There are many things that can occur that will cause you to leave your home for a while. These would include things like floods, a fire coming from the closest forest or, if you believe some people and television shows, zombies. When these things happen, it is known as the shit hitting the fan. The best thing for you and your family is to have a SHTF bag ready to grab on the way out of the house.
This container has often been called a bug out bag or family survival kit. The name does not mean as much as what is contained in it. This bag may actually be several bags due to the need for things to help you survive for at least three days. This time will assist you in finding a more defensible position to wait out the duration of danger.
The listing of things in these bags will start off with water. A gallon a day for each member is recommended and more may be necessary if the weather is hotter than normal or you are exerting yourself more than normal. Loosing water, due to sweating will increase your water needs and some of it will be used for cooking and performing basic sanitary activities.
Being able to take a shower, every day or night, will be something that will have to be postponed for the time being. Your concern should be survival and a bath, in a river or stream, may be all that you can work out. A location to set up a tent or other temporary structure, close to this river may be a good idea if there is room.
Food is next in importance. You will have to pack as much as possible, given the other things that must go into this bag. Dehydrated foods are light weight and pack a lot of nutrition for their size. You will need to use a little water for these as that is what dehydrated means. A tin can stove can be made with the use of a can opener, so bring one of these.
A tent or tarp is needed for a roof. This can be erected or drooped over a fence or other post found and is vital for keeping your stuff dry. Sleeping bags are critical because you need sleep each night and whenever you are not on the run. Staying warm and dry is important for keeping morale up and gathering strength for the next days activities.
Other items very important for your survival will be sharp knives and a hand crank radio for the latest news and weather reports. All medications normally used should be packed as well as a lot of bandages. There should also be disinfectant spray or ointment and gauze bandages for larger cuts and abrasions. A gun or two can be suggested depending on skills and experience, in the group, and areas to be traversed to find shelter and return home.
There are quite a few things that should be included in this type of bag. Many of them should be what is need for survival and not too many of them should be luxury items. Space and weight limitations are limited, but, the inclusion of a paperback book or two can help you down the road.
This container has often been called a bug out bag or family survival kit. The name does not mean as much as what is contained in it. This bag may actually be several bags due to the need for things to help you survive for at least three days. This time will assist you in finding a more defensible position to wait out the duration of danger.
The listing of things in these bags will start off with water. A gallon a day for each member is recommended and more may be necessary if the weather is hotter than normal or you are exerting yourself more than normal. Loosing water, due to sweating will increase your water needs and some of it will be used for cooking and performing basic sanitary activities.
Being able to take a shower, every day or night, will be something that will have to be postponed for the time being. Your concern should be survival and a bath, in a river or stream, may be all that you can work out. A location to set up a tent or other temporary structure, close to this river may be a good idea if there is room.
Food is next in importance. You will have to pack as much as possible, given the other things that must go into this bag. Dehydrated foods are light weight and pack a lot of nutrition for their size. You will need to use a little water for these as that is what dehydrated means. A tin can stove can be made with the use of a can opener, so bring one of these.
A tent or tarp is needed for a roof. This can be erected or drooped over a fence or other post found and is vital for keeping your stuff dry. Sleeping bags are critical because you need sleep each night and whenever you are not on the run. Staying warm and dry is important for keeping morale up and gathering strength for the next days activities.
Other items very important for your survival will be sharp knives and a hand crank radio for the latest news and weather reports. All medications normally used should be packed as well as a lot of bandages. There should also be disinfectant spray or ointment and gauze bandages for larger cuts and abrasions. A gun or two can be suggested depending on skills and experience, in the group, and areas to be traversed to find shelter and return home.
There are quite a few things that should be included in this type of bag. Many of them should be what is need for survival and not too many of them should be luxury items. Space and weight limitations are limited, but, the inclusion of a paperback book or two can help you down the road.
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