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I am another that has a "get home" bag. And in reality, I only carry it when NOAA has us preparing for a hurricane. I sometimes need to work up to the edge of the weather. I'm less concerned about society falling around me unexpectedly, and more concerned with the hurricane Rita scenarios. Even the Jeep would only get me so far. The first bridge jammed up with cars at a creek/bayou crossing and I'd be on foot. My kit really only facilitates me getting to my house. I would hope that my biggest ordeal would be the mileage on my legs. I am fortunate that I can avoid most high traffic areas to get home. I also believe that I can get home before most folks are getting desperate.

Other than the sub2k, I think that my kit is small. And that is the way I want it. Just get me home. This is intended as a sub 24 hour kit. Water and ammo are the "heavies." Weight wise, I would sacrifice the sub2k first, some amount of ammo second. I have not weighed the kit but I would put it under 25 pounds even being generous with my estimates.

Standard hiking backpack with a waist belt. (2 lbs) (I am undecided if a tacticool backpack would keep others at bay or attract attention. "Excuse me sir, are you with the National Guard? Can you help us?" I am choosing to blend in.)
Protection: ( 9.5 lbs)
G17 and Sub2k. (I think that the sub2k is overkill but it is somewhat lite and is easy to fold up in a backpack.) ( 1.5 lbs + 5 lbs)
magazines w/ 100 rnds total (2x17, 2x33, also overkill) (2.75 lbs)
Hiking: (2 lbs)
Rain jacket and rain kilt (dont laugh. I used it at Philmont Scout Ranch and loved it. And it weighs like a fart.)
leukotape w/ small scissors (in sandwich ziplock)
spare socks (in gallon ziplock)
compass
small headlamp
Sustenance: (8.5 lbs)
100oz water bladder
24 oz water bottle
10 katadyn micropur tablets
6 cliff bars
Shelter: (2 lbs)
military poncho
100ft paracord (for use with the poncho if making a shelter)
Other (1 lb)
hurricane matches (A fire seems like a generally bad idea, but mentally I cannot give up the ability)
knife