First let me explain what a Bug-Out-Bag (B.O.B.) is. There are many different takes on what this bag is for, but the idea is having a backpack that is pre packed with everything that you would need to survive for at least 3 days in a situation of displacement.
Without getting into some of the more extreme ideas about what kind of situation could provoke "bugging out", let me cover some of the more common.
In my own family life, living in the mountains meant living with the threat of forest fires. We faced several "recommended evacuations" and stayed home, however, we did face a "mandatory evaluation" and my entire family, wife and 5 children, were completely displaced for several days.
At the time, I didn't have any idea of a "bugging out" concept, but that was a real eye opener for me. Of course, any natural disaster could provoke a serious displacement of people, are you ready for that, or will you just be another victim, waiting for the government to come help you?
Some people have several bags, stashed in their garage or somewhere, ready to grab and go. That is the idea. READY TO GRAB AND GO -or- BUG OUT! Don't forget to build one for your pet if you plan on taking them with you...
What should be in a B.O.B.? Here are some thoughts:
- Clean change of warm clothing for everyone.
- Calorie dense foods, with long shelf life.
- Portable stove and fuel.
- Water filtration system, and water storage.
- Prescribed Medications.
- A tarp for shelter, and some emergency blankets.
- A survival knife and survival tool (both, so you always have a backup knife)
- Ammunition (assuming you have a gun, and will grab it on the way out)
- Fire starters (have several different kinds)
- Flashlights
- Binoculars, or a Monocular
- Paracord (great for a bunch of things)
- First Aid Kit
- Hygiene Kit (don't forget the ladies)
- Cash (preferably small bills)
There are many other thoughts on what to carry in your bag, or bags, but ultimately it is up to you to determine what you will need. But for goodness sake, don't wait until you need one to build one, it will be too late then.
Without getting into some of the more extreme ideas about what kind of situation could provoke "bugging out", let me cover some of the more common.
In my own family life, living in the mountains meant living with the threat of forest fires. We faced several "recommended evacuations" and stayed home, however, we did face a "mandatory evaluation" and my entire family, wife and 5 children, were completely displaced for several days.
At the time, I didn't have any idea of a "bugging out" concept, but that was a real eye opener for me. Of course, any natural disaster could provoke a serious displacement of people, are you ready for that, or will you just be another victim, waiting for the government to come help you?
Some people have several bags, stashed in their garage or somewhere, ready to grab and go. That is the idea. READY TO GRAB AND GO -or- BUG OUT! Don't forget to build one for your pet if you plan on taking them with you...
What should be in a B.O.B.? Here are some thoughts:
- Clean change of warm clothing for everyone.
- Calorie dense foods, with long shelf life.
- Portable stove and fuel.
- Water filtration system, and water storage.
- Prescribed Medications.
- A tarp for shelter, and some emergency blankets.
- A survival knife and survival tool (both, so you always have a backup knife)
- Ammunition (assuming you have a gun, and will grab it on the way out)
- Fire starters (have several different kinds)
- Flashlights
- Binoculars, or a Monocular
- Paracord (great for a bunch of things)
- First Aid Kit
- Hygiene Kit (don't forget the ladies)
- Cash (preferably small bills)
There are many other thoughts on what to carry in your bag, or bags, but ultimately it is up to you to determine what you will need. But for goodness sake, don't wait until you need one to build one, it will be too late then.
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