Tag: Bug Out Bag

Would you consider “heavy” emergency gear?

For most of us, when we think about the supplies we need to survive an emergency, we think of what goes in our 72 hour kit, or “bugout bag”.  Its contents need to be light and portable, so you can grab it, jump in your auto, and get the heck outta Dodge. We all agree …

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Five things you need in your 72 hour kit that you don’t know yet.

When you put your 72 hour kit/bug out bag together, most contain the obvious-food and water, ways to stay warm, dry,  treat injuries, hygiene supplies, and such. But there are a few items that are not in most kits, which most of us don’t think about, but can make a big difference in our comfort …

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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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Packing list for your bug out bag

Bug out Bag Packing Checklist. For those of you who have never heard the term bug out bag, it is a transportable kit that is used in emergencies and contains the items that a person will need to have to survive for about 72 hours. In order for it to be effective, you must stock …

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Essentials for any 72 hour kit

Do not rely on others or the government to meet your family’s basic needs, especially in the first 72 hours following an emergency. It will take at least that amount of time before you can receive any kind of aid. Therefore, it is necessary to carry a 72 hour emergency kit with you at all …

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