People have become much more aware of the need to be prepared for any type of natural or manmade disaster. Most, have food staples, water, and first aide items stored and ready for when needed. But the reality may be that you cannot stay home and weather it out. You may have to run. If that is the case where you are, then having basic bug out bag supplies ready to go, can mean your evacuation will be successful.
Clean drinking water is vital and sometimes overlooked. A person needs at the least, one liter per day. Have at least three liters in each pack. Also, it is important to have options available. Have iodine tablets and a small kettle or pot for boiling water. You will use the pot for cooking also.
You are going to need energy while hiking or hiding. Protein bars and nuts are an excellent source of energy. Also, have camping freeze dried meals or military grade Meals Ready to Eat, (MRE). The MRE's can be eaten cold or hot and your pot for boiling water is the perfect place to heat them.
The clothing you take should be weather and locale appropriate. Have a pair of long pants, preferably not jeans, two shirts for layering, and a jacket that will keep you warm and dry. You also need a hat, two pairs of socks, long underwear that is warm, and a bandana. Do not skimp on your footwear and have a pair of good sturdy boots or shoes.
You will need shelter. Always consider the area and weather conditions you will be in. Have a tent or tarp to sleep under and stay dry. It is going to be important to stay dry so be sure to have a ground tarp or sleeping pad. A good sleeping bag or some type of bedroll will come in handy.
A first aid kit put together by you may save your life. So put in it everything you could possible need. Items such as prescription medications, sun block, instant cold packs and hot packs, plus allergy and diarrhea tablets, and aspirin will go a long way.
You may be thinking that is it, all set and ready to go. No, there is more. You must have a good hunting or survival knife, and a small pot or large cup to boil water in. Do not overlook having a hatchet and matches or a lighter. In addition, you need to know several ways to start a fire with out them in the event they get lost or your matches get wet. Having a fire may end up saving you.
The sky may not be actually falling, as Chicken Little declared, but many people believe there is a real threat of disaster visiting us. You may not be able to close the door to it and wait it out. Be ready by having these items ready to go with you at a moments notice. It will give you the peace of mind being prepared can bring.
Clean drinking water is vital and sometimes overlooked. A person needs at the least, one liter per day. Have at least three liters in each pack. Also, it is important to have options available. Have iodine tablets and a small kettle or pot for boiling water. You will use the pot for cooking also.
You are going to need energy while hiking or hiding. Protein bars and nuts are an excellent source of energy. Also, have camping freeze dried meals or military grade Meals Ready to Eat, (MRE). The MRE's can be eaten cold or hot and your pot for boiling water is the perfect place to heat them.
The clothing you take should be weather and locale appropriate. Have a pair of long pants, preferably not jeans, two shirts for layering, and a jacket that will keep you warm and dry. You also need a hat, two pairs of socks, long underwear that is warm, and a bandana. Do not skimp on your footwear and have a pair of good sturdy boots or shoes.
You will need shelter. Always consider the area and weather conditions you will be in. Have a tent or tarp to sleep under and stay dry. It is going to be important to stay dry so be sure to have a ground tarp or sleeping pad. A good sleeping bag or some type of bedroll will come in handy.
A first aid kit put together by you may save your life. So put in it everything you could possible need. Items such as prescription medications, sun block, instant cold packs and hot packs, plus allergy and diarrhea tablets, and aspirin will go a long way.
You may be thinking that is it, all set and ready to go. No, there is more. You must have a good hunting or survival knife, and a small pot or large cup to boil water in. Do not overlook having a hatchet and matches or a lighter. In addition, you need to know several ways to start a fire with out them in the event they get lost or your matches get wet. Having a fire may end up saving you.
The sky may not be actually falling, as Chicken Little declared, but many people believe there is a real threat of disaster visiting us. You may not be able to close the door to it and wait it out. Be ready by having these items ready to go with you at a moments notice. It will give you the peace of mind being prepared can bring.
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