One of my obsessions is bug out bags and what should go in them. With this in mind, I'd like to figure a generic kit that just about any one could use as a starting point for their own preparations. We can debate item by item until we get to the perfect additions to everyone's own kit. So let's start with a few ground rules:

1. This kit is for when you're on the move. Weight is a factor. Yeah, you can hike with an 80 lbs. pack, but can you run with it? how about fight? Climb? If you can include the accurate weight, bonus points( bonus points are exchangeable for bragging rights.)

2. Nothing fictional. I want a still suit and light saber, also, but they don't sell those at Big 5.

3. Stuff you can actually get pre-breakout. That AK and Sherman tank, you got a license for those? Also consider price.

4. One category at a time. if we are talking about food I don't want to hear about ammo unless it's chocolate.

5 Please support your suggestions. "'Cause it's Awesome is why!" is less convincing then you would think.

6. Assume the user will be initially untrained. There will have to be instructions or it will need to be intuitive, like a can opener.

7. Be as specific as possible and include a link to the item if you can. Exactly which Swiss army knife will see you though the Apocalypse? Because mine doesn't have a lobotomizer.

8. Home made and modified items are awesome. Please include instructions on how you make it.

This will be like scientific deduction. Your answer might be great..... for you. But remember the guidelines. There is always the possibility of a better solution. Even after we move to a new category, if you find or think of something, great! Let us know!

As we pick winners Ill add them to our starter Bug Out Bag List. Hopefully we all find some new great gear. Here we go...

CURRENT NEED OR ITEM:

Water Storage.


First Aid Kit



HandBooks

Water purification

Communications

Power (electricity)

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