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#235595 - 11/13/11 12:16 AM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: bws48]
bacpacjac Offline
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Originally Posted By: bws48
How about 1 or more days worth of prescription medications that you can't or shouldn't miss for a day or two?


Great thinking, bws. I don't need any right now but DS does and I've got a couple of days worth in other packs, and a week;s worth in in the family BOBs. Thankfully, his is not a life or death perscription.
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#235602 - 11/13/11 09:12 AM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: MartinFocazio]
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Originally Posted By: MartinFocazio



OK not bad, but your office should have a large FAK for all of the staff. This is kind of an FAK/Personal Hygiene kit.

Not really sure what this does for you in an office. Does it rain in your office? Are you planning to walk out?

I can't think of an office that does not have cups and mugs, most offices have tea and coffee already.


Well, most of this stuff is EDC, but some of it is just basic office gear. If your office does not have radio/batteries/flashlights on hand at all times, that's just sad.


Too Rely on what others have Or what Work environment should have is basically not at all being a prepared person. Things not getting refilled, batteries dying, Things being miss placed, People breaking items that never get replaced, Busted flashlights with blown bulbs, list goes on. Not to mention If you do have to leave the office or such you are still prepared and not leaving items behind. Plus knowing your gear and having high quality gear compared to what an office may contain may be the key in the end.
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#235605 - 11/13/11 01:56 PM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: Frisket]
bacpacjac Offline
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Originally Posted By: Frisket

Too Rely on what others have Or what Work environment should have is basically not at all being a prepared person. Things not getting refilled, batteries dying, Things being miss placed, People breaking items that never get replaced, Busted flashlights with blown bulbs, list goes on. Not to mention If you do have to leave the office or such you are still prepared and not leaving items behind. Plus knowing your gear and having high quality gear compared to what an office may contain may be the key in the end.


Thank you Frisket. I've been struggling to find the words to express those sentiments.

Martin, the team at this office is not at all preparedness minded. I'm slowly making inroads in prepping the office, but it's slow and completely on me to take the intiative and make the expense.
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#235616 - 11/14/11 07:11 AM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: bacpacjac]
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Registered: 06/03/09
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To sleep comfortably isn't really all that complicated, no matter if it gets cold inside. One el-cheapo but beefy sleeping bag, something that works as a sleeping pad and something that substitutes as a pillow. The last two can usually be improvised.

Instead of a sleeping bag you can of course improvise with blankets, but it is more hassle to make them work.

Forget about sleeping in bivy's inside. They're clammy beyond belief. And the next day will be miserable because you'll spend it in your office in clammy and moist clothes...

Bivy's have their place when you're sleeping OUTSIDE exposed to wind, rain, sleet and snow. Then you're all of a sudden much more motivated to tolerate a bit of dampness.

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#235618 - 11/14/11 07:59 AM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: MartinFocazio]
ducktapeguy Offline
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Registered: 03/28/06
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Originally Posted By: MartinFocazio


I'm trying to think of an office scenario where you'd need a roll of quarters.


Vending machines. Most offices usually have at least one snack and drink machine somewhere on the premises. I've seen the kind of abuse vending machines can take, without money there's very little chance of being able to get anything out of them. I keep a lot of spare change at my desk because sometimes a snack or caffeine can be a lifesaver on a normal day.


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#235620 - 11/14/11 09:38 AM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: ducktapeguy]
Paul810 Offline
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Registered: 03/02/03
Posts: 1428
Loc: NJ, USA
Off the top of my head, some things I've got:

-Cell phone charger
-Umbrella
-Spare set of clothes (socks/underwear/shirt/pants)
-Toiletry bag (razor/toothbrush/toothpaste/floss/hair brush/deodorant/q-tips/tweezers/spare pair glasses)
-roll of toilet paper
-Snack food (Lately, I like Quaker 'Oatmeal to Go' bars....I find them to be filling.)
-water bottle
-pocket AM/FM radio with ear-buds and spare battery(s)
-Multitool
-Bic lighter
-A good bright flashlight with spare batteries (I like Surefire's G2 LED)
-An N95 dust mask, work gloves, and safety glasses (my glasses are already safety glasses)
-A little roll duct tape
-Spare cash/change (Nothing crazy, just a few 1's, 5's, and quarters for tip's, vending machine's, making change, ect)
-A little pry bar (I like the Stanley Wonder Bar II)
-plastic silverwear
-Purell/hand sanitizer
-small writing pad/pens/sharpies
-some basic first-aid stuff (regular band-aids, larger sterile pads, advil, pepto-bismol, ect)

All that stuff fits into a regular day bag. The one thing I wish I could carry around, but don't because of bulk, is a nice fleece blanket. If I was in the same place all day, I would probably just keep one at my desk.

On a side note, depending on one's office atmosphere, it can be tough to wear sensible sturdy shoes. However, I really feel this is something everyone should make an effort to do. I don't like any footwear that makes it difficult to run.

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#235622 - 11/14/11 10:39 AM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: bacpacjac]
bigreddog Offline
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Registered: 07/02/06
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Paul 810 has the correct re shoes - I keep a pair of boots in the car (which is parked outside the office!) If I have to bug out, there will be some walking - hopefully not all 45miles home, but definitely some

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#235623 - 11/14/11 12:23 PM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: bacpacjac]
bacpacjac Offline
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ABSOLUTELY Paul and Big Red. Good shoes are EDC for me. Thankfully our office is small and information so I can get away with wearing my hiking shoes.
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#235625 - 11/14/11 01:08 PM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: bacpacjac]
adam2 Offline
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Registered: 05/23/08
Posts: 474
Loc: Somerset UK
I would add a geiger counter.
This might be OTT for most bug in kits, but as the O/P states that a nuclear plant is nearby, it might be a wise addition.

For sleeping, I would favour a wool blanket, perhaps 2 for cold, dry, indoor conditions.

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#235628 - 11/14/11 06:54 PM Re: Office Bug-in Kit [Re: bacpacjac]
Hikin_Jim Offline
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Registered: 10/12/07
Posts: 1804
Loc: Southern California
Paul810:

Good point on a cell phone charger. It's easy to get into the routine of "oh, I'll just charge it overnight when I get home." What if you don't get home? I speak from experience here. A cell phone charge as an EDC (briefcase or backpack, not on person) or at least office bug in kit is an excellent idea.

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