Comments on: Travel Bug Out Bags: Your Lifeline out on the Road

By: Arwen in NJ

Arwen in NJ — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:14:04 +0000

Late to this thread, but I’m looking for some input. I’m going to be traveling a bit for business and am trying to put together an emergency kit. My scenario is a trip to LA when a major earthquake hits. The kit has to be small and light enough that I can take it in carry on as I want to have it with me in an airport. It will stay in the rental car while I am at a client site in case the disaster happens and I’m not able to access my hotel room. Traveling by air also means no knives or guns. Thoughts?

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 21:13:28 +0000

Communication gear, this is something that I don’t have yet, but, really, I don’t think I will get it.

By: Sarah Clark

Sarah Clark — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:40:49 +0000

These are great “know how’s” especially when you’re an outdoor person. This can also be very beneficial in times when disaster strikes at your very door steps. Knowing how to prepare and what materials we need is actually pretty useful.

By: Joss Bundt

Joss Bundt — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:56:58 +0000

I know some people might think this is silly but I bought a nail drill. One of those little hand held drills that work like a rotary tool for nail care. I have used them successfully on wood and find it a nice portable option to shape wood on the go if you did need to. It has multiple attachments like a dremel tool and takes two AA batteries which are fairly common. I realize some people would just use their knife or a nail file but this makes that kind of work a lot quicker.

By: Zang Lussuria

Zang Lussuria — Tue, 10 May 2016 14:39:20 +0000

Good article. My work requires me to travel all the time. I’m in a different country almost every week that I made 2 EDC kits. 1 fore my home country and 1 that’s always in my carry on. then I have supplementary gear for my check-in.
Don’t forget the weather and the terrain. If it’s a cold country, an extra layer or heat pads. A sports cooling towel works as a scarf in cold weather or as a cooling device in a hot climate.

By: Jeremy Rivers

Jeremy Rivers — Wed, 04 May 2016 18:39:15 +0000

One of your best written articles I have ever read. I especially agree with learning how to hide cash on your person. Something as simple as a hollowed out chaptstick tube or a old small flashlight.