This is wifey again. I've been working to keep at the emergency preparedness with filling up my Bug Out Bag (BOB) There is much to be said for having a bag you can just grab in emergencies rather than running around like mad when everything goes to hell and you've gotta run.
Some people keep their BOB at home which makes sense if that's where you spend most of your time. I spend a lot of time in my car due to my job. Living in the snowbelt of upstate NY, I'm afraid that I'll get stranded somewhere in my car during the winter so I keep my BOB there. Anything could be used for a BOB such as a tote or duffle bag, backpack, 5 gallon bucket w/lid, or box. I use a multi-pocketed backpack that I got at a yard sale this summer for $1.00. I think a backpack is best in case you have to hike with it. I thought I'd give an overview of stuff in my bag to maybe give some ideas or spark discussion.
- complete outfit (pants, tshirt, undies, sweater, socks)
- extra socks
- emergency blanket
- rain poncho
- travel first aid kit
- wet wipes
- hand sanitizer
- toothbrush & paste
- hair brush
- box cutter
- light sources (head light, flashlight)
- glowsticks
- paperback book
- paper & pens
- magnifying glass
- food (granola bars, animal crackers, trail mix, candy)
- 2 bottles of juice
* I am planning to add a sewing kit, some cash in small bills, extra hat & gloves, firestarters, lighter, and a large bottle of water
* make sure to take into account climate such as not putting electronics in a bag that might be left in the car to freeze or packing chocolate bars that could melt in hot weather.
What's in your BOB? I'd love to hear ideas as I am always interested in hearing what else might be needed. At this rate, though, I just might need a bigger bag!
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