Comments on: Get Home Bags: Everything you need to Safely Get Home During a Disaster

By: Peter Knobloch

Peter Knobloch — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 18:39:21 +0000

In reply to Goob. What model/brand did you purchase? Thank you.

By: Oscar O'Malley

Oscar O'Malley — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:58:15 +0000

I like that you mentioned packing high-protein, nutrient-rich foods like trail mix and protein bars. I’m planning on going camping in a few weeks with my son, and I want to make sure we’re fully prepared. Thanks for the information!

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:50:37 +0000

In reply to Bruce Forster. Thanks.

By: Human

Human — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 05:52:44 +0000

In reply to Tim. No, the Sawyer Mini is rated for 100,000 gallons.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:32:05 +0000

Oh sorry, that filter is available at Walmart for $20, Sporting Goods section camping section it’s smaller than the LifeStraw which I used for years number one screws on the top of bottles number 2 and instead of being good for 250 gallons it’s good for 250000 gallons and can be back flushed

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:30:05 +0000

I’d like to add, a small while very effective water filter. I carry the Sawyer Mini it’s a 1 micron filter and the cool part is you can screw it on to the top of about 80% of the plastic bottles out there for example a 2 liter Coke bottle so you just fill that up in the ditch screw this filter on the top and drink. it weighs don’t know maybe an ounce and it’s about 4 inches long I’ve got one and every one of my bags and in my everyday carry that way you don’t have to carry as much water and yes I have tested it by drinking out of mud puddles delicious crystal clear water Sawyer has a whole line that’s just one product

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 22:51:28 +0000

Even having a first aid kit at home helps a lot, even though having a preparedness kit handy should be first priority for people living in disaster zone

By: Steanson

Steanson — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 22:02:47 +0000

In reply to vlad. Ditto what Tim said. I use 5.0 Radio to listen to the police and Fire/EMS when they are on calls in my complex. It is certainly real time.

By: Bruce Forster

Bruce Forster — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 15:55:48 +0000

In reply to Me. Please allow me to add something to this. The little Baofeng and Wouxon Radios are dual band, and will pick nearly ALL of the police, fire and medical frequencies and can often be had for $70.00 to $100.00. While you need a Ham license to legally transmit on them, they ARE legal to own and listen to. I'm not disputing two meter radios-but I AM saying that more and more public service/government entities are moving away from VHF to other parts of the spectrum. This demands having a newer radio with wider receiving options.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:03:46 +0000

In reply to vlad. Not true about the scanner feed not being live. I had a family member involved in an incident and I was able to listen live from 400 miles away.