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Beyond the Four Basics and doing an Area Study, the next priority is having a Grab-N-Go bag. At least one. I have one in the house, one in the Jeep, one at my ERT, Emergency Rally Point, yada yada and with the bisque.
There’s nothing wrong with buying a pre-packaged kit if you don’t have the time to do an Area Study and then selectively pack one. I bought this for my son in San Diego since it included many of the essentials:
Unfortunately, it’s currently unavailable on Amazon, but that doesn’t mean you can’t backorder it. Below is something that is available now and actually has more, although it doesn’t come in a backpack, but a bag you can carry by the handles or roll. Or put in a shopping cart and push down the road, aka The Road.
However, there is much more than just the kit. Clothes, perhaps a vest and more can make a big difference.
The list below is just a sample of what I discuss in the book, The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide. I also link to the items on Amazon in the book.