094: Choosing and Packing the Correct Bug Out Bag for Stability - The Prepper Podcast

Summary: Housekeeping: 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! I will be doing a Warrior Dash 5k on October 10th. We will be doing the St. Jude heat, because it’s not worth doing unless we raise some money for charity. If you would like to donate to St. Jude, please go to <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/warrior2015">http://theprepperpodcast.com/warrior2015</a> Episode 100 is coming up, and I would like to do something for you. Give me ideas of what you would like. You will notice that this is a replay of a previous podcast, but as I have been going through the beginning stages of starting your journey into preparedness, I thought it best to cover choosing bug out bags before I discuss what goes in it. Topic: Choose the Correct Bug Out Bag and How to Pack it for Stability and Proper Fit Which comes first, the bag or the gear? Gather supplies, then choose bag Get bag, then choose supplies I recommend getting bag first So you don’t pack your house in it When choosing your bag, keep this in mind for a great fit Color Capacity Torso Size Load Support Gear Access You will be visible if you look different than everyone else Do not want to draw attention Be prepared without “looking prepared” Choose neutral or mute colors If you use camo, OD green, or black you scream, “I am prepared and tactical” or “I have lifesaving equipment in my bag… Just take it.” If you use bright colors, you draw attention. People can’t help but notice you // If you are going on a night trip, don’t pack for a month’s trip. Choose the correct bag. 1-2 Nights 20-50 Liters 1.5-4.5 lbs 2-3 Nights 50-60 liters 2.5 to 5 lbs 3-5 Nights 60-80 liters 2.5 to 5+ lbs 5+ Nights 80+ liters 4-6+ lbs Choose a Pack based on Torso Size, not overall height. Measure yourself Base of your neck to your hipbone Women and children sizing is available from most manufacturers Their torsos are shorter Up to 15.5 in XS 16-17.5 in S 18-19.5 in M / Regular 20+ inches L / Tall Determine the Load Support or Frame of the Pack Types of frames External Better Weight Dispersal Further from body Internal Close to body Poor weight dispersal Hybrid Framed Perimeter Frame Trade off Better weight dispersal than internal Closer to body than external Get to Your Gear Easily when it Matters by choosing the right pack. Unloading your pack stinks You want a pack designed to organize and compartmentalize Typical Pack Pockets Main Compartment Where you will place the bulk of your items. Pack items that you don’t need constant access to Heavy items need to be center of pack, near your back Medium weight items get packed around the heavy core. Keep all the weight possible at your spine If weight is too high, you will be off balanced If weight is too low, you will lean forward to balance and overwork your back

094: Choosing and Packing the Correct Bug Out Bag for Stability - The Prepper Podcast

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