In the GHB thread, I mentioned that part of my route from work to home involved a significant trek through major urban areas. I also mentioned that because of this, my GHB incorporated some non-traditional items, specifically focused on the urban landscape.
I'll list out what I carry, the "why" behind it, amd then see if anyone has suggestions for changing things up. The purpose of this kit is multi-pronged:
1. Entry/exit into potential layup sites
2. Ability to forage
3. Potential to make following me/chasing me over-costly (area denial)
The kit itself rides in a cheap Amazon tool bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FDL4QXB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_X8W5E9X4PN4Q5GYJ4A1R
and contains the following:
1. Universal sockets (x2)
2. Mini vise-grips
3. Needle nose and regular pliers
4. Silky Pocketboy 130mm saw
5. Milwaukee folding saw with Sawzall blade
6. Universal Control Cabinet Key
7. Mini pry bar
8. Allen wrenches
9. Multi-bit screwdriver
10. Gerber concertina cutter
12. Gerber Short Stack
Other tools I have on me are a Leatherman MUT, a Morakniv Garberg, a lockpick/e&e kit, paracord and duct tape.
My thinking is that with this kit I can forage almost any spare/replacement part I may need, can make entry to most locations, and can turn on or off gas/electricity/water. I can also set up some rather nasty things on my backtrail.
In the woods (which compose about 70% of my path), the tools are basically dead weight - at least most of them. However, the 30% of my path that is urban has the potential to be the longest segment time-wise, as well as being the most dangerous. Urban survival is a different beast than wilderness survival, so it requires different tools.
While none of the pieces is individually heavy, outside of water, this is the single heaviest part of my GHB. Theoretically I could dump a bunch of them, once I get out of the city, if needed.
I have a jiggler siphon in my car, but my thinking is that if SHTF to the point where my GHB is in play, cars aren't working.
Ideas for if I am missing anything major? A paver can get me in anywhere a hammer could, which is why I don't have one on my GHB. I run a FUBAR tool on my breaching kit, but that is a lot of weight for a niche need. Idea is disassembly/repair/entry/escape.
I'll list out what I carry, the "why" behind it, amd then see if anyone has suggestions for changing things up. The purpose of this kit is multi-pronged:
1. Entry/exit into potential layup sites
2. Ability to forage
3. Potential to make following me/chasing me over-costly (area denial)
The kit itself rides in a cheap Amazon tool bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FDL4QXB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_X8W5E9X4PN4Q5GYJ4A1R
and contains the following:
1. Universal sockets (x2)
2. Mini vise-grips
3. Needle nose and regular pliers
4. Silky Pocketboy 130mm saw
5. Milwaukee folding saw with Sawzall blade
6. Universal Control Cabinet Key
7. Mini pry bar
8. Allen wrenches
9. Multi-bit screwdriver
10. Gerber concertina cutter
12. Gerber Short Stack
Other tools I have on me are a Leatherman MUT, a Morakniv Garberg, a lockpick/e&e kit, paracord and duct tape.
My thinking is that with this kit I can forage almost any spare/replacement part I may need, can make entry to most locations, and can turn on or off gas/electricity/water. I can also set up some rather nasty things on my backtrail.
In the woods (which compose about 70% of my path), the tools are basically dead weight - at least most of them. However, the 30% of my path that is urban has the potential to be the longest segment time-wise, as well as being the most dangerous. Urban survival is a different beast than wilderness survival, so it requires different tools.
While none of the pieces is individually heavy, outside of water, this is the single heaviest part of my GHB. Theoretically I could dump a bunch of them, once I get out of the city, if needed.
I have a jiggler siphon in my car, but my thinking is that if SHTF to the point where my GHB is in play, cars aren't working.
Ideas for if I am missing anything major? A paver can get me in anywhere a hammer could, which is why I don't have one on my GHB. I run a FUBAR tool on my breaching kit, but that is a lot of weight for a niche need. Idea is disassembly/repair/entry/escape.