72 hour kit/bug out bag.

[P-11 shooter]

They're not just for crazies anymore. Our own government says everyone should have a 72 hour kit. We are a very prepared group of people. We have ammo for days, but I'm sure alot of us would be eating canned beats if the shit hit the fan for too long.

So how well prepared are you really? Don't lie. This is taken off the homeland security website.

http://www.72hours.org/ good website to build a kit. it's a little yuppie-ish but you can take it as far out into tin-hat world as you wanna go LOL.

http://www.captaindaves.com/dl-list/dl1-toc.htm



*** 72 Hour Kit Info You Need To Know ***

1) Your 72 hour kit should be in a portable container located near an exit of your house or better, sheltered in your backyard.

2) Each family member should have their own 72 hour kit with food, clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.

3) Enclose the extra clothing, matches, personal documents, and other items damageable by smoke or water in plastic to protect them.

4) Keep a light source in the top of your 72 hour kit, so you can find it quickly in the dark.

5) Personalize your 72 hour kit. Make sure you fill the needs of each family member.

6) Inspect your 72 hour kit at least twice a year. Rotate food and water every six months. Don’t forget to check your medications. Check children’s clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter or summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.

7) Consider the needs of elderly people as well as those with handicaps or other special needs when building your 72 hour kit. For example:



Non-perishable food
Small, preferably single serving cans
Should not require cooking or refrigeration
Manual can opener
Personal medications
Pills & prescriptions
Spare eyeglasses
Special foods
Medicines
Blankets, etc.
First aid kit
Battery operated radio
Headphones or earphone
Flashlight
Extra batteries for both
Drinking water
One gallon, per person, per day
Unbreakable containers best
Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, or lawn chairs
Sanitary supplies
Books, magazines
Small games
Road maps
Wet and cold weather clothing

This is bare minimum stuff here. More is always better. and don't forget the kids and pets too.

[Pa. Patriot]

had a variety of BOB's for 12 or so years now.

[NineseveN]

Mine (though it's been slightly updated in the last couple of months and I haven't updated the posts): http://www.neardeathexperiments.com/...php?topic=22.0

[sjl127]

ready.gov doesn't recommend a firearm, though. That's because they're going to protect you after 72 hours.

[Emptymag]

They're not just for crazies anymore. Our own government says everyone should have a 72 hour kit. We are a very prepared group of people. We have ammo for days, but I'm sure alot of us would be eating canned beats if the shit hit the fan for too long.

So how well prepared are you really? Don't lie. This is taken off the homeland security website.

http://www.72hours.org/....a good website to build a kit.



*** 72 Hour Kit Info You Need To Know ***

1) Your 72 hour kit should be in a portable container located near an exit of your house or better, sheltered in your backyard.

2) Each family member should have their own 72 hour kit with food, clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.

3) Enclose the extra clothing, matches, personal documents, and other items damageable by smoke or water in plastic to protect them.

4) Keep a light source in the top of your 72 hour kit, so you can find it quickly in the dark.

5) Personalize your 72 hour kit. Make sure you fill the needs of each family member.

6) Inspect your 72 hour kit at least twice a year. Rotate food and water every six months. Don’t forget to check your medications. Check children’s clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter or summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.

7) Consider the needs of elderly people as well as those with handicaps or other special needs when building your 72 hour kit. For example:



Non-perishable food
Small, preferably single serving cans
Should not require cooking or refrigeration
Manual can opener
Personal medications
Pills & prescriptions
Spare eyeglasses
Special foods
Medicines
Blankets, etc.
First aid kit
Battery operated radio
Headphones or earphone
Flashlight
Extra batteries for both
Drinking water
One gallon, per person, per day
Unbreakable containers best
Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, or lawn chairs
Sanitary supplies
Books, magazines
Small games
Road maps
Wet and cold weather clothing

This is bare minimum stuff here. More is always better. and don't forget the kids and pets too.

Yes.
Canned food/MREs are OK for a while, but eventually, you're gonna want a steak.

[LorDiego01]

I really don't understand why more people don't have a basic 72 hour kit.

Its not always going to be zombies, Chinese invasion, or inter-dimensional beings hell-bent on world wide destruction.

It could be as simple as your neighbor falling asleep with a lit cigarette (burn down the neighborhood!), or a truck carrying harmful chemicals crashing nearby.
There are a TON of reasons why you may have to leave the house for a couple of days with 5 minutes notice.

THe difference is whether you are leaving fully stocked, or in your underwear.

[fultonCoShooter]

Yes.
Canned food/MREs are OK for a while, but eventually, you're gonna want a steak.

There are tons of steaks just running around in the woods

[P-11 shooter]

Yes.
Canned food/MREs are OK for a while, but eventually, you're gonna want a steak.

You're a sick bastard EM.

But you know, those fat goldfish would look pretty good after a week or so.

[Longshot]

Wow.... seems like that list would be a bit heavy and bulky to lug around if you need to move fast... Makes me wonder though, for those who have a BOB, how heavy is it and what do you carry? Just wondering because I would never consider carrieing around a lawnchair if I needed to move quickly lol.

[Emptymag]

You're a sick bastard EM.

But you know, those fat goldfish would look pretty good after a week or so.

What?
You didn't think I was suggesting you eat your PETS, did you?