mmckee1952
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A bug-out-bag doesn’t necessarily have to be the bag that sits around in your garage waiting for a possible emergency evacuation situation. It can also be your grab and go bag for all different types of situations like road trips and hunting, camping, and hiking trips; basically any type of situation where the possibility of being stuck or lost is plausible. Your bug-out-bag should be packed with the survival basics that will get you through at least 48 hours. Fortunately, if you have gone through all the right steps before heading out, like telling someone exactly where you are going and when you expect to get back, if you are lost or stuck, it generally takes search and rescue 24 hours to respond to a distress signal.
Tactical Trauma Kit
I personally prefer a backpack for a bug-out-bag instead of a duffle bag. It’s more comfortable, frees up your arms and hands, and carries the weight more evenly. The Blackhawk! R.A.P.T.O.R. is my backpack of choice. It has plenty of room to hold all the essential tools for survival, plus side pockets that will hold pistol or rifle magazines. It also has a 100-ounce hydration system with bite tube. There is MOLLE-type webbing on the outside if you want to add more pouches. The Blackhawk R.A.P.T.O.R. backpack has three compartments and has plenty of quick-release buckles and Velcro® to secure all your gear. The back panel has the Intercooler Venting System (IVS) that allows airflow to keep your cooler and more comfortable. The shoulder straps are thick and padded and the waist belt keeps the backpack from moving around.
To save room for other stuff in the backpack, attach a MOLLE-style first aid kit to the outside. A basic first aid kit is a good start. You can always add whatever you want to it to suit your personal needs. For example, I add lip balm, sunscreen, aloe lotion, QuikClot®, tummy medicine, and more pain reliever. The Tactical Trauma kit by Elite First Aid is a good start though. It includes the basics such as various bandages, antiseptic wipes, and a pair of tweezers. It contains 55 first aid items.
Emergency Kit In A Bottle
To save a little bit of time and money, purchase a pre-assembled survival kit. I ditched the bottle to have more room in the backpack and use it for kickball games and the gym. It includes a compass, thermometer, flashlight, whistle, magnifying glass, mirror tool, sewing kit, two towels, a fire starter, a fishing kit, zip ties, two candles, a snare wire, a multitool, matches, and a wire saw. For twenty bucks, this survival kit includes plenty of stuff I don’t have to worry about purchasing as extras for my bug out bag.
Personal Survival Ark 72 Hour Kit
Another excellent kit I like above all the others is the Ark personal survival 72-hour kit, because it includes six packets of drinkable water. Having water in an emergency is my top priority and this really solves the problem on how to carry it or acquire it. Buy two of them, one you can keep in your bag and one to keep in your car. The cool thing about the Ark is if you keep it packaged in the box, you can use the box for tinder to start a fire. It’s about the size of cigar box, so it should fit under the seat in your car or in your bug-out-bag. Not only does it have the water, but also it includes energy bars, a light stick, a hand warmer, a candle, matches, an emergency blanket and a first aid kit. It is designed to sustain one person for three days.
Tactical Trauma Kit
I personally prefer a backpack for a bug-out-bag instead of a duffle bag. It’s more comfortable, frees up your arms and hands, and carries the weight more evenly. The Blackhawk! R.A.P.T.O.R. is my backpack of choice. It has plenty of room to hold all the essential tools for survival, plus side pockets that will hold pistol or rifle magazines. It also has a 100-ounce hydration system with bite tube. There is MOLLE-type webbing on the outside if you want to add more pouches. The Blackhawk R.A.P.T.O.R. backpack has three compartments and has plenty of quick-release buckles and Velcro® to secure all your gear. The back panel has the Intercooler Venting System (IVS) that allows airflow to keep your cooler and more comfortable. The shoulder straps are thick and padded and the waist belt keeps the backpack from moving around.
To save room for other stuff in the backpack, attach a MOLLE-style first aid kit to the outside. A basic first aid kit is a good start. You can always add whatever you want to it to suit your personal needs. For example, I add lip balm, sunscreen, aloe lotion, QuikClot®, tummy medicine, and more pain reliever. The Tactical Trauma kit by Elite First Aid is a good start though. It includes the basics such as various bandages, antiseptic wipes, and a pair of tweezers. It contains 55 first aid items.
Emergency Kit In A Bottle
To save a little bit of time and money, purchase a pre-assembled survival kit. I ditched the bottle to have more room in the backpack and use it for kickball games and the gym. It includes a compass, thermometer, flashlight, whistle, magnifying glass, mirror tool, sewing kit, two towels, a fire starter, a fishing kit, zip ties, two candles, a snare wire, a multitool, matches, and a wire saw. For twenty bucks, this survival kit includes plenty of stuff I don’t have to worry about purchasing as extras for my bug out bag.
Personal Survival Ark 72 Hour Kit
Another excellent kit I like above all the others is the Ark personal survival 72-hour kit, because it includes six packets of drinkable water. Having water in an emergency is my top priority and this really solves the problem on how to carry it or acquire it. Buy two of them, one you can keep in your bag and one to keep in your car. The cool thing about the Ark is if you keep it packaged in the box, you can use the box for tinder to start a fire. It’s about the size of cigar box, so it should fit under the seat in your car or in your bug-out-bag. Not only does it have the water, but also it includes energy bars, a light stick, a hand warmer, a candle, matches, an emergency blanket and a first aid kit. It is designed to sustain one person for three days.
