Hello from the South East

[ASX]

Good afternoon

After the pandemic and then watching Ukraine's situation unfold, like many people I have started thinking about what I and my family would do in a disaster. I've been breaking it down into:

1. What we need at home - if we stick around
2. What we need in the van - if we leave
3. What we need in bug out bags - if we have to abandon the van
4. What we need in our pockets - if we have to leave our bags

However, I'm looking to put it to the test, and see how I would get on in a survival situation!

[jansman]

Welcome. Remember that most crises don’t mean ‘bugging out’ - and unless you have a solid place that you are entitled to go to in the UK, it’s not a viable proposition ( in my opinion). The REAL problems are likely to be being made redundant, a power cut , the water going off or being told you have cancer.

I am sure you have other reasons to prep?

Dive in , look around, ask questions.

[ASX]

Thanks, Jansman - yes, I think you are right. Most likely it'll be sticking at home, or travelling to another house. That said, most stuff in my BOB is stuff that I use anyway, just good to have it all in one place

[jennyjj01]

Good afternoon

After the pandemic and then watching Ukraine's situation unfold, like many people I have started thinking about what I and my family would do in a disaster. ...

However, I'm looking to put it to the test, and see how I would get on in a survival situation!

Hi and welcome
Here's a bit of help finding your way around.

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=17553

You'll notice that many/most of us here are preppers with bug-in as a preference.
This thread explains why... viewtopic.php?f=39&t=17555&p=204673

But, by even considering preparedness, you are ahead in the game. It doesn't need to be a preparedness for a total SHTF situation, it could be as simple as prepping for the car breaking down.

You are wise to consider testing your plans. Lockdown was a useful dress rehearsal.

Same advice I always give is to envisage some realistic scenarios and do your preps to give max bang for your buck and max flexibility. E.g. A well stocked pantry and £1000 in the house safe is handy in case of civil unrest, job loss, pandemic, fire, flood etc, but a tent is only good for camping.

Don't try to prep for everything, in that if an asteroid strikes or a nuclear war breaks out, we are all up the creek anyway.

Feel free to ask questions here and, even better, contribute your own ideas and answers.
Stay safe
JJ

[pseudonym]

Hello and welcome to the Forum.

[BAbrill]

Welcome, I'm still new here but there is a lot of usefull information around

I have a BOB but personally the best thing I started doing is having an every day carry bag with me with the essentals to get home from where ever I am, it has been so useful to have extra food, water, first aid and a few tools on me at all times. I would say I use something from my EDC at least 2 or 3 times a week and might be a good place to start when it comes to what you carry in your pockets. Its only a little sachel bag I use so its easy to take on public transport.