Preparation > BugOutBag Bug Out Bag
** Army calvary 72 hour bag:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsbn93lT8eo
My problem with most bug out bags, is that they clearly look like a bug out bag.... even to people who know nothing about prepping. This is hardly grey man level anonymity.
Kids
Kids should have their own bug out bags packed and ready to go. They should know where they are and be able to get them when asked.
Include essential items they could reasonably carry(small headlamp), plus things that will make your life easier (favorite stuffie).
Think of a situation where you get separated from one of them, such as a mass evacuation. How will you reconnect if phones are out?
Place copies of the kids ID in their bags, and maybe a map with known locations circled. (Grandmas house, where you are headed etc). Include phone numbers of out of state/province people. They sometimes work when local ones don't
Building your Bug out Bag:
Water:
Always start with water. Check out our water page, but the quick answer is plan on storing 4 liters of water per person, per day. (26.52 lbs)
Next up food. In most emergencies you probably won't have power or natural gas, so focus on items you don't need to cook.
Cereal and powdered milk.
Granola
Canned Juice, powdered coffee/ tea and powdered drink mix (Lemonade, Gatorade, Kool-Aid).
coffee- You can buy individual packages, but I'm too cheap. Get regular instead, and pack 3 days worth in small bags. Pre fill instant cream/sugar in each. - **for me Try drinking cold. Need Caffine or will get headaches, not good during stressful situation.
Ready to eat canned meat, fruit and vegetables.
Peanut butter, Jam and crackers.
Granola bars and Trail mix.
Here are some items that will increase your chance of survival. Remember not to overpack in case you need to ditch your car for some reason. Many people keep a separate 'Get home bag' in the car at all times. You can raid this bag for essential items if needed.
First aid kit
Flashlight with extra batteries
Dust mask and work gloves
Pealess Whistle (Works when wet)
Can opener
Map
Battery-powered and hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
50ft Nylon Utility Cord
Mylar blanket
Tampons (if applicable)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Water proof matches
36 hour candle ***(good for huddling w. under blanket, intermediate to starting fire) *****
Toilet Paper, garbage bags and plastic ties
Hooded Rain Poncho
Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
Photocopy and laminate copies of the following documents. They may not be legal to use, but it will make them easier to replace if you need to.
Drivers License
Passport
Restricted firearms license
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificate
Kids ID on you and on them.
Here is a good test after you finish packing your bag:
Try having every member of your family wear their bug out bag, and take a hike as far as you can go.
Are you exhausted after an hour or two?
How far can the weakest member of your family go?
How long can you last?
How well does the bag feel?
How does the bag hold up? Does it start to rip?
Record the distance you hike, then look it up on Google Maps. I'll bet it's not as far as you though.
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