Preparedness expert: Buster Tate

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Why focus on preparedness? What does that mean?

What's a go bag?

Why you must have a car bag and a get home bag and why a "Go Bag" is optional for most people

The importance of the basics

Preparedness and training

The contents of the bag: Get Home Bag List:

This list is our edited version of a list created by www.echosigma for a premade get home bag (your needs may vary based on geography and personal circumstances. You can buy a bag or build your own)

• 1 Compact Backpack (make sure it is durable and will survive circumstances. "cheap is not your friend in this environment." Buster Tate
• 1 Hydration System (2.5 Liter) by Condor Outdoor (Consider the ability to carry AND purify water with a life straw)
• 1 Echo-Sigma 1-3 Day Provision Pack (Arid)
• The Echo-Sigma Compact Provision Pack that comes standard is designed to feed one adult 2400 calories per day for one to three days (depending on activity level). Also included is 5 year storage emergency water. We use AquaBlox and Mainstay brand drinking water products. If an extended state of emergency is anticipated and resupply unlikely, these supplies could be rationed for up to 3 days if water and energy discipline is high.
• 6 food ration Bars (400 Calories)
• 5 years storage of 2.5 lt water
• paper napkins We use both AquaBlox and Mainstay brand drinking water products depending upon availability. Pack contents may differ from what is shown.
• 1 Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit A compact storehouse of many of the smaller items that can be easily lost if not given extra consideration. The Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit packs quite a punch when it comes to utility and efficiently using pack space.
  • 1 Compass
  • 1 Emergency Whistle
  • 1 Emergency Blanket by Coghlan's
  • 1 BIC Brand Butane Disposable Lighter
  • 1 Magnesium Fire Starter with Flint Striker
  • 40 Waterproof Matches by Coghlan's
  • 1 Live Fire Sport Emergency Fire Starter
  • 50 Inches of Duct Tape
  • 1 Bottle of Water Purification Tablets by Coghlan's
  • 2 Chemical Light Sticks by Coghlan's
  • 2 BIC Brand Ball Point Pens
  • 1 Pad of Paper
  • 1 Set of Earplugs
  • 1 4" scissors
  • 1 3" tweezers
  • 1 first aid card
  • 20 plastic bandages
  • 12 alcohol swabs
  • 10 wet wipes
  • 10 antiseptic swabs
  • 3 sting relief swabs
  • 4 pain relief tablets
  • 2 3"x3" sterile gauze pads
  • 1 2"x5yd. gauze roll
  • 1 5"x9" sterile abdominal dressing
  • 1 0.5"x2.5yd. roll of tape
  • 1 disposable CPR faceshield
  • Access to 14 exclusive online training videos
  • 1 SOG Reactor Multi Tool with compound leverage

  During emergencies one frequently will need to turn, screw, cut, pry or file something in order to accomplish an important task. Having the right tool on hand can mean the difference between success and failure.

  1 SOG DE-04 "Dark Energy" 231 Lumen Tactical Flashlight

• One of the most important pieces of gear that you will need at your fingertips during an emergency is a good, solid flashlight. Staying safe and productive during nighttime hours is essential, these are the tools you'll need
• 1 SOG DE-04 "Dark Energy" 231 Lumen Tactical Flashlight
• 550 Feet of Military Grade Paracord is one of the most versatile items that you can carry with you in any situation. Legendary for its many uses, you shouldn't leave home without it. The 550 in the designation denotes its rated strength (550lbs). The outer shell is rated for 200lbs while the 7 internal strands are rated for 50lbs each.
• 10 Extra Large Zip Ties (View Details)
• 1 Coghlan's Emergency Tube Tent
• 1 Emergency Poncho
• 1 Plexiglass Mirror for signaling help
• 1 Thermal Sleeping Bag Cocoon by Survival Industries
• 6 Premium AA Alkaline Batteries (guaranteed fresh for 7 years)
• 1 Pair Leather Work Gloves
• 2 N95 Rated Respirator Masks
• 1 Pair of Protective Goggles
• 2 Hand Warmers by Coghlan's
• the list goes on and on