72 hours survival kit vs modern times

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Omega
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Re: 72 hours survival kit vs modern times

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Feels like I have too much food... One guy well said on another forum: "The size of a hiker's backpack is an indicator of the size of their fear". I guess I fear too much that have problems with the storage
Anyway, I once asked AI what will be a reasonable storage in case of a nuclear war hitting the UK and the AI said 3 months is a good option though 2 months is good start. Storing 2-3 months worth of food requires quite a bit of storage, including water
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Re: 72 hours survival kit vs modern times

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Omega wrote: Mon May 12, 2025 3:25 pm One guy well said on another forum: "The size of a hiker's backpack is an indicator of the size of their fear".
Those hikers resupply in town every 3 days or so..... :roll:
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Re: 72 hours survival kit vs modern times

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Backpackers are obsessed with weight. They carry the bare minimum. I think for a bugout bag you probably want more survival gear, depending on the situation. Backpackers might have to carry 3 days' food, and they need to be eating plenty. For short evacuation, you can eat less.
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Re: 72 hours survival kit vs modern times

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When I travel for work around the UK, I usually have only a hold-all. Though I take a few rations with me
Find I kind of contradict myself - I feel safe travelling with very few things and used to spend most of the week not at home