Friday, December 19, 2014

Have These Bug Out Bag Supplies

By Claudine Hodges


Being prepared and ready for any kind of disaster has become something that is on the minds of many people. Stocking nonperishable food, having flashlights, batteries, water, and medical supplies is also becoming common. But there is a real possibility that you may not be able to stay home or have the ability to drive to safer ground. If that event occurs you need to have these bug out bag supplies ready to grab and go.

Clean drinking water is the most important thing you must have access to. The minimum amount necessary for survival is one liter per day per person. You can carry three liters, but if you plan on living longer than that, you need a purification system to carry. That can be accomplished with iodine tablets or a small kettle or 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.

The clothing you take should be weather and locale appropriate. Have a pair of long pants, preferably not jeans, two shirts for layering, and a jacket that will keep you warm and dry. You also need a hat, two pairs of socks, long underwear that is warm, and a bandana. Do not skimp on your footwear and have a pair of good sturdy boots or shoes.

There are many lightweight tents that will fit in your kit as does a tarp. In addition, you need good ground cover to keep you dry so take either a sleeping pad or a ground tarp. A good sleeping bag or bedroll is also essential.

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.

You may be thinking that is it, all set and ready to go. No, there is more. You must have a good hunting or survival knife, and a small pot or large cup to boil water in. Do not overlook having a hatchet and matches or a lighter. In addition, you need to know several ways to start a fire with out them in the event they get lost or your matches get wet. Having a fire may end up saving you.

Hopefully you will never need to use your bag. However, you do not want to find yourself unprepared. Be certain to include the listed items first, then add to them anything else you can carry and feel you will need to make it through three days or longer if needed. Having these few items can save your life.




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