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When I first started writing for APN, I did an article on Beginning to Prep: Things to consider, after reading it, I realized just how much information I could have added. So now comes part two. This article focuses on 72 hour bug out bags. The idea behind a 72 hour BOB is to make sure that in a short-term disaster/event, you have the basic supplies you need to make it to your pre-planned destination close by.
A few things you should ask yourself are:
An important thing to consider is the bag you will use for your items. You want to make sure you have one for each family member and that it will distribute the weight in the bag evenly across you back. You also want to make sure and choose a bag that has wide padded straps. Thin ones will dig into your shoulder and become painful quickly.
Things I carry in my 72 hour BOB:
If you’re looking for a more detailed list of items for a long-term BOB, this is a great article to read as well. Click here.
Practice Drills can save your life:
This list may seem drastic to the beginner, but I assure you this is a very good start for a 72 hour BOB and a great start to a long-term bug out bag.
One important thing your family can do is practice drills. Plan a place for you to all meet up to evacuate, so everything is organized. We keep our packs in our garage so we can grab and go.
Knowledge is power and being prepared for these things can save your family. Having children that are scared can be one of the worst things that can happen when you need them to deal with the situation at hand. You don’t want to be searching for them because they are scared in an emergency. Make sure they know to stay calm and to go immediately to your meeting spot.
These are just a few things to consider keeping in a 3 day survival bag for each family member of your house hold. Being prepared for this will ease your mind in the long run. You don’t want to have a damaged home due to tornado, hurricane, earthquake, or fire and not have a few basic essential’s to make it easier to deal with for your family.
Remember my friends, you don’t have to rush out and buy all these items at once. When you see toothpaste on sale at the store for a dollar, buy one for each pack instead of a big bag of chips. If you buy twin packs of deodorant, put one in your bag. Build as you go so this doesn’t hit your pocket hard. Please feel free to comment with your ideas, thoughts or questions!!
Keep it Spicy,
Jalapeno Gal 77
American Preppers Network Blog: www.AmericanPreppersNetwork.com Forum: www.AmericanPreppersNetwork.net
2012-08-16 19:33:47
Source: http://americanpreppersnetwork.com/2012/08/beginning-to-prep-ii.html