{"id":191416,"date":"2025-10-30T09:28:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=191416"},"modified":"2025-10-30T09:28:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:28:44","slug":"get-home-bag-supplies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/get-home-bag-supplies\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Pack in a Get Home Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-191417\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Get-Home-Bag-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of a get-home bag surrounded by labeled essentials, showing what to pack like food, water, first aid kit, flashlight, power bank, boots, mask, and other emergency kit supplies.\" width=\"750\" height=\"907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Get-Home-Bag-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Get-Home-Bag-1-320x387.jpg 320w, https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Get-Home-Bag-1-640x774.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"720\">When disaster strikes while you\u2019re away from home \u2014 whether it\u2019s a blizzard that strands your car, a citywide blackout, or an earthquake that knocks out cell service \u2014 the only thing that really matters is getting safely back home. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/how-to-build-a-get-home-bag-book-giveaway\/\">That\u2019s where a get home bag comes in.<\/a> Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/outdoor-survival\/what-to-pack-in-a-bug-out-bag\/\">a full bug out bag<\/a> meant for longer-term survival away from your primary residence, a get home bag is designed for speed, mobility, and self-reliance over 12\u201324 hours. It\u2019s the kind of kit you can keep in your trunk or under your desk \u2014 light enough to carry, but stocked with the essentials that can turn a scary situation into a manageable one.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1258\">The gear inside your get home bag doesn\u2019t need to be fancy or expensive, just functional. The illustration above highlights the core items every man should consider packing. If you work in business casual or professional attire, it\u2019s also smart to include a change of rugged clothing as well: durable pants, a tough shirt, and comfortable shoes can make all the difference if you need to walk miles to safety.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1258\">Create a get home bag with these supplies and when things go sideways, you&#8217;ll be ready to slip the pack over your shoulders, stay calm, and make your way home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1258\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.storytellersworkshop.com\"><em>Illustrated by Ted Slampyak<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When disaster strikes while you\u2019re away from home \u2014 whether it\u2019s a blizzard that strands your car, a citywide blackout, or an earthquake that knocks out cell service \u2014 the only thing that really matters is getting safely back home. That\u2019s where a get home bag comes in. 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