Make sure you have a buckets for water or get one quick after the quake. Cody Lundin speaks highly of buckets in his latest book. Second pic: Carry your gear and family member together. I have an REI backpacking child carrier purchased for day hikes. Most Framed child carriers don't have alot of storage space but you certainly could hang stuff off the sides. I haven't made up my mind How to fit it into my Bug out plan.