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Bug Out Bags (BOB)
A bug-out bag is a portable kit containing all of the items one would require to survive for seventy two hours after evacuating from a disaster. It is also known as a go bag, 72 hour kit, an emergency kit or a disaster supplies kit. The focus is on evacuation, rather than survival, distinguishing the bug-out bag from a survival kit.
The primary purpose of a bug-out bag (BOB) is to allow one to evacuate quickly if a disaster should strike. It is therefore prudent to gather all of the materials and supplies that might be required to do this into a single place, such as a bag or a few storage containers. The recommendation that a BOB should contain enough supplies for seventy two hours arises from advice from organizations responsible for disaster relief and management that it may take them up to seventy two hours to reach people affected by a disaster and offer help. They therefore suggest that a BOB should contain enough supplies to allow those reliant on it to survive for this length of time.
In addition to allowing one to survive a disaster evacuation, a BOB may also be utilized when sheltering in place as a response to emergencies such as house fires, blackouts, or tornadoes and other severe weather.
Contents
The suggested contents of a BOB vary, but most of the following are usually included:
- Enough food and water to last for seventy two hours. This includes:
- 4 litres (1 gallon) of water per person per day, for washing, drinking and cooking.
- spoil-free food.
- water purification supplies.
- cooking supplies.
- cutlery and cups/dishes.
- A first aid kit.
- A disaster plan including location of emergency centers, rallying points, possible evacuation routes etc.
- Professional emergency literature explaining what to do in various types of disaster, studied and understood before the actual disaster but kept for reference.
- Maps and travel information.
- Standard camping equipment, including sanitation supplies.
- Clothes and bedding.
- Enough medicine to last an extended evacuation period if, for example, one's home were destroyed.
- Pet, child and elderly care needs.
- Radio.
- Lighting (battery or crank operated torch/flashlight(s), glow sticks).
- Firearm(s) and appropriate ammunition.
- Cash, as electronic banking transactions may not be available during the initial period following an emergency or evacuation
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| dogz279 | my awsome bug out bag because its awsome | 17 | Thursday, 12:35 PM EST by puffdadder | |
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Thread started: Oct 9 2008, 5:29 PM EDT
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cocoa peples dehydrated milk plus fruity peoples gallons of teachers scotch thats all i need
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| andyroo89 | Where to buy a B.O.B? (page: 1 2) | 28 | Tuesday, 7:38 PM EST by andyroo89 | |
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I can't find any B.O.B. at military surplus stores around where I live is there any other places that sell ALICE or B.O.B.?
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| byates | 15 essentials | 9 | Nov 7 2008, 7:51 PM EST by FORSAKENR320 | |
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Thread started: Oct 6 2008, 5:59 PM EDT
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http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/15-essentials/
1. Always bring a map of the area you are traveling in, a good compass, and, if possible, a GPS receiver. And know how to use them. 2. Always bring a flashlight or headlamp with spare bulbs and spare batteries. 3. Always bring extra food and water. 4. Always bring extra warm clothing. 5. Always bring rain gear. 6. Always bring Sunglasses and sun screen. 7. Always bring a first aid kit. 8. Always bring a knife or multipurpose tool. 9. Always bring a means to build a fire. 10. Always have a way to treat water to make it safe to drink. 11. Always bring a whistle. 12. Always bring an emergency shelter. 13. Always bring at least 25 feet of cord. 50 feet of cord is better. 14. Always bring insect repellent (in the right season). 15. Always bring the survivor attitude. http://www.survivaltopics.com/extras/lists/survival-essentials-checklist.php |
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| subaru017 | My BOB (since I live in small city) | 0 | Nov 6 2008, 11:32 PM EST by subaru017 | |
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Thread started: Nov 6 2008, 11:32 PM EST
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This is what i suggest for the outbreaks begin & any easy to get in camping shop or scout shop.
* Emergency high-calorie rations and/or hard bread * Fishing kit * Rainwater collection equipment * Seawater desalination kit * Water (typically 3 liters) * Lantern and fuel and/or searchlight * Radio transceiver if a licensed radio amateur (see Ham Radio) or an AM/FM/Weather/Shortwave radio (listen up-to-date news) * Compass (make sure u won't get loss... get it??) * Maps and travel information. * First aid kit(Enough medicine to last an extended evacuation period) * Waterproof flashlight * Long sleeve Leather Jacket & Outdoor Jeans(so Zombie can't bite through u) * Goggles and dust mask(hide u face) * Extra batteries for anything needing them * Dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape to barricade-in-place(believe me it works well) * A personal commode with sanitary bags(hey u need to poo right) * one warm blanket or sleeping bag * offensive weapon(Any long range weapon would be useful. )
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| shooter45 | My stuff | 2 | Nov 1 2008, 4:51 PM EDT by centorium | |
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Thread started: Oct 12 2008, 11:04 AM EDT
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1.Ammo for my pistol and 2 rifles.
2. 2 cans of mixed veggies, the big kind. 3. 2 Nalgene bottles of water. 4. a Medi-kit, the basic stuff to stop bleeding, stitch up wounds and stop infection. 5. a small cotton bedroll. And that's about all I'd truly need for a short-term hike, i'd put up more stuff but I'm not one for being elaborate. |
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