Sunday, October 27, 2013

What To Look For In Bug Out Bags For Sale

By Rachael Gutierrez


You do not have to go overboard to take part in disaster preparedness. There is no need to feel like you have to dig foxholes or store massive amounts of food and water either. The smart way to get prepared is to purchase one of the many bug out bags for sale. In this article we will take a good look at what these packs contain and why you need them.

Individuals that plan ahead for disasters that may or may not come are often called preppers. These individuals prepare for just about any type of emergency situation by having everything they would need at home if a widespread disaster should happen. They also prepare special backpacks they can grab quickly on the way out of the door if it were necessary for them to evacuate their home.

These backpacks are also referred to as 72 hour packs because they are meant to keep you alive for three days. They should contain enough items to sustain one or more people by giving them food and water and shelter. Two people can easily be sustained with one well stocked backpack. If your family is larger consider getting multiple packs.

One of the main issues in an emergency is clean water. Staying hydrated is important because a person will die from thirst long before they will from hunger. Water is the first key to survival. A good pack will contain clean drinking water that will last two people for three days.

Food is the first thing to get taken during a crisis. Getting mixed up in a crazed mob of unprepared people clamoring for the same food is just asking for trouble. Your premade pack should have foods that have an extended shelf life. There are plenty of options when it comes to food, but some of the best choices are canned meats, protein bars and dried fruit and nut mixtures. Expect to allot 2000 calories every day for each person.

A long time ago mankind figured out that fire can make all the difference in survival. A good pack will have at least three different sources to make a campfire they can be used not only to cook but also to keep warm and dry out close that have accidentally gotten wet. A lighter, flint and steel and waterproof matches are a good combination to look for in a premade pack.

Most ready made packs also include some type of shelter. A small pup tent or good sized tarp can help keep you warm and dry. The tent is the easier one of the two to use, but it will be more expensive. You have to decide which option fits your situation best.

Purchasing bug out bags for sale online is the best way to quickly have a plan in place for disasters. The best preparedness plan is to know what your needs are before shopping so that you will know in an instant if one particular pack is right for you.




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