Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag

by Stewart, Creek

• ISBN13: 9781440318740
• ISBN10: 1440318743
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-18
• Publisher: Betterway Books

Summary

Be Ready When Disaster Strikes If an unexpected emergency or disaster hits, are you prepared to leave your home--fast? You will be if you follow the advice in this book. This book shows you how to create a self-contained disaster preparedness kit to help you survive your journey from ground zero to a safer location. Survival expert Creek Stewart details from start to finish everything you need to gather for 72 hours of independent survival--water, food, protection, shelter, survival tools, and so much more. You'll find: A complete Bug Out Bag checklist that tells you exactly what to pack based on your survival skill level Photos and explanations of every item you need in your bag Resource lists to help you find and purchase gear Practice exercises that teach you how to use almost everything in your bag Demonstrations for multi-use items that save pack space and weight Specific gear recommendations for common disasters The book even includes special considerations for bugging out with children, the elderly, the physically disabled, and even pets. A disaster could strike your home at any moment. Are you prepared to face the devastating aftermath? Protect yourself and your family by building a Bug Out Bag today!

Author Biography

Creek Stewart teaches disaster preparedness to individuals, corporations, non-profit groups and government agencies across the United States. He owns Willow Haven Outdoor, willowhavenoutdoor.com, a leading survival and preparedness training facility in central Indiana.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Meet BOB-The Bug Out Bag	p. 10
Getting to Know BOB
Four Key Attributes of a Bug Out Bag
The Bug Out Bag: Choosing Your Pack	p. 16
Backpack Styles
Size Does Matter
Key Features of a BOB
For Families, Does Everyone Need a BOB?
Stocking Your Pack
Chapter Organization
Disaster-Prone Considerations
Water & Hydration	p. 28
Containers
Water Purification On the Go
Water Filter Verses Water Purifier
Food & Food Preparation	p. 36
Bug Out Survival Food
Specific Suggested BOB Foods
Baby/Infant Food Items
Special Dietary Needs
Biannual Review
Food Preparation
BOB Cook Kit Contents
Convenience Items
Heat Sources
Pressurized Gas Stoves
Clothing	p. 52
Weather Appropriate
Clothing Specifications
Bug Out Clothing Guidelines
Protecting Your Feet
Cold Weather Essentials
Cold Weather Accessories
Rain Poncho
Durable Work Gloves
Shemagh
Shelter & Bedding	p. 62
BOB Shelter Option 1: Tarp Shelter
Tarp Shelter Insights
The Many Uses of a Tarp
BOB Shelter Option 2: Tent Shelter
Poncho Shelter
Bug Out Bedding
Bug Out Sleeping Bag
Ground Sleeping Pad
Fire	p. 76
Your Fire Kit
Ignition Sources
Fire-Starting Tinder
Building a Fire
First Aid	p. 86
Prepackaged First Aid Kits
First Aid Kit Containers
Kit Contents
Miscellaneous Medical Items
Personalizing Your First Aid Kit
Hygiene	p. 96
Public Hygiene
Personal Hygiene
BOB Personal Hygiene Pack Items
Tools	p. 102
Bug Out Tool 1: Survival Knife
Attributes of a Survival Knife
Four Great Survival Knives
BOB Tool 2: Multi-Tool
Machete
Lighting	p. 114
Low-Light or Nighttime Travel
Setting Up Camp in Low Light
Signaling
Lighting Options
Alternate Light Sources
Communications	p. 120
Cell Phone
Emergency Radio
Important Documents
Cash Money
Area Map
Compass
Two-Way Radios
Note Pad and Pencil
Signaling Tools
Protection & Self-Defense	p. 128
The Ugly Truth
Self-Defense Mentality
Self-Offense
Self-Defense Options
Bug Out Gun
Miscellaneous Supplies	p. 138
Extra items you will want during a Bug Out
Bugging Out With Pets	p. 146
Considerations and kits for household pets
BOB Organization & Maintenance	p. 150
Waterproofing
Compartmentalizing
Pack Organization
Bug Out Bag Biannual Review
Pack Storage and Maintenance
Mental & Physical Preparedness	p. 156
Mental Preparedness
Physical Preparedness
Key Practice Exercises
The Bug Out Plan	p. 162
The Bug Out Plan
Bug Out Vehicle
Bug Out Location
Bug Out Resources & At-Home Exercises	p. 172
Complete listings of where you can find Bug Out gear
Organizational Supply Checklists	p. 190
Index	p. 202
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