Car Travel Has Issues Too
A lot of folks think that if they travel by car, then they just carry their regular old GHB (Get Home Bag) and be done with it. But there are a few things to consider...
There's a lot of other stuff in the car. Will you have room for a GHB for each traveling companion if the car also has to carry a cooler, suitcases, recreational equipment, and other vacation necessities?
You'll be farther from home than normal. I work about 60 miles from my house, and pack my gear on the assumption that I might have to hike home, or stay with friends near work. If we drive on vacation, we might be 100-500 miles from home. That will certainly affect what we need to prep for. Probably more of a shelter in place scenario than evacuate home. Also, you need to be familiar with the risks associated with your destination if it is a good distance away. Weather, geographic, criminal and political risks can all come into play.
You also have the car itself. Is the maintenance up to date? Does your spare have air in it? Do you have spare hoses, belts, and the tools and knowledge to change them if they break? Do you have AAA or another roadside assistance program?
From Maine to Florida, and out to the mighty Mississippi, I prefer to travel by car, and prepare accordingly. It's not always possible or practical, but I do it if I can.
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Scheduling Announcement
I won't have access to a computer for a few days, but I'm not going to leave you hanging. I've got two posts loaded up and scheduled to be published on Monday and Tuesday. If it works, you should notice no difference, other than me not announcing the posts on Facebook. I'll try to get one done for Wednesday, but it may not happen. I expect to be back to normal on Thursday.
Thanks for the detailed update on the conference. I'm probably a little bit closer to SC than you are, but I could not attend with my kids on spring break from school.
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