Some people travel light. Some people travel prepared. And then there are people who carry a bag that looks suspiciously capable of handling anything from a flat tire to a small-scale natural disaster.
As a husband and a father, I have to be prepared enough to make sure my family and I are safe. So, where do I fall? I also asked other fellow fatherly friends (tongue twister, I know) for their thoughts on this.
Personally, if I’m flying solo, I like to think I’m a little bit MacGyver (think spontaneously genius but with a side of realist). Between my trusty Tidy Traveler and my main first aid kit, I’m ready for just about anything. Hotwire a tractor? Maybe. Emergency surgery? Let’s not test that theory, but I appreciate having options.
Every dad I spoke to approached preparedness differently.
JO: The “MacGyver Dad”
The type who is like a walking Swiss Army Knife. He’s the one who calmly says, “I think I’ve got something for that.”
LUKE: The “Realist Dad”
The type who “keeps it real” by only packing what he needs from experiences. He’s definitely not extra, he’s just practical
RJ: The “Comfort Dad”
The type who is EXTRA and makes sure that he isn’t inconvenienced. Hungry? Cold? Thirsty? Not THIS dad!
JAMES: The “Minimalist Dad”
The type who believes in “less is more.” He only carries the essentials and doesn’t overthink it, because… why?
Different methods. Same mission.
Whether you’re carrying a bag full of tools, snacks, chargers, or just the essentials, every dad is preparing for the same thing: taking care of the people who count on him. The methods may differ, but the mission stays the same. And if the zombies ever do show up, we’ll finally find out whether MacGyver Dad, Realist Dad, Comfort Dad, or Minimalist Dad had the winning strategy all along.
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