The Next Joplin

[zraver]

My go kits complete inventory...

Getting it fully assembled has been a great source of stress relief given my otherwise trying times. I obviously won't be carrying it all at once, its divided into field kit and camp kit with some items seasonally dependent. its geared towards urban SAR so some of the wilderness items like the tracking stick, climbing ropes/ harness, gaiters, map grid are missing. Meanwhile things like orange marker paint, hand tools and a boaters strobe have been added.

Yes I can fit it all in the Z...

2x case water (48 x 16oz bottles)
1x gallon water
54x granola bars
24x cereal bars
2x rolls of toilet paper
1x box heavy duty trash bags
1x deodorant
1x package of moleskin
1x army earplug set and and carrying case
1x combo window breaker/belt cutter
1x Spyderco rescue sheep's foot knife
1x scissors
1x "unused" flexible battery operated thermometer (baby style so very durable)
1x safety razor
1x super glue (amazing instant first aid stitch)
1x package travel Kleenex
1x lip balm
1x vicks rub
1x vicks inhaler
1x travel sized hand sanitizer
1x jar of Beano
1x large army bandage
1x roll compressed gauze
1x roll extra medical tape
1x sealed 182 item first aid kit
1x ace bandage
1x bite/sting kit
1x travel package of q-tips
5x dust masks
1x water proof pouch
1x ID pouch and lanyard
1x bottle SPF-50 sunscreen
1x can DEET
1x pocket truck stop guide
2x d ring carabiners (climb rated)
2x pear shaped carabiners (climb rated)
1x 100' paracord
1x load bearing web gear w/ 2 pouches, butt bag, flashlight, trker tool, mutlitool, canteen
1x canteen with cup and stove mount
1x extra emergency blanket
1x giant Sharpy
1x blue, black and green Sharpy (3 total)
2x Bic pens
1x mechanical pencil
2x pocket notebooks
1x map case, folder for documents/ guides/ certifications/ release forms and a college ruled writing paper pad.
1x truckers tool
1x 18" Pr-ybar
1x machete
1x multi-tool
1x box knife
1x 25' tape measure
1x army/scout style azimuth compass
2x plumbers candles
1x 4 pack camp matches
1x flint and steel
1x red poncho
1x 2 bottle set of water purification tablets
1x pair of boots with nail resistant soles and steel toes.
2x Army surplus coveralls with reflective striping added
2x Kevlar lower arm sleeves
1x pair shin guards
1x pair knee guards
5x glow stick
1x LED snake light
1x battery operated LED flashlight
15x finger lights
1x hand powered LED flashlight
1x 6'x8' tarp
2x FRS radios with charger
1x wet weather bag
1x laundry bag
2x Army shore bag/ duffel bags
2x bungee cords
1x package zip ties assorted
2 package Velcro ties
1x Pezl style helmet with head lamp, red bike light on rear and safety goggles (Euro EN 12492 spec and CE certified and thus NFPS 1951 compliant)
1x boaters strobe
1x roll duct tape
1x reflective safety vest
1x reflective safety belt
1x 1000w generator
3x pint 2 cycle oil
1x 25' extension cord (16g)
1x power strip
1x 2500cc framed backpack with 2 liter water bladder
1x cold weather surplus mummy bag with carry bag
1x light weight surplus mummy bag with carrying bag
1x self inflating sleeping mat
1x travel pillow
1x small camp chair
1x small dome tent (I am small enough to use a junior)
1x battery operated NOAA radio
4x spare battery sets for radio and flashlight
1x large institutional sized team first aid kit
3x sets camp clothes (3 pair Dickies and 6 blue pocket tees)
1x surplus Gortex coat with cold weather insert
1x safety mirror
1x whistle
1x dew rag/ red bandanna combo
1x pair leather gloves with cloth inserts
1x pair mechanics gloves
1x 50' roll of general purpose camp rope
1x 25' steel cable (camp use)
2x can bright orange marker paint
1x roll bright orange tape
1x smart phone (droid) with 2 batteries
1x Bic Lighter
1x 2 gallon gas can
1x 1 gallon gas can

[Doktor]

Can you tell me why you need a camo notebook?
(Right of the boots)



Nestle water? Don't you have a better choice?

[zraver]

its not a camo notebook but a binder with pockets, the national guard was giving them away on campus and they zip up so it can hold doscuments, certiifcations and release forms.

Bottled water is bottled water, buy cheap. The goal is a enough calories and fluids to do 3 days hard work without needing anything from anyone. In Joplin food and water wasn't a problerm, during Katrina it was. Plus if my town gets hit, I won't be a drain as I can fend for myself and my neighbors.

A lot of the other army gear is either stuff I still had, or bought surplus as its a cheap way to go and its perfectly good kit. The coveralls are not NPFS 1951 rated, but then again I am a volunteer not a proffesional. My helmet is CE rated to EN 12492 standards which makes it NPFS 1951 compliant.

[YellowFever]

Nice kit.

About the only things I would add is more Super Glue and tampons and unlubricated condoms.

Tampons make great gauzes in a pinch and you can use them as ear/nose plugs should the need arise and there are unlimited uses for condoms.

Although some people might look at you funny if they see it in your kit.

[Doktor]

its not a camo notebook but a binder with pockets, the national guard was giving them away on campus and they zip up so it can hold doscuments, certiifcations and release forms.

Handy. Guess it is waterproof.

Bottled water is bottled water, buy cheap. The goal is a enough calories and fluids to do 3 days hard work without needing anything from anyone. In Joplin food and water wasn't a problerm, during Katrina it was. Plus if my town gets hit, I won't be a drain as I can fend for myself and my neighbors.

I see your point, no time to worry about the ingredients when no other water around.

A lot of the other army gear is either stuff I still had, or bought surplus as its a cheap way to go and its perfectly good kit. The coveralls are not NPFS 1951 rated, but then again I am a volunteer not a proffesional. My helmet is CE rated to EN 12492 standards which makes it NPFS 1951 compliant.

Nice kit you got there.

Copy/pasted the list as I don't have 1/2 the things around. You never know

BTW I think you should be called PackMan, Anything else in that Nissan? Fire extinguisher comes to my mind.

[zraver]

BTW I think you should be called PackMan, Anything else in that Nissan? Fire extinguisher comes to my mind.

Fire extinquisher, floor jack, tool kit, travel first aid kit, jumper cables, emergency triangles, GPS, cell chargers, inverter umbrella and camcorder are always in the car.

As for half the stuff around only a few of the items are specialized like the helmet. The rest is stuff everyone should have.

Yellow, thanks for reminding me about condoms... duh...

[Parihaka]

Great kit Jason. I'd agree on the un-lubed condoms and also add pantyhose for compressing sterile pads against wounds, also great thermal properties if worn.

[BB61Vet]

Tampons make great gauzes in a pinch and you can use them as ear/nose plugs should the need arise and there are unlimited uses for condoms.

Although some people might look at you funny if they see it in your kit

Not to mention they're of great use when shining boots. Unlubed condoms are excellent for keeping debris and moisture out of one's rifle barrel too. Concur on you needing them both.

I'd also suggest can openers... not one, but two since they're prone to getting lost. Drill a hole in the handle of one and permanently tie it to your pack. If the first gets lost or lent, you bloody well won't lose the 2nd one. I'd also add in a few more rolls of toilet paper. The stuff is like gold during a disaster. Your butt will thank you. I see a Generator and two-cycle motor oil. I'm assuming you have a good 5 gallon fuel container stashed somewhere?

[Tarek Morgen]

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