004 Survivalist Bug Out, Get out of Dodge, Get Home Bag, 72 Hr Emergency - The Prepper Podcast

Summary: Today I discuss the bug out bag, get out of dodge bag, or get home bag, however you want to describe it.  It is actually just a 72 hour emergency bag to get you from point A to point B. The cleversurvivalist post: 72 Hour Emergency Kit or Bug-Out Bag for Adults (http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/01/11/72-hour-emergency-kit-or-bug-out-bag-for-adults/) * Why I choose packs over duffles: Packs are much easier to carry. * Internal Frame Pack is my choice. Mine is the Kelty Courser 40. * What should be in the pack? * Food * Keep foods you normally eat * Granola and Energy Bars * Trail Mix * Dried Soup Packets * Vacuum sealed rice * Water (1 gallon per person per day) * Water purification tablets * Clothing * Full set of clothing. Both short and long sleeve. Have several pairs of socks. * Take breaks to let feet breathe * Poncho, or rain jacket and pants * Hat to keep the sun off * Shelter * Space blankets, wool blankets (packing space is concern) * Bedsheet takes very little space but will make a space blanket more comfortable * Hammock or hammock net. Both can be used as a hammock, but the military hammock nets can be used for fishing and trapping. I have the Grand Trunk Hybrid Hammock and my children have the Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock. * Tarps. You can make A-frame shelters and lean-to shelters with it. Collecting water, waterproofing pack. * Small hiking or dome tent. I prefer 2 person tents. I actually have the Alps or Alpine Engineering Mystique 2. * Light and Firestarting * Flashlights- LED. I prefer battery with hand crank or shake backup. I keep headlamps because they are great hands-free lighting * Signal Flares * Tea light candles. * Lighters * Waterproof matches * Utilitarian * Survival knife: I have the Colt tactical survival knife * Good Mulitool: I have 3 Gerbers, but Leatherman is great also. * Compact Shovel or E-tool * Pen and paper for memory and to leave notes to rescuers * AM-FM weather radio with battery and crank option * LOTS of paracord. Extremely versatile. * Map of the areas that you are in, compass, and training. * Aluminum foil and tin foil * Duct tape * Pepper Spray * Prepaid phone and phone card. The SpareOne phone is a cool option. * List of important phone numbers * Extra credit or debit card * Extra cash * GPS is awesome when charged. * Medical * First Aid Kit * Stash of volatile medicines * Personal Items and Sanitary Items * Toilet paper * Feminine hygene products * Toothbrush with broken handle * Diapers and Babywipes for the children * Vacuum Sealing is great for space saving.