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What About BOB?
http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-about-bob.html

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Having an emergency `to go’ kit or `BOB’ is an important preparation, and could be lifesaving in an emergency.

In the vernacular, a `bug-out bag'  or `BOB’ is a bag of emergency supplies, ideally kept at the ready, that one can grab on the way out the door during an emergency.

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A BOB isn't supposed to be a survival kit, but rather, is supposed to provide the essentials one might need during the first 72 hours of a forced, and sometimes unexpected, evacuation.

It should contain food, water, any essential prescription medicines, copies of important papers (ID's, insurance, important Phone #s), a first aid kit, portable radio, flashlight, extra batteries, and ideally blankets and extra clothes.

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Here is the advice from Ready.gov. They call is an Emergency Supply Kit, but the idea is the same. ---CONTINUED at LINK---

Build A Kit
https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find, and any one of them could save your life. Headed to the store? Download a printable version to take with you. Once you take a look at the basic items, consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets, or seniors.

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

To assemble your kit, store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

   
• Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation    
  
• Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food    
  
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert    
  
• Flashlight    
  
• First aid kit    
  
• Extra batteries    
  
• Whistle to signal for help    
  
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place    
  
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation    
  
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities    
  
• Manual can opener for food    
  
• Local maps    
  
• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

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Get Home Bags are Essential
https://suburbanprepper.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/get-home-bags-are-essential/

As suburban preppers we are in our cars a lot. The suburbs were created so people could commute from the more desirable urban sprawl into the cities for employment where the cost of living was high and the living conditions were less than optimal.

So as a general rule, most of us suburbanites spend quite a bit of time in our cars. Therefore we must be prepared for the S to hit the fan while on the road. Your worst fear should be traveling along at 65 on the freeway when a bright light nearly blinds you. You car goes dead and begins to slow despite the fact that you are giving the car gas. You look around and all the other cars are drifting to a stop and suddenly realize that a nuke detonated close enough to cause an EMP pulse to disable your vehicle (which is basically a big computer these days) and you are now a “freeway refuge” stuck along with thousands of others. You are literally 30 miles (or more) from home. Your mind begins to run wild on you. Is your family OK? Is your wife at home with all the prep gear? Hopefully, but you can’t find out because the cell phones are down and any land line is jammed. Your only choice is get home as soon as possible and at all costs! Your family is depending on you. (and surely as worried about you as you are of them)

What are you going to use to get you home? Your Get Home Bag, or GHB.

What is needed in a GHB? ---CONTINUED at LINK---

Your Man's 72 Hour Kit
http://thesurvivalmom.com/2009/08/16/your-mans-72-hour-kit/

If you’ve put together your Vehicle 72 Hour Kit, good for you! It’s packed in the trunk of your car or in the back of the mini-van, right?. Yaaay!

What about your husband or significant other, though?

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As you go through the standard Vehicle 72 Hour Kit list, just make notes of anything different for him, .... ---CONTINUED---

Building A Better Bug Out Bag
https://survivallife.com/build-a-better-bug-out-bag/?utm_source=survivallife&utm_campaign=031817&utm_medium=newsletter-1

A 72-hour bug out bag or “Go Bag” is an essential part of your survival during emergencies such as power outages, car breakdowns, natural disasters, and other instances where you might be without services for a few days. Continue reading to learn how to increase your chances of survival should you unexpectedly find yourself in these perilous times.   ---CONTINUED---

Includes:
A Brief History
Bug Out Bag Or Survival Kit
Choosing A Bug Out Bag
Bug Out Bags For The Family
Bug Out Bag For Your Vehicle
Rules In Building A Bug Out Bag

(I signed up for this site. Wanted to look at this list. The PDF looks decent. On the site, there's a lot of ads, pop ups, etc. but some good info. I'll just weed through it.)

Bug Out Bag Checklist – 104 Items To Build The Ultimate Bug Out Bag
https://www.skilledsurvival.com/free-bug-out-bag-checklist/#more-1691

  A free bug out bag checklist that not only tells you what to add to your pack but why.

Because you have to justify everything you add to your bug out bag.

Every ounce matters.

Decisions must be made because you cannot take everything.   ---CONTINUED---

7 Steps to Building Your First Bug Out Bag
https://rethinksurvival.com/7-steps-to-building-your-first-bug-out-bag/

  Whether in the event of natural disaster or an invasion, city-wide dangers or anarchy, there are many uses and times in which a bug out bag’s existence and necessity may very well become a reality.

A very familiar element to those that have volunteered alongside of or worked in the military, terms like “go bag” is a common name used, or “overnight bag” which we identify the BOB bag as in the Air Force. However, this is of course designed to be much more than just an “overnight bag” in most instances – while the name may not allude to such.

In this article, we will cover a range of topics and key focus areas for building your first bug out bag, which based on field experience, knowledge, and hobby-like interest combined with a DIY attitude will cover the following topics: ---CONTINUED---

3 Things Every Bug Out Bag Needs
http://survivalcache.com/3-things-every ... bag-needs/

  One “survival myth” that needs to be addressed and eliminated is the equation that web gear along with an assault pack constitute an “Emergency 72 Hour Kit” or if you have a large camping back pack then you are good for 7 days, add a large duffel bag and you can survive out to 14 days.

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Here are 3 items that are not typically found in Bug Out Bags but I see them as extremely vital to reduce weight and yet keep you prepared to meet many obstacles that you will face in a disaster. ---CONTINUED---

Three Tier Survival Gear Kits
http://survivalcache.com/three-tier-survival-gear-kits/

  One of the more popular ideas for survival gear organization is the “Three Tier Survival Gear Kit”, also known as Modular Survival Kit. This extra organization for your Bug Out Bag and EDC will help you to survive almost any situation that you encounter.

Let’s talk about modular survival kits. Once you see the advantages of organizing modularity you won’t go back to throwing all of your gear into a pocket and hoping that you have not forgotten anything, but before we get into that, let’s look at what modular means. ---CONTINUED---

How to Choose an Urban Survival Bag
http://survivalcache.com/urban-survival-bag/

   Choosing an Urban Survival Bag is a lot different than choosing your Bug Out Bag. In some ways it is easier because you probably don’t need to worry about having a MOLLE system or an internal or external frame. However, there are some things you need to consider before choosing your urban survival bag.

There are ... ----CONTINUED---

How to Make a Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Emergency Evacuation Survival Kit
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-make-a-bug-out-bag-your-72-hour-emergency-evacuation-survival-kit/

  The term ‘Bugging Out’ refers to the decision to abandon your home due to an unexpected emergency situation–whether a natural disaster or one caused by man. A ‘Bug Out Bag’ is a pre-prepared survival kit designed to sustain you through the journey to your destination once you’ve decided to ‘Bug Out’ in the event of an emergency evacuation. Typically, the Bug Out Bag (BOB) is a self-contained kit designed to get you through at least 72 hours. This kit is also referred to as a 72-Hour Bag, a Get Out Of Dodge Bag (GOOD Bag), an EVAC Bag, and a Battle Box.

(Snip): There are 10 supply categories that need to be considered when assembling your Bug Out Bag. Before we dig into each of these categories it is important that I discuss the bag (or pack rather) itself. ---CONTINUED---

Assembling a 72 Hour Survival Kit
https://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/put-together-a-72-hour-survival-kit/

  In times of trouble, having what you need close at hand to better endure or even survive a crisis is crucial. Disasters and other emergencies come in all forms and kinds, either natural or man-made, and all but the most minor will be necessitate some type of material preparation in order to ensure sustainment of yourself and loved ones. You don’t have to be a hardcore prepper or survivalist type to see the value in having a ready, easily transportable pack of needed and useful pieces of equipment and other supplies.   ---CONTINUED---

Bug Out Bag 101 – Building The Ultimate Bug Out Bag
https://survivalist101.com/tutorials/ultimate-bug-out-bag/

   So, You Want to Build the Ultimate Bug Out Bag, Right?

If you’re like me, you’re just looking for the list of ideas so you can start building the bug out bag, right? We’ve got that in spades. This tutorial will give you every piece of knowledge you need to build the very best BOB at the very best price because we ARE the bug out experts.   ---CONTINUED---

How To Build An Ultimate Go Bag For Any Emergency
https://www.skilledsurvival.com/go-bag-list/

  (SNIP) ... When I put my first go bags together, it was a great exercise in evaluating what’s really important in an emergency.

Over the years the contents have changed, and I’ve rebuilt them several times over.

(SNIP) ... what does it take to put together a Go Bag that can help you face an emergency?

It can feel like there are so many things to consider that you’ll never finish.

But like most tasks, it comes down to breaking your Go Bag plan down into manageable objectives.

Then working through the plan step-by-step.   ---CONTINUED---

Something to think about:

Why 90% of preppers' bug out bags will be useless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_xYc7YhAbs



Interesting comments about video:
https://rethinksurvival.com/why-90-of-prepper-bug-out-bags-will-be-useless/

Interesting take on why the items you already have in your bug out bag may not be the only ones you want to have ready to go. That is, it’s the many other important items you may not want to leave behind, particularly stuff for your pets, gold and silver or cash, passports, heirlooms, one of a kind photos… and the list goes on, that you may want to include as well.

To me, it sounds like he’s talking less about a bug out on foot and more about ... ---CONTINUED---

Some good things mentioned to consider when you are choosing your bag, like drop-shock, water proofing, etc.:

How to Battle Harden Your Bug Out Bag
https://www.survivalsullivan.com/battle-harden-bug-bag/

  (SNIP) ... In this article, we are going to explore the key areas that might threaten the integrity of your bug out bag, and put you in a bad situation without proper working gear.

By using some of these ideas you can take a few easy steps to make sure that your BOB is battle hardened against these different threats.   ---CONTINUED---

Get Home Bag vs Bug Out Bag
http://www.smartpreppergear.com/get-home-bag-vs-bug-out-bag-2/

  (SNIP) ... In the prepper community, there is a lot of confusion between the application and purpose of using a get home bag vs bug out bag.  These two survival kits were designed with different purposes.  Yes, it is essential to have both but you need to determine when would be the best time to utilize each.

The get home bag is not meant to be used in a bug out scenario and vice versa.  In the next few points, we will discuss the purpose, usage, and size of each.  This will help you to determine when you would need to use a get home bag vs bug out bag.   ---CONTINUED---

10 Overlooked Bugout Bag Essentials
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/10-overlooked-bugout-bag-essentials/

  (SNIP) ... The bugout is, by far, one of the most underestimated aspects of prepping. Many people assume that once they have a bag and idea of where to go that this bugout thing is sewn up.

(SNIP) ... The problem with the typical bugout checklist is that every bugout is different. My situation is going to be much different than your situation. It’s hard to really understand the full scope of how different these things can be.   ---CONTINUED---

The Best Backpacks To Use For a Bug Out Bag
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/the-best-backpacks-to-use-for-a-bug-out-bag/

(SNIP) ... In this guide, we’ll review some of the best bug-out bag options for 2019 and beyond. The bags we recommend satisfy all the requirements listed below. You can use these requirements to research your own options, too. ---CONTINUED---

Why You Should Have a Bug Out Bag
http://www.smartpreppergear.com/why-you-should-have-a-bug-out-bag-2/

  (SNIP) ... The bug out bag is a helpful piece of gear to have but it should be prioritized according to the threats that you face.  In order to properly prioritize building a bug out bag you need to understand why you should have a bug out bag.   ---CONTINUED---

The 72 Hour Kit: From Making Your Own to Buying Pre-Made
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/the-72-hour-kit-from-making-your-own-to-buying-pre-made/

(SNIP) ... now is the time to get started. Building a 72-hour kit yourself can teach you a lot about preparedness because it makes you think about lots of different areas of your life and how an emergency situation may impact your lifestyle and level of comfort.

I think it is important to showcase some quality 72-hour kits that you can just purchase as well. That doesn’t mean it is is not a good idea to add other items to these base kits to meet your own unique needs. Most kits just don’t have everything, even if they are on the higher end. ---CONTINUED---

What’s Missing From Your Bugout Bag Checklist?
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/whats-missing-from-your-bugout-bag-checklist/

(SNIP) ... I have since created my own bugout checklist. I have also employed a modular bag system to give me less to manage and keep me more familiar with what’s inside the bags I carry.

Let’s see if we can identify some items that you might be lacking, your bag might be missing and see if we can build some process into that bugout bag checklist. ---CONTINUED---

Top 100 Survival Items You FORGOT to Put in Your Bug Out Bag
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/survival-items-forgot-bug-out-bag/

I want to start off by saying that I do NOT expect you to fit all 100 of these survival items into your bug out bag. That’s impossible. Even if you could get it all into one bag, it would be too heavy. Ideally, your bug out bag should weigh about 15% of your body weight if you’re in good shape, and 20% of your body weight if you’re in great shape.

Rather, the purpose of this list is to remind you of items that you would have put in your bug out bag, if only you had thought of them. For example, someone might peruse this list and think, “A sillcock key? What a great idea! Why didn’t I think of that?” ---CONTINUED---

27 Useful Items You Should Have In Your Bug Out Bag
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/useful-items-bug-out-bag/

(SNIP) ... The list below includes some of the most useful survival items you can get your hands one. You don’t necessarily have to put all of these items in your bug out bag—like I said, you don’t want it to be too heavy. But I encourage you to seriously consider each one of them. Take your location and personal needs into account and decide whether these items are worth including. ---CONTINUED---

37 Things You Forgot to Add to Your Bug Out Bag
https://www.askaprepper.com/37-things-you-forgot-to-add-to-your-bug-out-bag/

  In addition to major things that might be missing, there are always a lot of small things that we can add to make our bug out bags better. While we may not actually use them all, if we want to be ready for anything, adding them might just make things easier if we ever have to bug out.   ---CONTINUED---

Somehow I got on the mail list for "The Survival Mom" and she recently did a "what is in your bugout bag" video. I didn't watch the video, and don't usually frequent her site. It is probably a pretty good site, it is just that I have only so many hours in the day.

But, in reading what she wrote:

The whole thing weighs barely over 16 pounds, which is remarkable when you see everything it includes.

However, I can't help but think that I could probably eliminate a good 20% off its contents. How about you? Is your emergency kit or bug out bag too heavy?

A few things I could eliminate based on my location and the fact that I spend about 85% of my time within city limits:

Well, first, I have to congratulate her. That is one of the lightest weights I have heard people talk about. Most people's bags are way too heavy for their abilities.

However, that last sentence caught my attention for the opposite reason.

Where you are doesn't dictate what you need in your bug out bag, it is where you are going, and what you have to deal with to get there. She may be talking about a "Get Home Bag," but then, it should be geared to a near worst case of where she could find herself when a disaster hit. Getting home from the nearest convenience store isn't what you prepare for, it is getting home from that "great outlet store" you only visit once a month, due to the driving costs. Pack accordingly.

In the case of a bug out bag, her destination is not likely to be that same city that she spends 86% of her time in. It would be somewhere a few dozen miles from that city.

We have multiple bags, I don't know what to call them.

We have a small bag with bare essentials we throw in the car every time we go on a short trip. (fire makings, space blanket, small tarp, rudimentary meds, non-perishable food, flashlight, etc.)

We have a larger bag we ADD that we throw in the car if we have an unexpected trip that may last a day or two. (All the above, plus change of clothes, personal needs, another tarp, all weather bivy sack, blanket, etc.)

And we have an even larger backpack we ADD if we think we'll be gone for more than a week. (tent,tarps, butane stove/canisters, etc).

And last, we have a full-fledged frame backpack that we ADD if we think it might be longer than two weeks. (Sleeping bags, ground tarps, more food).

We have never had to use any of the bags, despite our travels. We'd like to keep it that way.

Husband periodically (spring and autumn) empties the bags, assesses the equipment, updates, and re-packs according to what he thinks we'll need.

What is the Best Bug Out Bag? – Top 5 [2021]
https://alphasurvivalist.net/best-bug-out-bag/

  (BIG SNIP) ... we at Alpha Survivalist have compiled a list of excellent bug out bags that won’t break the bank. They will still tick all the ‘best bug out bag’ boxes you need ticking though.

Table of Contents

   Comparison Table of the Best Bug Out Bags
   5.11 Tactical Rush72 Backpack
   Condor 3 Day Assault Pack
   Maxpedition Vulture-II 3-Day Backpack
   Paratus 3 Day Operator’s Pack
   Monkey Paks Tactical 3 Day Backpack

How to Choose the Best Bug Out Bag Backpack for Your Survival Needs
https://alphasurvivalist.net/how-to-choose-the-best-bug-out-bag-backpack-for-your-survival-needs/

  (BIG SNIP) ... what should you look for in a bug out backpack? Are there any special requirements and factors to take into account, or should you just get any backpack you can find? We’ll take a look at the answer to these questions and many other essential considerations below.   ---CONTINUED---

What’s Your Survival Bag? Determining Which Emergency Bag You Really Need
https://momwithaprep.com/whats-your-survival-bag-determining-which-emergency-bag-you-need/

      One of the most basic and sometimes most confusing aspects of getting started is deciding which kind of emergency bag you’re going to need.

So let’s dig in to see which bag you’re going to need!   ---CONTINUED---

2 days in a row, READYMOM is on a roll educating all of us.

As I tell my wife, "You Da Woman"

Thankx RM

rick1 wrote:2 days in a row, READYMOM is on a roll educating all of us.

As I tell my wife, "You Da Woman"

Thankx RM

   Just trying to get back into 'the groove' again. Life sometimes gets in the way ....

What I Found When I Opened Up My Bug Out Supplies
https://www.askaprepper.com/what-i-found-when-i-opened-up-my-bug-out-supplies/

  (SNIP) ... I always kept my bug-out gear in my Ody van, but recently sold it and had to clean out all my emergency supplies.

There, I had lots of medical supplies, food, water, extra clothing, extra blankets and a varied assortment of goodies. However, I will only deal with the food.  ---CONTINUED---