haha, don't forget about any replacement parts you may need!

 

hes a troll - why do you bother responding. just gives him fodder

 

I've got a couple bags, with 2 of most things-

large/small LED Mags

2 smaller streamlight LED/Incandescent lights

hand-axe

large fixed-blades

folding blades

large zip-ties

easily packable/mobile food

first aid supplies

...need to restock bottled water tho...

 

well tell you what...here is a list to get you started. Go out and pick up a GOOD quality backpack, you don't want to skimp here. In a pinch a high quality backpack can be used to suspend from, carry sharp objects and a million other uses.

1 roll duct tape (Gorilla brand is a great waterproof stuff)
1 pair jeans
2 shirts 1 long sleeve 1 short
2 pair socks
1 towel
1 good quality flash light (5 watt, LED, home depot has them for under $20)
1 pair of gloves, leather, be sure to treat them with mink oil before you pack them.
1 small box of ziplock baggies
1 box of 3 non lubricated condoms (can be used to waterproof wounds, hold small parts, and in a pinch to protect a broken finger. )
2-3 candy bars (I have found snickers tend to last the longest)
3-5 dry food bars (REI has them for a good price)
4-6 water packets (again REI)
50 foot nylon rope (home depot, about $10)
5 50 gallon outdoor trash bags folded up tightly (can be used as a pauncho, to carry things, to slide on, and even to sleep under)
1 good knife (don't cheap out here, quality is key)
1 good multi tool (leatherman, or other brand. I personally carry SOG)
1 small first aid kit (home depot, $10, just needs the basics)

Now on top of that, if you have any medications you need. I would suggest packing in 3 days worth, along with a paper that lists all your medical problems, needs and such. Pack the paper into a ziploc bag to protect it.

Remember that things like food, water, and medications (and condoms) you will want to swap out once a year for fresh stuff. The whole kit can be put together in one day, will cost you under $100 (including clothing), and should fit nicely in the spare tire well.

I might suggest you put in $10 roll of quarters and $10 in $1 bills too. The coins can be used for other things besides money, and it will give you a emergency fund to get to if you need it.

All in all keep in mind, what can I use this for? Items that can do 4-5 jobs are better than 1 use items.

 

haha, such a troll, but still funny!

 

Were you here for the '89 Loma Prieta 7.1 earthquake? Absolutely none of what you described came even close to happening. Nor did that happen after the 1906 San Francisco 7.9 earthquake -- an earthquake which, as I'm sure you know, obliterated the city because of the fires afterwards.

That being said, an emergency bag is always a good idea. I just don't think your example is borne out by history.

 

Loma Prieta didn't do the damage a 8+ is going to do, and 1906 was a long, long time ago. I am sure a few people took advantage of things, history has a way of glossing over the truth.

Lets look at katrina, you had by day 3, people looting anything they could, you had the cops invading private citizens homes and taking guns/food, you had hospitals being abandoned, and you had people killing their neigbors for food/clean water.

Its not far from that to the bay area falling apart man, don't kid yourself.

 

Your point on the damage difference is valid, as each whole number increase in magnitude represents an intensity increase of 10 times. No doubt it would be a difficult situation, but I still think your example of how the Bay Area would fall apart is hyperbolic.

And trust me, I'm well aware of the fragility of society. One only need look outside the U.S. for examples of the thin facade falling apart under even the slightest pressure. However, U.S. society is drastically different than most of the rest of the planet -- I firmly believe that most people here are too fat, lazy and soft to expend the energy required for a full on riot.

 

Dude! You have to help me set up a bag one day! Makes me want to build an old model lifted forester now and go redneck asian on punk asses!!

Fosho man, well dont come talking to me when a zombie bites ur ***.


Man.... you have way too much faith for humanity lol.

That being said... I just got this to say, Yo dawg we around Oakland!! Do you hear me?? You saw what broke out because of a trial......what do you think is going to happen when the pavement starts cracking?? ****** are gong to go ape **** style on everything. Farthest cities are the safest from the rampage.

 

In any situation, its best to prepare for the worst and hope for the best

 

You were being sarcastic, right? Just checking, because my post showed everything but faith in humanity.

 

also a good idea: take a wooden dowel or pencil and roll the duct tape onto that, saves a TON of space.

 

This. And it will take a while for people to get into my house. I have weapons scattered around my house and a lot more that my dad told me but forgot where they are. ( I better get on that lol)

But seriously this tread has inspired me to have at least 1 pack ready for any type of situation.

 

I usually wrap my duct tape around my water bottle, more insulation and it takes up less space too

 

wrong: each whole number is 31.6 times more powerful the the previous whole number.

checkout the equivalence scales here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richter_magnitude_scale