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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: What internal temperature is required to break down bacteria cells in meat?

250 160 325 350

Bacteria begins to break down at 160° Fahrenheit.

Question #2: What do lush vegetation and swarming insects often indicate?

Fertile Soil Dead animals Edible Plants Water

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

Question #3: 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 #4: Which of the following can kill you the quickest?

Hypothermia Frostbite Sun exposure Dehydration

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

Question #5: Why should you try to avoid sleeping directly on the ground?

To keep from losing body heat. To avoid getting your clothes wet. To avoid bugs. To eliminate the risk of contracting disease.

Sleeping on the ground can lead to loss of body heat. You'll retain more warmth by piling grass or pine needles on the ground to sleep on.

Question #6: It’s a good idea to build your shelter near what?

A water source Cliffs Under Trees Dry river beds

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 #7: Which crucial need you should first address if you are lost in the woods during a thunderstorm?

Food Water Shelter Fire

Shelter from the elements is your first priority. Hypothermia can set in within 20 minutes, shelter will keep you from losing more heat and allow you to raise your body temperature. Once your shelter has been established you can focus on water, then food.

Question #8: How long can a healthy human go without food as long as they have water?

3 Days 8 Weeks 4 Weeks 7 Days

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 #9: On Average, How Many Days Can You Survive Without Water?

3 7 1 5

The human body begins severe dehydration, that leads to death in 3 days.

Question #10: What is a bug out bag used for?

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

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.

Question #11: What’s the LEAST important survival tool for a novice in a jungle scenario?

Machete Tarp Water filter Fire starter Compass

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 #12: What feature of the snake is NOT used to determine if the snake is venomous?

Location Head Markings Eyes Tail Tongue

Tongue. Venomous snakes tend to have elliptical pupils, while non-venomous snakes have round pupils. This is not foolproof though, as the venomous coral snake has round pupils. Not to mention you don't want to get that close to a snake to find out!