I am 50 years old and needed bi-focals. However, instead of having both eyes lasered, I only had the dominant eye done. Now I see distance perfectly with my dominant eye and see perfectly close up with my non-dominant eye. Both eyes work perfectly together and I still have depth perception. Something to consider! You gotta be able to run with it a bit too, if you can run at all and that subject fitness needs to be addressed as well. Primary concerns of water-food-protection and shelter with all others coming after.
Hump that ruck for 3 miles if you can then look to adjust it for weight accordingly. Good posting folks. Thanks, DocBar. Something is certainly better than nothing, but a well thought out bag of reasonable weight is the way to go…unless you have a bug out pack mule!
Survival of the fittest. You can see on this list who is more likely on which list. The gentleman with the three stashes in different directions a days walk away is brill-hopefully you do the upkeep and no one else finds them first. Conceal the top with brush or whatever works for your environment. Maybe at the half way point of your hike to your final destination or your 1st stop on your bug out. Spare eyeglasses for obvious reasons and a good pencil sharpener — to make tinder from sticks or sharpen sticks for whatever purpose.
A pencil sharpener is underappreciated for sure. As well as things you mentioned already. Most of them are made from magnesium, so shave some of it off and you have a fire starter. Two blades that can be dismantled and used for whatever.
And its super inconspicuous, if you in a situation where someone takes your stuff, its likely they wont care about a pencil sharpener. A lot of really helpful info on here. My Dad was 22 years military retired. Taught us this info. Finding it very useful. Anyone have any info about traveling with pets dogs cats? And small children 5 and under. May have to carry them along with bob. For my little ones I actually have a small bug lotion. Last thing you need is for them to not get good sleep due to bites little ones will get sick with limited rest.
And for pets maybe like flee stuff. Maybe take a course or train yourself on making a make shift shelter to lower weight. Bring portable games, cards etc to keep them entertained. Maybe also bring kid meds just incase.
With kids the only other thing is to keep moral up, make it a game for them. I have a backpacking background, and it appears to me, that a lot of the bug out bags, are variations of backpacking list, to some degree. I have a small spray paint can in my bug out bag if I ever have to mark a trail when exploring the areas near by. Going to sleep in wet clothing can cause serious complications. Condoms are good for storing water. There small light weight and can hold a good amount of water before breaking.
Not for sex for survival. Superglue is also good for cuts that might need stitches first aid kit should have it. Condoms should not have any added ingredients, like lube or spermicides already in them! Be sure to get the kind free of everything if you plan to use as suggested here, not to just grab any random package on shelf. An old military trick if you are carrying a weapon.
Slip a condom over the barrel to prevent dirt and other foreign materials from gumming them up. As i select items for my BOB I am adding up weight. Anyways, this is getting heavy…with of course food, water, clothing, and shelter being the bulk of the weight.
I agree, but think about multi use items and remember that water and food are consumables that will gradually reduce your weight over the course of a day or three. I also have my trustee camelback that will remove water from the pack and distribute it elsewhere. Just some thoughts. Good luck. And what I found out when I had a similar problem was that getting a lighter machete or canteen helped a lot to make my BOB not as heavy. Have used it sucessfully both in the desert degrees and in a hailstorm 20 degrees.
Paired with a groundcloth and a 4-season down sleeping bag, its unbeatable. Plus, its DIY. So many comments… some helpful, some opinionated. Either way, this feed is supposed to share what can HELP anyone during a crisis. WE can not control what the government will do, Hillary, Obama….. We need to be prepared. Share positive, helpful ideas to give others a chance at survival.
Ultimately, each individual situation will be different — where you are — what surrounds you — Will martial law be in effect or not? Bug out Bag is very important — Thanks to all for sharing ideas on how to make it useful in any situation. Everyone needs to be prepared, and it has not one thing to do with political parties, biases, and smearing. Thanks, you two!
This is the whole point of this post and the rest of the site. I keep seeing posts on possible radiation events, sorry but unless you have some sort of detection device film clip, radiact meter, pocket dosimeter, ect.
And nuke plants will automatically shut down in the event of power grid repercussions by dumping their control rods straight into the core. And chernobl was a carbon pile nuke with water coolant which is a very unstable type to begin with. One more thing I would add to the list is bullion cubes, beef chicken or both to flavor boiled water AND some added protein to the water.
The greatest survival tool in the world is the easiest to loose Your Mind. Stay calm think and live. MRE heaters can be used for numerous things too besides heating food, emergency body heaters, or lighting place a little of the carbide powder in an altoids tin add a teaspoon of water poke a pin size hole in the top and light the emitted gas which is hydrogen and you have a make shift carbide lamp.
I would personally add femine pads to your list they are great for stopping a larger bleed until you can handle it. A few pair of medical clamps, pair of emt scissors, and couple ace bandages great for sprains and for helping splint a break.
Jamie K is right. Rad pills are pretty important. There are nuclear power plants all over now, and a week without power turns their reactors and nuclear waste storage into Chernobyl 2.
Be aware of the concentration of iodine. Iodine is highly toxic in concentrated form. Joe Scout here I just wanted to add to this list by saying knowledge is power, so put some in your BOB by buying some survival books. Not iodine, potassium iodide. I belong to a senior citizen town council concerned about how to protect seniors during or prepare for emergencies. What are you willing to do to help us? Meeting is next Wed. Please reply soon, if you can be helpful.
Thanks, Dr. Natural selection will be in play here. Its just a part of life in situations like this. They can be used for lots of things. They are water proof when tied shut so you can put pretty much anything that will fit inside and tie it shut, like a cell phone, a small handgun, matches, medications, etc.
Can make a slingshot too. Another thing people should think about adding is unscented tampons and maxi pads. They are great for first aid and I am sure that there are other uses like fire starting or stopping leaks. It sucks up blood from the wound where as combat gauze with a hemostatic agent would greatly increase clotting. Depending on the circumstances, he tampons are good for non-major the through and through to stop bleeding in a combat scenario.
Condoms have been used by JSOC for detonators for years in underwater ops, and panty hose is a great insulating, non-absorbant under armor that also keeps small wounds contained. If you end up in serious brush and evading others then any facial makeup that reduces shine would also be helpful. Watch out for iodine. Possible thyroid killer… blow gun to take out small portions in the trees. Non lubricated condoms can be used for water storage, and when there not full of water they take up very little space and are practically weightless.
Many many uses for them. Come on, you can carry fluids in it, use as a tie off to seal things, bungee chord type stretch rope cut in strips for ties, use as a cut protector, like cut on arm and stretch it over cut, tie it off for taking bath in lake. Prevent infection. Remember: Hillary is trying to take our 2nd amend. From us. That was why he met with BLM behind closed doors, to set up the actions for this.
Immediately following this meeting the tragedy in Dallas occurred. An event like this could give him the reason to invoke martial law. It has NO place on a thread focused on self-sustainment in a bug-out scenario. This is especially true of bare-faced lies and speculation! It is very sad, indeed, how haters need to contaminate the most helpful, sincere threads — intended to sustain and protect life. I agree not place for political speech.
I see you used that same talking point above. You want to use it then justify it. What in his statement do you see as being of a hate filled nature? Some people need to quit being ass hurt about every thing. So, no martial law. Guns still legal. No mass rioting. No drone strikes on hapless citizens. Monday night football still a thing.
And all this while Hilary lost. Seriously people, please stop with the paranoia. Now, back to the topic at hand: best suggestion I have for prepping is to first assess the threats in your area that are most likely to happen, then branch out to things that are extremely unlikely. Just being realistic here. As far a B. You can also start a fire with an unlubricated condom.
An average condom can carry five gallons of water without breaking. Jesus, I see natural selection will still be around when the shit hits the fan. Are you for real? How old are you 14? Anyone thinking about sex in a bug out disaster should be shot. You poor feable minded person. I mean yeah sure at first I was like wtf but as someone who reads books on survival I quickly realized their intended use in a BOB and that is keeping shit dry like tinder for starting fires.
Add small booklets about what plants are edible and ones to avoid. Also other types of booklets. Use BUDK. Condoms can be used for water, Waterproof storage for a cellphone, AND they can be used to start fires. I have personally done this 6 times to get my point across. The only one with a tiny brain is you if you think they are just for sex. If a Family, learn together. Lights at night attract the bad guys. Also another thing I would add to the pack which I have in mine is potassium iodide pills for possible radiation events.
Condoms have many uses besides the obvious.. You also have to be smart with packing all these items can be fit in a decent sized pack without struggle. I appreciate the list categories. One missing that you might want to add is Medications.
If someone is needs to be or prescription RX then it would be good to add that. P38 is a very small military can opener. Not sure on the quarters, probably for a phone booth, but there are not many of them around. Shemagh is kind of neck covering, lightweight. A few rolls of quarters have a lot of uses. Improvised weapon, I. Help counter weight traps for small animals. With a little inventiveness, they can be used for a lot besides the obvious. CQ fighting will not suffice if its just one person trying to protect a family, especially against multiple attackers.
The family needs to learn groups tactics and how to get the heck out of there. Yes, quarters are used for payphones. Shemagh is a piece of cloth that can wrap around your face and head.
Spork is a spoon and fork combination. The P38 can opener is a very small can opener. Pay phones? Snack machines are filled with high calorie, low weight, carbohydrate rich, non-perishable food, but, if I were surviving, I would probably just break the glass.
I personally would opt for a machete over a axe. Do not forget to include 1 medications high blood pressure , etc 2 depending on where going to , a good camping axe for firewood and trail blazing. I have the majority of these things already, however the idea of fitting all of this into one bag makes me feel very foolish. Is there a magic trick to fitting all of these items into a backpack?
I feel you on this one. My pack is gaining weight daily it seems I got one with outside pockets as well as the pack itself. I also use a Glasses carrier for part of it. Big hard plastic case for military protective lenses. Fits nicely on the outside of the pack.
Got it at the military surplus shop. Big bandages for rapid first aid. Along with a couple packs of jerky. I would agree, this bag is heavy. I have most of this, and more of other things however it is not all in one bag. Knowing that carrying all of this is a huge tradeoff in speed and maneuverability you have to ask yourself what your bag is intended for.
Most of the heavier bulky items are stored in my vehicle, therefor in a long-term bug out i just have to toss in my smaller bag and im set. If i have to abandon the vehicle then it comes down to a version of triage. Deciding what actually goes into your bag is based off of your own strengths, weaknesses, knowledge and abilities. Pak-Lite nine volt flash light is tiny and last a very long time.
It attaches to the top of a 9 volt battery. It supply plenty of light for close to you work. It is simply the coolest little flash light you can buy. When it comes to weapons I have this thought. Do you want your weapon to be obvious or hidden. I think hidden is always better.
Yet, as much fire power as you can get. Staying dry, warm and hydrated will get you though days. Then carry survival foods to live longer. The bug out bag can only do so much. You need to be traveling to a supply stash that you have previously positioned. In my case, berried 5 gallon buckets of stuff.
Joining up with some people you can trust and hang with also needs to be previously planned out. And condoms really?! How about feminine products. Bleeding for a week straight tends to be a higher priority than getting your dick wet.
The condoms are not meant for Sexual purposes. Lots of people use them to carry large amounts of water and they have other uses.
What Micah said below is correct, and they are also useful for waterproofing small items. But feminine products are a must have in my Bob, they do double duty in my first aid kit as wound care alternatives. I would add any medications that you need for survival to your list. Some medications are more important than others, and only you know which medications you need to survive. That can probably be packed with your first aid kit, but you will have to supply the prescriptions yourself.
Something to sharpen the knife or machete would be a great addition but otherwise a thorough list, thank you. One thing- I like to carry ranger bands bike, motor cycle, and truck tire inner tubes cut into rings of various widths. They have numerous uses, such as cuffing pant legs to boots if critters are a problem, binding together sticks or branches for a tripod or fish trap, and many others.
Good luck trying to fit all this in a backpack. I use a duffle bag and barely got I all in. There are 2 of us.
Each has a backpack. We have most of the list already gathered, and still have a couple of exterior pockets empty. Remember to think small whenever feasible — regardless of cost. But more ammo you carry the heavier your pack becomes. You should definitely have something to eliminate a threat.
However Maybe suggesting an old school bow and arrow be a better idea for food. For a couple of reasons. Also shooting a squirrel or rabbit with a. I use bow and arrow. Have a compact 1 in bob. And also a BB gun. I can plink small game all day and not be heard by unfriendlies. Bolstered with training in local edibles I figure I can secure calories and stay stealthy. Of course I have more significant firepower for defence. I have also successful built a 45 pound survival bow with one knife in a single day.
Suitable bow and arrow stock is available in any wooded area in my region. Have you got a link pdf or website , or ISBN for a book on the subject? Is your air gun a rifle or pistol? Just wondering how accurate a pistol would be for hunting…. BUT not sure what needs to be packed fires, and what goes on top of the bug out bag. To prevent personal contamination, you will want an air-tight mask, colloquially referred to as a gas mask with bio-hazard rated canisters.
This is a ridiculous list of items to expect to lug around on SHTF scenario. But good luck with that. I am not sure why you chose to specify an N95 mask.
Unless one has the means to monitor radiation levels, consideration of respiratory protection for radiation is — at best — a SWAG scientific, wild-ass guess. Best to focus on more predictable exposures soot, dust, et al.
Also keep in mind negative pressure respirators falling into the categories above are not for everyone. Anyone with cardiac or pulmonary ailments, claustrophobia, hypertension, etc. Likewise, facial hair that can interfere with a facial seal are poor candidates for negative pressure respirators.
Why do you have a metal canteen listed? Would a plastic one not be good enough, especially since that is what the military uses these days? There is no perfect bug out bag, however I have one essential item that is crucial, you list short term food, MREs ext. Your going to want seeds, I have lettuce, tomato, pumpkin, carrots, green beans, peas, corn, oregano, peppers, and cannabis for both the marijuana and the hemp. Think long term my friends. Sucks to be you!
The [email protected] hits the fan. But I will protect my Family first!!!! Light — At least 2 survival flashlights and a backup set of batteries for each. Make sure to get a quality knife that can be multi-use. We did a detailed hands-on review article on bug out bag knives specifically that you can check out. Being prepared to defend yourself is part of the survivalist mindset.
Obviously a firearm of some sort is best for this. Though not in all situations I will not go into specifics about what type of gun you should bring because that is hotly debated and really a personal choice. Take what is comfortable to you. Outside of guns your survival knife could be used as weapon if you had to. Also something as simple as a big walking stick, club, or even a multi-purpose survival shovel like this recommended one can be a strong deterrent for bad guys.
We get asked this question a lot. At the end of the day, the actual backpack or rucksack you use does not really matter to a certain point. If you have a limited budget, it can be a traditional school backpack just to get things started. Those backpacks can definitely hold your gear. However, there are specialized backpacks that have various compartments, even concealed ones, and also MOLLE technology.
This allows you to carry more in less space. Note that most quality backpacks will get the job done but have a specific backpack made for survival purposes has its perks. If you want a detailed deep-dive, check out the survival backpacks article here.
Once you get these basics covered you can begin to test and refine your bug out bag with other useful gear and prepare it for longer-term survival situations. Not all of us have the time or expertise to put together a good bag.
Make sure to check out the bags below if you just want one ready-to-go or a starter kit to get things going:. It can be used for digging fire pits, disposing of waste, chopping tool, self-defense tool, for digging through soft soil and snow, a throwing weapon, and transporting fire. So many people buy premade BOBs or put one together and then store it in their homes. We put together a detailed look into how to test your bug out bag for SHTF situations. Good question! We recommend also carrying critical documents in your bag.
You never know when you may need them. This is a common question we get. You should keep your BOB along an escape rout or on your person. A more detailed discussion of this topic can be found here.
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You or someone in your party might be injured. Across our experience and with feedback from the experts interviewed for this guide, we like this rule of thumb:. Go for a one mile walk around the neighborhood with your fully loaded pack and see how it goes!
Item weights We calculated category weights by weighing and averaging what we thought was a good cross section of our favorite products. For example, common orienteering compasses averaged 2 oz while lensatic ones were 7 oz, but we used the blended average of 4. However, we include everything when stating weights. Review : Best bug out bag backpack.
See the first aid kit checklist for breakdowns of each IFAK level. Think of each item on this list as a goal to fulfill , not necessarily a separate product. Adaptability is a key criterion when experts think through what to include in various levels. Many products are included because they do more than one thing.
A tarp, for example, can be used for dozens of different shelters, bedding, rain collection, as a medical stretcher, to conceal you or your gear, a poncho, signaling device, and more. Similarly, you can get by using a knife or multitool for nail care, but combat medics have learned to carry a dedicated set of clippers for convenience and dealing with gnarly cases.
Combo and hybrid products are a wildcard. We strongly recommend storing potable water in your bag. How much to store is a debated topic. Across our experience and with feedback from experts, we recommend 32 oz 1 liter or as close to that as possible eg. The right container — a single-wall metal canteen — does double duty as a vessel you can boil water in.
That might be a lifesaver if you only have a Level 1 kit. To make safe water, filtering water is generally better than purifying. One reason why is that filtering is instant while purification products can take up to four hours to treat your canteen. Yet we include both in a Level 1 kit because a pack of purification tabs are so small and light, you may as well throw some in. Review : Best survival water filters and portable water purifiers.
You have to be aware of cross contamination. Only having one container not only limits your ability to carry more water eg. One container, usually a soft canteen, is used to squeeze dirty water through filter pores or to hang and let gravity do the same.
Your hard canteen can then catch the clean water. Since a soft canteen is light and can be rolled up to reduce space, we include one in a Level 1 kit, resulting in a hard and soft canteen that together can handle a wide range of scenarios. But food can be heavy, space inefficient, expire, melt in a hot car trunk, require cooking, and other qualities that disqualify most common options from this kit. What food you choose matters. You want:. Level 1 priority is food immediately ready to eat — no cooking, no boiling.
Good choices include granola bars, trail mix, peanuts, peanut butter packets, some types of jerky, pemmican, shelf-stable fats, etc. Ration blocks ie. Level 2 introduces food that requires preparation — which in this case should only mean the need for boiling water. Your Level 1 kit has the bare essentials already. You can make an open-flame fire with random fuel and boil water in your hard canteen, or roast whatever else you have on a stick. A hobo stove is kind of like carrying a mini campfire ring in your bag.
Hiking stoves are mini versions of the gas-fueled burners used in many home kitchens. You need a fuel source typically a gram gas canister and the burner unit that screws onto the gas can. A fueled stove is perfect for those situations.
For example, you can go from a packed bag to boiling water in two minutes! The clear downside to fueled stoves is the need for a specific fuel in a specific canister. Many hiking stoves come with such a pot already, and the kit is designed so that the gas can and burner store neatly inside the pot. Utensils are another Level 2 addition. A simple lighter is the best overall choice, so having two are part of a Level 1 kit.
We then add matches to Level 2, and lastly a ferro rod striker to Level 3. That optimal mix means you can handle most needs in the short term, but if you go deeper, you end up with multiple ways to start a fire that compliment each other. For example, a lighter might fail in strong wind where the stormproof matches will work. Reviews : Best survival lighters and cases , matches and waterproof containers , ferro rods and strikers , and tinder. Many people assume that as long as you have a lighter or other fire starter, you can always find random fuel around and it will spark right up.
But experienced bushcrafters usually carry dedicated tinder, which can make a world of difference when things around you are wet or not great for catching a spark. There are premade, small, and lightweight tinder products.
Many preppers like to keep an old pill bottle or altoid tin with some cotton balls coated in petroleum jelly or similar which catch a spark very nicely , or it could be as simple as some dryer lint, tampons, or your used and dried-out wet wipes. Whatever you pick should work when damp. Shelter is one of the trickier parts of a bug out bag kit because of a wide range of climates, terrain, configurations, bulk, and weight.
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