Prepping for Evacuation: Large rollable case?

[The Heretic]

I recommend getting a hand truck with solid wheels for moving thing that are big and heavy. some straps if you are going to move things any real distance

 

[slimmer13]

I'd probably throw them in the trunk of the wife's car. No need to over complicate.

And if things got to the point where I had to evac on foot, I sure as hell wouldn't be lugging around a freaking cart full of guns.

 

[mrblond]

+1 on the rolled up carpet. place it in the corner of the garage and toss some other bubblegum on and around it.. no one is going to mess withe it

 

[CamoDeafie]

+1 on the rolled up carpet. place it in the corner of the garage and toss some other bubblegum on and around it.. no one is going to mess withe it

Stick a pair of boots through one end and you might get a visit from the local constables

 

[TTSX]

A pickup truck, maybe?

 

[Patriot1775]

Don't get anything that screams "guns here, come loot it". A luggage would be a good way to pack those, perhaps something like this: https://shop.samsonite.com/luggage/..._106453XXXX_color=1064534357&cgidmaster=lugaz

SHTF scenario lugging anything around will draw the looters and pillagers. Even a stuffed backpack.

 

[CamoDeafie]

SHTF scenario lugging anything around will draw the looters and pillagers. Even a stuffed backpack.

So... go au naturel. No one wants to see a 300lb naked dude lol

 

[titsonritz]

Just don't check into a Denver hotel with them.

 

[Certaindeaf]

All the bums use shopping carts for their not shopping.

 

[Tony617]

I have some gun socks for most of my rifles but in a pinch, I could use towels with a few zip ties for each long gun.

 

[AMT]

I have a truck with an 8' bed. I also have a 27' RV. If fires were anywhere close I'd be loading everything to the hilt with any and ALL valuables before any "evacuation orders" were given.

Be prepared. Be one step ahead.

 

[Brian Vedack]

Make a transit to your specs and paint "work boots" all over it. No one will look twice at it.

 

[ATCclears]

Or a few of these Apache cases from Harbor Freight?

9800 Weatherproof Protective Rifle Case, Long, Black

Amazing deals on this 9800 Weatherproof Rifle Case, Long Black at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[308]

Throw em in the back of a Prius. No one will look there.

 

[The Heretic]

I have some gun socks for most of my rifles but in a pinch, I could use towels with a few zip ties for each long gun.

I bought a bunch of gun socks and wrapped most of my rifles. Recently I bought a bunch of the rust preventative bags, and I am going to wrap most of my rifles, outside the socks. I am also going to get some of the waterproof soft cases and use those for the more valuable rifles. Beyond that I have some Pelican cases.

Next time I have to evacuate (like last year) I hope to be a bit better prepared. Caught me by surprise last year. This year doesn't look any better.

 

[Tony617]

Throw em in the back of a Prius. No one will look there.

Hmm:

 

[ATNC325]

You can shop for surplus Hardigg cases: https://military-tent.com/pehamechbox.html

Yeah this is what I'm looking for. My main goal was for when time is available (threat of a evacuation is near but not immediate) to gather all my "stuff" into a non firearms discrete box and have it ready to be loaded into the truck a moments notice with a bed cap all locked up so none would be the wiser. I've done the duffle bag, soft gun bags etc....but it gets old with multiple trips and stuff everywhere and then we it becomes the game of hiding everything so no one can see etc. So a container box to load in the back of the truck that doesn't scream gun stuff is the way to go for me. Definitely liking this option. Was mainly just curious if others were in a similar boat and have come up with affordable or clever solutions for this problem that were outside the norm. Wife loved the idea of the carpet roll!!

 

[308]

Hmm:

Oakland demographic. I guess there are exceptions to the 'see a prius, see a problem' rule.

 

[Mono1]

Or a few of these Apache cases from Harbor Freight?

9800 Weatherproof Protective Rifle Case, Long, Black

Amazing deals on this 9800 Weatherproof Rifle Case, Long Black at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

These work really well and are half the price of a Pelican (or better) from Harbor Freight. They have customizeable foam inside that you can easily cut to fit a couple (of your cherished) long guns. But then I have a couple others cases where I threw away the foam entirely, and simply put 4 (or 5) long guns in them separated by carpet or towels.

 

[tenthousand]

Check Bi-Mart for deals on Pelican cases, they go on sale sometimes. They carry the Vault line. I just sold a V730 (from Cabela's) and I liked it a lot. It was just bulky, but it did have wheels.

Bi-Mart Pelican Cases