The Big Easy

[Richard S]

Can you carry all that day after day?  Tom

Tom:

Once upon a time I could.  These days I would probably be well advised to work my way to some defensible high ground, "circle the wagons," and make a stand.  After that it would likely be a matter of old age and treachery against youth and exuberance.  

[R9SCarry]

[size=13] it would likely be a matter of old age and treachery [/size]

Now I really do want to be on your team Richard - you speak my language!  

[Richard S]

I have some folks ask me , "How can you justify that much money for a pistol? "    And I recall the new Drapes they had custom designed for the windows of a Living room nobody even goes in to sit down.    Do you know what those drapes will do for you ?  Or how much could you get for them in a time of need ?  

RJ:

I've got some ideas how you and I could use those folks' fancy custom-made drapes in a "post-SHTF" situation.  For example, we could cut up those suckers and use the pieces for:

* A leanto for shelter from sun and rain;
* A ground cover for some makeshift beds;
* Some makeshift blankets for said makeshift beds;
* Some four-inch strips for use as bandages; and
* A few pieces for what you might call "personal hygiene."

Have I left out anything?    

[Richard S]

Now I really do want to be on your team Richard - you speak my language!  

Chris:

I would be proud to have you on my team.  As far as I am concerned, you could be in command.  (I spent most of my "interesting time" working undercover anyway.)

[RJ HEDLEY]

That's about it, except for some 2x2 Bore Cleaning  patches.

But on a more serious thought,  In a Bug out bag, there is always a need for a few feet of light Rope.  

[theirishguard]

Parachute chord is real good for that.      Tom

[Newt]

Tom, I could not carry it all but would use it to defend my position until bug out time. At that time I would have to asess what to carry out.

[flyandscuba]

With me and full fuel, I've got about 500 lbs. of remaining payload available in the Cessna.  I'd take the R9s in the pocket, the P7M13 in a shoulder rig -- like RJ, the Camp 9 carbine, all the 9mm ammo I have, the Defender would go of course -- with plenty buckshot, the M4A3 would definitely go -- along with 1000 rounds of ammo, 2 cases of MREs, the tent, air mattress, 10 gallons of water, and the rest of my "survival kit".

With 4.5 hours of flight time (500 miles with favorable winds), I'll pick a direction suitable for evacuation and head out...

[theirishguard]

Into the wild blue yonder!!  
Sounds cooler and faster.
When you get back on the ground, you just need a good dog to let you know when a bad guy comes near.
Sounds like a good plan to me.
Tom