Using sound judgment to be more self-reliant.
This post is a DIY Bug Out Bag (BOB) summary for food, supplies and tactical gear, for everyday carry and emergency preparedness.
A bug out bag is a kit that has all the stuff you need to get from where you are to where you need to go. They are also known as a Get Out of Dodge bag (GOOD), a 72 Hour Bag/Kit, a “grab bag”, a “battle box” or a “Personal Emergency Relocation Kit” (PERK). A simpler one is the “Get Home Bag”.
You can only survive for approximately 3 days without water, so water isn’t just necessary, water is life. In case of emergency, a reliable water supply is critical.
Our water supply ends if power is interrupted due to storms, earthquakes or other events such as solar flares or grid failure. Water supplies are a likely “soft” target for terrorist attacks. Emergency water storage should be a part of every home emergency plan. The picture below shows part of our water storage next to home freeze dried food in Mylar bags.
The best roadside emergency kit for your vehicle depends on your needs. We have a short roadside emergency kit or car kit list, including “must have” items for every vehicle, and a longer, more detailed list .
The detailed list includes tools and supplies that are helpful for many types of emergencies. Choose the items that make sense for your vehicle, and keep them organized in a backpack.
…In this post, we’ll discuss why the power grid fails, and how to prepare for a power outage that disrupts electricity and basic services such as communications, water and trash pickup. If the power grid goes down, water and natural gas will fail soon thereafter, so planning is critical.
In recent years, many areas of the country have been hit with some heavy snow and ice storms – sometimes unexpectedly. We’ll share a winter vehicle maintenance checklist and winter car kit checklist to help you prepare for cold weather travel.
For help with winter weather starts, check out “Car Won’t Start in the Cold? Check Out these Troubleshooting Tips“.
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