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As this blog progresses, I will be posting different survival site links that give good tips on survival.

Let's talk about a bug-out bag (72 hour bag).

Essentially, the bug-out bag is a bag or container that has everything you would need to survive for at least 72 hours.

Now I know that depending on your location and situation, your bag can contain a variety of items, but a standard load-out should include:

(items were cited from SurvivalTopics.com)

Food and Water for at least 72 hours (MRE's and backpacking meals are good)
First Aid Kit
Disaster Plan with location and contact information of emergency services
Maps, Compass (GPS unit)
Emergency Shelter such as tents and tarps
Fire-starting supplies
Cooking supplies
Clothing
Warm Blankets
Tools (A good multi-tool, a damn good knife)
Weapons and Ammunition
Pet Supplies (if needed)
Radio
Lighting
Water purification (chemical, filter, etc)
Signaling (whistle, signal mirror, flares, etc)

Additional things to consider:

Cellphone
Cash Money! I would recommend at least $300 in small bills
Copies of your Passport, Identification, etc.
Porn! (or entertainment for the kids)


More to come!