Get home bag

[Yorkshire Andy]

On the get home bag with the prospect of sevear storms and possible tornadoes tomorrow I've thrown together a ghb to lob in my car... On top of the usual stuff in the car

Builders hard hat..

Walking boots

Already have goretex waterproof in the car.

In a molle recon bag ...

Summer sleeping bag,

Goretex bivvy

Tarp (double up as s stretcher)

Lifesaver bottle (yes I know the virus claims saga)

Knife

Some scran , crusader cup

Change of clothes

Torch

Fak

[featherstick]

I too commute to work about 1.5 hrs door-to-door.

In the locker at work I have food and a complete change of clothes.

In the rucksack I have a couple of torches (train tunnels on the way home), FAK, SAK, lighter, usually a Snickers or similar if the boy hasn't found it and eaten it, painkillers of various strengths, some form of clothing depending on weather, book to read, bottle of water, piece of string, alcohol hand sanitiser, and some cough sweets. I keep thinking I should bring a light blanket to work in case of having to overnight if a serious incident hit - maybe I'll do that tomorrow. Can't really get much more to carry on a day-to-day basis without the bag getting completely unwieldy though.

[Yorkshire Andy]

I too commute to work about 1.5 hrs door-to-door.

In the locker at work I have food and a complete change of clothes.

In the rucksack I have a couple of torches (train tunnels on the way home), FAK, SAK, lighter, usually a Snickers or similar if the boy hasn't found it and eaten it, painkillers of various strengths, some form of clothing depending on weather, book to read, bottle of water, piece of string, alcohol hand sanitiser, and some cough sweets. I keep thinking I should bring a light blanket to work in case of having to overnight if a serious incident hit - maybe I'll do that tomorrow. Can't really get much more to carry on a day-to-day basis without the bag getting completely unwieldy though.

Look at the SOL bag or blankets...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventure-Medi ... B000WXX0JS


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00266 ... ref=plSrch

Nice and compact warmish and dry ish....

Best option would be a goretex bivvie bag but they are bulky

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/281995663742

[Deeps]

I too commute to work about 1.5 hrs door-to-door.

In the locker at work I have food and a complete change of clothes.

In the rucksack I have a couple of torches (train tunnels on the way home), FAK, SAK, lighter, usually a Snickers or similar if the boy hasn't found it and eaten it, painkillers of various strengths, some form of clothing depending on weather, book to read, bottle of water, piece of string, alcohol hand sanitiser, and some cough sweets. I keep thinking I should bring a light blanket to work in case of having to overnight if a serious incident hit - maybe I'll do that tomorrow. Can't really get much more to carry on a day-to-day basis without the bag getting completely unwieldy though.

This is it, its the balance between practicality and what you would want to have for just in case. Everyone will be different, before I was 'officially' a prepper I always had plenty of 'stuff' and was a 'go to' for a lot of guys I worked with, at one point my department shared an office and my 'stores' were always getting raided, but the guys were honest enough to tell me and either replace them or at least offer to. We were pretty close knit and I get that not everyone is the same. If you can take a blanket or sleeping bag and leave it at work then that's a big help if you have to either stay over or make an overnight journey home. I dread to think what I'd keep now that I'm officially a prepper but no work place.

[Juno]

Really helpful suggestions, I think I definately need to put more thought into it though. I commute into central Birmingham so it's very built up - luckily I do have a few friends who live in the city I could stay with overnight if all transport failed.

Looks like we need a central Birmingham "get home" collective! I must admit I wouldn't actually know how to get out of the city on foot if I needed to, maybe I should add a trial run to my prepping plans - well, not the entire 40 miles but at least the first bit.

Although, I hadn't thought at all about the possibility of staying in the office overnight, so thanks to everyone for raising that point. Something which causes major disruption for a short period of time seems the most likely situation that would prevent me from getting home, so I think I should be more organised for staying put. A blanket and some packet noodles sounds like a good start! I happened to be in Poundland yesterday for other stuff so I picked up a small torch too - the official start to my office prepping

[Zunzuncito]

Juno I think you're right!

The links for the SOL stuff was useful, I didn't realise you could get something that lightweight and compact - I could easily keep that in my drawer. I was looking through my stash at work today to re-analyse and review space and I do also have painkillers of numerous varieties plus anti-bac alcohol gel already in there. I have Friday as a days leave so think i'm gonna pop into town and gets some supplies ready for next week.

[Yorkshire Andy]

Juno I think you're right!

The links for the SOL stuff was useful, I didn't realise you could get something that lightweight and compact - I could easily keep that in my drawer. I was looking through my stash at work today to re-analyse and review space and I do also have painkillers of numerous varieties plus anti-bac alcohol gel already in there. I have Friday as a days leave so think i'm gonna pop into town and gets some supplies ready for next week.

Before the mad spending spree plan and make a list....

Don't have to live an event but imagine your in your office whilst sat in your living room...

Say your stranded due to heavy snowfall busses and trains are out

So your living room is your office floor.

What DO you need?

Well some food... If only overnight no need for fancy survival food .. Some noodles a few bars of chocolate and cerial bars

Something to sleep in / on

Personal hygiene products be it wet wipes or a dull wash bag (hotel room sachets of soap?)

Personal medication and the like

[ForgeCorvus]

Maps are always worth having, even of places you know well

Birmingham people, heres a couple of useful links
http://www.birminghamcyclinggreenways.co.uk/

http://visitbirmingham.com/explore-birm ... and-maps/#

[womble]

Canals are excellent routes in and out of cities, whether on foot, two wheels or the water itself. While it might not be long (in a eotwowki situation) before the integrity of the locks is compromised and most of the cuts are mostly empty, as a first route out, maybe you could look at storing a kayak at one of the canal basins? But even without a boat, canals are easy walks or bike rides for the most part, and probably won't be crowded with travellers like the roads might be.

[Deeps]

Juno I think you're right!

The links for the SOL stuff was useful, I didn't realise you could get something that lightweight and compact - I could easily keep that in my drawer. I was looking through my stash at work today to re-analyse and review space and I do also have painkillers of numerous varieties plus anti-bac alcohol gel already in there. I have Friday as a days leave so think i'm gonna pop into town and gets some supplies ready for next week.

Another one to consider is the anti diarrhoea pills, its one thing the S hitting the fan but when it hits the back of your breeks that it starts getting really awkward. Even taking them to block you up before setting off home is something to consider.

One thing I would say is don't rush things, do your research, a lot of us on here have rushed out and got stuff only to realise that it maybe wasn't the best choice. Have a think about what works for you and work towards it, you don't have to do it in a oner, having some gear is better than nothing and its better to have stuff that's fit for purpose than having something for the sake of it that might let you down. Enjoy the process as well if you can mate and have fun with your shopping on friday.