Subj : Making a Go-Bag for Emergency Prep/Survival To : All From : warmfuzzy Date : Wed Dec 28 2022 22:00:54 Everyone should have a go-bag (also called a bug-out bag). ---------------------------------------------------------- Yes, everyone! Even you. You can never tell when a regime is going to wage war on you, your people, or the society around you. So what does this involve and what should you include or exclude from your emergency pack? Well think about your daily routine, you wake up, drink some coffee, down a quick bite to eat, take your medicine, and have a shower. So at the very minimum you should, according to the tasks you accomplish on a daily-basis, set aside all of these items in a tightly packed backpack or duffel bag so that if you need to "get out of dodge" you will be able to survive for at least 72 hours. So what exactly are we talking about? Well if you have a caffeine addiction then packing coffee and/or tea would be wise; the last thing you want to experience is an emergency action with no Joe to keep your caffeine cravings at bay. That would be a very very lousy experience. You will also need food and water so be sure to pack some granola and energy bars in your kit, as well as an energy drink or two. When it comes to water there are some very valuable tools that you can pick up from outdoors and camping stores. I would recommend having several LifeStraw's and at least one SteriPen. The LifeStraw is literally a straw but with a ceramic filter inside of it, and when you suck on it the flow of pressure brings the water in the body of water into the user's mouth. I have heard that these are good for 1,000 liters or more. This can really really help you out in a situation where there is no safe drinking water. The SteriPen uses an ultra-violet lamp that is meant to go inside a water bottle. The process takes two or three minutes, with the ultra-violet radiation that the SteriPen emits being ionizing radiation that tears to pieces the genetic material of the bacteria and viruses and other critters, which literally burns to death the various micro-organizims contained in your water bottle. This effectively eliminates the pathogens, however using the LifeStaw as a second filter down the chain cleans the water so that it is not only safe, but having a good taste, palatable and drinkable without it being disgusting, but good and clean. Now that you've got your food and drink in order, and a stock of several weeks worth of meds in your kit, what is next for your preparedness pack? I would HIGHLY recommend a battery pack. My favorite brand is iMuto, available from Amazon, which will run you about $35 USD. It can hold a 20,000 mAh charge, being able to charge your phone from flat to full 5 times. There is a better version from iMuto that can hold 30,000 mAh, but that will cost you $70 USD. I suggest bringing a small laptop with you as you can use it to hook into public WiFi so in an emergency you can visit the local library after hours and get your communications completed at your own time and on your own terms. Next on the list is clothing, you will want to bring a pair or two of socks and underwear. Finally is the shelter aspect of getting out of dodge. You will want to pick up a cheap Bivi Tent that is like a regular tent just smaller. These ideas are a beginning of how you should prepare yourself, but its my no means an exhaustive survey. I'd recommend you picking up several "Survivalist" and "Prepper" magazines that are likely at your local big box bookstore. Be careful, as those who don't plan and prepare, will likewise end up unprepared and without a plan. Cheers! -warmfuzzy --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 2022/07/15 (Linux/64) * Origin: thE qUAntUm wOrmhOlE, rAmsgAtE, uK. bbs.erb.pw (700:100/37) .