Apocalypse Outfits
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Let's bring this one to the top
With the US having riots recently, this might be a good topic for folks to think about
So the scenario is: you are at work and you need to abandon your car at work. You need to walk home and you'll need to walk past potential rioting. What do you bring with you to get home?
Remember, the goal here is to get home, not to kill rioters in the process, though you may need to defend yourself.
I like this potential scenario better since it's more realistic
For me:
PF Flyers-light, comfortable, will certainly last me the trip
Jeans-I always wear jeans to work, so a no brainer
Shirt-whatever I'm already wearing, no need to complicate this
Body Armor-3A protection, plate armor is too heavy, and I'm trying to avoid anyone shooting at me with a rifle altogether (plus I'm kind of surprised nobody thought of this already, as body armor is easily accessible, at least here in the states)
Fleece-packs easy, light, dries fast
Emergency poncho-getting wet causes a lot of problems, mostly that water will weigh me down
Fleece beanieBackpack to hold
Emergency blankets
Emergency water packs (I have these in these little Capri sun packets)
Flashlight
Pocket knife
Zippo firestarting kit
Lifeboat rations
First Aid Kit
Alcohol based sanitizer
Small pack of tissues to use as toilet paper
IFAK in case I do get shot (includes quick clot, tourniquet, Israeli bandage or H bandage)
Cyalume glow sticks
Duct Tape (because if duct tape isn't the answer, you're asking the wrong question)
A map of my immediate area
A back up battery for my cell phone
One extra set of batteries for my flashlightI'd throw a 9mm pistol in here as well if I have the option. It would be concealed, as I don't want to draw unnecessary attention to me
The goal here is to get home safely and quickly, so we're not talking about having an outfit that will last indefinitely.We are not talking about living out in the wilderness indefinitely. Weight savings are considerably more valuable than durability.
If anyone wants to do a little research on this, they're called "get home bags"
I also keep backpacks the dogs can wear to get home if the four of us need to walk home. They're a lot less involved
Food (vacuum sealed dry food and a can of wet)
Water (same pouches as above)
Canine first aid kit with pantyhose (endless uses for pantyhose when dressing a dogs wounds)
Extra leash
Mylar blanketsThought this topic would be stimulating
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This is something I actually consider, not necessarily riots but some kind of event which would force me to walk back to my family. Obviously the risk of being shot is greatly reduced here in the UK, but the risk of being stabbed or threatened with a dirty syringe is probably higher, so…...
Wool watch cap
Hoodie (Supreme or Jelado)
Waxed jacket (lightweight, waterproof, breathable)
Jeans (usually my 25oz MBB's)
Wesco's or Jordans (depending on which day shit went down)I always carry my Gr-1 to work, and this is what it actually contains and why my work colleagues believe I have "issues".
Umbrella
Waterproof pac-lite mac
Full medical kit with various painkillers, anti biotics, antiseptic, bandages and plasters
Clean socks
Assorted snacks
1 litre of water
Leather, goretex lined gloves
Deodorant
Case Knife (highly illegal)
Swiss army knife
Mag Light Torch -
The Case knife is illegal the the Swiss Army Knife is not?!?
Oh, it might be handy to know what is the distance to home in your scenario. Mine is 25 miles, more if I have to detour to avoid rioting
Btw, the IFAK kit is useful for knife wounds too. Might want to consider it. You'll have to get training to use it though. It's to treat major blood loss, obstructed airway, and tension pneumo.
Hell, it would be useful to have and know how to use if there is a car accident.
In the US, fire departments occasionally have training for a very reasonable price
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Aaaaand Baltimore is burning to the ground 25 miles away from me
I was in this same situation last November. Unsettling times.
