Backpack
Bug Out Bag
Keeping a fullly stocked bug out bag is essential to survival in
the dire circumstance that you may need it. Ideally, you will never
have to use a survival kit. However, it's such a low cost insurance
policy on your life that it's negligent not to have one. Especially
if you have a family or others who depends on you.
The bug out bag is not something you figure out when an emergency
happens. It's a survival kit that is already filled with life saving
and sustaining gear and is easily accessible. If you have to get
out of Dodge immediately without any time to prepare anything, your
bug out bag can save your life.
 Or,
say a catastrophic event occurs and you do have time to get some
things together. In an emergency, time is valuable. The first thing
you'd want to grab is your kit. Anything else is icing on the cake.
Other survival items that can easily fit in a bug out bag can be
varied. If you do any reading at all on this subject, at least one
consensus will tell you this: Each kit ought to be personalized
for the individual utilizing it. If there is anything else that
should go into your survival kit, you are responsible for adding
it to any kit. An example would be medications. Over the counter
or prescriptions meds are an individual choice or responsibility.
Be sure to think of this prior to bugging out. A first
aid kit already stocked with standard bandages and pain relief
is a must as well.
Chem lights are essential items for light. If a fire just isn't
getting started, you can still have light available. Bend, snap
and shake the light stick and you're good for up to 12 hours. I
always like to have extra of these for the kids. Their own personal
light keeps them from being frightened and can be a source of entertainment
for them. (Personal Success Hint - when there is a storm
at home and it's bedtime, we give the kids their own light stick
and let them sleep with it. They stop being scared of the thunder
and lightning and they do go to sleep.)
Tissue packs
are modern conveniences that won't last long but sure do add to
personal comfort.
A candle is a source of warmth and light and can really lift your
spirits. All alone on a cold rainy night, a single candle under
your shelter goes a long way. If your shelter is enclosed, a candle
will take the bite out of the chill. By provided a small light source,
you can make tools, eat, and plan your next move in relative comfort.
We include a candle or two in our backpack survival kits.
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