<p> The Get Home Bag and it’s Contents</p><p>First let’s figure out what constitutes a Get Home Bag.</p><p>I like to think of a Get Home Bag as a backpack, filled with enough tools and supplies to get me home. We may not have to hike a thousand miles, but some of us might end up on foot for more than 40 miles.</p><p>Backpack </p><p>You don’t have to use a backpack, but I want something I can strap on and go!</p><p>You’ll probably want to avoid anything expensive, fancy or tactical. I used an old computer backpack. You’ll want a backpack that looks very similar to what the other commuters would carry.</p><p>You don’t want the other stranded motorists to think that you may have anything that they don’t. People get real sketchy in life or death situations. See our Post: Covert Prepper Backpack</p><p>Get Home Bag Contents:</p><p>The contents of your Get Home Bag should contain these types of items:</p><p> Flashlight or Headlamp (have extra batteries)  Knife. We’re talking about a survival knife. One that can baton wood, cut cord, skin game, and do all the things a good, rugged, outdoorsy knife can do. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it should be decent. This is exactly why I have a Cold Steel Bushman knife. $15 for a pretty tough knife. We did a couple posts on knives: Budget survival Knife: Cold Steel Bushman knife and Becker BK2 Companion Survival Knife  Multitool  Military Poncho – Trust me, when you think it can’t get any worse, it’ll start raining. These ponchos work for rain gear and shelter. That’s right multi-use gear, 2 birds with one stone. I just blew your mind. Anyway if you can’t envision how a poncho becomes a shelter here are a few links to help you out: 9 Military Poncho Survival Shelter Configurations and Poncho and Tarp Shelters)  Rope / Cordage – pick up at least 100 feet of 550 paracord. You’ll need it to rig your poncho into a shelter and you’ll probably need it for a bunch of other things.  Duct Tape – I just take an old plastic card (library, shoppers rewards, etc) and wrap a decent amount of duct tape around it. I don’t want to carry a huge 8 inch thick roll of duct tape, but I want some, so I make sure to have about 1/2 inch thick roll of ductape, conveniently off the roll and around the flat card. This will fit easily in our GHB.  Backpack first aid kit – You can buy one or make your own.  Bandana or Shemagh - Head covering, sling, sediment water filter (will not purify water) and a trillion other uses. Trust me, these are awesome to have.  Hat - Keep sun off head, if winter have a stocking cap (WOOL).  Sunglasses – to protect eyes from sun and debris (goggles might even be good).  Work or utility gloves  Sensible Walking or Hiking Shoes - If you wear heels or dress shoes to work, keep a comfortable pair of sneakers or walking shoes in your car.  Sun Screen  Insect Repellent  Compass (or GPS) and MAPS! – Get the Delorme atlas for your state and keep one in your car.  Food and Snacks  Water / Water purification tabs or Water filter  Canteen or Nagalene water bottle and carrier (hook, connect or tie it to backpack). Pair this with a GI Cup or one of those cups that fit around the Nagalene bottles, so you can boil some water. Water Bottle Carrier.  Fire – Firesteel, waterproof matches or a bunch of Bic Lighters, just have some way to make fire.  Toilet Paper – Walking a long distance sucks, and you will have nature call.  Wet Wipes / Baby Wipes  PrePaid Calling Card (in case you need to use a payphone)  Cash  Prepaid Credit Card  Medications / Fever reducers</p><p>Bonus Items</p><p> Personal Defense items (legal in your area) – Mace, Pepper Spray, etc.  Solar charger for phone (and GPS)  Small Binoculars – You’ll want to be able to check for obstacles and “situations” before you get to them. These don’t have to be pricey. I’ve linked to a small Coleman 10×25 pair for about $17.</p><p>You may also want to grab some extra gear from your Automobile EDC Supplies. You should probably make a list of these items and put it on your GHB so you don’t forget to grab them from the Car supplies.</p><p>Make sure to add any other item that makes sense for the season, your region, commute or personal needs!</p>