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[Survivor Johnny]

What is the average commute in Atlanta? 20 Miles? I have to imagine you could drive half that in snow and ice before it go so bad you had to walk the last 10. Agree? Disagree?

Survivor Johnny - I walked 7 in the snow in 2013 when we had total SHTF for 12 hours.

I was pulling people out of ditches and pushing (bumper to bumper) people up hills then went and took @Nonliberal and a flaming liberal (who got to hear me preach conservative values the whole ride) home. My old Chevy 4x4 2500 didn't give a crap about the snow and ice

--edit--- I pushed a Mercades up a hill and I know it trashed his bumper but he just wanted to get home and said "I don't care, just do it"

Great thread. What type of stuff would you put in a GHB? I'm thinking paracord, poncho, extra socks flashlight, extra batteries, canteen. I know I'm missing a lot.

They are all personalized or at least they should be. Ask yourself "can I make it without an over night?"
You would need: Warmth (and maybe a rain ponch), water, maybe protection and a good bush knife, maybe some food and a light source. And then you can add comfort items but pounds equals pain to quote @Inbonuscivis
If your wearing office clothes you might want a change of clothes and good shoes IMHO

 

[Wolf six]

Guess i need to do a BOB thread

 

[Survivor Johnny]

With all of the talk about Mollie has anyone else used the strapping on their packs for adding camo? Leafy branches are so easy to slip in the Mollie straps (think old Vietnam footage)

I know I'm a weirdo but in my hammock sleep system my pillow is stuffed with a leaf cut ghuillie net that's 4'x6'

 

[Survivor Johnny]

Guess i need to do a BOB thread

There are quite a few but it never hurts to help someone think about it

 

[VC94]

I am using a modern buttpack with a shoulder strap, old school sling pack.
Forces me to go light, but that LA Police Gear pack with 2 straps would be more comfortable and roomy.

Like SJ mentioned, my GHB goes in a gym bag that has a complete change of clothes, essential "pocket" gear and extra bottles of water and Poweraide. This reduces the size of my GHB and combines it all into a non-descript gym bag.

Couple stray GHB thoughts:
- Have a "throwaway" wallet to put in your pocket.

- Less meals, more power bars/granola bars/etc....individually bagged items for snacking on the move, but also easy giveaways to someone in need of a kindness along the way.

- Extra commercially bottled water/Gatorade: store well. Drink one to start and fill my SS bottle.

 

[Smoothie]

I got one of these and modified the contents but adding food, stove, clothes, Leatherman, etc. Got it on Woot for 99

http://yukon-outfitters.com/products/alpha-survival-kit?variant=1167870177

 

[WalterTHE3rd]

Great thread. What type of stuff would you put in a GHB? I'm thinking paracord, poncho, extra socks flashlight, extra batteries, canteen. I know I'm missing a lot.

A mix of all of the above responses plus toilet paper

 

[10thmountain]

These are old school and look good.

 

[hamburglar3]

I grabbed a silicone swimming cap for mine. Great way to keep your head/ears dry and warm regardless the hat you have on.

 

[10thmountain]

Check this out...Hand sewn in USA.