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I’m sure you’ve heard the term\nthrown around a thousand times, but don’t feel bad if you don’t know what it is,\nit’s actually one of the most common questions we get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Bug Out Bag (BOB)? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Bug Out Bag (sometime called a BOB)\nis a large survival kit that’s filled with gear and equipment specifically designed\nto be used during an emergency situation where you have to evacuate. The gear\nis usually stored inside of a backpack, or something that you can quickly grab\nwhen disaster strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When seconds count, fumbling around\ntrying to find your emergency gear can be deadly. Having a ready to go Bug Out\nBag allows you quickly grab the emergency gear you need, should you be forced\nto evacuate during a crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you Build a\nBug Out Bag?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To start, you want to find a tough,\ndurable backpack or bag that will hold up during extreme conditions. This bag\nshould be large enough to carry your essential gear, but shouldn\u2019t be so large\nthat it becomes a burden to carry during a bugout situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bag you choose will largely\ndepend on your unique situation, and what types of emergencies you are planning\nfor, but to get a good idea of what you should be looking for, check out our\narticle on survival\nbackpacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Put in a Bug Out Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When trying to figure out what equipment\nor gear needs to be stored in your bag, you need to keep in mind that it should\nonly be filled with the essential tools you need to survive during an evacuation.\nThe main purpose of the bag is to get your from your danger zone, to your bug\nout location (safety).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Gear Should\nYou Pack?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you listen to most so-called\nsurvival experts, they often suggest that your BOB <\/strong>should contain enough\nsupplies to last for at least seventy-two hours. Don’t listen to them; that number\nis grossly underestimated! Since most major disasters often disrupt essential\nservices and normal life for far longer than 72 hours, we think it is a good\nidea to have a Bag that will allow you survive for at least two weeks and if\nyou can afford it then aim for an indefinite period of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s true the bag is really\nmeant to help you make it from point A to point B, there is no telling how long\nthat will take, and during a disaster, all plans usually go out the window \u2013 so\nplan accordingly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your Bag is built to fit\nyour needs; remember, some people may need items that are not listed on this\nlist. The emergency supplies listed on this page are general guidelines, meant\nto help start building your bag. When putting your kit together, you need to\ntake into consideration any special needs or items that you or your family\nmight require. Below we discuss some of the things that you may want to include\nin your Bug Out Bags, as well as some items that will hold up when it really\ncounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Gear should be in your Bug Out Bag?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You bag should be built to fit the needs of yourself, and\nanyone traveling with you during an emergency.\n<\/strong>When selecting gear, please keep in\nmind that our list is only a recommendation of things that are important in\nmost situations. Some people, such as those with disabilities or medical\nissues,  may need items that are not\nlisted on our bug out gear list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The emergency supplies listed on this page are general guidelines, meant to help start building your bag. When putting your BOB together, you need to take into consideration any special needs or items that you or your family might require. Below we discuss some of the things that you may want to include in your Bug Out Bags, as well as some items that will hold up when it really counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bug Out Bag List:\nEssential Gear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Disaster Plan: <\/strong>The\nfirst piece of gear we want to take a look at, is really the first step in building\nthe perfect GO Bag: A Disaster Plan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your disaster plan will be the foundation that everything is\nbuilt upon, and will also be the map you live by when things go bad. Your disaster\nplan should be in writing, preferably laminate to protect from the elements,\nand include the location of emergency zones, rallying points, multiple\nevacuation routes, maps of the area, trail maps, emergency phone numbers and\ncontact information, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water and Water\nFiltration Gear:<\/strong> During a disaster, water is going to be on the top of the\nlist of essential gear. A good survival rule of thumb to live by is, 1 Gallon\nper day per person (or enough to get you by until you find a clean source of\nwater).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we recommend having these three things: Water, Metal\nWater Bottles, and a Filtration System. We recommend the following products;\nthey are products we use and products that are actually in our real-life bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Bottles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n