Built my wife a GHB... (Get Home Bag)...

Good idea
How come no jacket, just a tshirt?

Where is the first aid kit?

Maybe a knife and something to start a fire and a space blanket.

What if she starts out 1 hour or 2 before dark?

How about one of those folding bikes? They are $170, and might significantly increase her chances of getting home safely. She could keep it in the car in the trunk, or at her work site.

Another thing I didn't see that you might want to add if it's legal in your state is a can of mace. Better yet, a pistol. In a shtf scenario, that could make a difference.

Make sure you have her test out the pack, walk five miles with it in the shoes that she would be wearing, and find out if the straps need to be modified.

You could also add a Lifestraw which only weighs a matter of ounces and costs around twenty dollars. You can drink water out of a gutter with it and be perfectly fine.

Oh, and a bandana and sunscreen.

Where's the chocolate?

Seriously, many women freak out when there's an emergency. (Not me, I freak out afterwards.) How do you expect her to be able to calm down and make it home, if she doesn't have any chocolate?

I like it what a sweet thing to do for her

Oh, and a bandana and sunscreen.

this is some funny fuckin shit - 2nd post "i built my wife a GTFO bag"

aloe

So the goal here is to get her ass home in the event of her not being able to drive. EMP, Dirty Bomb, Big Ass Tornado that goes through the middle of the city...etc...

So she works 17 miles from home, and huffing it she could make it here in about 4-5 hours.

So starting with the pack...
JanSport Klamath 55 Backpack
It's a non-frame large hiking backpack with hip booster.

Compartment 1:
Well Worn Jeans
Well Worn Hiking Boots
Wool Socks
T-shirt
Large billed "safari" ball cap

Above Compartment 1:
3 liters of water
2 full MRE's with heaters (repacked and vacuum sealed)
1 roll of Toilet Paper- removed roll and vacuum sealed
2 Tampons and 2 Maxi Pads
1 Frogg Togg waterproof jacket (vacuum sealed)
1 Small first aid kid

Front Compartment:
1 Medium Tyvec Suit
2 Blue Latex Goves
2 P-100 medical masks
2oz Hand Sanitizer (boosted with pure alcohol)
1 pack gauze

Side Compartment 1
Compass- All she has to do is head due South
1 Small Gerber Multitool
1 Small Pry Bar
1 5" Gerber Knife
Mylar Blanket

Side Compartment 2
Red Hots Candy (Vac sealed)
1 Nuvigil Pill
2 X-Strength Tylenol
2 Immodium

Rainflap Compartment
ETON Solar/Dynamo emergency radio/flashlight/cell charger
Flashlight/whistle/warning light/stabbing weapon

I've explained to her:
Priority 1... Get the fuck out of downtown.
Change from business suit to street closed ASAP.
Start drinking water right away.
Do not attempt to add to the kit when bugging home.
Her wallet and keys can come along
After changing, leave clothes behind.

Head South...

Luckily, there are no ghettos on the way home. So she should be able to simply keep walking until she gets home.

What do you guys think about this pack? Good idea or waste of time?

Hey El. Great idea. I did the same for my gf. Id add a few things. A tarpaulin and a couple ways to start a fire just in case she gets delayed and has to camp out. Might also want to add a few powerbars. Look for the highest carb and calories count you can find. Id also change the 15" knife for something smaller and easier to use if its for self defense. Cold steel makes a knife called a kobun which is light and strong and perfect for a defense. You should be proud of yourself for taking such good care of your wife. Might also want to teach her how to make a fire and set up a shelter just in case. Oh and add some paracord or bank line as well. It has tons of uses.

this is some funny fuckin shit - 2nd post "i built my wife a GTFO bag"