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Discover the essential items to have in your bug out bag for survival in different scenarios, including water, food, clothing, shelter, toiletries, papers, and other essentials like first aid kit, fire starters, communication tools, and more.
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The Bug Out Bag Adams 912 Patriots 2012/09/20
What is a bug out bag. • One or multiple bags with all the essentials needed to live for a least 3 days, preferably longer. • Able to be ready for transport in just a couple minutes. • Preferably man portable. • Grab and GO!
Where are you going so fast? • Adams County PA is already pretty rural, and likely the type of location many will be running to, not from. • There are no large highways that are likely to jam up in minutes. • Lower Population should limit immediate threats of rioting. • Your resources and land are here. • Lots of fields full of food for good portions of the year.
Why are you running so fast? • Adams county seems unlikely to experience a disaster you will have to quickly run from. • Relatively far from nuclear plants. • Not a terrorist target. • Low probability of earthquake/volcano. • Unlikely hot spot in a pandemic. • No strong political/military significance that would warrant the quick implementation of martial law. • No Tsunami threat. • Low Tornado/Hurricane Risk • Typically you don’t run from a blizzard. • Low risk of Social/Economic Riots. • If a Nuke goes off… Pull up a lawn chair and relax. • Your car isn’t going to start anyways.
Potential Exceptions • Train derailment causes chemical release. • Localized flooding. • We are within walking distance of Baltimore so there could be a lot of refugees walking in, which could lead to the potential of fight or flight.
Reasons to still have a bug out bag. • Chemical release/flooding. • August 29th 2012 a 1 mile radius in Kane PA was immediately evacuated due to a Butane tanker spill. • Traveling to visit that liberal relative living in Baltimore. • Having a large bag with some of the smaller odds and ends is good as general prep storage regardless. • A starting point to a more extensive pack up and run.
Enough of the Logical ThinkingLets get to the Cool Stuff! Pac-Safe
Type of Bag • At least 1 Man Portable Bag • If you believe a car will be part of your plan an extra large duffle bag will allow for much more equipment. • Bag should be heavy duty! • If nothing else, throw some stuff in a old kids back up, something isbetter than nothing.
Water/Food • At least 3 Liters of water, but not too much, its heavy. • Compact Water Purification • LifeStraw/Purifcup • Chlorine • Iodine Tablets • Collapsible Water Bottle • Couple coffee filters • Compact, high density food. • Energy Bars • Peanut Butter • MREs • Dehydrated/Freeze Dried Food
Clothing • Appropriate Changes of Clothing • Pair of Jeans • 2 Pairs of non-cotton socks • 2 Shirts • Climate appropriate jacket • Hat • Gloves • Bandana (30 uses for a bandana) • A change of shoes, either Boots or Walking shoes, the other type is on your feet. • Rain Gear
Shelter • Tent or Tarps • Need a ground tarp under your shelter. • A way to set up your tent. • Can be accomplished with some cord/rope. • Bedroll or Sleeping Bag
Toiletries • Toothbrush • Toothpaste • Medication • Bar of soap • TOILET PAPER! • Smush the roll to save space.
Papers • Money (Fiat) • Couple Silver Pieces? • Identification • Insurance Policy • Bank/Credit Card Info • Emergency Contact Info • Friends/Family Address/Phone • Emergency Reference Material
Other Essentials • First Aid Kit • Trauma Bandage (Israeli Battle Dressing) • Quick Clot • At least 3 Ways to Make Fire • Matches • Lighters • Fire steels • 9V battery and steel wool • Rubbing Sticks • Road Flares • Flashlights • Cooking • At least 1 small pot and some Fuel like a Sterno • Good Cord/Rope
Weapons • Not for everyone, but should be considered. • If Legal and You Know how to handle a firearm. • DO NOT store it in the bug out bag, guns belong in a safe! • If concealed carry is not legal, vote with your feet and move. • Good Survival Knife • Multi-Tool • Leatherman • Swiss Amy Knife • Pepper Spray
Communication • Whistle • Handheld Ham Radio (VHF/UHF) • NOAA Weather Radio • Battery Power • Hand Crank! (Can charge a cell phone) • Small Flexible Solar Charger
Other Considerations • Provisions for Pets (Guard Dogs) • Children? • Diapers, Infant Formula, Medicine • Women's Hygiene • Plastic Utensils • Pen/Paper
Packing/Prioritizing/Security • The Man-Portable bag should be kept as light as possible without sacrificing basic needs. • Military Training ~70+ lbs • Healthy 20 year old ~50 lbs • Normal People 30-40 lbs • Re-Pack a couple times to maximize room • Get creative to save room • People will want to take your stuff. • Sleep On It • Pac-Safe