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Preparing a Personal Bug-Out Bag: What You Will Need

Posted on March 13, 2012 by altnewsreport | Leave a comment http://alternativenewsreport.net/2012/03/13/preparing-a-personal-bug-out/

I’m re-posting the vital info people would need to have a personal “bug-out” bag at the ready in their homes in case they needed to evacuate the premises in a hurry. I’m guilty this year of not updating my own bag, so while I do that, here’s thew info you will need to prep your own – for new subscribers.

Featured Product for 2012: Midland XT511 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Emergency Crank Radio

Information re-posted courtesy of Off Grid Survival website: See also http://offgridsurvival.com/index.php?s=What+items+should+be+in+your+Bug+Out+Bag%3F

What items should be in your Bug Out Bag?

This will depend on a number of factors, such as the area you live in (climate, elevation, etc….) But the basics are as follows:

A disaster plan that includes the location of emergency areas, rallying points, multiple evacuation routes, maps of the area, trail maps, etc (make sure you use a water proof laminate to protect your plans). First Aid Kit Possible Kits to look at are as follows:

Professional Survival Book This should be studied before hand and kept for reference during a disaster. Recommended books are:

Water bottles and metal canteen cup

Stainless Steel GI Type Canteen Cup Great for Boiling and Sterilizing water
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles *Sturdy Water Bottles that can be used to boil water

Clothing Socks, gloves, rain suit, poncho, jacket, hat, bandannas, and clothing for your environment. A few assorted knives Recommended Knives:

The Seal Pup By SOG is one of my favorite Knives, it is one of the best knife I have found)
EvoGrip S557 Knife with Red & Black Handle from Swiss Army

Camp Axe & Shovel

Flashlights

Gerber 22-80010 Infinity Ultra LED Task Light, Green
Nightstar Magnetic Force Flashlight Hi-Tech ClearSelf Powered Flashlight * A must have for when the batteries fail. Sturdy and not a cheapo imitation
Surefire E2E-HA Executive Elite

Radio A must to keep up on what is going on.

Etón FR500 Solarlink (Black) Solar Powered Radio with AM/FM/Shortwave/NOAA radio built-in LED flashlight and cell phone charger * Awesome Radio

Fire Starting Waterproof Matches, a couple Lighters, Tinder and one of the following:

MultiTool

Cordage (wide variety of uses, traps, etc….) *550 Paracord CASH & Documents have some extra cash in your bag, as well as a copy of all your important documents (SS Card, I.D., Fishing hunting License, Gun License, etc…) Firearm(s) and ammunition.

10/22 Ruger is a great all around survival gun that will never fail and will last forever. Ammo is dirt cheap at under $20 for 500 rounds It also has A ton of 10/22 after market gear

WATER a liter per day per person (enough to get you by until you find a clean source of water) Water Purifiers & Filters:

(Any one below would be a good choice)

MulitVitamins Keep your strength up as your diet changes. Extra Medicine *If needed because of preexisting condition Navigation Compass, Maps, GPS, etc….

Communication Portable C.B or Ham Radio. Fishing Gear Bobbers Hooks, fishing line, small collapsible pole. Emergency Food Stuff that will last and give you the most bang for your buck ( peanut butter, jerky, sardines, granola bars, salt, dried fruit, MRE’s, etc…)

Shelter Sleeping bag, tent, tarp, etc…. Extra Batteries

Energizer NH15BP-4 ACCU 2500mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries (Four-pack) * rechargeable wit solar charger below

Solar Charge

Brunton Solarport 4.4 Watt Foldable Solar Charger with Battery Charger Great for recharging AA/AAA batteries for electronics
Brunton 26 Watt Foldable Solar Array Great for powering small electronics

Signal Devices Flares, Signaling Mirror, Whistle Duct tape & Misc. Extras Candles, Safety Pins, sewing needles and thread, Playing Cards for entertainment, Wire for snaring.

Customize your bag for yourself and your family’s special needs. This list is intended as a generalized start for people new to survival preparedness. Use common sense. If you have been fishing and wouldn’t know where to begin to fish, don’t waste money on fishing gear, etc.

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this is very interesting, but it all depends if you are alone ir with the company of others. I personally will go through this exercise later on, this year, but my own preps are in two stages. one, what I can fit in my car, , two, what i can take in a large ruckack. I would take issue with some of the items above, no doubt, to purify water, why simply have a big berkey, some spare elements, or even two berkeys, and to purify the water, two options, pure bleach, no chemicals in it, or iodine solution, both which can be easily bought. as fir food, why not flax seeds, some means of grinding it, say a pestle and mortar, and a few bags if flour, some oil, salt, then we have cans of baked beans, though these wont fit in a rucksack. and why not a few bags of oatmeal, which can be eaten uncooked, and lets say some bags of raisons and died fruit. these alone will last a couple of weeks, it all depends on what you aim to do.

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nicholas fowler March 13, 2012 at 2:27pm

My secret weapon is a big berkey hopefully with spare elements, and small bottle of bleach to kill germs. you can survive weeks and not eat, but die in a few days with no water. make sure where you go has water security, a river, stream or clean pond.
Alex Cortes March 13, 2012 at 2:23pm

Will post the contents of my bob, car kit and pocket kits when I get home....
Amy Evans March 13, 2012 at 1:43pm

This was the best article I have come across for some time ... glad you like it :)
JAK March 13, 2012 at 1:39pm

I would also shield the electronic devices for protection against a CME. The devices should not come in contact with the shield, and a good shield is an emergency blanket. I picked up 50 for for under a dollar a piece, and they can also keep you warm and last longer than alluminum foil hats :-) A few packs of eveready batteries too. They have a long shelf life and they too should be shielded when not in use. I don't have a gun so I guess I'll have to improvise!
nicholas fowler March 13, 2012 at 10:08am

this is very interesting, but it all depends if you are alone ir with the company of others. I personally will go through this exercise later on, this year, but my own preps are in two stages. one, what I can fit in my car, , two, what i can take in a large ruckack. I would take issue with some of the items above, no doubt, to purify water, why simply have a big berkey, some spare elements, or even two berkeys, and to purify the water, two options, pure bleach, no chemicals in it, or iodine solution, both which can be easily bought. as fir food, why not flax seeds, some means of grinding it, say a pestle and mortar, and a few bags if flour, some oil, salt, then we have cans of baked beans, though these wont fit in a rucksack. and why not a few bags of oatmeal, which can be eaten uncooked, and lets say some bags of raisons and died fruit. these alone will last a couple of weeks, it all depends on what you aim to do.
Alex Cortes March 13, 2012 at 7:53am

I absolutely love this post thank you.

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