Self-Sufficiency and Preppers

[Sapphire]

I was on a prepping forum reading through stuff the other day. I never heard of the term "bugout bag" before. I guess it is a backpack of sorts where you stash basic necessities so if something were ever to hit the fan, you can just grab and it go. It sounds like a good idea to have one if you live in a city or live where the weather gets bad. Anyone have one here?

 

[JerriBun]

Yep.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

I have a bugout bag at home, and I have a get home bag that travels with me.

 

[Deleted member 191]

Yeah. But it was taught to me as the "fuck it" bag. Mine.....is 100% not in good shape....but it will be come next year.

 

[ShermX69X]

Yes and it's fully loaded and ready to go!

Make sure you have food rations and a fresh bottle of water inside and some life straws too.
You also need to have medical items. Antibiotics too if possible.

There is a lot more to it for sure, but there's plenty of YT vids to cover all that.

Stay ready so you don't have to get ready.

 

[Terrymist]

Yep. Now prepping for a second.

 

[YahudahQueen96]

I was on a prepping forum reading through stuff the other day. I never heard of the term "bugout bag" before. I guess it is a backpack of sorts where you stash basic necessities so if something were ever to hit the fan, you can just grab and it go. It sounds like a good idea to have one if you live in a city or live where the weather gets bad. Anyone have one here?

I have a bag but haven’t packed it much. I learned of the bug out bag about two years ago watching survival videos. I am going to get back to preparing for a disaster. I think all people should have bug out bags. A medical emergency could happen and it would be great to have all necessities. I bought three bags (one each for me and my family I live with). We have a cat and I even have emergency litter for her, but it’s not name brand (fresh step). I will eventually stock up on her wet food. In the case of an emergency, I have a portable litter box, emergency kit. My mother is planning to be prepared before the next election. Also, the covid propaganda is starting to spread again and people will be going crazy buying up everything in the markets.

 

[Sapphire]

I have a bag but haven’t packed it much. I learned of the bug out bag about two years ago watching survival videos. I am going to get back to preparing for a disaster. I think all people should have bug out bags. A medical emergency could happen and it would be great to have all necessities. I bought three bags (one each for me and my family I live with). We have a cat and I even have emergency litter for her, but it’s not name brand (fresh step). I will eventually stock up on her wet food. In the case of an emergency, I have a portable litter box, emergency kit. My mother is planning to be prepared before the next election. Also, the covid propaganda is starting to spread again and people will be going crazy buying up everything in the markets.

That is so sweet to think of your cat. I should stock up for my cats as well.

I am going through different lists figuring what I should have in mine. I do need to invest in some life straws. I have a feeling no matter which way the election goes, things are going to get bad in America, especially for people living in and near cities.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

 

[equis]

A bug out bag is a must. So most definitely. My family have had them set up for years but I'd like to get more efficient with the contents. The concept of extreme camping and backpacking has inspired this thought.

 

[Sapphire]

What do you all think about emergency food? I was considering getting one of those bucket things that provides a month worth of food for 2 people. It has a shelf life of 20 years I think.

 

[GwynShivers]

I'm from a military family, so I've known about them & have had them since age 5. Have one in my front closet & one in the trunk of my car.

 

[Sapphire]

I am wondering if that would be better over those prepared meals. Just getting something that is meant to be high calorie and high nutrition in drink form or something.

 

[Terrymist]

I am wondering if that would be better over those prepared meals. Just getting something that is meant to be high calorie and high nutrition in drink form or something.

One of my friends swears by using Huel. She's been using it for years.