Bug Out Bag - Things you need to know

Thomas Linton said:
Situations alter cases. Who, where and when has a powerful influence on what and how much. So a single answer will be wrong for someone(s), somewhere, some time.
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Yes for survival, Situation is always matter. if we have proper knowledge about survival gears then we can handle every so situation.
 
marcinek said:
Welcome! Thanks for telling us what we need to know!

BF has an entire subforum on the subject called Wilderness and Survival Skills. You should check it out.

There's something YOU need to know! :thumbup::)
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Thanks For suggestion, But i am unable to find it "Wilderness and Survival Skills forum". Is it comes under any BF category?
 
Mic77 said:
I keep my bag in my truck as it is usually wherever I am. I can also have more options like heavy or light clothing and larger tools. It's funny I see all the hubub about being able to do light prying with knives or combat ax with prying. Why not a pry bar I have a 28" bar that would make a great weapon and about a 100 uses.
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Ohh i know about pry bar, But i forgot it to mention here. Anyway Thanks for suggestion. :)
 
Everybody has a take on "Bugging Out". My bag is set up for my wife and I to get out of a natural disaster situation in the thought that we have to get off the mountain. We get wild fires here yearly. From experience I would strongly suggest that you make certified copies of your birth certificate, drivers license, deed to property & house, insurance papers AND prescriptions. Put them in a Waterproof case and stash them in your bag. My bag is watertight and floats. I have a 10 watt snap disc transponder so I can locate it. Ready to grab and go.
Last year we were evacuated by the National Guard from Pinewood Springs as the St Vrain river flooded its banks effectively destroying highway 36 and cutting us off from going home for 21 days. (Google Lyons Colorado Flood 2013). When we were allowed back up we had to prove we lived there. No proof, no going in.
Every bag is different. Plan worst case scenarios accordingly. Snow Shoes arent much good in Death Valley.
 
Yup, greykilt has it right.

Your documentation and personal information are the only really irreplaceable things to take with you in any kind of move. Forced or otherwise. Stuff will make your transition easier. Documents will allow you to rebuild your life.

Waterproof, fireproof, and backed up off site.
 
sideways said:
Yup, greykilt has it right.

Your documentation and personal information are the only really irreplaceable things to take with you in any kind of move. Forced or otherwise. Stuff will make your transition easier. Documents will allow you to rebuild your life.

Waterproof, fireproof, and backed up off site.
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Or someone might think you are somewhat irreplaceable. Or not. YMMV. If so, other things might well be more important.
 
It is a hard call on that one. :D In some cases your documentation might be worth more than your life. It is a crazy world we live in. Regardless, why not try to get yourself and your data out.
 
Here's something I've been curious about for sometime. I've seen some great resources from members here that have a wealth of knowledge. I'm curious though, why is 72 hours generally accepted as good enough to make it out of a disaster? From my limited experience, that 72 hours feels like an amuse bouche of weeks to come.
 
72 hrs. is not enough to survive, it's the bare minimum. figure 3 days for the Red Cross to get into a disaster area & set up some infrastructure for support. My personal plan, { living in EarthQuake Land ],
is to be able to live OFF Grid for 6 months if required. Current supplies on hand

2 x 500 gal tanks water kept topped off, + additional 300 gal capacity in smaller containers if needed,
British Berkfeld " Big Berke " Filter system W/4 cartridges.

Mountain House Freeze dried Entrees #10 cans + Pouches , for 2 people for 1 yr.

Coleman 2 burner stove + MSR Wisperlite stove + 6 1 gal cans of Coleman fuel.

4 Person 3-Season Tent W/ Rain Fly & additional 8x10 tarps.
0 Degree sleeping bags + ExPed air mattresses for both of us

All stored in an out Building away from the main house, in case we lose it due to close in quake.
 
B34NS said:
Here's something I've been curious about for sometime. I've seen some great resources from members here that have a wealth of knowledge. I'm curious though, why is 72 hours generally accepted as good enough to make it out of a disaster? From my limited experience, that 72 hours feels like an amuse bouche of weeks to come.
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The way I'd heard it was that "bug out bags" are intended to provide what you need to get to your bug out location.
You know, the place (or places...should have multiples) where you already have supplies stashed, that you have a map to and have done practice runs to ensure feasibility.

That's the intention, anyway.
Most folks just use a "bug out bag" as a great excuse to accumulate a bag full of snazzy gear. :)
 
It is repeateadly said that people lost in the wilderness are typically found in 72 hours. I have never seen a documented basis for that statement, and many other "well-known" "facts" are equally undocumented.
 
FEMA says everybody should have three days supply of necessities (food, water, medicine, etc.) because they figure it will take them three days to get organized and start getting supplies into a disaster area.

Most of the people I know keep more than three days worth of canned food on hand, but not water. I do.

I'm not relying on FEMA to supply all my needs even starting three days after a disaster, but no doubt they'll make some effort.
 
The whole bug out kit term is fuzzy.

It means different things to different people.

Start with a threat assessment and then pack accordingly.

- Someone with a long commute might need to get home when their car breaks down on high altitude winter road. Comms, repairs, clothes, food and water.
- A reporter, minority, or businessman might need get out of a foreign country in a hurry if the political climate changes. Money and travel docs.
- Someone living in a flood or fire zone might need to get themselves out of town quick with their insurance paperwork
- A soldier might have to ditch his ride under fire with enough gear to fight on.
Etc etc
 
Thanks for the great responses, that's what my initial thoughts were surrounding it as more of a part to a longer congient plan or system. Lotta lists out there on the intrewebs, but not as much context. Thanks guys! :thumbup:
 
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