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Author: | GT Admin [ Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:06 am ] |
Post subject: | BOB's (Bug Out Bags) |
Here is just one of many lists, please feel free to add yours What Most Governments Suggest Water Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils Emergency preparedness manual Portable, battery-operated radio or television and extra batteries Flashlight and extra batteries Cash or traveler's checks, change Nonelectric can opener, utility knife Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type Tube tent Pliers Tape Compass Matches in a waterproof container Aluminum foil Plastic storage containers Signal flare Paper, pencil Needles, thread Medicine dropper Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water Whistle Plastic sheeting Map of the area (for locating shelters) Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water) Staples--sugar, salt, pepper High energy foods--peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix Vitamins Foods for infants, elderly persons or persons with special dietary needs Comfort/stress foods--cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags Manual Can Opener Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Triangular bandages (3) 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) Scissors Tweezers Needle Moistened towelettes Antiseptic Thermometer Tongue blades (2) Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant Assorted sizes of safety pins Cleansing agent/soap Latex gloves (2 pair) Sunscreen Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid (for stomach upset) Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center) Laxative Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) Jacket or coat Long pants Long sleeve shirt Sturdy shoes or work boots Hat, gloves and scarf Rain gear Thermal underwear Blankets or sleeping bags Sunglasses Toilet paper Soap, liquid detergent Feminine supplies Personal hygiene items Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) Plastic bucket with tight lid Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach For Baby Formula Diapers Bottles Pacifiers Powdered milk Medications For Adults Heart and high blood pressure medication Insulin Prescription drugs Denture needs Contact lenses and supplies Extra eye glasses Hearing aid batteries Important Family Documents Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container. Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds Photo IDs, passports, social security cards, immunization records Bank account numbers Credit card account numbers and companies Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates) Photocopies of credit and identification cards Additonal Items For Rural Use Chainsaw (with a several gallons of gas mix, sharpening files, extra chains and bar, and bar oil) One halter and lead rope per horse (and dairy cow if your's will lead) Saddles and tack if you think you will need them Tow Chains Good Spares for trucks and stock trailers Tool Kit complete enough to handle whatever could go wrong (because it most likely will) Good Shotgun and ammo (500+ rounds) for hunting for small game and/or self defense Good Rifle and ammo (500+ rounds) for hunting Side arms and ammo (500+ rounds) if you feel that you need them Snares and traps Several good sharp knives, 24" machete Veterinary Supplies for livestock (Suture kits, bandages, bag balm, etc,) GPS Unit and Topographical maps of the area Good amount of both heavy and lite rope, think about some cloths line also. Fence tools Splitting Maul Shovel(s) Water Containers for animals Fishing Poles and Tackle A few fire starter logs to cut into small pieces to start fire using wet wood Cast Iron Cook wear Lamps and fuel for them solar or crank powered type radio Insect repellent if you or family members use/need it Coffee filters for straining creek or river water prior to real water filter use (this will extend the lifetime of your filter cartridges considerably) Laundry soap, scrub board and wash tubs |
Author: | GT Admin [ Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: BOB's (Bug Out Bags) |
Found this cool site with some cool back packs, they could easliy be used as bobs.... http://www.campingsurvival.com/daypacks1.html |
Author: | Leorising [ Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BOB's (Bug Out Bags) |
Hey all, Found this free ebook on kindle... don't know for how long.... How to Build Perfect Bug Out Bag http://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Perfect ... 06011_f_80 Keep safe in NE... How you doing Ruts? Leo |
Author: | rutsuyasun [ Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: BOB's (Bug Out Bags) |
Ah, another night owl I see. LOL We're doing okay so far, meaning that we still have power. It's hard to see how much snow because of the wind and the drifting. I'm pretty well prepared for a longish power outage and am going to sit back and enjoy the view. Stay safe. BTW, thanks for the link. |
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