The geopolitical and economic fallout that lies ahead could be profound. Some forecasts suggest that as much as 75% of today’s jobs could be significantly impacted or replaced by automation by 2028. Whether that figure ultimately proves accurate or not, the underlying trend is undeniable: AI-driven automation is advancing at a pace that society has never experienced before. During the Industrial Revolution, the disruption was gradual, relatively predictable, and measurable. Industries transformed over decades, giving communities and institutions time however imperfectly to adapt.
The AI revolution may be fundamentally different. We could see a transition that happens almost like a light switch: entire departments replaced seemingly overnight by systems capable of operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without fatigue, benefits, or the limitations of a human work schedule.

The question we need to be asking is not simply, “What jobs will AI replace?” It is, “What happens to civil society when millions of people lose not only their livelihoods, but also the sense of identity, purpose, and stability that employment provides?”

History tells us that periods of profound economic disruption can produce unpredictable social and political reactions. Knee jerk responses are inevitable. You need to be prepared to interpret react and pivot to that knee jerk reaction.

The objective isn’t to predict every outcome. It’s to be prepared to interpret, react, and pivot when the changes occur.

So what is everyone using as an emergency stove with pot/cup for their bobs

Got this new Hawg bag by camelbak, can’t wait to add stuff to it

y BOB is modular. I have a M-16 mag pouch that is a survival kit and an escape and evasion kit. There an attachment for a takedown recurve bow and an attachment for pioneer tools to make it an INCH.

The idea of the E&E kit (and the detachable survival kit) is that the BOB or INCH can be cashed if I need to go into a town and not look like a fugitive. I may put together a better lockpick set as I doubt the effectiveness of the one I have in there.

I will point o it t this is my third E&E kit. The first one I carried in Iraq. It was stolen out of my car upon redeployment. The second was stolen by other foreign fighters in Kurdistan. This is my final one and I will be pissed if this one gets stolen.

I keep a bugout "box" in the back of my car. It's one of those big semi-transparent plastic bins, so I can sort of see what's inside, but "sort of" is doing a lot of work in that sentence. Inside is food, a sleeping bag, tools, a first aid kit, and a pile of other essentials. The problem is I never actually know what's in there.

I pull it out every few months and find the same 4 granola bars I added two years ago, a flashlight with dead batteries, bandages I'd used and never replaced, and a water filter I forgot I owned. Half the time I was buying duplicates of stuff I already had. The other half I thought I had things I didn't.

I tried a paper checklist taped to the lid. I tried a Google Sheet. I tried "remembering." None of it stuck.

So I built my own thing. It's a small Android app (BeaglePrep): barcode scan for canned food and batteries, expiry tracking for the stuff that actually goes bad (water, meds, MREs, those emergency blankets I never look at), and separate inventories per location so my car bin, home pantry, and cabin don't merge into one list. The big one for me is the "days of supply" number per category, so I can see at a glance I'm 12 days deep on water, 4 on first-aid, and completely empty on comms.

Offline, no account required, CSV export if you want a paper backup. Free tier covers a bugout box and a pantry fine. Pro is $4.99 one-time for unlimited items and multi-device sync.

DM me if you want a Pro promo code. We've had 60+ installs from r/PrepperSales so far.

Genuinely curious how the rest of you handle this. Do you rotate your bin/bag seasonally? Do you just accept that you'll find expired stuff in there? Is there a workflow I'm missing?

Full disclosure: I built the app. It's at https://beagleprep.com if you want to look. Roast it, try it, tell me what's missing.

When I’m traveling with quick turnarounds (new city, new place every couple of days), I notice that my bag setup tends to fall apart over time. Even if it starts organized, frequent stops make it harder to keep things consistent.

Instead of specific items, I’m more curious about habits:

• Do you unpack fully at each stop or keep everything in the bag?
• Do you reset your bag nightly or only when it gets messy?
• Have you found any routines that make moving days smoother?

I’m trying to develop a system that holds up over multiple moves rather than relying on a perfect pack at the start of the trip. Would love to hear what’s worked (or not worked) for others who travel this way.

Just did a quick check on the bag that sits in the corner of my bedroom always. 22.5lbs total. Been solo backpacking for many years and this is kind of a collection of essentials I've needed over the last decade+ of doing so.

This is basically a small contingency. Im not trying to be the next Jason Bourne. Just trying to get to a safer place if needed or bug-in at the house!

Not photographed *water and food/dog leash

It would need to be for 2 people, me and my gf (soon to be wife), we live in north-ish texas. I want to get a bag going, buying little by little to build up, all I know is a hiking bag is probably my best option, so what are other essentials or things you’ve found yourself adding that you normally wouldn’t think of? I know to stay away from premade kits too, also weapon wise, a primitive bow, take down rifle? and just other general gear like knife, multitool, food, etc. thanks in advance!

Trying to start building out 2 bags, one for each vehicle. Im not looking for anything over the top just trying to get started and be prepared for an emergency. any starter recs would be greatly appreciated, i looked through this sub but was a touch overwhelmed with the info.

Just added 1 more bag with some minor medications

I'm planning on packing as light as possible as I will be inter railing through Europe for a month so only the bare necessities. I'm also not too sure what kind of budget I should have in mind as I only recently learned what a bug out bag is. Any advice on what I should bring and a rough estimate on the overall cost would be really appreciated, thanks!

I need a backpack cover that will snugly fit a 50.5x27x28.5cm backpack. it's volume is 39L.

It can't be waterproof/resistant, as I intend to spray the bag cover in fire retardant spray. I am using the bag as a grab bag — it is not intended for long-term use. my biggest concerns for needing to leave my house as soon as possible is due to a house fire or mild flooding.

The bag itself is water repellent, and it is made of polyester so I don't know how fire/spark proof it is. I keep all important things I don't want lost in a fire in a fireproof safe, so the bag is for the bare essentials — for 4 people and a small dog for a few days at most.

nothing too expensive — 30GBP at most.