A Go bag is intended to support you for three days incase you are forced to leave your home. Think of its contents in the same manner as you are going hiking for a few days and may not have a home to return to. 72 hours has been chosen in addition to what FEMA recommends because a human being can only live that long without water, and since there are infinite possibilities when it comes to survival, limitations must be made. Limitations are made simply based on functionality, size/ weight, and reasonable duration.
Since the pack itself will be the framework for your Go bag, there are certain things which must be taken into consideration. Time and time again I hear or see folks running out and dropping $200.00 or more on a streamlined, fancy, all the bells 'n whistles pack. I for one am totally against that for two simple reasons:
#1 That is money better well spent on other preps.
#2 If the time comes where you need to bug out, you are making yourself a target to looters and criminals. You want to think cover and concealment when it comes to your gear no matter how good or basic it may be. Do not advertise "I have the best gear in my fancy pack!" or it will quickly become someone else's.
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| Medium ALICE Pack is a great foundation for a "Bug out" or "Go Bag". |
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| Medium ALICE Pack outfitted with frame and straps for easy carry. |
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I carry a bug out bag in my car at all times. I make use of it often, for all kinds of ways. We had an unexpected snow storm a few years ago. The intersate was closed and multiple cars were stranded. They should have carried bug out bags! Instead the police were getting people food and water. I feel safer with mine. Thanks for posting about such a bag.
ReplyDeleteGreat point about keeping one in your car! Im in the process of doing the same and calling it my "Get Home" bag. I agree, everyone should keep the bare necessities on their person at all times. Thanks for commenting.
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