| Bug Out Bag Topic!; Important stuff to keep on hand and at the ready | |
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| Big Boss | May 31 2010, 07:57 PM Post #1 |
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As mentioned in the OHM Cornerstone topic, Bug Out Bags are pretty much essential for any serious follower of the OHM. Generaly speaking, Bug Out Bags contain everything you need to sustain yourself for a few days in case of a real, full blown emergency (flood, earthquake, zombies, hostile forces, etc). The bags themselves need to be very portable, and shouldn't slow you down too much in case you need to really make a run for it. Therefore, a huge camping bag isn't all that ideal, since few people are able to run full speed for long periods of time with a 60 pound weight on their back. So, your Bug Out Bag needs to be about medium sized, as light as possible, and stress only the essentials. With that said, we'll get down to the most important part- the contents of these things. Bottle/Canteen of Drinking Water (Pretty much speaks for itself) Granola/Cereal Bars (You may not know where your next meal is coming from, and these fairly small things can be lifsavers. Literally) First Aid Kit (A no-brainer. Can be found at all sorts of stores) Flashlight (small, preferably lithium powered, or anything else that offers a long battery life) Multitool (Leatherman is the top name, but anything that is sturdy and won't fall apart after the first hard use it sees will do) Knife (doesn't include the one on your multitool. A good knife will have a blade around 4-5 inches or so, and preferably be of a fixed blade type) Plastic Poncho (A cheap one. Just something that can be compacted tightly and keep you fairly dry if you need to bug out without a coat) Small Lighter (Another no-brainer) Map (Nothing massive- just something that shows you the local area, even if you know it like the back of your hand) Currency (At least 20 dollars, broken up into small bills) *LIST IS STILL IN PROGRESS* |
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