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The Bug Out Bag

The Bug Out Bag. Adams 912 Patriots http://adams912patriots.org http://coolprepperstuff.com 2012/09/20. What is a Bug Out Bag?. One or multiple bags with all the essentials needed to live for a least 3 days, preferably longer. Able to be ready for transport in just a couple minutes.

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The Bug Out Bag

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  1. The Bug Out Bag Adams 912 Patriots http://adams912patriots.org http://coolprepperstuff.com 2012/09/20

  2. What is a Bug Out Bag? • One or multiple bags with all the essentials needed to live for a least 3 days, preferably longer. • Able to be ready for transport in just a couple minutes. • Preferably man portable. • Grab and GO!

  3. Where are you going so fast? • Do you have a retreat location identified? • Adams County PA is already pretty rural, and likely the type of location many will be running to, not from. • There are no large highways that are likely to jam up in minutes. • Lower Population should limit immediate threats of rioting. • Your resources and land are here. • Lots of fields full of food for good portions of the year.

  4. Why are you running so fast? • Adams county seems unlikely to experience a disaster you will have to quickly run from. • Not a terrorist target. • Low probability of earthquake/volcano. • Unlikely hot spot in a pandemic. • No strong political/military significance that would warrant the quick implementation of martial law. • No Tsunami threat. • Low Tornado/Hurricane Risk • Typically you don’t run from a blizzard. • Low risk of Social/Economic Riots. • If a Nuke goes off… Pull up a lawn chair and relax. • Your car isn’t going to start anyways.

  5. Potential Exceptions • Train derailment or Truck accident causes chemical/hazardous material release. • Localized flooding. • We are within walking distance of Baltimore so there could be a lot of refugees walking in, which could lead to the potential of fight or flight. • Somewhat close to nuclear plants, however: • Most are to the east and our wind typically blows from west to east. • Three mile island evacuation radius was 20 miles and we were outside of that.

  6. Reasons to still have a bug out bag. • Chemical release/flooding. • August 29th 2012 a 1 mile radius in Kane PA was immediately evacuated due to a Butane tanker spill. • Traveling to visit that liberal relative living in Baltimore. • Having a large bag with some of the smaller odds and ends is good as general prep storage regardless. • A starting point to a more extensive pack up and run.

  7. Enough of the Logical ThinkingLets get to the Stuff!

  8. Type of Bag • At least 1 Man Portable Bag • If you believe a car will be part of your plan an extra large duffle bag will allow for much more equipment. • Bag should be heavy duty! • If nothing else, throw some stuff in a old kids back up, something is better than nothing.

  9. Water/Food • At least 3 Liters of water, but not too much, its heavy. • Compact Water Purification • LifeStraw/Purifcup • Chlorine • Iodine Tablets • Coffee Filters • Collapsible Water Bottle • Compact, Lightweight, high density food. • Energy Bars • Peanut Butter • MREs • Dehydrated/Freeze Dried Food

  10. Clothing • Appropriate Changes of Clothing • Pair of Jeans • 2 Pairs of non-cotton socks • 2 Shirts • Climate appropriate jacket • Hat • Gloves • Bandana (30 uses for a bandana) • A change of shoes, either Boots or Walking shoes, the other type is on your feet. • Rain Gear

  11. Shelter • Tent or Tarps • Need a ground tarp under your shelter. • A way to set up your tent. • Can be accomplished with some cord/rope. • Bedroll or Sleeping Bag

  12. Toiletries • Toothbrush • Toothpaste • Medication • Bar of soap • TOILET PAPER! • Smush the roll to save space.

  13. Papers • Money (Fiat) • Couple Silver Pieces? • Identification • Insurance Policy • Bank/Credit Card Info • Emergency Contact Info • Friends/Family Address/Phone • Emergency Reference Material

  14. Other Essentials • First Aid Kit • Trauma Bandage (Israeli Battle Dressing) • Quick Clot • At least 3 Ways to Make Fire • Matches • Lighters • Fire steels • 9V battery and steel wool • Rubbing Sticks • Road Flares • Flashlights • Cooking • At least 1 small pot and some Fuel like a Sterno • Good Cord/Rope

  15. Weapons • Not for everyone, but should be considered. • If Legal and You Know how to handle a firearm. • DO NOT store it in the bug out bag, guns belong in a safe! • If concealed carry is not legal, vote with your feet and move. • Good Survival Knife • Multi-Tool • Leatherman • Swiss Amy Knife • Pepper Spray

  16. Communication • Whistle • Handheld Ham Radio (VHF/UHF) • NOAA Weather Radio • Battery Power • Hand Crank! (Can charge a cell phone) • Small Flexible Solar Charger

  17. Other Considerations • Provisions for Pets (Guard Dogs) • Children? • Diapers, Infant Formula, Medicine • Women's Hygiene • Plastic Utensils • Pen/Paper

  18. Stuff I Forgot • Duct Tape (How does one forget duct tape.) • Directions • Compass • Printed Maps • Binoculars • GPS • Fish Hooks & Line

  19. Packing/Prioritizing/Security • The Man-Portable bag should be kept as light as possible without sacrificing basic needs. • Military Training: ~70+ lbs • Healthy 20 year old: ~50 lbs • Normal People: 30-40 lbs • Re-Pack a couple times to maximize room • Get creative to save room • People will want to take your stuff. • Sleep On It • Pac-Safe

  20. Ready To GO?Questions?

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