SHTF Get Home Bag / Bug Out Bag
Channel: thenewsurvivalist
Date: 13/11/2016

If the shit hits the fan (SHTF) while you are away from home you should have plans for getting home even if you have to abandon your car and travel by foot. An emergency "Get Home Bag," containing the survival items you will need, should be in your car at all times just in case. In this video Survival Doc addresses a state militia group with preparedness talk "Let Your Ruck Sack Also Serve as Your Get Home Bag" demonstrating the contents of his emergency "Get Home Bag."

My recipe for hydration salts for 1 Qt or 1 liter:
1/2 level tsp salt (sea or mineral salt best)
1/4 level tsp salt substitute (Potassium Cl)
1/4 level tsp baking soda

Below is the list of gear mentioned in the video. This is NOT a complete list of the gear you will need in your get home bag but rather a list, for comparison, of recommended gear of the state militia, including some of the gear that we carry in our ruck sacks. There is sufficient overlap between this list and the contents you should have in your get home bag, according to Survival Doc, to make your militia ruck sack also serve as your get home bag:
Militia Gear Checklist
Level 1
1 Pair of Woodland Pattern BDU's 
1 Pistol Belt 
1 Y or H Type Suspenders or LBV 
2 Magazine Pouches 
2 Canteens, Carrier, Cup, and Stove 
1 Tabs of Can of Fuel for Stove 
1 Butt Pack 
1 Battle Rifle or Carbine (AR, AK, or FN Recommended) 
200 Rds of Ammo in Mags or in Stripper Clips  (standard Calibers .223, .308, 7.62) 
1 Cleaning Kit for Rifle 
1 Personal First Aid Kit or IFAK
1 Poncho 
1 Poncho Liner 
1 Sheath Knife or Bayonet 
1 Pk. of Waterproof Matches 
1 Pair of Extra Socks (Wool, OD or Black) Pre Powdered and Sealed in Ziplock 
1 Half Roll of Toilet Paper Sealed in Ziplock 
1 Hygiene Kit: Odorless Soap, Toothpaste, Razor Etc. 
1 Radio FRS/GMRS or Ham Radio if Licensed. (Check with an officer Before Purchasing) 
2 - 25' Lengths 550 Para Cord 
3 Days Field Rations (MRE's or Rice, Noodles, Granola Bars, etc.) 
1 Angle Neck Flashlight w/ Red or Blue Filter 
1 Camo Face Paint (Green, Black, Loam) 
1 Magnesium Fire Starter w/ Flint 
1 Pair of Leather Gloves w/ Liner 
1 Pair of Boots (Tan, Black, Green) 
1 Each Woodland Pattern Patrol Cap and Boonie Hat 

Level 2 Gear
All Level 1 Gear plus the following:
1 Pair Woodland Pattern BDU's 
Leatherman Type Multi Tool 
Lensatic Compass 
Topo Map of A/O 
10 x 25 Binoculars 
Extra Fuel for Stove 
Extra Foot Powder 
Medium Alice Pack or Equivalent (Ruck sack)
100' 550 Cord 
3 Days Field Rations (for Pack) 
Sleeping Bag/Bed Roll 
(Can substitute Poncho Liner for Sleeping Bag in Spring - Autumn) 
2 Pairs Socks Pre-Powdered and Packaged 
1 Extra T-shirt (OD or Brown) 
M-65 Field Jacket with Liner 
3 Large Trash Bags (Black, Brown or Green) 
Water Purifying Device 
1 Half Roll Toilet Paper (zip Locked) 
1 Foldable or Cord Saw 
1 Machete 
1 E-tool w/ Carrier