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Ultimate Bug Out Bag Tutorial – Survivalist Blog

Building or buying the “Ultimate Bug Out Bag” is relative to each person’s situation. This is because these bags are designed to save your life and help you escape from danger or keep you alive while you head towards safety. The scope of this tutorial will be dedicated to the thought that is needed when planning and your bug out bag.

A “Bug Out Bag” or BOB is a pack you can carry that contains various items you will need to survive for a short or extended period of time. It should be designed to grab and take with you if you have to leave your residence in the event of an crisis.

The ultimate bug out bag should be personalized to your geographical location and the probability of natural disasters in that region, so there is no magic formula for building one. However, this short tutorial will give you a good foundation to build on and some ideas to get you on the right track.

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Survival Quiz - Survivalist Blog

Question #1: Which of the following can kill you the quickest?

Dehydration Hypothermia Frostbite Sun exposure

Sun exposure, frostbite and dehydration can take days to kill you, hypothermia happens in a matter of minutes.

Question #2: Which of the following does NOT provide clues to help orient you toward true north?

Moss Ant Hills North Star Wind Speed

Wind speed. While not precise directional guides, moss on trees and ant hills can help you to figure out what direction you're facing. In the Northern Hemisphere, moss on the south side of trees will be thicker and greener because that side often gets more sun; ants often build their nests on the south or southeastern side of trees, where it's warmer.

Question #3: What do lush vegetation and swarming insects often indicate?

Fertile Soil Edible Plants Water Dead animals

Plant life, insects, bird flight paths and animal tracks can all point toward water sources.

Question #4: An insect diet can actually save your life by providing you with which of these much-needed bodily sources of energy?

Protein Sugars Carbohydrates Fat

The majority of an insect’s body is pure protein. Insects actually hold more than three times the amount of protein (for their size) as beef. carbohydrates

Question #5: Hypothermia Generally Only Happens in Cold Weather.

False True

Hypothermia happens during all seasons and temperatures, usually due to exposure to water that leads to the lowering of your body temperature.

Question #6: What’s the LEAST important survival tool for a novice in a jungle scenario?

Tarp Machete Fire starter Compass Water filter

The ability to shelter yourself from the elements, start a fire, clear brush, defend yourself, and provide clean drinking water are the most important tools. A compass is a very important tool, however if you are lost, the most recommended strategy is to shelter in place for those who will be looking for you.

Question #7: It’s a good idea to build your shelter near what?

Dry river beds Cliffs Under Trees A water source

Staying near a source of water is a good idea when building a shelter. You should avoid natural hazards like cliffs and dry river beds.

Question #8: Which symptom determines if you are experiencing SEVERE dehydration?

Rapid heart beat Dry mouth Vomiting and diarrhea Dizziness

Dry mouth and a rapid heartbeat is a sign for moderate dehydration. Vomiting and diarrhea is a strong indication for severe dehydration.

Question #9: Why should you melt snow or ice before drinking it?

To avoid brain freeze To purify it To avoid cutting your mouth To avoid dehydration

Eating frozen snow and ice will reduce your core body temperature and can lead to dehydration.

Question #10: How long can a healthy human go without food as long as they have water?

7 Days 8 Weeks 3 Days 4 Weeks

A healthy person, properly hydrated, can last up to 8 weeks without food. This is not to say that they will be able to operate as they normally would with food. The starvation process will leave you without energy and unable to perform basic survival tasks.

Question #11: In an emergency situation, drinking small amounts of salt water will keep you from dehydrating until fresh water can be found.

True False

Drinking any amount of salt water will further dehydrate you and in larger quantities cause organ failure.

Question #12: What is a bug out bag used for?

Keeping bugs from getting into your food storage. A small bag of Military MRE'S for camping or hiking. Bag containing survival gear that you can grab quickly to escape trouble. A bag of survival gear to keep in your bug out location.

Bug out bags are used to store survival gear and equipment that will help you evacuate your home and "bug out" to a predetermined, or open ended location.