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#1.5 Bug Out Bag Options!

Hello again survivors!

I previously stated that I would post some items that you should have in a Bug-Out Bag and this is that post. So let us talk about what a Bug-Out Bag is and why you need one.

What is a Bug-Out Bag?
A Bug-Out Bag (Also known as a Go Bag or a GOOD Bag "Get Out Of Dodge") according to Wikipedia is a bag that "contains the items one would require to survive seventy two hours when evacuating from a disaster."
Let us think about this for a moment. 72 hours? There are a list of "What Ifs" that go along with that, but I'll leave that to Part: 2 Survival/Risk Assesment.
For now let us talk about MY ideas on the Bug-Out Bag. (For the rest of the post I will refer to the Bug-Out Bag as "BoB")

I believe that more then one BoB is necessary in either order but atleast in two types.
1. Bug-Out Bag (BoB) - A hasty bag made ready for short term survival.
2. GTFO Bag (Get The F Out) - A larger bag made ready for longer term survival.

Let's talk about the BoB first and I will go over examples of some things that are necessary to be in it.

BoB:
The Bag itself should be weather resistant and have plenty of space for gear but also is easy to carry and not too bulky at the end. Lots of pockets are good for storing those little items. RangerJoes.com has a few good selections or you can atleast get brand names from here and search the designers sites seperatly or email me and I will help you. I am using a SwissGEAR by Wenger bag.
Items:
Fire Starting Tools - I have a zippo but my primary is definatly my FireSteel. It will spark in any condition at 5500F (3000C). I also recommend getting the magnesium rod for tinder shavings.
Carabiner - Loads of uses from Rappelling to securing gear to building shelter.
Mag-Lite - I have a giant Mag but any Mag or LED will do (Surefire makes a bunch).
Machete - People always say that it is illegal to carry around, But If I am using this bag, Laws will probably not matter. I have a ColdSteel.com Saex Machete.
Rope - Manilla and 550 Parachord. The Manilla is a personal favorite and 550 Chord is A MUST. There are a million uses for 550 Parachord.
Food/Water - I have a reuseable water purifying bottle and a few quick meals with one MRE. (Quick Meals are bars that offer all the nutrients you need)
Seeds - You never know how long you'll be stuck somewhere! I have tomatoe, squash and a few others.
Clothing - I have an All Weather Survival Jacket (RangerJoes) and Pants. They are water proof as well!
Weapons - Optional I have a seperate holster for my Beretta PX4 Storm .40cal. This is a paddle holster that connects to the bag (Another reason I use this bag) So that I can not worry about it being on my belt as I make my evasion)
Spray Paint - To mark areas that are dangerous (for others) or out of supplies.
Whistle - Identifier.
Tools - Tactical Halligan or Tactical Ram (Optional)
First Aid - Asprin, Small first aid kit with bandaged ect.
Maps - Local
Sleeping - Sleeping bags and pillows are great if you can fit them. I just use a fire and some grass.
Radio - Optional FM/AM radio, I do not carry one. But it could keep you updated.
Batteries
Ammo
Cash - I put alittle cash in a water proof case just incase.

Those are a few examples of things to put in a BoB. This is for the shortest possible time expected and if you know you will/can make it to/with said supplies for a short time. Always be prepared for the worst though. Which is why I will discuss the GTFO Bag in my next blog!

Until then ask me your questions or just let me know what you put in your bag! If you are worried about something feel free to email me as well.

Stay Alert, Stay Alive!

#1 Stay Alert. Stay Alive: Situational Awareness

Anyone who has been in the military has probably heard this over and over again.

"Stay Alert, Stay Alive."

This could not have been a better motto for a possible catostrophic scenario. Your ability to be alert and ready for whatever the situation throws at you (or atleast ready to adapt to it) WILL be a defining factor in your overall survival of a situation.

From remembering if you closed that door to listening for out of place sounds, your mind is a tool of great worth. Besides, would you really go into that dark, death smelling building, with the sounds of shuffling going on inside with out thinking about it first? I know I would not!

Training for Situational Awareness is not easy to come by. Infact it could take years of military training or combat/survival situations for people to master or even really understand this concept.

Which is why I will do my best to give a few tips for learning such things, as the very few, and unreliable programs can be VERY expensive. Only to train you in what you could learn on your own if you knew where to start. Such as;

Open mouth, Close eyes and Listen. Scent recognition. Using your fingers to "see".

Those are all major practices for situational awareness and I will, in future blogs, put up some exorcises and tools in which to help you all practice this art so that you too will Stay Alert, Stay Alive.

My Next Blog Will Be A List On A Bug Out Bag!!! Items That Every Suvivalist Should Have In A Bug Out Bag and/or Garage or House Incase Things Go Bad! So If You Are Curious About It! Stay Tuned!!!

Be Safe!

Cal

Why The Understanding of Outdoor Survival Is Important...

I have been frequenting a few other Zombie blogs and "Organizational" sites lately and noticing that some (no-offense folks) are somewhat illogical.
Some of the biggest survival flaws are over looking, under estimating and chance taking as most do know. But we soon forget that when looking into something so vast as the Zombie Apocalypse, that there are still other environmental factors involved;
Other groups of survivors
Weather conditions
Out door survival techniques
And this list as well goes on. Being a community member, so to speak, It is my duty to inform those who wish to survive on how to do it properly.

I will be using this blog as a sort of informative article from now on. Hopefully it will help keep you survivors alive when the ZA hits and our world explodes into the flames of undead/diseased hordes looking to eat/murder/kill/maime/eat/ and most importantly EAT you and your loved ones.

Keep Reading! Keep Informed! Keep Surviving!

Cal

Tip #1: Stay Alert, Stay Alive... (Look for the next blog for more info on this!)