Back to Basics: Get Home Bags

Back to Basics: Get Home Bags – The Survival Pack You Need

Episode Description:

When disaster strikes and you’re away from home, having a Get Home Bag (GHB) can be the difference between making it home safely or being stranded. In this episode of our Back to Basics series, we break down what a GHB is, why it’s important, and exactly what you need to pack.

We also cover how to build a Get Home Plan—because having the gear is only part of the equation. Whether it’s a natural disaster, civil unrest, or transportation failure, you need to be prepared to move safely and efficiently.

Listen now and make sure your GHB is ready before you need it.

Episode Breakdown:

🎒 What is a Get Home Bag?

• A lightweight, compact bag designed for short-term survival (1-2 days) while getting home.
• How it differs from a Bug Out Bag and why you need both.

🚨 Why You Need a GHB

• Emergencies happen—natural disasters, riots, vehicle breakdowns—leaving you stranded.
• Being unprepared = being vulnerable when things go sideways.

🔹 Essential Gear for Your GHB

• Water & Filtration – Bottled water, Sawyer Mini, or LifeStraw.
• Food – Lightweight, high-calorie energy bars.
• First Aid & Meds – Basic first aid, OTC meds, prescription backups.
• Shelter & Warmth – Emergency bivvy, space blanket, poncho.
• Self-Defense & Tools – Tactical flashlight, pepper spray, multi-tool.

📍 How to Build a Get Home Plan

• Primary & backup routes – Multiple ways to get home safely.
• Safe stops along the way – Friends’ houses, safe zones, emergency shelters.
• Situational awareness – Avoiding threats, blending in, and staying alert.
• Modes of travel – Walking, biking, or using public transit if necessary.

✅ Recap & Takeaways

• A Get Home Bag is essential—don’t assume you’ll always drive home.
• Pack only what you need—light, compact, and functional.
• Create a Get Home Plan with routes, safe locations, and contingencies.
• Challenge for listeners: Build or review your Get Home Bag this week!

🎧 Listen now and make sure you're ready for whatever comes next. #StaySurvived

 

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