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jeudi 4 décembre 2014

Have These Bug Out Bag Supplies

By Claudine Hodges


There are many people who are prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice. The reason could be a natural disaster, possible terrorist attack, foreign invasion, or collapse of our government. If you find yourself needing to run and in a hurry, you should have these important bug out bag supplies packed and ready to go. The idea is to have enough supplies to last three days not for long term survival. Just enough time to get you to a safe place or for rescue to arrive.

The most important item to carry with you or have accessible is clean drinking water. It takes one liter of water per person per day to survive, so pack three litters. Also, have iodine tablets and a small pot for boiling water.

Next item to consider is food. Camping and backpacking meals are easy to find at most stores and on the internet. Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) are packaged meals developed for the military and can be eaten cold or hot. Add protein bars, nuts, and even some hard candy to your supplies.

For clothing take two shirts not just one so you can layer them if need be. Take pants not jeans, socks, and a hat. Include in your bag, a pair of long underwear that will keep you warm and a jacket that can keep you dry and warm. A bandana is also useful to have due to its versatility. Have a pair of sturdy boots next to your kit ready to put on before running out the door.

You will need shelter. Always consider the area and weather conditions you will be in. Have a tent or tarp to sleep under and stay dry. It is going to be important to stay dry so be sure to have a ground tarp or sleeping pad. A good sleeping bag or some type of bedroll will come in handy.

A first aid kit put together by you may save your life. So put in it everything you could possible need. Items such as prescription medications, sun block, instant cold packs and hot packs, plus allergy and diarrhea tablets, and aspirin will go a long way.

The intent of your kit is to be able to evacuate and either get to a safe place or wait for rescue to arrive. So you need these other items. A hatchet for firewood, clearing paths, or if need be - protection. Do not forget a small pot or large cup that you can boil water for drinking or cooking. Carry matches or a lighter but it would be wiser to also know how to start a fire without their help.

The sky may not be actually falling, as Chicken Little declared, but many people believe there is a real threat of disaster visiting us. You may not be able to close the door to it and wait it out. Be ready by having these items ready to go with you at a moments notice. It will give you the peace of mind being prepared can bring.




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