Bug-Out Bag, otaku version

Picture from http://www.ccc.govt.nz/CDEM/BeReady/ - one take on a bug-out bag.

So what is a bug-out bag or BOB, you might ask? Wikipedia sez:

"A bug-out bag is a portable kit popular in the survivalist subculture that contains the items one would require to survive for seventy two hours when evacuating from a disaster. It is also known as a 72-hour kit. The focus is on evacuation, rather than long-term survival, distinguishing the bug-out bag from a survival kit, a boating or aviation emergency kit, or a fixed-site disaster supplies kit."

Since my country is now facing its second major typhoon/tropical storm in ten days, a lot of us have had these sorts of bags and equipment on the brain. So please allow me to post here something I modified for the tropical dwellers among us from the US government's own recommendations at http://www.ready.gov .

I've tweaked this list some more in order to take into consideration the various needs and interests of my comrades here.

First aid kit – make sure that it has the following items:
> Two pairs latex or other sterile gloves
> Sterile dressings
> Soap, alcohol, alcogel, and antibiotic towelettes
> Antibiotic ointment
> Burn ointment
> Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
> Your prescription medicines
> Any prescribed medical supplies
> Non-prescription medicines: painkillers (aspirin or similar medicines), anti-diarrhea medication and oral rehydration supplies, antacids, laxatives
> Medical/surgical scissors
> Tweezers

Water – at least one gallon of water per person per day. Minimum three-day supply recommended. Use this water for drinking and for sanitation needs.

Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Excellent suggestions include canned goods and little-cook or no-cook foods. And remember that if there are canned goods then there must always be a can opener, and mess kits – paper cups, plates and utensils, and lots of paper towels.

Battery-powered radio – make sure it gets AM band stations and has a working antenna. Don’t forget to slot in fresh batteries – and bring extra ones, always!

Flashlight – the more light it gives off, the better. Either the old-style light bulb ones or the LED types will do. Remember to have extra batteries handy.

Whistle – worn on a lanyard, to call for help or signal to others.

Garbage bags – preferably the type with self-ties. These can be used either for hauling away garbage or for protecting belongings.

Personal hygiene items – the personal/travel packs or sizes of common toiletries will be useful here. My fellow female comrades should of course include their feminine hygiene supplies.

Mobile phone charger and extra load cards – so you will have a means of keeping in contact with others. The same goes for other means of communication such as laptops and netbooks. Also consider backing up your data and software in flash drives or external hard drives.

Blankets – an important item. Try to bring one or two for each person.

Pocket knife or multi-tool – where possible, get a model that contains a few of the other items in this list, such as a flashlight, tweezers, scissors, etc. The models with flash drives can also help with storing important data.

If you have pets, bring pet food and water.

You should have with you copies of important documents such as insurance policies, identification and bank account records, passports, etc. Keep them in a sturdy, waterproof and portable container.

Have ready lighters, or matches in a waterproof container – but keep them out of reach of children, and make sure to practice fire safety if you have to use them.

As for carrying all these things, may I suggest a combination of sturdy bags or backpacks and a good brand of packing crate or carrying case? The bulkier items can go into the case/s, while the items that will have immediate/frequent use and the important stuff can go in the backpack.

I recommend packing small kits and water containers for every member of the family.

OTAKU ADD-ONS
If you have musume and want to take them with you, pack them in their carrying cases; if you have figures and other paraphernalia, you might want to decide which ones, if any, will go with you, and then pack them carefully.

You will of course want to take your weapons and armor of choice along so that you may defend yourself and your things.