What is a bug out bag? In a nutshell, a bug-out bag is a way for you to be better prepared to leave your home, office or vehicle in a moment’s notice, just in case stuff hits the fan. As you can imagine, bug-out bags vary in size and contents depending upon several different factors […]
What Should Be in a Bug Out Bag?
If this is your first foray into the land of bug out bags, many of the items that are on the must-include list may seem bizarre, and you probably have questions about what should be in a bug out bag. After all, what is paracord, and for that matter, where do you even BUY paracord […]
The Ultimate Bug Out Bag List
Putting together a bug out bag is really not that difficult if you have a bug out bag list to go by. However, putting together a comprehensive, well packed bug out bag requires a little bit more attention to detail. Using a bug out bag list will help you stay organized, allow you to check off […]
Zombie Bug Out Bag – Items to Pack Beyond the Norm
Zombie Bug Out Bag Must-Haves Some people believe in the possibility of a Zombie apocalypse and others don’t, but the capacity for a naturally derived or chemically engineered virus that causes widespread infection and zombie type symptoms isn’t beyond the realm of reason. Building a zombie bug out bag is going to be pretty much […]
Bug Out Bag Packing List – Why You Need One
Why Do You Need a Bug Out Bag Packing List? Putting together a bug out bag is not difficult, but putting together a comprehensive, well packed bug out bag requires more attention to detail. A bug out bag packing list will help you stay organized, allow you to check off items as they are packed, […]
Survival Kit for Hurricanes: Prepare Ahead of Time
Hurricanes bring to mind destructive winds and heavy rains, but in fact, the wind is often the least of your worries! It’s OK though because we’ve put together an excellent Survival Kit for Hurricanes that you can pick up in our store. Throughout the following paragraphs, we’re going to tell you what each component is used […]
Bug Out Bag Essentials – The 10 Items All BOBs Must-Have!
Bug Out Bag Essentials. Every article that you read about how to build a bug out bag is going to have a list of 50 or 60 items that you should include, but what if you just want to start a basic bag? Can you get away with just a handful of items? The answer […]
Emergency Car Kit: How to Survive a Rural Breakdown
Vehicle breakdowns can happen anywhere, but with the availability of cell phones and roadside assistance services, most people don’t bother to carry an emergency car kit. Even fewer know how to change a tire or put oil in their engine, and some people don’t even know how to read a local map. However, there are […]
How to Make a Bug Out Bag – Lighten Your Load and Get It Organized
Two of the most important aspects to consider when deciding how to make a bug out bag for yourself or your family are weight and accessibility. If you can’t carry your pack comfortably for 20 or 30 miles or if you can’t easily access the items that you need, then your bag isn’t serving the […]
Hurricane Kit: The Top 10 Essentials You Must Include
Hurricane season 2013 began with tropical storm Andrea, which brought high winds, tornadoes, and record rainfall to portions of the southern and northeastern parts of the US. Fortunately, it didn’t cause massive amounts of damage but it was the first warning for residents of hurricane prone areas to get prepared for hurricane season.