Tag: bug out bag checklist

Prepping – This stuff counts too!

This stuff counts, too! OK, Mr. Prepper.  You have your storage carefully laid in down in the basement and well crafted bugout bags for each family member. Food, water, clothing, fire starter, toiletries, and to make sure you sleep well, one of those fancy shiny space blankets. Well, done, my intrepid prepper. But one item that …

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choices for lighting your emergency camp

Every night, the sun goes down, and we reach automatically for the light switch that enables us to continue to cook, to read, to continue our lives even with the night and the dark all around. But in an emergency situation, the power may be out, you may not be comfortably inside your home, but …

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Bug Out: The Basics of Packing A Bug Out Bag

While you’re probably familiar with what a bug out bag is and why you need one, unless you’re in the military or an experienced camper, you probably don’t know how to pack a bag effectively. Packing a bug out bag is more than just shoving items into a bag, though. There’s a science involved that …

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3 Essential Items You Probably Overlooked in Your Bug Out Bag

We’ve covered Bug Out Bags (BOB) quite a few times in the past, but most of these lists tend to go over the basics and tend to miss the more nuanced items you should have in your bag. Sure you know about a survival knife, food, and water, but what about a way to dig …

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