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Today is a pop quiz! Close your books and put them under your desk.
Is your bug out bag ready to go right now? If you had to grab it and run, how long would it sustain you? How far could you go with it?
The whole point of having a bug out bag is that it contains enough supplies to get you from wherever you are right now to a safe location. It should be light enough for you to carry it, rather than relying on a vehicle to put it in. While I’m not a big fan of rolling duffel bags, you may think otherwise and that’s fine. Just recognize the limitations of them.
If your bag isn’t ready to go immediately, then rectify that. Add in the supplies you’re lacking so you’re set to go at a moment’s notice.
5 Responses to “Pop Quiz — Bug Out Bags”
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can you give us a list of what you’d recommend in a basic bob for us noobs? water, chocolate, jerky, medkit, flint & striker, compass… warm clothes, spare socks & undies… what else should be in there?
For a very basic kit, you’d only be missing some type of shelter. This could be a poncho, tube tent or even an emergency blanket. You’ve got fire starting, food and water, first aid, and navigation covered as well as extra clothes. You might want to put in a light source too. Next thoughts would go to how long is this intended to last you?
thanks, steveT, will throw in the poncho and a torch as well.
My BOB is always a work in progress and I would suspect that it is as personal to each person as their clothes. My advice would be to obviously cover the basics (clothing, water, food, first aid, etc) and remember to check the contents regularly for expired first aid kit contents, replace food/water regularly, and to update clothing requirements for children and even adults as necessary.
good tips, thank you too