Bug Out Bag (Survival / SHTF)

Bug Out Bag:



Bug Out Bag with Solar Panel

Ok so we started on the most crazy or extreme of survivalists most common 'contraptions' if we can call it that, it is the B.O.B. or Bug Out Bag ( a backpack packed with essential survival gear to be able to quickly escape your home or residence in a critical situation and survive for a period of between 72 hours and a week or so ) Some people go as far as to create INCH bags ( they love their acronyms don't they? ) INCH meaning I'm Not Coming Home, these are much larger and hold a massive stock of essentials including a good supply of food...

Bug Out Bag ( Multi Pocket / Camo )

 

While built-in solar panels are a nice novelty, the actual backpack is not that sufficient for the purpose as you would be much better off with a multi pocket backpack, would be great for kids who can't survive without their 'smart phones' LOL !



Above and below, we show some examples of the contents of some people's Bug Out Bags, in this section we will advise some essentials which are not commonly seen in peoples 'inventories'



 

List of Items we feel should be in a Bug Out Bag:

• Cable Ties (at least 100),
• Diamond Knife Sharpener,
• Emergency Blankets (foil type),
• Extra AA and /or AAA batteries,
• Night Vision Equipment (Monocular is good enough),
• Soup Sache's, dried food / meat, if you must have tinned food let it be meat in small amounts ie: tuna, spam etc.
• Waterproof Gear,
• A few lighters (spares wrapped in plastic),
• Waterproof / windproof matches,
• General first aid kit with a good supply of disinfectant,
• Survival guide including info. on wild fruits etc,
• Water Disinfectant equipment,
• Spare ammunition for your firearm/s (especially .22LR),
• At least 2 torches with adjustable beams (preferably LED),
• Solar Panel setup for battery recharging etc. (for those expecting a longer stay in the woods),
• Bungee cord and para cord,
• Large knife or machete / Panga,
• Small knife / multi tool ( Swiss Army or Leatherman ),
• Hand Saw (Foldable),
• Super Absorbent Cloth or Shammy Cloth,
• Gaffer Tape,
• International Radio,
• Notebook with tare-out pages,
• Pens, pencils and permanent markers (black),
•  Folding / camping spade,
• Tarpaulin (waterproof material / cover),
• Fishing line, sinkers etc.,
• spare socks, underwear,
• petroleum jelly,
• gloves,
• water flask,
• sleeping bag.