Bug Out Bags
More Articles Related to Survival GearI recommend that every Survivor keep and maintain a Bug Out Bag.
What is a “Bug Out Bag”? A bug out bag is an emergency disaster supply kit that is kept close to hand at all times. It is designed to contain the items necessary to survive the first 72 hours, or three days, of a disaster. For this reason it is also known as a “72 hour emergency kit”.
Bugout Bags are made to be grab and go. Should a disaster occur, the Bug-Out Bag allows you to quickly evacuate with the materials and supplies you need pre-prepared and all in one place. Because you cannot foresee where you may be when disaster strikes, I recommend you prepare separate bug out bags for your home, office, and vehicle.
72 Hour Bag for Bugging Out
Why have enough supplies for at least 72 hours? Disaster relief organizations advise that it may take up to three days to reach those who are in large disaster areas.
Of course experience has shown the 72 hour rescue advice given by disaster relief organizations can be far off the mark, as in the case of the Katrina disaster where emergency services often did not reach stranded survivors for more than a week. Should a disaster of even larger proportion occur, one can imagine having to rely upon oneself for a much longer time.
Regardless of how long a disaster situation lasts, a bugout bag will certainly increase your comfort, safety, and chances of survival. These emergency supplies will form the basis of your ongoing survival strategy.
Contents of a Bug out Bag
Typical contents of a bug vary by individual experience and choice. Commonly, a bug out bag includes:
- Food and Water for three days
- First Aid Kit
- Disaster Plan with location and contact information of emergency services
- Maps and compass
- Emergency shelter such as tents and tarps
- Supplies for the building of fire including a lighter, waterproof matches, FireSteel
- Cooking supplies
- Clothing
- Bedding such as warm blankets or sleeping bags
- Medicines
- Tools and survival gear
- Weapons
- Pet Supplies
- Radio
- Lighting
- Water purification (chemical, filter, etc)
- Signaling (whistle, signal mirror, flares, etc)
As your survival experience grows, you are likely to make additions to your bug out bag. These may include:
- Means to obtain additional food through hunting, fishing, trapping, etc,
- Items that may be in short supply in the community and therefore easy to barter. These may include coffee, tobacco, salt, extra food, etc.
Keep your Bug-Out Bag in Readiness
Having your bug out bag nearby and ready to go will provide you a level of security and preparedness that few others have. Should a disaster emergency strike, your first support will never come from emergency services – it will come from your own survival training and preparation. So be prepared! Have your 72 hour emergency bug out kit close to hand at all times and be ready to Bug Out.
Hernando,Fl
Gorham NH
Whatever your approach in putting together your "Bug Out Bag" find the time to actually use it in a non threatening situation at least for a day or two. Modifications will suggest themselves. Just as in "camping out" practice will improve your skills and perceptions. The same is true for weapons. Practice, practice.practice. Forgive me for pointing to the obvious.
San Diego
Tailor your bag to your AOR, if you are a city dweller do not go out and buy the latest uber tactical military bag, pick a messenger bag or something. It works both ways so just adjust to your surroundings as you see fit.
Duluth MN
This is a great page, full of good common sense information. Between my friends and family I am considered the mesiah of bug out bags. For all you newbies out there looking at this sight please dont scoff at this stuff. I have 6 bags, and a cache of supplies readily available. do this to save you and your loved ones.NWO is coming
alabama
I would also recomend doing some sort of first training. Some local fire and rescue departments offer this type of training.
Arizona
Is a bug bug out bag large?
Survival Topics: A good size for a bug out bag is one you can easily store and can be carried on foot by you for many miles. Generally speakiing, for a heathy adult that might be about 20 to 25 pounds depending upon a variety of factors such as availability of water along your intended route, climate, and your choice of whether or not to carry weaponry.
Anything over 40 to 50 pounds may slow you down and tire you, though in some environments, especially cold weather, this amount of gear may be necessary.
I recommend that your bug out bag be a rugged backpack of comfortable design and fit to your body.
rocky mtns
since my family and i put these B.O.B-'s together the level of awareness of whats going on around us has changed...its more apparent that being just a little more prepared is better than not being preparred at all.
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Saco Maine