(27 April 2014, 10:21)SlyUrbanFox Wrote: I will always make sure my EDC/GHB is stealthy so as not to draw unwanted attention in an urban setting but post SHTF does your BOB need to be stealthy or can you go full on tactical/molle for practical and maybe added intimidation ?
If I'm trying to bug out of my urban location with missus and child in tow do I want to look like any other scared family (and therefore potential victim) or do I stride out in full tactical mode with machete/axe/rifle proudly on display? I'll want to do everything possible to avoid the mob but should I come across them is stealth or in your face don't feck with me the way to go?
With wife and kids - avoid the mob like the plague. They're not all going to be there for the same reasons. Don't display your goodies, but make sure they are readily available (if you have no other option than to pass through or bump into the mob)
To be honest I don't think it makes a difference what backpack you're going to be carrying, I spend a lot of time on public transport at the moment (eeuuugghhhh!) and about 50% of all the backpacks I see have molle on them. I think in a riot / mob situation people will be looking for the ones that look like they have laptops and shiny things in them, normally carried by suits.
If you have a young child I would recommend a baby carrier thing, that straps the baby to you. Then you can use the buggy / push chair to carry some gear, that is readily available. Who knows you don't have two children, one you're carrying and one in the push chair. You also have 2 hands free, and can ditch the buggy and run should the need arise.
Mob situations, I'd recommend a can of deodorant (or similar) and a lighter, just in case it all goes wrong. Obviously this is a last resort to give you and your family chance to get out of the area and keep people at bay.
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