Well, we got brushed by our first storm this year.  Tropical Storm Bonnie came through the Keys.  She only left an inch of rain for us, according to my rain gauge.  It was not a serious event (they did not even evacuate the Keys) but it is a good reminder of what can happen. 

As part of our emergency preparations, I picked up a couple backpacks at Walmart for $29.  They were truly an impulse buy because they were exactly what I was looking for.  I found them in the automobile section called “Motorcycle Backpacks” made by Fieldline.  They are designed to strap on to the sissy bar on the back of the seat.  Ironically, my Honda does not have a sissy bar, but a hardcase trunk.

This is a medium size backpack: 21”x15”x8.5” or 3,520 cu. in.  There are two side pouches and a separate compartment in the flap.  It also comes with an internal frame to help keep it stiff and carry the weight.  It also has two handles, one on the back, one on the top, to help with loading into a vehicle.  There is no waist belt, so it would get very, very heavy after a while.  Once I get the kits packed, I will post what I was able to get in it. 

If you want a better description, there is a great episode at The Survival Podcast on Bug-Out-Bags.