Disasters strike when you least expect them. You must be ready when they happen because, after they do, there is very rarely the time to deal with the important elements for living safely. You need to have a grouping of materials that will allow you to get someplace safe and that kit has many names. One of them is bug out bag and another is a disaster survival kit.
You will read things that will tell you to have at least three days worth of supplies to survive during those first critical days after a problem. That includes water and food, of course. Other things that must be taken will help you see the necessity of being prepared for just such an event.
You probably do not need a shower for a few days. A bath might be found if there is a river close by. But a gallon a day, for each person, of drinkable water is critical. Each person should carry their own water and this can be in any container that can be closed or sealed against contamination.
The use of purification pills for water is something to be explored. These are readily available from many sources, both off line and on. You will place the appropriate number of pills in the bottle and fill with water from a running water source. The container is closed and shaken and then it will need to sit for a while. Bleach is something that can be packed and it will also help with sanitizing water for use.
Pack enough food for three days as well as the water. Do not pack a lot of canned goods as these will weigh everyone down. The dried snacks that most everyone has in their kitchen cabinets are a good choice. Most of these are fairly nutritious and they are lightweight. These are often dehydrated and can be eaten dry or re hydrated with a little water. They may not be as nice as a big beef sandwich, but they are life sustaining.
Dehydrated food, such as are available from many survivalist stores, are light enough. You can often pack an entire week worth of food in one back pack. These items are formulated to provide enough nutrients to survive for a short time and most of them do taste fine.
Packing a tent or tarp will be needed for a covering from rain and the colder wind you may be subject to. The next thing to consider is personal sleeping kits such as a sleeping bag or bed roll. You will need your rest, each night, as you will be on the move for a good portion of each day.
Do not forget to bring along any medications you or any member of your party needs on a day to day basis. A can opener, in case you find things you can use, will be a good thing to have. A good knife, a first aid kit and a hand crank radio will be helpful and should be part of this critical bug out kit.
You will read things that will tell you to have at least three days worth of supplies to survive during those first critical days after a problem. That includes water and food, of course. Other things that must be taken will help you see the necessity of being prepared for just such an event.
You probably do not need a shower for a few days. A bath might be found if there is a river close by. But a gallon a day, for each person, of drinkable water is critical. Each person should carry their own water and this can be in any container that can be closed or sealed against contamination.
The use of purification pills for water is something to be explored. These are readily available from many sources, both off line and on. You will place the appropriate number of pills in the bottle and fill with water from a running water source. The container is closed and shaken and then it will need to sit for a while. Bleach is something that can be packed and it will also help with sanitizing water for use.
Pack enough food for three days as well as the water. Do not pack a lot of canned goods as these will weigh everyone down. The dried snacks that most everyone has in their kitchen cabinets are a good choice. Most of these are fairly nutritious and they are lightweight. These are often dehydrated and can be eaten dry or re hydrated with a little water. They may not be as nice as a big beef sandwich, but they are life sustaining.
Dehydrated food, such as are available from many survivalist stores, are light enough. You can often pack an entire week worth of food in one back pack. These items are formulated to provide enough nutrients to survive for a short time and most of them do taste fine.
Packing a tent or tarp will be needed for a covering from rain and the colder wind you may be subject to. The next thing to consider is personal sleeping kits such as a sleeping bag or bed roll. You will need your rest, each night, as you will be on the move for a good portion of each day.
Do not forget to bring along any medications you or any member of your party needs on a day to day basis. A can opener, in case you find things you can use, will be a good thing to have. A good knife, a first aid kit and a hand crank radio will be helpful and should be part of this critical bug out kit.
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