The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. JFK
Inspired by Zombie Squad discussions, I have assembled what's known as a BoB (Bug-out Bag), for use in case we just have to go. It's not like you carry it around, you just have to be able to grab it and go. Like keeping a flashlight near the bed-- it's just in case. This bag just sits by the door and waits.
So here's mine (and the list of other things I want to include):
Top left-ish to bottom right-ish:
MSR Dromedary 10L water bag
MSR Waterworks mini water filter (attaches to Dromedary or to large-mouth nalgenes)
Fleece throw tied with paracord
4 carabiners (1 with orange pulley wheel) and a figure-8 descender
Small bag
Screwtop match container with flint striker on bottom
About 20 strike anywhere matches
Signal mirror
Band-Aid tin mini first-aid kit
Bandages
Q-tips
Allergy meds
Pain meds
Utility knife with extra blades
Bic lighter
Whistle
Cam-straps of various lengths
Toilet paper in ziploc bag
About 40' of tubular 1" climbing webbing
KA-Bar USN knife
Hothands packets (about 6, 18-hours each)
Construction pencil (might need to leave a note, and it's sturdy)
Army first-aid kit
1 hand soap,
1 4X4 gauze,
2 2" X 6 Yds gauze,
1 6" elastic bandage,
2 3X4 sterile pad,
1 eye pad,
10 3" bandage strip,
1 ice pack,
1 tweezer,
1 scissor,
1 pill bottle,
4 pain reliever,
1 instructions,
6 safety pins,
1 pair latex gloves,
4 aspirin,
1 First Aid cream,
1 triple antibiotic,
1 1/2" tape,
3 alcohol wipes,
3 iodine wipes,
3 antiseptic wipes,
3 clean wipes
Folding shovel (all-metal) with 20' of paracord wrapped on the handle
Back-pack style bag instead of duffel? More compartments? I really want the exterior to be uncomplicated-- no straps or bags hanging out to get hooked on things or grabbed by Zeds
Flashlight (I always have 2 mini-mags in the car, but I need another for the bag), or if I were serious about it, a hand crank radio/flashlight
Climbing rope (gave mine away, but I can find some old rope around)
Plastic dropcloth? something to make a solar still...
Multitool??? I don't want to shell out the cash for a good one, and I hate the cheapies... so I don't have one yet. Maybe I'll just throw in an extra set of pliers.