Hi Wildman800,

The solution for your 250 mile TEOTWAWKI trek would be a good touring bicycle. With a little bit of effort you should be able to easily cover that distance in about 3 days (some good cyclists would be able to do it in about 18hrs if they attempt it in one cycle ride) averaging a reasonably easy 12 miles/hour with lots of breaks. There are lots of good flat roads from Corpus Christi to the Mississippi. Total BOB gear carried on panniers should exceed no more than 12Kg excluding food and water. Throw in a couple of Brit Ration packs will give you about 8000 calories. More than enough for the effort required. The heat shouldn't really be a problem either when cycling, 12mph is enough to keep you air cooled.