WHEEL IT, BACKPACK IT, STOW IT
The right supplies, a well built bag, and your own supplies quickly adds up to twenty-five pounds or more. An everyday knapsack isn't even close to adequate. During 9/11 I watched an endless stream of people walk uptown to Grand Central Station, Penn Station, or just home - and they were challenged carrying just their work bags. Evacuation by car is risky as well since you may just need to get out and start walking.
If terrain is too rough for wheels, or you need your hands free because you've got kids or pets to manage, the VLES GO-bag can be worn as a backpack. The adjustable shoulder straps, the back, and the waist belt are fully padded. So if you need to put the GO-bag on your back, it will be as comfortable as possible and will shift much of the weight to your waist.
The right supplies, a well built bag, and your own supplies quickly adds up to twenty-five pounds or more. An everyday knapsack isn't even close to adequate. During 9/11 I watched an endless stream of people walk uptown to Grand Central Station, Penn Station, or just home - and they were challenged carrying just their work bags. Evacuation by car is risky as well since you may just need to get out and start walking.
If terrain is too rough for wheels, or you need your hands free because you've got kids or pets to manage, the VLES GO-bag can be worn as a backpack. The adjustable shoulder straps, the back, and the waist belt are fully padded. So if you need to put the GO-bag on your back, it will be as comfortable as possible and will shift much of the weight to your waist.