Our I.N.C.H bags (content)

[Maverick]

I emphasized in the past our first aid kits is just as valuable as water and food thus the reason I don't purchase pre-packaged first aid kits, We purchase bulk supplies then build our own FAKs though the problem is finding the right bag that adds some form of organization while keeping it compact as possible... I still haven't found the right bag but had an old one here at home that was suitable for the FAK.

FAK/Trauma for our bags, the FAK goes in Lisa bag while the Trauma kit is on the outside of my bag, detailed content listings below.

Trauma kit

Condor Rip-Away EMT Pouch
1) Battle Dressing Compression Bandage
1) Celox Rapid z-fold
2) NAR S-Rolled Gauze (compressed) 4.5"x4.1yds
1) 1 set entry/exit Hyfin Vent Chest Seal w/valve
1) CAT Tourniquet W/ molle Tourniquet holster
1) ARS 14 g. 3 1/4 Decompression Needle
1) Nasopharyngeal Airway
2) NAR Bear Claw Gloves
1) 1"x10yrds first aid tape
1) 2" Self Adhesive wrap
1) 2"x50" duct tape (Gorilla)
1) EMT and Trauma Shears
1) Hemostat
1) Streamlight 66318 MicroStream (1AAA) w/ 2 AAA bats.
1) Triangular Bandage
1) Emergency Blanket
4) Antiseptic Wipe
3) hand wipes
1) Sharpie

FAK

CASE
10"wx8"hx5"d (3 zipper compartments)

3) NAR Bear Claw Gloves
1) Wound Irrigation Set
3) 3m disposable thermometers
1) Chap Stick
1) bug repellent pump spray
1) Mini Tweezers
1) EMT and Trauma Shears
1) Hemostat
4) Safety Pins
1) 2"x50" duct tape (gorilla)
1) 2" Self Adhesive wrap
2) 1"x10yrds first aid tape
6) 3/4"x6" Tongue Depressors
20) Cotton Tip Applicator
1) Triangular Bandage
1) 2" Ace Bandage

MINOR WOUNDS
sheer strips Band-Aid brand
2) 1 3/4"x4"
30) 1"x3"
10) 5/8"x2 1/4"
10) 3/4"x3"
5) 7/8"x7/8"
fabric strips Band-Aid brand
5) 1 3/4"x4"
5) 3/4"x3"
tough strips Band-Aid brand
5) 1"x3 1/4"
water block strips Band-Aid brand
5) 3/4"x2"
10) 1"x2 1/2"
Curad Classic
24) 3/4"x3" strips
30) 3/8"x1 5/8" strips
3) 1 1/2"x3" butterfly
13) 3/8"x1 3/4" closure
1) 2 1/8"x2 5/8" Eye Pad

BLEEDING
1) 25g QuikClot
1) 4.5"x4.1yds Z-Pak gauze
1) 4.5"x4.1yds NAR compressed gauze
1) 5"x9" ABD trauma pads
4) 4"x4" 2-pack Sterile Gauze Dressing
6) 3"X3" Sterile Gauze Pads
3) 3"x4" Adaptic Non-Adherent Dressing
1) SWAT-T

FOOT CARE
3) 4 5/8"x3 3/8" Moleskin
6) 2"x3" Moleskin
4) 2"x3" Molefoam
6) Tincture of Benzoin

MEDICATION
20) Acetaminophen 500MG
20) Ibuprofen 200MG
20) *Ibuprofen 800MG
20) Diphenhydramine HCI 25 MG
20) Aspirin uncoated (NSAID) 325MG
20) Ranitidine 150mg
20) Loperamide Hydrochloride 2MG
20) Guaifenesin 400MG
20) Dramamine 50MG
20) Pepto-Bismol Chewables
2) Oral Rehydration Salts WHO Formula 5-liters

WOUND/PREP CARE
6) Povidone Iodine Ointment
6) Antibiotic Ointment
6) 1% Hydrocortisone Cream
10) Anti-Itch Gel
10) Sting Relief Wipes
10) Triple Antibiotic ointment
10) Povidone PVP Iodine Wipe
10) Alcohol Antiseptic Wipe
1) .5fl oz Off Explore bite/itch relief pump spray

BURNS
1) 4"x4" Water-Jel Military Burn Dressings
1) 8"x18" Water-Jel Military Burn Dressings
1) H&H Super Combat Sterile Cravat/Burn Dressing
1) 2"x3" 2nd Skin Moist burn pads
3) 3.5grams BurnX

 

[S Johnson]

Here's the basics of my kit:

Shelter:
1 large tarp
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 degree [it doesn't get much colder than that here]
thermarest ground pad
Rain poncho
paracord

Fire:
2 lighters
magnesium striker
a small baggy of vaseline-soaked cotton balls

Food/Cooking:
A small wood gasifier stove
A titanium pot with lid
some fishing line for snares in my sewing kit
Half a sponge
A small piece of a camp towel
The ability to weave a fish-catching basket with vines, which are abundant here
I also keep a small jar of peanut butter in there, and some ramen noodles in my bag, and know a lot about what is edible in my area


Water:
2 1-liter platypus bottles
lifestraw
Polar Pure water treatment
backup water treatment drops [I don't know how long I'll be out!]


Hygiene/First Aid kit with the works, including but not limited to:
Gauze, lots
moleskin
bandaids
antibiotics
antibiotic ointment
ace bandage
bandage tape
toothpaste, toothbrush, tiny amount of camp soap
immodium, benadryl, pepto, asprin, ibuprofen, tylenol
alcohol wipes
various other stuff I know is in there but can't think of without opening it up


Clothing:
2 pairs merino wool socks
1 pair silk toe socks
1 pair synthetic wicking socks
[dry socks are SO important to me]
1 underarmor long sleeve shirt


Misc:
small trowel, lightweight
duct tape wrapped around trowel handle
sewing kit with fishing line added, kevlar thread
Tiny seed bank with heirloom seeds, 20-30 seeds each, less for squash and big seeds
Road and terrain map of my state
compass
knife


But mine is more a bug out bag than an INCH bag, as the second shtf, I'm heading for the family farm, and I know I'll probably have to ditch the car if I don't get out fast enough. Traffic here gets backed up fast in an emergency.

Not in my bag, but hanging near it:
- a 3a bulletproof vest
- my gas mask with 2 filters, which will get me out of the city

Then of course, I plan on packing my gun and as many rounds as I can reasonably carry in case of lawlessness, and because I'm fairly small and probably can't take too many people down in a fair fight

minus the gun and rounds, but with food and water I'm at about 25lbs thanks to lightweight gear.

My partner's bag has different things, but I don't have a good inventory of it, it's pretty similar to mine, though he hasn't sprung for a bulletproof vest yet, and isn't as redundant with water. He carries better snares than I do, and more/different knives including a machete, less cooking equipment, and his own sleeping bag/tarp.

 

[Maverick]

Here's the basics of my kit:

Then of course, I plan on packing my gun and as many rounds as I can reasonably carry in case of lawlessness, and because I'm fairly small and probably can't take too many people down in a fair fight

minus the gun and rounds, but with food and water I'm at about 25lbs thanks to lightweight gear.

My partner's bag has different things, but I don't have a good inventory of it, it's pretty similar to mine, though he hasn't sprung for a bulletproof vest yet, and isn't as redundant with water. He carries better snares than I do, and more/different knives including a machete, less cooking equipment, and his own sleeping bag/tarp.

About the only thing that will force me off the property is wildland forest fire, war or the two volcanoes that flank me thus if we have to leave it's going to be severe enough I want something that's more than a B.O.B.

BTW, nice list Johnson.

 

[S Johnson]

Yeah. I might have missed it, but did you include seeds? If you're starting over somewhere it'll be good to have, I just have some heirloom tomatoes, kale, beans, squash, beets, peppers, things like that, for starting over elsewhere if the farm is compromised.

 

[Maverick]

Yeah. I might have missed it, but did you include seeds? If you're starting over somewhere it'll be good to have, I just have some heirloom tomatoes, kale, beans, squash, beets, peppers, things like that, for starting over elsewhere if the farm is compromised.

those items are at the BOL, not carrying in the bags, no need too for my situation

 

[ANACONDA]

Here's the basics of my kit:

Shelter:
1 large tarp
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 degree [it doesn't get much colder than that here]
thermarest ground pad
Rain poncho
paracord

Fire:
2 lighters
magnesium striker
a small baggy of vaseline-soaked cotton balls

Food/Cooking:
A small wood gasifier stove
A titanium pot with lid
some fishing line for snares in my sewing kit
Half a sponge
A small piece of a camp towel
The ability to weave a fish-catching basket with vines, which are abundant here
I also keep a small jar of peanut butter in there, and some ramen noodles in my bag, and know a lot about what is edible in my area


Water:
2 1-liter platypus bottles
lifestraw
Polar Pure water treatment
backup water treatment drops [I don't know how long I'll be out!]


Hygiene/First Aid kit with the works, including but not limited to:
Gauze, lots
moleskin
bandaids
antibiotics
antibiotic ointment
ace bandage
bandage tape
toothpaste, toothbrush, tiny amount of camp soap
immodium, benadryl, pepto, asprin, ibuprofen, tylenol
alcohol wipes
various other stuff I know is in there but can't think of without opening it up


Clothing:
2 pairs merino wool socks
1 pair silk toe socks
1 pair synthetic wicking socks
[dry socks are SO important to me]
1 underarmor long sleeve shirt


Misc:
small trowel, lightweight
duct tape wrapped around trowel handle
sewing kit with fishing line added, kevlar thread
Tiny seed bank with heirloom seeds, 20-30 seeds each, less for squash and big seeds
Road and terrain map of my state
compass
knife


But mine is more a bug out bag than an INCH bag, as the second shtf, I'm heading for the family farm, and I know I'll probably have to ditch the car if I don't get out fast enough. Traffic here gets backed up fast in an emergency.

Not in my bag, but hanging near it:
- a 3a bulletproof vest
- my gas mask with 2 filters, which will get me out of the city

Then of course, I plan on packing my gun and as many rounds as I can reasonably carry in case of lawlessness, and because I'm fairly small and probably can't take too many people down in a fair fight

minus the gun and rounds, but with food and water I'm at about 25lbs thanks to lightweight gear.

My partner's bag has different things, but I don't have a good inventory of it, it's pretty similar to mine, though he hasn't sprung for a bulletproof vest yet, and isn't as redundant with water. He carries better snares than I do, and more/different knives including a machete, less cooking equipment, and his own sleeping bag/tarp.

Divide set to battle and utilitarian placing it in different backpacks. In an emergency, it will shorten the response time to time depending on the situation. The body armor is better to fasten to the backpack with tactical gear.

 

[Maverick]

Re-adjusted the the total weight including food and water, the total weight (minus firearm and ammo) is 43lb 7oz

 

[Brent S]

I have several bags for different scenarios. All I'm sure of is every one is too heavy!

 

[Brent S]

Re-adjusted the the total weight including food and water, the total weight (minus firearm and ammo) is 43lb 7oz

Ammo is a tough one. It's heavy as hell. If you ever have to resort to just what you can carry then you better shoot sparingly. I am really glad to have consolidated my pistol with the carbine caliber. The problem is I really would not want to not have the 5.56. Do they make a pistol in 223 or 5.56?

 

[Silent Earth]

Ammo is a tough one. It's heavy as hell. If you ever have to resort to just what you can carry then you better shoot sparingly. I am really glad to have consolidated my pistol with the carbine caliber. The problem is I really would not want to not have the 5.56. Do they make a pistol in 223 or 5.56?

Why do some in our community carry WAR loads of ammo when in reality they need only one or two mags to help them get outta trouble, the rest of the ammo can be cached at home or around your AOO or in your vehicle. I admit to being baffled by the often confrontation approach to being armed by some folks. Most of us will if lucky have a member of family around to share dealing with an issue but many folks appear to think they are going into battle against the Mongol Hordes.

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/cat.../semi-automatic/223-remington-and-556-nato.do

Personally I would go for a 9mm or 40 cal pistol and carbine combo, a 16 inch barrel on a carbine is highly effective, but not a war fighting round. Troops often carry about 250 rounds of 7.62 /308 or 400/500 of 223/ 5.56 if they are determined , fit and looking to fight a battle, they could carry 600 rounds of plus P pistol / carbine ammo if so minded.

Being ex Brit LI I like to travel and carry light so five or six mags of 5.56 was a full load in the knowledge I had fellow troops also carrying similar loads. But as a Civilian I would probably only carry between three or four mags of Carbine ammo ready for use. I would do my damndest to avoid a gun battle against hostiles if I was on my own or only had my son with me. And what sort of Geography do you intend to live in cos if its heavily forested many ammo sizes are wasted in woodland at anything over carbine / shotgun ranges.

 

[Maverick]

Ammo is a tough one. It's heavy as hell. If you ever have to resort to just what you can carry then you better shoot sparingly. I am really glad to have consolidated my pistol with the carbine caliber. The problem is I really would not want to not have the 5.56. Do they make a pistol in 223 or 5.56?

For reference;

6 Magpul M3 30rnd mags 9 lbs loaded with SS109 (62gr)

AR is 7 lbs w/Eotec 552.A65 optics (no lights or laser)

 

[Maverick]

Since I am carrying a pack I opted for a single point sling, thus I can carry it around the neck without interference with the pack, since my mags are packed away I use a coupler combining two mags for the initial carry.

 

[ANACONDA]

Why do some in our community carry WAR loads of ammo when in reality they need only one or two mags to help them get outta trouble, the rest of the ammo can be cached at home or around your AOO or in your vehicle. I admit to being baffled by the often confrontation approach to being armed by some folks. Most of us will if lucky have a member of family around to share dealing with an issue but many folks appear to think they are going into battle against the Mongol Hordes.

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/cat.../semi-automatic/223-remington-and-556-nato.do

Personally I would go for a 9mm or 40 cal pistol and carbine combo, a 16 inch barrel on a carbine is highly effective, but not a war fighting round. Troops often carry about 250 rounds of 7.62 /308 or 400/500 of 223/ 5.56 if they are determined , fit and looking to fight a battle, they could carry 600 rounds of plus P pistol / carbine ammo if so minded.

Being ex Brit LI I like to travel and carry light so five or six mags of 5.56 was a full load in the knowledge I had fellow troops also carrying similar loads. But as a Civilian I would probably only carry between three or four mags of Carbine ammo ready for use. I would do my damndest to avoid a gun battle against hostiles if I was on my own or only had my son with me. And what sort of Geography do you intend to live in cos if its heavily forested many ammo sizes are wasted in woodland at anything over carbine / shotgun ranges.

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27/5000
Сartridges are not redundant.

 

[ANACONDA]

Вetter sleep with his loaded rifle, and be ready for any development of the situation. The first shooting touch regarded cartridges will be no time. Better to have cartridges to recharge them than not.

 

[ANACONDA]

And so I go to sleep for 3 years next to my beautiful ...