Posted on 02/11/2003 3:27:10 AM PST by backhoe
I've had 2 years to think about that .......
Thanks for looking.
Emergency Preparedness (year's supply of food, 72 hour kit)
There is also more detailed information at this website.
Food Storage and Emergency Preparation
I think looking at everything is overwhelming. But we can all start small and work up. I'm still working on being physically, emotionally, and financially prepared for anything. It is a lifelong pursuit. I'll quit preaching now...
Travel Pack --- BOB (Bug Out Bag)
(These items should be packed in portable "duffle bags" ready to go)
1-qt water per person
Identification (copies of records/cd
2-"energy bars" per person
Dehydrated food pack for one week dried fruit, vegetables, meat flour, oil, salt, pepper, spices vitamins, honey,peanut butter crackers, protein powder, powder milk
Collapsible 5 ga. Water containers
"Water washer" filter
Lightweight cook kit large pot, dishes, spoons, forks knives, cups, non-stick skillet spatula, can opener, large spoon
Towels
2-water proof nylon tarps
Change of clothes for each person
Coats,
1-thermal blanket
1-sleeping bag / person
Matches, fire starter
Compass, maps of areas of intended use
2-rechargeable/shakable flashlights
12v trouble light w/@cig. lighter plug
First aid kit
Toilet paper,
Soap
1-pocket knife
1-fishing kit
1-large bowie knife (western cutlery) (perfectly weighted to serve as both fire knife and hatchet etc)
1-small portable mt. Climber's stove
1-back pack with frame
Paper, pencil
Signaling mirror
1-manual flashlight
Whistle , portable cable saw
Small bottle of bleach, insect repellent.
Magnifying glass
100 ft. 1/2 dia. Goldline rope,
2 pulleys
50 ft. Nylon "shroudline" cord
.22 caliber pistol w/ 500 rds. Ammo.
There are many, many variations of this Bug Out Bag. Some place more reliance on defense, property, records.
Seems one should prepare according to their own specific needs, location. Here's some info, left over from the Y2K 'scare' and survivalists
FYI
Google Search for Bug Out Bag = BOB
BTTT
ping to myself for later study
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