Creating A Bug-Out-Bag

[Clyde]

yes, if you remember in ww1 or 2 they didnt have the p38s yet and had to open them with knives, or even shot them open!

42. a good hatchet or folding hand saw-
if you plan on heading to the forest like myself, these will be good for clearing branches and various other uses including using it as a weapon!

The p38 can opener is such an outstanding invention! I used one for years. I must go out and find one.
Great advise for the hatchet and saw especially since carrying a chainsaw may be a bit much. plus the noise might give your location away.

 

[Krime]

lmao @ the kids post.
and ya gas for the chainsaw will probably suck getten it too lol
do you know why they call it a p38? it took 38 turns to get the can open.

 

[Clyde]

lmao @ the kids post.
and ya gas for the chainsaw will probably suck getten it too lol
do you know why they call it a p38? it took 38 turns to get the can open.

I heard that. I need to go replace mine. I want the longer one.

 

[Krime]

thankfully i have one on my swiss army knife, its not a p38 but itll work

 

[goodselfme]

lmao @ the kids post.
and ya gas for the chainsaw will probably suck getten it too lol
do you know why they call it a p38? it took 38 turns to get the can open.

Thirty eight turns to open a can is not what I would call an efficient tool My can opener is one that needs some practice for first time users, however that will certainly be a light tool to pack and it can be used to gut a fish too. I know people who can open cans quite well with a knife. I am sure that took them many practice turns, but maybe less than 38.

 

[goodselfme]

The p38 can opener is such an outstanding invention! I used one for years. I must go out and find one.
Great advise for the hatchet and saw especially since carrying a chainsaw may be a bit much. plus the noise might give your location away.

Besides it needs oil and gas which is special for that piece of equipment. I have a hand saw that might take me a while to cut something down of any decent size, but it is light weight and I am the energy source. With emergency situations, I think that a hand saw might be a better tool. Isn't it funny how when we revert back to years ago, those are the tools of greatest value now for prepping?

 

[goodselfme]

Thank God for my solar panel system so i can charge the DS's ans psp's!
Although it will be nice to not have any video games for a while, and watch the kids go through withdrawals.

I hate to say this, but if the SHTF your children will be going cold turkey with their devices. Why not practice one day without them and see how it will affect them? Then tell them next weekend the devices will be down all weekend? Hope they don't kill you! That is what I would be doing if my children were still at home. The children have no idea what the world they know will become when the grid goes down if a crisis occurs. By you doing that for your children, you just might be showing them more than you can imagine.

 

[goodselfme]

43. a small grill-
no not the whole bar-b-Que just the small grill you place your burgers on. i just came up on 1 that's about 1' 1/2 long X 1' wide. it fits perfectly in my military pack. ill find this useful when i kill something to eat, or even simply heating up water etc.

There is a folding grate for campers that is so light weight and versatile it would be perfect for the emergency of cooking out and then hauling it around too. Who says people all need to eat at the same time too? Why not a much smaller grill grate too. We are so conditioned to having everything we think we should, I am planning on down sizing rather than thinking of a replacement for all my toys and the things I like to have. Wait until you start packing that stuff for a couple of days! You might end up downsizing too. I am going in alone so I can tell myself now I won't be hauling lots. I would rather not go heavy on the hauling of items.

 

[goodselfme]

45. entertainment-
lets face it people when shtf, we probably wont have tv, video games etc. you might want to bring along something thats going to keep you/family entertained. this can be anything from a deck of cards to books etc.
me im a dungeons and dragons nerd and will probably bring my book and dice, i could have years of entrrtainment with those. and the bible.
keeping entertained will be a good modivational tool for your psyci come DD

People will be reverting back to simple entertainment. Some of those might be singing around the campfire. Telling stories, playing the games that don't take anything but people and I will expand on them next. Guess which profession a person is acting out. A person stands up and cannot talk, yet goes through some motions of what profession they want everyone to guess what he or she is acting out. Who ever guesses it is next to think of a profession or job. If your children are anything like mine used to be, no one will be wanting to carry anything in about 5 days. Better to think of the entertainment that requires nothing but participants. You will have a better time and all of those will be so new to them the children will be entertained and look forward to entertainment nights as a family when you are journeying in your emergency situation.

 

[Clyde]

I hate to say this, but if the SHTF your children will be going cold turkey with their devices. Why not practice one day without them and see how it will affect them? Then tell them next weekend the devices will be down all weekend? Hope they don't kill you! That is what I would be doing if my children were still at home. The children have no idea what the world they know will become when the grid goes down if a crisis occurs. By you doing that for your children, you just might be showing them more than you can imagine.

I did that when i took my son camping a couple of weeks ago. He went 4 days with no t.v. and no video games of any kind. It was a little rough for him in the beginning. However, he did get used to it.

 

[goodselfme]

I did that when i took my son camping a couple of weeks ago. He went 4 days with no t.v. and no video games of any kind. It was a little rough for him in the beginning. However, he did get used to it.

People have to plug in the holes the devices now take. It is like lots of other things we all, of all ages get used to in this life. I decided not to watch any conventional TV about 7 years ago. I missed some of the good programs I found educational and worth my time to sit and watch, now I don't even think about that sacrifice much anymore. Children need more of the off the grid activities to really appreciate what they have too. When the SHTF you sure don't want to have to put up with your children bucking all that you will have to manage then.

 

[Clyde]

People have to plug in the holes the devices now take. It is like lots of other things we all, of all ages get used to in this life. I decided not to watch any conventional TV about 7 years ago. I missed some of the good programs I found educational and worth my time to sit and watch, now I don't even think about that sacrifice much anymore. Children need more of the off the grid activities to really appreciate what they have too. When the SHTF you sure don't want to have to put up with your children bucking all that you will have to manage then.

I agree! Maybe it will get more people to take up reading the Bible again!

 

[goodselfme]

I agree! Maybe it will get more people to take up reading the Bible again!

Wouldn't that be an improvement for more Bible reading? Getting back to another important point is to make sure the bug out bags are carried by everyone. I have seen some tiny tots in airports pulling a suitcase on wheels and now considering situations when the SHTF each person can do something, even the really young ones.

 

[Clyde]

Wouldn't that be an improvement for more Bible reading? Getting back to another important point is to make sure the bug out bags are carried by everyone. I have seen some tiny tots in airports pulling a suitcase on wheels and now considering situations when the SHTF each person can do something, even the really young ones.

The more people carrying stuff is vital as it will allow a family to carry more of everything needed plus some extras.

 

[goodselfme]

I made a list from several sources for my bug out bag. I occassionally take items out thinking they are duplicates for the things I already have covered, but most often times I add to the contents. I have decided to put s0me items in a covered container in my back yard. Recently I discovered some homeless people in my yard, so I want to mention to people thinking their property is safe with prepper items on it might consider locking the container. If I had not seen the homeless in my yard, I might have left it unlocked and then gone one day needing my stash and found it gone. This is something worth thinking about for all property items. One never knows when the SHTF what will happen to things left unlocked.

 

[Krime]

46. kite string-
I didnt even really think about this till my grandfather offered me 2 spools of it! it can be useful in alot of ways such as: bow string, snare traps, sutchers, tying stuff up etc.
and i will be bringing my bible too, yes! well if i have time to pack it on my way out, ive been reading it alot lately lol

 

[Clyde]

46. kite string-
I didnt even really think about this till my grandfather offered me 2 spools of it! it can be useful in alot of ways such as: bow string, snare traps, sutchers, tying stuff up etc.
and i will be bringing my bible too, yes! well if i have time to pack it on my way out, ive been reading it alot lately lol

Kite string is a great idea. personally I use what is known as "550 cord" or "parachute cord." It is known as 550 cord because I understand it will support 550 pounds.

 

[Krime]

lol yes paracord is the opertune thing to have, and i hope to get some soon. but hey if i get good stuff for free, im definitly not gonna turn it down lmao.

 

[Clyde]

lol yes paracord is the opertune thing to have, and i hope to get some soon. but hey if i get good stuff for free, im definitly not gonna turn it down lmao.

Free is always the best way to go! I can't recall ever complaining about free stuff...

 

[Krime]

47. a watch:
preferably one with time AND date.
once shtf, i doubt people are going to take calenders or an alarm clock, lol.
after a while, one will probably lose track of time and date, unless they know astrology or how to use a sun dial.
if for nothing else a watch will help a person psycologicly.

 

[Clyde]

47. a watch:
preferably one with time AND date.
once shtf, i doubt people are going to take calenders or an alarm clock, lol.
after a while, one will probably lose track of time and date, unless they know astrology or how to use a sun dial.
if for nothing else a watch will help a person psycologicly.

I might suggest one with multiple time zones.
Casio makes some that have altimeters, compass, and thermometers. However,
I had one for about 2 months and was not pleased with the accuracy. I'm not sure i was just the lucky one who got the "special" one, or if the technology isn't quite there.

 

[Krime]

*****NOTE***
you may want to take batterys for your watch too lol

 

[Clyde]

*****NOTE***
you may want to take batterys for your watch too lol

May want extra batteries for everything, plus might not be a bad idea to have extra batteries for bartering.

 

[Krime]

True! the best ones in my opinion would be the rechargables. true their quit a bit more expensive, but they last a bit longer and you can use solar and other stuff to recharge them.

 

[Clyde]

True! the best ones in my opinion would be the rechargables. true their quit a bit more expensive, but they last a bit longer and you can use solar and other stuff to recharge them.

Since I have the solar equipment I am investing rechargeable batteries. I don't think I will need 9volt, but D, C, AA, AAA are a must.

 

[Droid]

You know, my favorite thing about prepping is the bug out bag. It is the one thing that has to pull you through if all esle fails. I always have one when I go on trips, you never know! Not to mention it is the easiest way to start prepping. I will post mine for people to take a look at tomorrow. Just remember my bug out bag inventory is designed for my situation and not necessarily yours. Getting late, catch y'all tomorrow.

 

[Clyde]

You know, my favorite thing about prepping is the bug out bag. It is the one thing that has to pull you through if all esle fails. I always have one when I go on trips, you never know! Not to mention it is the easiest way to start prepping. I will post mine for people to take a look at tomorrow. Just remember my bug out bag inventory is designed for my situation and not necessarily yours. Getting late, catch y'all tomorrow.

Thanks for the offer it will definitely help people get a start if they have not yet started

Just remember my bug out bag inventory is designed for my situation and not necessarily yours.

Very true. Though some items may be similar our location, and what we are preparing for will dictate what people need. duplicating another peron's bag may cause some problems in a real situation.

 

[Krime]

I found a reason to take along them 9volts Clydesdale.
48. 9volts and brillow pads:
if you touch the 9volt to the brillow it will create a + and - connection easily starting fires (well easier than a bow fire lol)

 

[Clyde]

I found a reason to take along them 9volts Clydesdale.
48. 9volts and brillow pads:
if you touch the 9volt to the brillow it will create a + and - connection easily starting fires (well easier than a bow fire lol)

That is a new on me! I never knew you could do that. Thanks for sharing. I shall see if I can try that next time I go camping.
Do you have a link where you saw this, unless it is your discovery?

 

[Krime]

no, tbh, i saw it on Duel Survival, I've seen it done before, but i didn't remember it until i saw the show yesterday.
ill see if i can find a link or something though.
it does make sense, though, Brillo pads are a type of conduit metal, being placed onna 9volt battery would arch it