Bug out bag?

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dalr753

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Hey I live in north Idaho, do you guys think that I should have a bug out bag? and if so why?
 
Everyone should have a bug out bag! For one, to be prepared in case you gotta jam. And for two, it's so much damn fun filling it up with all kinds of awesome man-toys! :D
 
Do you plan on bugging out? I'm more of a hunker down and set up a perimeter kind of guy. So your plans determine your gear.
 
I tend to have a "get home bag" in the truck - especially in the winter.
 
only reason I have anything is the fires this year in our area had the "government" mandate evacuation and this will allow me and the family have a quick hotel set up
 
I think a BoB is very important. I think of mine as an anything back up bag. Natural disasters to the famed Zombies. That being said if you want to set it more of for comfort ie leaving to a hotel miles away then some clothing and pills with small first aid kit is fine. But then again if you need to leave home and dont know where you can go...well thats a different kit.

I think its fun to set them up and plan out every thing and search around...also please try them before you store them no need to fail to filter water since you dont know how to use it when needed.
 
IMO everyone needs a get home bag in the vehicle and an evac bag in the home. For the get home bag, you know what you need, everyone needs different setups. For the evac bag, make sure it's portable, and compatible with a primary/secondary and maybe terchiary (spelling?) weapons system. Think Katrina. Major natural disaster, people will be looting. Be ready to defend your homestead.
My 2 cents.
 
IF nothing else, putting one together gets you thinking to resolve potential problems. Thinking is a good thing. I like to grab mine when heading out for a hike. Maybe I get a rest stop to try a thing or two out. When hiking with my wife- if she needs a privacy stop, give me a chance to rig up a couple of rain ponchos like a hasty shelter. Also lets me see how the bag carries.

Bill
 
Some people call it a Get Home Bag, others a Bug Out Bag and still others a 72 hour Emergency kit. Regardless of what you call it or where you live, you should have one. Floods, fires, Tornadoes and Earth Quakes are just a few of the reasons to have an emergency kit.

Even if you don't have much money you can still build one. The stuff in your Kit is more important then the bag it's self most of the time. Don't go out and buy the current tactical bag of the day/week, spec your gear out then find a reasonably priced backpack or duffel bag that will hold everything you need/want. A small stainless steel mixing bowl, a 1 quart sauce pan and pie tin make a great mess kit. They can be found in your kitchen or at a Thrift store for a few $. Depending on where you will be heading to/staying a couple blankets might be all you need.

FWI the same stuff you take backpacking and camping is mostly the same stuff you will use and want in a B.o.B./72 hour kit. For this reason I keep my Backpacking kit loaded at all times. When not with me on a campout or backpacking trip it's ready in case of an emergency or even a last minute campout.

To sum it up, Yes have an Emergency Kit!! And making one doesn't cost much. :)
 
dalr753 said:
Yeah but what kind of natural disasters could happen in north idaho?
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Mt. St. Helens caused many North Idaho residents to lose use of their vehicles for many days.

1996 was a bad flood year in North Idaho, lots of evacuations and lost homes.

Unlike W. Montana and E. Washington, Most of North Idaho hasn't burned since the 1880's/1910/1930's. It's waaay overripe.
 
I live in a huge urban environment.this is stocked and ready to go in my closet.I'm not a zombie nut case but if there is ever a gtfo dodge situation this pack holds 3 days worth of everything clothes included.http://www.511tactical.com/All-Prod...ckpacks/RUSH-72-Backpack.html#pr-header-58602 I live in a apartment so bunker down doesn't work so well for me.u could jump from a adjacent balcony on to mine or probably break through a wall or ceiling with a few solid shovels etc.I'd get out of here and look to setup in a more secure location.
 
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Yes you do. I don't believe in a "lets go to the woods and live out of a tarp shelter" type bag but power to those that do. Many unplanned events can cause you to leave your home or workplace in a big hurry. I prefer the mindset of what is going to help me get where I need to go and be more comfortable and safe while doing so. Tailor the kit to events that you can envision happening that would cause you to need to evacuate. Gas leak, toxic fumes from a train derail or truck wreck, extreme weather, man made disasters, etc: Contents vary from person to person and area to area but think about essential medications, glasses, FAK, cell phone charger, cash, important documents, and the list goes on and on. Narrow it down for your personal anticipated needs but I think you would be well advised to have one (or more). Seasonal changes to your gear might be appropriate as well.
 
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