095: Getting Versatile Bug out Bag That Won’t Break Your Back - The Prepper Podcast

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Topic:

72 Hour Kit, Bug Out Bag, Get Home Bag, Get Out of Dodge Bag, or Whatever Else You Want to Call It

Bug Out Bags can Give you Everything You Need for a Weekend Camping Trip.

This is just a 72 Hour bag based on getting you from your location to your destination.

You have to carry this on your person while trekking, so size, weight, and components are a priority.

Yes, I have done a bug out bag podcast before, but when I did that, I was new at podcasting.

Today, I also am keeping in mind that this is for beginners, so I am going to leave some more advanced items out.

Choose a Backpack or Hiking Pack for Hands-Free Awesomeness.

I choose back packs over duffles because packs are much easier to carry.  You can go hands-free.

I used to say that Internal Frame packs were my favorite, but now I think hybrid packs are a better option (part internal frame and part external frame) for stability and weight distribution.

Just go over to last weeks podcast on how to pack your bug out bag for suggestions.

Carefully Choose Your Supplies for a Lightweight Multipurpose Bag.

Keep Your Energy Levels Sky High with the Proper Food and Water.

Keep foods you normally eat.  I recommend, based on your needs, a mix of the following:

Granola and Energy Bars

Trail Mix

Dried Soup Packets

Vacuum sealed rice

Water (1 gallon per person per day)

Water purification tablets and/or sawyer straw filters

Unless You are a Nudist, Keep the Elements Off with the Right Clothing.

You will need a full set of clothing, Both short and long sleeve.

Have several pairs of socks to keep feet dry.. 

Get a Poncho, or rain jacket and pants for adverse weather and a hat to keep the sun off.

Get Excellent Shelter and Bedding For a Packable Castle that is “Good-to-Go”

Shelter is a big deal during a bug out. 

It can be your separation from weather, insects, or critters. 

Bedding performs a couple functions. 

Bedding acts as a miniature shelter.

Bedding acts as insulation.

Keep a variation of the following bedding items for a good night’s sleep:

Space blankets and wool blankets will keep you warm.

Space blankets take up less space, but are Mylar, which isn’t very durable.

Bedsheets take very little space but will make a space blanket more comfortable

Hammock or hammock net.

Both can be used as a hammock,