Bishop

From my friend an LEO, NJ has no length rules, but there are 2 main rules to be aware of. 1. Officer Discretion: As in BlueLineFish's example, you should have a reason for that machete strapped to your leg, as in "just clearing brush", or that box cutter "just got out of work at UPS". Not the worst law I suppose but would rather have none. 2. Concealed Carry: That is one a lot of folks forget. Most folders now have pocket clips. Clip it with the knife in the pocket .. concealed ... clipped with knife outside .. legal. Machete on your leg doable, in your pants not. Add rule 1 with rule 2 and anything is possible. NYC has actively been looking for clips BTW, and snagging lots of knives, usually with just the lose of the knife for the tourist. So don't go to NYC with your $400 Sebanza in your pocket. BTW, I own no knives, only tools

Wojo, I like your style! Again, sorry for derail, but my main concern is travel... not just over rivers .. out of your towns. Natural, manmade or government made SHTF scenario, all movement will stop once martial law is in place. The TSA has been very busy lately and expanded bigtime, and I'm betting its not for keeping the roads clear So prep falls back to location, location, location. I prep for the closest place to hide and coverup, home first. 4X4 second. The deeper into off road I can get, the better.

True, and all dependent on the situation. Backpack for 72 hours depending on weather. Than there is the 2 week scenario. With bags packed, can hole up in home if need be, or take the 4x4 on back roads and hit the hills, fields, riverlines, depending on where you live. Forget about PA, if real SHTF in NJ, all choke points will be covered. All bridges, major road and highway ramps covered. Not gonna be much travel gonna happen besides "turn around". NJ life depends on where you live. Though in a town, I'm 5 minutes by truck from farmland, greenland, mountain lines, pipelines and tension wires while avoiding any main roads.

Oh, some good bags I've found over time. Best Bang for the Buck: http://www.lapolicegear.com/lapg-bailout-bag.html Good larger option, its all about the pockets: http://www.lapolicegear.com/jumbo-bailout-bag.html And my favorite that I cannot get for over a year backorder, quality is killer, was $40, have seen what amounts to the same bag on Blackhawk in the $150 zone: http://countycomm.com/bobxl.html

Hello all! New Guy here. Here's a real good list, a bit confusing at first but you'll work your way around it. Best list I have ever found, have applied maybe 80% spread over various bags. Still building and rearranging as opportunity lets me. Covers a-z. For arms, depending on the situation and just how bad it is, might be all of it , but a perfect companion for me is a scoped Marlin Papoose w/ 500 rounds and a sling. Read, pick and choose what fits your situation best: http://www.equipped.com/survlkit.htm#COMPMEDKIT