Also thinking about ditchin the solid state (transistorized) radios and electronic ignition.
What's that particular nook called that essentially fries anything and everything transistorized ?
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? you can prevent that with a
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i want to touch a little more on the
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Petra had some very good ideas pertaining to storm areas. everyone will have to tailor theirs individually based on needs, location, and space limitations.
do a
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and you will find everyone and their *******'s ideas about what it needs to have, usually spiralling into a 15-page discourse on which rifle cartridge is best at 300 yards. . .
meh.
the bug-out-bag should be light enough to walk comfortably out of your area if you need to, several miles if neccessary. i reccommend one backpack for each ****** member and one for each vehicle. the vehicle kit should be a little more comprehensive, but still light.
anything going into the bag should be
dual-use if possible, to save space and weight.
my
bobs are for two adults and two 8-yr olds. we used old back-packs. each pack contains the following:
1 can of food - something that is fairly balanced and can be eaten cold. (the
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dual use - save the can.
1 pkg of ramen. the noodles can be eaten dry, sucked over time like hard-tack. the seasoning packet can be used if you end up eating rat.
1 bottle of ******** water. more, if you can spare the weight. (and sip only! you're no camel)
1
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must have a can-opener and a *****.
current photos of each ****** member with the name written on the back
1 whistle (to call for help etc)
1 compass.
1 watch.
1 small radio. they make these as small as a ball-point pen.
1
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used for first-aid and general clean-up. (tootie)
various bandaids.
not a first aid pack. if you are hurt
really bad, it won't help.
various cash.
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or equivalent. i found
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for the ****. (read it first, i found some errors there)
datailed maps of your area, with clearly marked locations and routes. have a planned rally point if you get separated and lose contact.
stick matches
and a lighter.
1 gallon size freezer-storage bags.
dog-tags.
small notebook or journal
and pencil
and pen
and sharpie.
small long-life led flashlight.
whatever clothes you'll need: think socks, bright-colored, and layers.
your
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in addition, each pack is personalized with comfort items, pharmaceuticals and extras, as needed.
and now, the ***. do you need one? i think so. to protect youself and your posessions, and to hunt, if necessary.
my recommendation:
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it's light, dual-use, floats, is easy to shoot, is cheap, and a life-time-supply of ammo fits in one pocket.
bottom line, the bug-out bag should fit somewhere out of the way, and get you out of the house in under five minutes. it should also complement your home emergency kit, but not replace it.
hope this helps.:condom: