Renting does put you in a different position. I don’t ever want to be forced to BugOut….or even temporarily EVAC. But I’ve noticed in my prepping, I have done it with a certain amount of mobility in mind. Cuz renters might have to move at any time…lease or not. This place is so old it might fall down around our heads some day…. { I hope I’m kidding}
I didn’t go with a Berkey. I chose Katadyn Pocket filter….and I won’t be parted from it. Sure don’t need it now but it would be one of my top favored items.
‘Course I have a lot of knives….each for it’s own specialty use. DH and I have a couple of classic Buck fixed-blade knives. Like when they still came in leather sheath. [Mine’s bigger] 😉 I also have a cheap but tough fixed-blade to do the jobs I wouldn’t use my Buck knife for….digging carrots, etc. I’ve always got my SAK on me….and usually use the scissors or tweezers the most. Splinters, bah! I have enough knives of various types to barter many of them. Garage sales….folks don’t even know WHAT they have.
I’d have mentioned my winter insulated hiking boots until, to my horror, a hole appeared in the upper part. Wha…? They’ve been worn a lot….light weight enough that I can actually use them. Some composite material which has just shown it’s weakness. Hmph. Plan to get shoe goo and fix them.
If I ever had to run out with nearly nothing, those would be some top items that I’d want.
OldMtWoman ….along with a shipping container full of the REST of my stuff!!! 😉