095: Getting Versatile Bug out Bag That Won’t Break Your Back - The Prepper Podcast
Summary: <br> Housekeeping:<br> <br> If you don’t know where to start in prepping, check out my resource page at <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/gettingstarted">theprepperpodcast.com/gettingstarted</a>, this is where I am getting the outline of my discussions here!<br> Don’t forget to give me a review at <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/itunes">theprepperpodcast.com/itunes</a> or <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/stitcher">theprepperpodcast.com/stitcher</a> and you could win a consulting call with me. <br> Episode 100 is coming up, and I would like to do something for you. Give me ideas of what you would like.<br> <br> Topic:<br> 72 Hour Kit, Bug Out Bag, Get Home Bag, Get Out of Dodge Bag, or Whatever Else You Want to Call It<br> Bug Out Bags can Give you Everything You Need for a Weekend Camping Trip.<br> <br> This is just a 72 Hour bag based on getting you from your location to your destination.<br> You have to carry this on your person while trekking, so size, weight, and components are a priority.<br> Yes, I have done a bug out bag podcast before, but when I did that, I was new at podcasting.<br> Today, I also am keeping in mind that this is for beginners, so I am going to leave some more advanced items out.<br> Choose a Backpack or Hiking Pack for Hands-Free Awesomeness.<br> I choose back packs over duffles because packs are much easier to carry. You can go hands-free.<br> I used to say that <a href="http://cleversurvivalist.com/2013/06/10/video-kelty-courser-40-internal-frame-backpack-review/">Internal Frame</a> packs were my favorite, but now I think hybrid packs are a better option (part internal frame and part external frame) for stability and weight distribution.<br> Just go over to last weeks podcast on how to pack your bug out bag for suggestions.<br> Carefully Choose Your Supplies for a Lightweight Multipurpose Bag.<br> Keep Your Energy Levels Sky High with the Proper Food and Water.<br> Keep foods you normally eat. I recommend, based on your needs, a mix of the following:<br> <br> Granola and <a href="http://survivalgeartools.com/product/clif-bar-energy-bar-variety-pack-chocolate-chip-crunchy-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-peanut-crunch-2-4-ounce-bars-24-count/">Energy Bars</a><br> Trail Mix<br> Dried Soup Packets<br> Vacuum sealed rice<br> Water (1 gallon per person per day)<br> Water<a href="http://survivalgeartools.com/product/potable-aqua-water-purification-tablets-with-pa-plus/"> purification tablets</a> and/or <a href="http://survivalgeartools.com/product/sawyer-products-sp128-mini-water-filtration-system/">sawyer straw filters</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Unless You are a Nudist, Keep the Elements Off with the Right Clothing.<br> <br> You will need a full set of clothing, Both short and long sleeve. <br> Have several pairs of socks to keep feet dry.. <br> Get a Poncho, or rain jacket and pants for adverse weather and a hat to keep the sun off.<br> <br> Get Excellent Shelter and Bedding For a Packable Castle that is “Good-to-Go”<br> Shelter is a big deal during a bug out. <br> <br> It can be your separation from weather, insects, or critters. <br> <br> Bedding performs a couple functions. <br> <br> Bedding acts as a miniature shelter.<br> Bedding acts as insulation.<br> <br> Keep a variation of the following bedding items for a good night’s sleep:<br> <br> <a href="http://survivalgeartools.com/product/emergency-mylar-thermal-blankets-pack-of-10/">Space blankets</a> and wool blankets will keep you warm.<br> <br> Space blankets take up less space, but are Mylar, which isn’t very durable.<br> <br> <br> Bedsheets take very little space but will make a space blanket more comfortable<br> <a href="http://survivalgeartools.com/product/grand-trunk-skeeter-beeter-hammock/">Hammock</a> or hammock net.<br> <br> Both can be used as a hammock,
