Skunkabilly,<br><br>I can't comment on any of your bags, I have not even seen any of them.<br><br>As for where to go...ideally you should a place picked out well in advance for most any emergency. I wouldn't even consider a shelter unless I had absolutely no other options. Where to go largely depends on a combination of emergency type and options. Tom Ayers wrote an exellent post on the subject many moons ago. I can't remember exactly which one, do a search on the site using AyersTG as the username and "school for the blind" as the search words and you should find it. <br><br>Ideally, one would "bug-in," that is, hole up at home and ride it out. That may not be an option for some emergencies. I would find a trusted friend or family member (or two, or three in different locations) near enough to you to get to safely in a reasonable time period and far enough away not to be affected by the same emergency. You would, of course, reciprocate for them. Once again, arrangements should be made well before an emergency hits.<br><br>You could also cache some things at the bug out location, thereby lightening your load.<br><br>Many emergencies will preclude you from using your normal means of travel (which I assume is an auto of some sort). Consider an inexpensive mountain bike. They can get in and out of places you wouldn't believe, and would dramatically increase your range, speed and carrying capacity (if properly loaded). Unlike many items purchased for emergencies, it is something you can use every day. <br><br>Take care <br><br>Andy