Oh $*#@ bag, do you have one?
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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
checkout the equivalence scales here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richter_magnitude_scale
The Richter magnitude scale, also known as the local magnitude (ML) scale, assigns a single number to quantify the amount of seismic energy released by an earthquake. It is a base-10 logarithmic scale obtained by calculating the logarithm of the combined horizontal amplitude (shaking amplitude) of the largest displacement from zero on a particular type of seismometer (Wood–Anderson torsion). So, for example, an earthquake that measures 5.0 on the Richter scale has a shaking amplitude 10 times larger than one that measures 4.0. The effective limit of measurement for local magnitude ML is about 6.8.
Note: You were talking about the energy released. I was talking about the shaking amplitude. Two different measurements.
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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.
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.
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In theory shouldn't I than have the same type of bag in multiple locations; home, work, car, frequent clients, etc and carry something on me all the time? If an earthquake hits, its a good possibility that one bag will not be inaccessible for 2 or 3 days...I park at BART and take train everywhere, so I highly doubt there would much left of my car once the parking structure collapses 
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.
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.
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Because of the logarithmic basis of the scale, each whole number increase in magnitude represents a tenfold increase in measured amplitude; in terms of energy, each whole number increase corresponds to an increase of about 31.6 times the amount of energy released, and each increase of 0.2 corresponds to a doubling of the energy released.
Here is an old inventory. Not sure if it is up to date. It weighs like 500 pounds. 
This is my "get me home" bag. It's pretty light on actual food and more loaded down with "stuff".
Inside a Camelbak HAWG - that has tons of molle loops on the outside to add extra pouches already loaded down with other "stuff".
http://www.upgradeinnovations.com/product.php
empty water bladder
EMT shears
fishing line
Leatherman Core
pack jacket
paracord
FRS radio
pens
fixed blade knife
large caribiner
swiss tech tool
eye glass strap
whistle
butane jet lighter
super glue
Sawyer water filter
spare phone charger
brunton solar charger
water proof otter box for spare batteries
1 measly MRE
beef jerky
small MOLLE bag
Quik-clot ACS
high-volume gauze pad (2)
compression bandage
nitrile gloves (4)
pack towel
emergency space blanket
duck tape
tylenol
Inside waterproof bag
emergen-c
socks (2)
toilet paper
salt/pepper
pack pants
Inside Nalgene bottle
nalgene/brunton compass lid
bandaids (various)
q-tips
ziplocks
needle
thread
safety pins
red fish hooks
sinkers
water tablets (12)
fire starter
lighter
matches
folding knife swiss army
keychain light
caffeine gum
gu gel
antibiotic cream
stock cubes
zipties
votive candle
pencil
Ti spork
EDC
Benchmade AFCK
Gerber utility clippers
Leatherman Squirt S4
inkless keychain pen
keychain light (2)
zipper-pull whistle (2)
Atwood TiBaby
Sandisk 4GB flash drive
cell phone
Wallet
signal mirror
magnifying glass
Which reminds me, I need to do a run through to update.
This is my "get me home" bag. It's pretty light on actual food and more loaded down with "stuff".Inside a Camelbak HAWG - that has tons of molle loops on the outside to add extra pouches already loaded down with other "stuff".
http://www.upgradeinnovations.com/product.php
empty water bladder
EMT shears
fishing line
Leatherman Core
pack jacket
paracord
FRS radio
pens
fixed blade knife
large caribiner
swiss tech tool
eye glass strap
whistle
butane jet lighter
super glue
Sawyer water filter
spare phone charger
brunton solar charger
water proof otter box for spare batteries
1 measly MRE
beef jerky
small MOLLE bag
Quik-clot ACS
high-volume gauze pad (2)
compression bandage
nitrile gloves (4)
pack towel
emergency space blanket
duck tape
tylenol
Inside waterproof bag
emergen-c
socks (2)
toilet paper
salt/pepper
pack pants
Inside Nalgene bottle
nalgene/brunton compass lid
bandaids (various)
q-tips
ziplocks
needle
thread
safety pins
red fish hooks
sinkers
water tablets (12)
fire starter
lighter
matches
folding knife swiss army
keychain light
caffeine gum
gu gel
antibiotic cream
stock cubes
zipties
votive candle
pencil
Ti spork
EDC
Benchmade AFCK
Gerber utility clippers
Leatherman Squirt S4
inkless keychain pen
keychain light (2)
zipper-pull whistle (2)
Atwood TiBaby
Sandisk 4GB flash drive
cell phone
Wallet
signal mirror
magnifying glass
Which reminds me, I need to do a run through to update.
Last edited by ryball; Jul 13, 2010 at 03:28 PM.
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To this day i drive without my spare because it makes my car faster I could use a kit like these.
I gotta 4 year old Payday and some change, thats enough to barter with right?! haha
I can hear what you really wanted to say "I'm ****ed!!!
To this day i drive without my spare because it makes my car faster
I could use a kit like these.I gotta 4 year old Payday and some change, thats enough to barter with right?! haha
I can hear what you really wanted to say "I'm ****ed!!!
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Apparently by "read past the first paragraph" you mean "didn't read it," otherwise you would have known my statement wasn't wrong.
I didn't use Wikipedia as my source, I used the USGS and went with the shaking amplitude because: A. that's what we actually feel, and B. the energy measurement is just an estimate:
Edit: Various edits in an attempt to be less snarky than IX.
I didn't use Wikipedia as my source, I used the USGS and went with the shaking amplitude because: A. that's what we actually feel, and B. the energy measurement is just an estimate:
For example, a magnitude 5.3 might be computed for a moderate earthquake, and a strong earthquake might be rated as magnitude 6.3. Because of the logarithmic basis of the scale, each whole number increase in magnitude represents a tenfold increase in measured amplitude; as an estimate of energy, each whole number step in the magnitude scale corresponds to the release of about 31 times more energy than the amount associated with the preceding whole number value.
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I'm ill prepared for any natural disaster or zombie apocalypse. I really need to get some **** together and stow them in a safe spot.
Thanks for posting this thread. I need to check this off my list.
Thanks for posting this thread. I need to check this off my list.
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So with all that stuff packed in your "Go Bag", I'm just curious as to what you guys are going to be running on your 1st and 2nd line gear when it's time to bug out.
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All I need to do is get to Sausalito, we got a 35ft sailboat that stocked. Even got inflatable stills to make fresh water from sea water if we need too, we'll be fishing yellow tail off the coast of the channel islands or san carlos while you landlocked guys kill each other over rats and water
