| When disaster strikes, be it an act of terrorism, | | | | In a crisis survival situation, you need to be able to |
| urban upheaval or a natural disaster such as a | | | | both carry water, and filter it. Durable plastic bottles |
| hurricane, fire or tornado, you need to be prepared | | | | and collapsible water bags are good containers, the |
| for the possibility that you can not stay in your | | | | collapsible ones especially since you can pack several |
| home. The best way to ensure your survival in such | | | | of them without taking up much room in your bug |
| a crisis situation is to have a ready made survival | | | | out bag. For filtering water, a portable hand pump |
| kit...also known as a bug out bag or B.O.B. So what | | | | filter will clean many types of water. You can also |
| needs to go in your B.O.B.? Here is a handy list that | | | | get a portable water purifier, or use water |
| will help you make a reliable survival kit. | | | | purification tablets. |
| Type Of Bag | | | | Shelter |
| There is no one best type of bag to use for your | | | | Rather than a tent, pack a multi-use poncho. You can |
| survival kit, it simply needs to be something that | | | | wear it, and also use it as a small shelter from rain, |
| works for you. Many people use military bags, like | | | | sun and snow. If your pack allows it, you can strap a |
| ALICE packs or Special Ops T.H.E packs. These pack | | | | small tent or rolled up tarp to the outside. However, |
| a lot of gear, are super durable and are usually | | | | with survival kits, it is better to think multi-use. A |
| waterproof or resistant. But really, you can use any | | | | poncho can also collect water, signal for help and |
| comfortable backpack for your bug out bag. Check | | | | more. |
| out camping stores for good models and ideas. | | | | Emergency |
| Food | | | | Always include a first aid kit in your bug out bag. |
| You will need to pack a decent supply of food | | | | Bandages, disinfectant, nausea pills, scissors, and pain |
| rations and MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat). Look for | | | | relievers are all components of a good survival kit. Of |
| easy to carry rations that require no water to | | | | course, always stash extra supplies of any necessary |
| prepare, have a high calorie count, withstand | | | | medication because in an emergency or disaster, you |
| extreme temperatures, and will not make you thirsty | | | | will not be able to refill important medical prescriptions. |
| (many do). The point here is to pack food that will | | | | This list will get you started on a basic bug out bag, |
| give you the most bang for your buck in the smallest | | | | good for having at the ready whenever disaster |
| form. | | | | strikes and you have to get on the move! |
| Water | | | | |