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March 04, 2024
In a changing world with new challenges, it is more important than ever to be prepared every day. Whether you are navigating the urban jungle, embarking on an adventurous journey, or simply going about your daily routine, staying prepared is key to ensuring your safety and peace of mind.
In this guide, we will explore basic preparedness tips, practical safety measures, and how to seamlessly integrate these practices into your daily life. We'll also give you a daily preparedness guide you can use to build good daily habits for better preparedness. Everyday preparedness for beginners should be easy, not scary.
Everyday preparedness is not just about being ready for the extreme or the unexpected; it’s about simple safety tips for daily life and being proactive in your approach to life’s challenges. From practical preparedness for adults to essential daily safety tips, it's crucial to adopt a mindset of readiness. Our goal is to provide you with practical safety tips for home and away, even if you are new to "prepping".
Preparedness has evolved from large-scale shelters and stockpiles to personal, everyday readiness. In the past, people prepared for rare, large-scale events. Today, the focus is on being ready for anything, anytime, with practical, everyday solutions like Vertx’s line of bags.
Being prepared goes beyond having the right gear. It encompasses a mindset of awareness, adaptability, and proactivity. Invest in training and education to enhance your preparedness, valuing knowledge just as much as your physical supplies. Being aware of your surroundings, preparing for situations, and communicating with family to be on the same page are all just as important as having the right gear.
Adopting a practical approach to preparedness means understanding your daily routine and identifying areas where you can enhance your safety. This can be as simple as being aware of the environment around you, keeping your phone charged, and having a plan in case of emergencies.
Integrating preparedness into your daily routine doesn't have to be complicated. Start with simple habits such as checking the weather before heading out, carrying essential items like a first aid kit, and being aware of exit routes in public spaces. Check out our situational awareness series for more practical tips for common locations like gas stations and parking garages.
Vertx bags are designed with the modern individual in mind, offering a blend of functionality, style, and security. Perfect for urban professionals, adventurers, parents, and tactical enthusiasts, Vertx bags provide a reliable solution for everyday carry and preparedness.
Vertx’s range of bags, paired with a custom-fit bulletproof inserts, offers a tailored solution to personal preparedness, ensuring you are equipped for anything life throws your way.
Imagine suddenly finding yourself amidst a chaotic public disturbance while on a shopping trip in the city. In these high-stress moments, your ability to think quickly and act swiftly is crucial. The Long Walks Multipurpose Waist Pack from Vertx becomes an invaluable asset in such situations. Designed for everyday use in everyday locations, its lightweight design means you can carry all your essentials without being weighed down, offering a discreet yet practical solution to stay prepared.
The multiple carrying options provide versatility, allowing you to adapt to the situation at hand seamlessly. With the Long Walks Multipurpose Waist Pack, you blend into the urban environment while ensuring quick and easy access to your gear, keeping you one step ahead in unpredictable situations.
Now, consider a scenario where you’re traveling, and a sudden power outage leaves you in the dark. In such moments, having the right gear at hand can make a significant difference.
Enter the Gamut from Vertx, a bag designed to hold more than just your daily essentials. With its ample storage and easy-access design, the Gamut ensures that your emergency supplies are organized and accessible, offering peace of mind in critical moments.
Having a flashlight, nonperishable food, and some extra socks and a jacket can make a power outage on your weekend mountain trip a little bit more bearable (and comfortable).
Lastly, consider a scenario where you are stuck in your vehicle because of a natural disaster. Or consider vehicle safety during extreme weather if you live in locations with flash floods or sudden snowstorms.The conditions outside are perilous, and you need to stay put until it's safe. Having a car emergency kit is crucial, and including a Vertx bag with a bulletproof insert adds an extra layer of preparedness.
The Transit Sling not only offers ample space for these essentials but also ensures they are secure and easily accessible, helping you stay prepared and resilient on the road. With its versatile and efficient design, the Transit Sling becomes a reliable travel companion, ready for whatever comes your way.
With many situations, having a ballistic panel can give you an advantage. Made in the USA, our inserts offer Level IIIA protection, capable of stopping rounds up to .44 magnum. Thin, lightweight, and discreet, these inserts provide a layer of safety in your daily life without compromise.
Preparedness looks different based on where you live. City dwellers need to focus on blending in, staying mobile, and having quick access to their essentials. Vertx’s stylish yet functional bags are perfect for urban environments.
Suburban residents might prioritize having a more comprehensive kit at home, with a bag like the Gamut Backpack for on-the-go preparedness.
Meanwhile, those in more rural areas require durability and versatility to handle a variety of situations, making the Transit Sling a reliable choice.
Making everyday preparedness a habit ensures that staying safe becomes second nature. Integrate preparedness into your everyday activities, turning tasks like checking your emergency bag and updating your supplies into routine practices. Adopting a preparedness mindset and making it a part of your daily routine means it becomes second nature.
Stay informed and engaged by joining our community, where we share everyday safety tips, practical preparedness advice, and exclusive offers. We'd love to hear some of your simple ways to stay prepared every day in the comments!
Discover the full range of Vertx bags and our custom-fit bulletproof inserts by visiting our collection. Bundle and save, ensuring you have the right gear for everyday preparedness.
Learning how to stay safe every day is a journey, not a destination. By integrating practical safety measures, adopting preparedness habits, and equipping yourself with the right gear, you are taking proactive steps toward a safer, more prepared life.
March 11, 2024
Rose p365, modular crossbreed mag holder with a mag & a leathermen multi tool.
March 11, 2024
Knife, matches, GPS
March 11, 2024
Knife, medical kit, and water.
March 11, 2024
Gun , knife , phone
March 11, 2024
First aid kit in case of injury, weapon for protection, water to stay hydrated
March 11, 2024
Extra ammo. First aid kit. Extra water bottle.
March 11, 2024
Weapon, Medical Kit, Water
March 11, 2024
My Sig Rose 9mm. Extra magazine and first aid kit
March 11, 2024
I would take a sweatshirt, bleeding kit and a backpack.
March 11, 2024
Chapstick, water, and a loaded p365 XL 9mm rose!
March 11, 2024
Handgun, first aid kit and provisions
March 11, 2024
First aid kit, water, and snacks.
Already carry my firearm and knife on me.
March 11, 2024
Weapons, first aid kit, water filtration straw
March 11, 2024
In town I’d carry P365, CAT tourniquet, chest seal/compression bandage. In the mountain, my sidearm is holstered so I’d add water straw.
March 11, 2024
Water, handgun, first aid kit
March 11, 2024
First aid, spare mags, flashlight. I carry my firearm, knife, wallet and phone on me.
March 11, 2024
Food, water, amo
March 11, 2024
My Rose P-365, extra mags and a flashlight
March 11, 2024
9mm, knife, first aid kit
March 11, 2024
9mm, knife, first aide
March 11, 2024
Firearm (with light), knife, first aid kit
March 11, 2024
Gun/ammo, knife, IFAK
March 11, 2024
Sig P365xl, medic kit, utility knife
March 11, 2024
Weapon, mags with ammo flashlight
March 11, 2024
Weapon, first aid kit, food/water
March 11, 2024
Pistol, extra mag, knife
March 11, 2024
In an urban environment, three items in my armored vertex bag will be my 9mm rose, phone, keys
March 11, 2024
Firearm, First Aid kit, Phone
March 11, 2024
Weapons (spare mag and knife), medical, food/water
March 11, 2024
9mm, first aid and phone
March 11, 2024
If I could only have 3 items in my bag in case of an emergency, they would be as follows:
1. Flint striker for starting fires for warmth, drying clothing, and/or cooking food.
2. Multi-tool axe for cutting wood, prepping food, and/or building a shelter.
3. First aid kit in case of accident or injury.
March 11, 2024
Firearm, tactical knife, flashlight.
March 11, 2024
3M: Multi-tool, med kit, mags/ ammo.
March 11, 2024
All of this insight is truly appreciated.
March 11, 2024
ammo, first aid, FIRE STARTER
March 11, 2024
Firearm, water bottle, knife
March 11, 2024
Extra mags, multi-tool, and rope
March 11, 2024
First aid kit, phone. Knife
March 11, 2024
This is tough. So many options. Pistol and mags on my person. Knife, Firestarter, Headlamp in my bag.
March 11, 2024
Water, first aid kit and handgun
March 11, 2024
I see a lot of responses here—presumably in response to a giveaway—listing three items but not actually answering the question: “In an urban environment, if you could only have three items in your armored Vertx bag, what would they be, and why?” I understand the reasoning behind some of the choices respondents have stated, an I also understand that there are differences in motivation and practice. Since my firearm, extra ammunition, and knife are already going to be on my person, I’d have a first aid kit, some kind of environmental protection (umbrella and/or jacket), and a water bottle in the bag. The water and jacket or umbrella are things I think I’d be likely to use in a number of scenarios, but I wouldn’t necessarily want to wear them or carry them in a hand. I think having a small first aid kit readily available speaks for itself.
March 11, 2024
Most preparedness goes back to the saying of “It is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it”.
March 11, 2024
Such a great reminder to be prepared!
March 07, 2024
Handgun, fire starter, first aid kit
March 07, 2024
This is not a bugout bag! Firearm, tactical knife, phone. If the first two won’t help mem the third can get me someone who can… I always carry a lighter, utility knife and wallet on my pockets.
March 07, 2024
First aid kit,water, and my sigp365
March 07, 2024
9mm handgun, a solid knife, and a first aid kit
March 07, 2024
Spare mags with ammo, first aid, flashlight
March 07, 2024
My three items would be choice of weapon, first aid kit and snacks!
March 07, 2024
I am going to assume that if I were to say, compact ambidextrous 9 mm pistol with 4 extended capacity magazines, that counts as one item.
A good multi-tool like the Leatherman wave or signal, because they provide an array of basic tools for a variety of jobs. Note that both my choice of multi-tools and my pistol are built in such away as to allow for ambi -dexterous use, in the event my dominant hand becomes injured. The multi-tools allow for deployment of the blades with one hand as well.
I would not take water and food because water can be heavy and can be easily procured in an urban environment. As a former 18D and TCCC instructor, If i am limited in what i Can carry in a pack, i don’t feel a need to carry Med gear because I can treat most injuries I might encounter (that I would treat with a TQ or basic Med gear), with whatever I am wearing. The 3rd item would be a toss up between ($300.00 cash—because I think all “go bags” should have “pre-staged” cash, a 500 lumen or greater flashlight with clip [for my hat], or 25’ of 1” tubular nylon with a heavy duty asymmetrical “D” carabiner that has a non-locking bent gate type.) I would probably go with the $300.00 cash (for fuel, and any emergency purchase needs).
March 07, 2024
Med pouch, comms, weapon
March 07, 2024
Night Vision, to move at night under cover of darkness. Telescopic fishing rod, got to eat and if its fresh it is not spoiled. Tactical Survival knife that come with fire starter, aids in survival, crafting of traps and butchering food.
March 07, 2024
Weapon, medical, food/water
March 07, 2024
Pistol
Spare mag
Knife
March 07, 2024
Weapon, water, flashlight
March 07, 2024
Weapons, medical, and provisions.
March 07, 2024
My starter 3 items for bag would be IFAK, water, and fire starter to provide the basics for survival.
March 07, 2024
Weapons, medical, food/water
March 07, 2024
I would have my Sig 9mm, my Streamlight and SOG automatic knife.
March 07, 2024
Cold Steel Recon Tanto : Many uses
Survival straw water filter : can drink literally almost anything through it!
Nova Light: Bad things happen at night! This is solar rechargeable, so it always has light
March 07, 2024
I’d carry a med kit, utility knife/Leatherman and extra ammunition
March 07, 2024
Medical in case I’m or someone else is injured.
Rifle for protection, potential hunting (depending on if I’m fleeing danger or just stranded.
Provisions, vital to living
March 07, 2024
I keep everything in my car, but short list – knife, gun, extra mags, first aid, fire starting, fishing kit, tarp, rain coat, radio in Faraday bag…
March 07, 2024
Packing a pistol (why) for security, safety and sport
Packing that pistols ammo (why) what good is the gun without it?
Packing extra socks (why) so many useful reason, let us count the whys…
March 07, 2024
I’d have the body armor, snacks, and a first aid kit. My gun would already be on my body.
March 07, 2024
Weapon, medical, and essentials
March 07, 2024
Fist aid kit, gun, knife
March 07, 2024
Absolutely love this!
March 07, 2024
My Pistol extra mags and a good flashlight. The Pistol of course for protection extra mags for faster Reloading, the flashlight to see better.
March 07, 2024
Pistol, extra clip, Food,water
March 07, 2024
Gun, knife and lighter
March 07, 2024
My three thing would be a firearm, extra mag, and phone
March 07, 2024
First Aid, Medical, self defense!
March 07, 2024
My gun, ifak and phone. Pretty much self explanatory.
March 07, 2024
Pocket knife, compress, matches, and food
March 07, 2024
IFAK, 5.56 pistol with ammo, GPS
March 07, 2024
Water, IFAK, compass
March 07, 2024
Firearm, medical kit, knife
March 07, 2024
MRE
Multitool
IFAK
March 07, 2024
Water, firearm, multi-tool
March 07, 2024
M&P 2.0, knife, flashlight
March 07, 2024
Gun
Magazines
Ammo
March 07, 2024
My PDW for defense. First Aid kit for medical needs. Emergency ration for if I need to stay in place.
March 07, 2024
Sat Phone for Comms
Warm Hoodie
Fire starter
March 07, 2024
pistol, knife & flashlight
March 07, 2024
P320, Nutrient Survival, and IFAK
March 07, 2024
Pistol, extra ammo, as much beef jerky as fits
March 07, 2024
Water
First aid
Knife
March 07, 2024
I would bring a pistol, ifak, and a Cana provisions personal water decon kit
March 07, 2024
Rifle, spare mag, medical kit (at least a tourniquet)
March 07, 2024
Weapon, med kit, and water
March 07, 2024
3 items
1. My WCP320
2. 200 9mm
3. Trauma kit
March 07, 2024
IFAK, ARpistol, handheld GPS
March 07, 2024
Firearm
Medical kit
Water bottle
March 07, 2024
Flashlight, emergency kit, food
March 07, 2024
Hmm. If I could only have three things, I’d have an IFAK, a bottle of water, and some sour gummies. You know, the essentials. ;)
March 07, 2024
Reliable, durable and trusted. Great bags!
March 04, 2024
Weapons
Medical
Food / Water
March 04, 2024
Pepper spray, tourniquet and snacks
November 20, 2024
November 19, 2024
November 18, 2024
Ksoles
March 11, 2024
First aid kit, flashlight, water bottle