Bug-out bags can be purchased all ready to use or they can be individually made by their owners. In this post, I will recommend items that should be in your bug-out bags.
Food should definitely be in your Survival Bag." Remember, preparation is key and you should have an idea ahead of time of about how much food you might need. For example, if you are bugging out to the country, you should have enough food to get you to your base camp. Your food should be lightweight, preferably in mylar bags. It should also have a long shelf life so that when you grab your bag, your food is not expired and it still tastes good.
Another definite item you should have in your bug-out bag is some kind of flashlight. I prefer the flashlights you wear around your head so that your arms and hands are free in case you need to grab a knife or gun out of your pocket for protection against people that may threaten you. Make sure you get one that has colored lights also. The colored lights do not attract bugs like the bright white light does. This is very beneficial if you are traveling at night by streams where mosquitoes are or in the woods where there are all kinds of bugs that will fly into the white light.
Make sure you have extra batteries which should also be in your bug-out bag. This headlamp takes 3 AAA alkaline batteries. If you buy 20 you will get the best deal. I recommend that you have at least 20 extra batteries so that you can travel at night for about a week without your headlamp going out. Here is a great deal on batteries:
Another item that is essential to any survival bag is a first-aid kit. Most first-aid kits bought from department stores will do the trick for small wounds you may encounter on your way to your base. The Red Cross has a nice one that contains most everything you will need.
You should also have a water bottle or small canteen in your bug-out bag. Make sure you keep it filled so that if your water supply is not working, you at least have some fresh water for a little while. The bottle will do you no good if it is empty when a terrorist attack occurs and your local water supply is tainted.
Which brings me to another very important item to have: a water purification system. You will need one that is small and lightweight. Here is the only portable water purifier that uses ultraviolet light to destroy waterborne microbes and it is small so it can fit in your bag. Whether your water source is a woodland brook or an overseas hotel tap, SteriPEN purifies clear water by destroying viruses, bacteria, and protozoa in seconds. Carry a SteriPEN to disinfect water wherever you travel, hike, or camp. Offers a high lamp life of 8000 uses. Purifies 0.5 liter (16.9 oz.) in 48 seconds or 1 liter (33.8 oz.) in 90 seconds. Includes neoprene holster. SteriPEN Adventurer - About half the size of the Classic. Comes with two disposable CR123 lithium batteries capable of 100 uses on 16 oz. of water. 6.1" L. Weighs 3.6 oz. with batteries. The last thing you need when you bug-out is to become dehydrated from lack of water; or worse yet, get very sick from polluted water sources. Water sources very often become polluted in catastrophes. Remember Hurricane Katrina where the sewage facilities became overwhelmed and the sewage ran-off into the surrounding water?
I would say that the items I have described are the essentials that should be in your survival gear bags. There are a lot of other items that can be put in your bags but let's think for a minute. If you have enough food and water, you can keep going to your destination. Everything else is secondary. Some other items that you might want to include are quick protein snacks like beef jerky. Most of the packaged foods in your survival bag require water for hydration. Beef jerky is nice because as you are traveling you can quickly grab some to keep you going. The one thing to note about beef jerky is that the shelf life is not that long. For this reason, I recommend that you periodically eat your supply and reorder more. This way, when a disaster occurs you will have fresh, tasty, jerky in your survival bag. If you like all-natural jerky, this is a great deal.
Sweetwood Peppered Jerky is made from premium beef thats whole muscle cut and natural wood smoked. Natural herbs and spices and Sweetwoods secret ranch recipe add exceptional flavor. 10-count box.SWEETWOOD CATTLE COMPANY:Sweetwood Cattle Company promotes American agriculture and the Western way of life through growing, selling, and marketing only the highest-quality All-Natural Beef Steaks, Homemade Sausages, Craft Jerky, Original Rub Recipes, and Ranch Wear for their valued customers. Sweetwoods all-natural, slow-aged, USDA Prime Choice beef is harvested from ranch-raised steers, which are fed meadow grass, natural grains, and protein - no antibiotics or hormones! Sweetwood stands behind every order shipped from their Steamboat Springs, Colorado, headquarters with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Don't forget, you will also need a metal or plastic mug in your bag along with silverware so that you can eat your meals.
This mug/bowl is really a good one to have. You can drink out of the mug and eat out of the bowl and then snap the two back together into one piece. This one comes with a lifetime guarantee and is great cause it takes up about one-half the space in your backpack.
The list of possible items you can put in your emergency bag is virtually endless. But one of the more important things is a fire starter to keep you warm if it is cold outside when you take off. The following is a very nice one that is very affordable. It is good for literally hundreds of fires so it will do the job for you in time of crises:
At less than 1 ounce, the K3 is as convenient and portable as it is an essential addition to your survival supply. Premium magnesium alloy firestarter is rated for hundreds of strikes and throws off a shower of intensely hot sparks at over 2500F. Includes a rugged keyring holder and a stainless steel striker. Weight: 1 oz. Dimensions: 3.625"L x 0.625"W overall. Thickness: 0.625".
In this post, I believe I have covered the essentials of the items that should be in an emergency survival bag. A list of other items you may want in your bag if there is room is:
1. Fishing hooks and line. Fish are very high in protein and if you pass a pond or stream, you can tie your fishing line to a sturdy branch and catch some fish.
2.a whistle-if you are bugging-out with friends or family, you don't want one of you to get lost. A whistle can save your life as it emits a much higher pitch than you can by yelling or screaming.
3.Gloves-It really sucks when your hands get cold and you can't feel your fingers.
4.Shoelaces-Your feet are going to be very important when you bug-out. If you can't keep your shoes on, it's going to slow you down immensely. Shoelaces often break when they get wet or snagged on vegetation. An extra pair or two will save your feet.
5. Toilet paper for the obvious reason and also if it is wet outside you can use some to start a fire.
6. Playing cards-If it is a minor catastrophe and you need evacuate, playing cards are nice to occupy your time while you are waiting in a shelter or location for friends or family to pick you up.
Like I said before, there are countless items you can put in your bug-out bag. There are probably items that you definitely want in your bag in addition to the items I have listed. Feel free to post your recommendations in the comment section of this post.
Also, if you do decide to purchase some of the items I have listed, please purchase them from my links in this blog. The money I raise with this blog is helping myself and others to prepare. It is also helping us buy more land for our base camp which you are invited to come to if you are a member.
Don't wait until it is too late. Be prepared ahead of time and have your survival bag all ready for when the day disaster hits.
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Food should definitely be in your Survival Bag." Remember, preparation is key and you should have an idea ahead of time of about how much food you might need. For example, if you are bugging out to the country, you should have enough food to get you to your base camp. Your food should be lightweight, preferably in mylar bags. It should also have a long shelf life so that when you grab your bag, your food is not expired and it still tastes good.
Another definite item you should have in your bug-out bag is some kind of flashlight. I prefer the flashlights you wear around your head so that your arms and hands are free in case you need to grab a knife or gun out of your pocket for protection against people that may threaten you. Make sure you get one that has colored lights also. The colored lights do not attract bugs like the bright white light does. This is very beneficial if you are traveling at night by streams where mosquitoes are or in the woods where there are all kinds of bugs that will fly into the white light.
Make sure you have extra batteries which should also be in your bug-out bag. This headlamp takes 3 AAA alkaline batteries. If you buy 20 you will get the best deal. I recommend that you have at least 20 extra batteries so that you can travel at night for about a week without your headlamp going out. Here is a great deal on batteries:
Another item that is essential to any survival bag is a first-aid kit. Most first-aid kits bought from department stores will do the trick for small wounds you may encounter on your way to your base. The Red Cross has a nice one that contains most everything you will need.
You should also have a water bottle or small canteen in your bug-out bag. Make sure you keep it filled so that if your water supply is not working, you at least have some fresh water for a little while. The bottle will do you no good if it is empty when a terrorist attack occurs and your local water supply is tainted.
Which brings me to another very important item to have: a water purification system. You will need one that is small and lightweight. Here is the only portable water purifier that uses ultraviolet light to destroy waterborne microbes and it is small so it can fit in your bag. Whether your water source is a woodland brook or an overseas hotel tap, SteriPEN purifies clear water by destroying viruses, bacteria, and protozoa in seconds. Carry a SteriPEN to disinfect water wherever you travel, hike, or camp. Offers a high lamp life of 8000 uses. Purifies 0.5 liter (16.9 oz.) in 48 seconds or 1 liter (33.8 oz.) in 90 seconds. Includes neoprene holster. SteriPEN Adventurer - About half the size of the Classic. Comes with two disposable CR123 lithium batteries capable of 100 uses on 16 oz. of water. 6.1" L. Weighs 3.6 oz. with batteries. The last thing you need when you bug-out is to become dehydrated from lack of water; or worse yet, get very sick from polluted water sources. Water sources very often become polluted in catastrophes. Remember Hurricane Katrina where the sewage facilities became overwhelmed and the sewage ran-off into the surrounding water?
I would say that the items I have described are the essentials that should be in your survival gear bags. There are a lot of other items that can be put in your bags but let's think for a minute. If you have enough food and water, you can keep going to your destination. Everything else is secondary. Some other items that you might want to include are quick protein snacks like beef jerky. Most of the packaged foods in your survival bag require water for hydration. Beef jerky is nice because as you are traveling you can quickly grab some to keep you going. The one thing to note about beef jerky is that the shelf life is not that long. For this reason, I recommend that you periodically eat your supply and reorder more. This way, when a disaster occurs you will have fresh, tasty, jerky in your survival bag. If you like all-natural jerky, this is a great deal.
Sweetwood Peppered Jerky is made from premium beef thats whole muscle cut and natural wood smoked. Natural herbs and spices and Sweetwoods secret ranch recipe add exceptional flavor. 10-count box.SWEETWOOD CATTLE COMPANY:Sweetwood Cattle Company promotes American agriculture and the Western way of life through growing, selling, and marketing only the highest-quality All-Natural Beef Steaks, Homemade Sausages, Craft Jerky, Original Rub Recipes, and Ranch Wear for their valued customers. Sweetwoods all-natural, slow-aged, USDA Prime Choice beef is harvested from ranch-raised steers, which are fed meadow grass, natural grains, and protein - no antibiotics or hormones! Sweetwood stands behind every order shipped from their Steamboat Springs, Colorado, headquarters with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Don't forget, you will also need a metal or plastic mug in your bag along with silverware so that you can eat your meals.
This mug/bowl is really a good one to have. You can drink out of the mug and eat out of the bowl and then snap the two back together into one piece. This one comes with a lifetime guarantee and is great cause it takes up about one-half the space in your backpack.
The list of possible items you can put in your emergency bag is virtually endless. But one of the more important things is a fire starter to keep you warm if it is cold outside when you take off. The following is a very nice one that is very affordable. It is good for literally hundreds of fires so it will do the job for you in time of crises:
At less than 1 ounce, the K3 is as convenient and portable as it is an essential addition to your survival supply. Premium magnesium alloy firestarter is rated for hundreds of strikes and throws off a shower of intensely hot sparks at over 2500F. Includes a rugged keyring holder and a stainless steel striker. Weight: 1 oz. Dimensions: 3.625"L x 0.625"W overall. Thickness: 0.625".
In this post, I believe I have covered the essentials of the items that should be in an emergency survival bag. A list of other items you may want in your bag if there is room is:
1. Fishing hooks and line. Fish are very high in protein and if you pass a pond or stream, you can tie your fishing line to a sturdy branch and catch some fish.
2.a whistle-if you are bugging-out with friends or family, you don't want one of you to get lost. A whistle can save your life as it emits a much higher pitch than you can by yelling or screaming.
3.Gloves-It really sucks when your hands get cold and you can't feel your fingers.
4.Shoelaces-Your feet are going to be very important when you bug-out. If you can't keep your shoes on, it's going to slow you down immensely. Shoelaces often break when they get wet or snagged on vegetation. An extra pair or two will save your feet.
5. Toilet paper for the obvious reason and also if it is wet outside you can use some to start a fire.
6. Playing cards-If it is a minor catastrophe and you need evacuate, playing cards are nice to occupy your time while you are waiting in a shelter or location for friends or family to pick you up.
Like I said before, there are countless items you can put in your bug-out bag. There are probably items that you definitely want in your bag in addition to the items I have listed. Feel free to post your recommendations in the comment section of this post.
Also, if you do decide to purchase some of the items I have listed, please purchase them from my links in this blog. The money I raise with this blog is helping myself and others to prepare. It is also helping us buy more land for our base camp which you are invited to come to if you are a member.
Don't wait until it is too late. Be prepared ahead of time and have your survival bag all ready for when the day disaster hits.
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