, but nothing fancy as I would go to my friends house that is more sheltered than mine.

Where we going?  If an invading force stormed our islands they are going to sink boats trying to leave or shoot down planes trying to fly out.

In the event of a hurricane..........where we going?

Tidal wave..........sucks to be in the zone, but I'm about 1,100 ft up.

Mass chaos, roads are clogged, I'm not driving.

The only time I'd really consider it is if my house is on fire.

common Gzire answer the dang question! I know you have a bug out bag lying around your house!!!

Yo Q it could happen! We are the most hated country besides Israel. When did Americas government did something American lately. Only the sons and daughter who bleed red white and blue are stepping up to the plate!,,

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The only reason people hate us is because those with political power in our country have been interfering with everyone else's business since WWII.

If we have an administration that would simply focus on our own problems, while letting the rest of the world handle their own affairs, no one would even care about us. There is a difference between intervention on behalf of the innocent, and intervention on behalf of economic/political interests. For the past 65+ years, we have been intervening specifically for political and economic reasons. Prior to that, we didn't bother anyone, and no one bothered us. If we can get back to the original thinking of the founding fathers, which was a focus on internal problems while developing a commercial relationship with the rest of the world, I think that everyone would just leave us the hell alone.

that's a good point!

The only reason people hate us is because those with political power in our country have been interfering with everyone else's business since WWII.

If we have an administration that would simply focus on our own problems, while letting the rest of the world handle their own affairs, no one would even care about us. There is a difference between intervention on behalf of the innocent, and intervention on behalf of economic/political interests. For the past 65+ years, we have been intervening specifically for political and economic reasons. Prior to that, we didn't bother anyone, and no one bothered us. If we can get back to the original thinking of the founding fathers, which was a focus on internal problems while developing a commercial relationship with the rest of the world, I think that everyone would just leave us the hell alone.

Tell that to the people in power.  Their interests = making sure that the oil industry continues churning out oil for America's needs.  America is addicted to oil.

Where we going?  If an invading force stormed our islands they are going to sink boats trying to leave or shoot down planes trying to fly out.

In the event of a hurricane..........where we going?

Tidal wave..........sucks to be in the zone, but I'm about 1,100 ft up.

Mass chaos, roads are clogged, I'm not driving.

The only time I'd really consider it is if my house is on fire.

Great response.  My grab bag is designed more to get me back home rather than out to some place else.  Living on Oahu means I am always about 30 miles maximum from home.  In the event of a tsunami or earthquake, the roads will most likely be unpassable.  At that point it's time to walk home.  My bag contains enough food water and gear for a three day trip.  Will it take that long? Probably not.  But the weight/ability ratio allows me to carry that much.  Since I surf north shore a lot my bag includes a new pair of my favorite hiking shoes and socks (slippas just won't do it across the koolaus). 

Where we going?  If an invading force stormed our islands they are going to sink boats trying to leave or shoot down planes trying to fly out.

In the event of a hurricane..........where we going?

Tidal wave..........sucks to be in the zone, but I'm about 1,100 ft up.

Mass chaos, roads are clogged, I'm not driving.

The only time I'd really consider it is if my house is on fire.

agreed. i just have a get home bag kinda like desertrangertycho

common Gzire answer the dang question! I know you have a bug out bag lying around your house!!!

I have an Eberlestock backpack, but it's not loaded.  I only have a common 1st aid kit attached, other than that I need to pack it.

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agreed. i just have a get home bag kinda like desertrangertycho

What are your thoughts on those less prepared with you? Many of my friends are tropical city folk who don't know how to wipe their asses in the woods let alone hike cross island.  My kit includes a lot of high energy foods- bars and jerky.  Of course if they were family they would have their own. The reason I ask ths is because someone seeing you prepared and realizing they're not will be the point of friction leading to violence. 

What are your thoughts on those less prepared with you? Many of my friends are tropical city folk who don't know how to wipe their asses in the woods let alone hike cross island.  My kit includes a lot of high energy foods- bars and jerky.  Of course if they were family they would have their own. The reason I ask ths is because someone seeing you prepared and realizing they're not will be the point of friction leading to violence.

I make sure that I that my family is prepared, I got little stash grab bags all over the my properties, I also travel with a compact bag containing small rations food, first aid kit, and hygiene! my wife thought i was paranoid until i showed her some footage and pictures of the 3rd world countries I've been in, and told her what they would do for food. Man i still have flash back on surviving of 1 MRE for days on end and literally kill our own food!!! DAMN i miss the good ol'days... 

Theres some relatives of mines think I'm a nut job!!! I tell them" when our country starts to collapse your on your own!!"

i thought that those who are less prepared become food for those who are well prepared
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What are your thoughts on those less prepared with you? Many of my friends are tropical city folk who don't know how to wipe their asses in the woods let alone hike cross island.  My kit includes a lot of high energy foods- bars and jerky.  Of course if they were family they would have their own. The reason I ask ths is because someone seeing you prepared and realizing they're not will be the point of friction leading to violence.

i thought that those who are less prepared become food for those who are well prepared

Remind me to skip "rib night" at your place