tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post3484325831806507815..comments2024-01-17T13:19:24.071-06:00Comments on Salvation And Survival: The Right Stuff for "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"Pam Kohlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-30848013275945347202012-04-11T21:46:33.560-05:002012-04-11T21:46:33.560-05:00All of your items are good, and you should check o...All of your items are good, and you should check out Smart Wool socks; they are perfect for hiking. And at some point, you may have to cull some of your items so that you can shoulder your pack. I have a couple different "kinds" of BOB bags --- one that I keep in my car, while traveling, and is a more comprehensive bag (all your items would be good for that bag). My second bag is a smaller version, that I recommended for my friend. She is a small woman, and we really needed to think about what she would absolutely have to have if an emergency arose. But in the end, everyone needs to have the basics, and then customize their bags for their personal needs. You've given everyone some great ideas!Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-90481933625534853452012-04-11T12:08:10.794-05:002012-04-11T12:08:10.794-05:00I was a little disappointed in myself when after I...I was a little disappointed in myself when after I posted my list I realized I'd left off a few items. So in the spirit of full disclosure I'll add<br />21. foot powder<br />22. a compass<br />23. insect repellent (liquid type)<br />24, extra socks (researching the light wool blends now)<br />Look forward to others comments also. I learn so much from your blog, and also from the comments.<br />Pray for the best, prepare for the worst.tehmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-88992612866692214712012-04-10T19:41:09.980-05:002012-04-10T19:41:09.980-05:00You're welcome! We're all in this togethe...You're welcome! We're all in this together, and our goal should be to help each other be as prepared as they can.Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-23637872895487089212012-04-10T19:39:53.681-05:002012-04-10T19:39:53.681-05:00Thanks for your detailed list! I think it's g...Thanks for your detailed list! I think it's great we're all sharing our ideas....it will only make us all better prepared.Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-19706377780121617732012-04-10T10:41:54.458-05:002012-04-10T10:41:54.458-05:00Reading blogs/books and taking notes, I've com...Reading blogs/books and taking notes, I've come up with this list for our Get Home Bags (which is still a work in progress, but getting there :))<br />1. the ability to cut things-a pocket knife<br />2. the ability to tie things together-paracord<br />3. the ability to set things on fire-butane lighter<br />4. the ability to see-flashlight<br />5. a map of the area showing streets and railroad tracks<br />6. a poncho<br />7. a lawn & garden trash bag (heavy mil)<br />8. a Berkey Sport Water Bottle (a filter straw apparatus)<br />9. the cell phones (if they even work at that time)<br />10. a quart size zip lock bag<br />11. a bandanna<br />12. 10 coffee maker filters <br />13. 3-5 energy bars/candy bars<br />14. a packet of tissues for the girls and a small package of baby wipes for all<br />15. $150 in cash (small bills)<br />16. small first aid kit containing band aids/individual pkgs of neosporin/tylenol/small mirror/a few safety pins/a few needles<br />17. husband has decided he wants an epipen (ok...)<br />18. space blanket<br />19. pistols<br />20. 4-5 bottles of water (with a bottle already have been downed before packing off into the wild blue yonder)<br />When it is colder, hats and gloves and such will be added.<br />Work in progress at this time. Still gathering items and just purchased the first bag to give it a try before ordering four more.<br />Would love to see other's list of Get Home Bag items.<br />Love your blog. Pray for the best, prepare for the worst.tehmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-68310482183328494212012-04-09T21:27:16.058-05:002012-04-09T21:27:16.058-05:00I really get some good ideas when I read other peo...I really get some good ideas when I read other people's list of items they keep in their BOB. I keep forgetting to get a compass, after seeing your list, I "just did it" and finally ordered one tonight. The headlamp is an excellent idea, I will definitely get one of those also!! Thanks for the extra push to get off my duff....again.<br />CZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com