Fires and other natural disasters will force you out of your home and away from the neighborhood. Floods will be the same thing. This would also be true of the man made types of disasters, such as invasion by foreign countries and or the melting down of a power plant, locally. This means you will not have the comfort and material support of your home and planning for this will require you to gather bug out bag supplies to help you survive.
Water is critical as no one can survive for more than three days without it. Every one will need at least a gallon of it every day. You will need to pack more than that if the climate is hot or if you will be fighting through brush, heavy winds or around a fire line as this will cause more perspiration and exhaustion is easier to succumb to.
Food will have to be considered. Perishables will not be a good choice as they will not last very long and you are going to be on the move. Cans will be the best, but they get heavy. You can use the cans, afterward, to cook food in if you keep them clean and dry. Make sure you bring a can opener.
Shelter will also be necessary, especially if you are going to be away from your home for more than a day or two. A tarp or thick plastic will often suffice as this can be draped over branches and bushes to provide a roof over your head. Travel tents, such as are available in Army surplus stores are great for this purpose.
Personal warmth is also needed. This can mean a bunch of blankets or enough sleeping bags for everyone. You must stay warm, especially during the evening in order to be able to get the sleep you need to recuperate from the activities you will be engaged in throughout the day just to survive.
You will need some way to build a fire. Matches are good for this, of course, however, they need to be contained in a water proof pouch or tin. A flint and striker system works while wet which would make this a better all purpose choice.
A small shovel will be appropriate as will any toilet paper and other paper of all sorts. Body wastes are something that must be dealt with and, if all you have is a hole in the ground, so be it. A camp stove, or simply a small can, under a larger one where a fire can be started will be helpful unless you think you would enjoy cold food, for all meals, every day. Pack some matches in a water proof container or, better yet, a simple flint and striker system, easily put in a pocket.
This all important bag could consist of a large back pack, a few ruck sacks or even larger containers. They should be easy to carry and comfortable for all who wear them. Make sure to spread the weight among all members. A good way for every one to carry their own weight is to ensure each person carries their own food and water. This will help teach the responsibilities that are going to be needed, now.
Water is critical as no one can survive for more than three days without it. Every one will need at least a gallon of it every day. You will need to pack more than that if the climate is hot or if you will be fighting through brush, heavy winds or around a fire line as this will cause more perspiration and exhaustion is easier to succumb to.
Food will have to be considered. Perishables will not be a good choice as they will not last very long and you are going to be on the move. Cans will be the best, but they get heavy. You can use the cans, afterward, to cook food in if you keep them clean and dry. Make sure you bring a can opener.
Shelter will also be necessary, especially if you are going to be away from your home for more than a day or two. A tarp or thick plastic will often suffice as this can be draped over branches and bushes to provide a roof over your head. Travel tents, such as are available in Army surplus stores are great for this purpose.
Personal warmth is also needed. This can mean a bunch of blankets or enough sleeping bags for everyone. You must stay warm, especially during the evening in order to be able to get the sleep you need to recuperate from the activities you will be engaged in throughout the day just to survive.
You will need some way to build a fire. Matches are good for this, of course, however, they need to be contained in a water proof pouch or tin. A flint and striker system works while wet which would make this a better all purpose choice.
A small shovel will be appropriate as will any toilet paper and other paper of all sorts. Body wastes are something that must be dealt with and, if all you have is a hole in the ground, so be it. A camp stove, or simply a small can, under a larger one where a fire can be started will be helpful unless you think you would enjoy cold food, for all meals, every day. Pack some matches in a water proof container or, better yet, a simple flint and striker system, easily put in a pocket.
This all important bag could consist of a large back pack, a few ruck sacks or even larger containers. They should be easy to carry and comfortable for all who wear them. Make sure to spread the weight among all members. A good way for every one to carry their own weight is to ensure each person carries their own food and water. This will help teach the responsibilities that are going to be needed, now.
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