I recently shared what my EDC was, now I think I will take this shit to the next level and share with you what I have in my "get home" bag. For you clueless bitches, a get home bag is designed to do that, get you home, should the circumstances require it. It should have just enough equipment to make a trek on foot in possibly less than ideal circumstances an ensure a more successful endeavor. I have one of these bags in each of our vehicles, I am not one to carry a man purse and since 90% of the time have one of my vehicles, I live on the edge a bit.
The first part of your get home bag needs to be the fucking bag genius! The bag I use is the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
Defense:
In my bag I carry extra ammo in the form of (2) 5 round speed loaders for my new EDC pistol which is a Ruger LCR. I have hollow point defensive + P ammo in the gun (5 rounds), and the additional speed loaders gives me total of 15 rounds. I also carry my SOG Seal Pup Elite attached to the MOLLE attachment points on the bag, so it is carried externally and can be retrieved quickly in the event I need to start stabbing some zombies in the skull (Carol style).
Communications:
In the top pouch of the bag (basically on the lid) I carry my Yaesu VX-8DR, with the alkaline cell holder (no batteries in the radio). This will allow me to communicate on 4 ham bands if needed and receive on many more frequencies. This will keep me in touch with my fellow man in the event of an emergency or may at least allow me to get some information being broadcast over the airwaves.
Health and Well Being:
Of course I have a quality first-aid kit in the pack. I took a store bought kit and took the garbage out and put some more useful stuff in. I carry a Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth BPA-Free Water Bottle, 1-Quart
Shelter and Clothing:
I carry an army surplus rain poncho that has grommets on the corners and can be used as a shelter (tarp) in a pinch. I bundle this with some mini bungee cords for obvious reasons. I carry a skullcap and some Mechanix Wear MG-55-010 Original Gloves
Fire:
I have a bic lighter in the bag as well as a swedish fire steel and some dryer lint for tinder.
Light:
I have some chemical sticks in the back as well as a flashlight and a headlamp - useful when you are walking at night - hands are free to do other things. I use a Petzl Tikka 2 LED Headlamp
The last two things I store in the bag is a multi-bit screwdriver, just because you never know when you will need one and a small bundle of duct tape.
Well there you have it, my get home bag, I have two identical setups (the only difference is the knife), one in each vehicle to be used in case of emergency. Let me know what you have in your get home bag and if you see anything obvious missing from mine.
That is all...