What's in your "Get Home" Bag?: Into the Fray Episode 98

Published on January 25, 2016
Duration: 3:20

This video by Kevin Mikolowski of Concealed Carry Magazine introduces the concept of a 'Get Home Bag' as opposed to a traditional 'Go Bag.' The focus is on a compact, easily carried bag designed to help an individual return home safely during a societal breakdown or emergency, emphasizing essential items for self-defense, first aid, and basic survival needs for an estimated 8-hour journey.

Quick Summary

A 'Get Home Bag' is designed to help you safely return home during emergencies, unlike a larger 'Go Bag' for wilderness survival. Essential contents include a full-size pistol with spare magazines, a knife, flashlight, water, and a trauma kit with tourniquets. It should be compact, easily carried, and supplemented with practical items like cash and spare keys.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Get Home Bag vs. Go Bag
  2. 00:15The Concept of a Get Home Bag
  3. 00:44Contents of the Get Home Bag
  4. 01:05Importance of a Trauma Kit
  5. 01:26Additional Practical Items
  6. 01:50Planning for Transportation & Communication Issues
  7. 02:09Trip Duration and Travel Considerations
  8. 02:21Non-Negotiable Items: Firearm Storage
  9. 02:31Essential Tools: Flashlight and Knife
  10. 02:45Keeping the Bag Light and Accessible
  11. 03:00Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a 'Go Bag' and a 'Get Home Bag'?

A 'Go Bag' is typically a larger survival kit for long-term wilderness living during societal breakdown. A 'Get Home Bag,' as discussed by Kevin Mikolowski, is a smaller, more portable bag focused on helping you safely return to your home from your current location, usually within an 8-hour timeframe.

What essential items should be included in a Get Home Bag?

Key items for a Get Home Bag include a full-size duty pistol with spare magazines and ammunition, a knife, a flashlight with extra batteries, a water bottle, and a trauma kit equipped for severe wounds. Practical additions like spare keys, cash, and cordage are also recommended.

How should a firearm be stored in a Get Home Bag?

If a firearm is included in your Get Home Bag, it must be stored in an individual gun pouch with its holster. This ensures safe and secure transport, preventing accidental discharge and keeping the firearm separate from other items.

What kind of medical supplies are recommended for a Get Home Bag?

Instead of a basic first-aid kit, a Get Home Bag should contain a trauma kit. This kit should be prepared to treat severe injuries like gunshot wounds, knife wounds, or burns, and must include essential items such as tourniquets.

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