Where to start

[Scythe13]

I know what you're saying Highlander. I'm just saying, as a starting point, a BOB might not be the right place if you're planning on bugging in.

A GHB (Get Home Bag) would be much better. But that would just be small med kit, a bit of food, some space blankets, change of clothes, torch, knife, map, compass, some water, and that's about it for a basic kit. A map would be nice, but I'm assuming you know the area you're in. Most people can travel a pretty big distance when they need to.

To start with, just have decent hiking gear with you, which you've probably already got.


Don't complicate where you're starting off.

Stick with the basics of food, water, heat, and light, for inside the house.

If the weather kicks up badly, you'll probably be able to get home. You'll be watching the weather forecast anyway, so you'll be weather prepared. Which suggests you'll be able to walk a reasonable distance anyway. So instead of complicating it for yourself, get your first bit of the plan in place (staying in the house safely) then work on how you're going to get home if you're away from it (a bag with some hiking gear will usually be enough).