Outfitting a Survival Back Pack (Bug out Bag)

January 23, 2012

A Bug out bag is essentially a large survival system containing all the things you would likely will need to live after a catastrophe. A Bug Out Bag will let you grab the things you need instantly and evacuate should an emergency transpire.

The items listed below can be found at the new Apocalypse Survival School Store.

Most experts recommend that a person’s BOB need to contain enough resources to last for at least seventy two hrs. Given that most major catastrophes are able to disrupt services and regular life for more than Seventy two hours, we believe this is a good plan to have a Bag that will permit a person to live for an long amount of time.

Make sure that your Bag is built to meet your needs. Some individuals may require items that aren’t listed on this list. Bear in mind that these are basically some general guidelines designed to help you get your bag together. Whenever putting your backpack together think about any special needs or products that you and your family may require.

Here we focus on what really should be in nearly all Bug Out Bags, together with a few items which will hold up when it really matters

As far as a proven and superior made survival pack or bug out bag, there are many on the market. We recommend not skimping on the quality of a bug out bag and that is why we have selected the Tactical Assault Gear Sentinel Pack Coyote Tan 811930, which is in use by many military professionals and features 1000 Cordura nylon and lined with 440 weight pack cloth. This pack was specifically made for sustained field operations when a “RUCK” is not needed, or is just too large.

What Should You Include in Your Bug Out Bag:

A well mapped out Plan

Your disaster plan should include the location of all emergency areas, meeting points, multiple escape routes (as discussed here), maps of the surrounding areas including trail maps.

A quality first aid kit

We recommend the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Medic Kitwhich contains all the essential medical supplies for your bug out bag.

A Proven Survival Book

We recommend SAS Survival Handbook, Revised Edition: For Any Climate, in Any Situationor the The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Survival Skills, Tactics, and Techniques

Water Container

Apocalypse Survival School recommends a stainless steel or metal canteen that you can boil your water in, such as the Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel 27 Ounce Water Bottle with Bamboo Cap, Brushed Stainless Steel

Knife

A knife is definitely a tool you will want in your Bug out Bag. We recommend the SOG Specialty Knives & Tools E37S-N SEAL Pup Elite Straight TiNi Blade with Nylon Sheath, Black

A Camp Axe

We would have to choose the Gerber 45905 Camp Axe With Sheath

A shovel

Sticking with the proven Gerber line we use the Gerber 45905 Camp Axe With Sheath

Flashlight

Every Bug out Bag or Apocalypse Survival Pack needs to have a quality flashlight with different color arrays, we recommend the Gerber 22-80016 Recon White, Red, Blue, and Green LED Flashlight, Black

Solar Powered Radio

To keep informed a radio is essential, not just any radio but a solar power radio such as the Kaito Electronics Inc. KA500BLK Voyager Solar/Dynamo Emergency Radio – Black

Fire making tool

No explanation needed, we do recommend the Remington All-Weather Magnesium Firestarter (17982)

Multi Tool

This tool you need to keep on you at all times there is a survival situation, we use the Leatherman 850122 MUT Tactical Multi-Tool, Black Oxide Coating

Paracord

Paracord material comes in handy for many survival situations, we recommend a paracord bracelet stored in your pack so that you can put it on your wrist at the first chance you can. Here is a good quality paracord bracelet Paracord Bracelet Parachute Cord Survival 550 (Colors May Vary)

Navagation tool

Without a doubt you should always have a navagation device on hand, if you have no GPS link then we recommend one of the best compasses on the market, which is the Brunton ComPro Pocket Transit International Compass with 0-360 Degree Scale. Having a good compass can save your life.

Food Supplies

Stock up on non perishable food supplies that contain high carbohydrates, for energy. Granola and Energy Bars are good examples of high carbohydrate energy foods.