Survival list
Bug-out Bag Contents
Clothes
1. 2 Changes of clothing (jeans, shirts, and light sweater)
2. 4 Changes underwear
3. 3 Changes of thick socks
4. 1 Rain Poncho
5. 1 Jacket
6. 1 Warm hat
Keep it simple, warm is better, and cheap here can kill you!
Gear
7. A ‘good’ compass (Silva)
8. A road map of the area around you
9. A weather radio with extra batteries
10. 2 Flashlights with extra batteries
11. 1 Leatherman style compact tool set
12. 1 plastic container of strike anywhere matches
13. 1 package of camper’s fire starters
14. 1 Camper’s wire saw
15. 50’ coil of heavy cord (often called parachute cord)
16. 1 small plastic tarp (to form shelter if needed)
Learn to use each item, it is important!!!
Food
17. 1 package Seven Oceans 500 Gram compressed food ration (2 bars a day – 6 bars total)
18. 1 package MAINSTAY WATER PACKETS
This will feed you and provide water for 3 days as you move to an area away from the problem. (Or keep you fed until help can come to you)
Keep in a bag in your car, ONE BAG PER FAMILY MEMBER! Each bag will protect, feed, and aid survival for one person for three long and potentially terrible days.
Look at your map, and plot a destination in each compass direction. Why? Because in the event of trouble, you must pick a direction away from danger, and go there. Having four goals allows you to reach safety no matter from which direction the danger comes. If you are separated from your family, a copy of your map will provide them the chance to join you later. Have a plan and stick to it! Learn simple survival techniques, PRACTICE them regularly, and learn to survive. In the event you need them,’ learning-on-the-job’ is not a real honest option. Remember New Orleans!
Anyone wanting more information, can e-mail me at wayzatajohnn@aol.com
Thanks for the list of contents. Much appreciated.