Carrying your gear - how often?

[WHB]

BP,
It is a good and valid point about how long meds would last.
It is also is like saying that if you had a canteen of water and you absolutely needed to cross a desert you would do exactly that if you really had to, irrespective of your water may run out before reaching your destination.
In my case, I don't see running out of meds a month after the SHTF as the end of my game.
I'd rather be in pain, such as it is, than dead and without my family whom I cherish. I'd also be an arse to not take pain killers and sleepers while they are available, when they are not I'll deal with that.
I have a way round the problem although it would be a thing I'd do if the problem got far to bad
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a cripple but I could not do the trade I was trained to do from when I was 18 years old.

Here's a thing to consider, it will not just be the people who have become hooked on meds that are in for a shock. People are hooked on cars, fast food, betting shops, booze and a whole load more that our society makes sure we get addicted to and most people are in for a real come-down. I actually think I'm in better mental shape than they will be.
It has been said the best kit you can carry is common sense, as a prepper and survivalist I have a good idea what's coming and unlike the other social junkies I think I could just about keep up with the rest of my pack.

Just my thoughts.

WHB