Last week my pastor delivered a message entitled “It’s the end of the world as we know it” the point of the message was that everyone is worrying about the end of the world, all the horrible things that are going to happen but not to worry and don’t get sucked up in all the hype.
After the service I immediately started discussing with my friends exactly what we would do in an end of the world scenario/zombie apocalypse. Where we should go, which people had skills for such a time, which guns were best, food and water storage, how to set a trip mine, etc.
Not exactly what the pastor had in mind for us to discuss but fun nevertheless. After all one of the biggest letdowns of my life was Jan 1st 2000 when nothing happened. I was prepare, my family was prepare, our entire church was prepared (different church). We had stockpiled food, water, purchased generators, hand pumps for wells, seeds etc. So anyway Jan 1st to say the least was a big letdown.
Survival has always been a hobby of mine. I read all the survival books I could find. I can survive indefinitely in the woods (or at least I think I can). I’ve learned diverse skills that could come in handy, bow staff skills anyone?
The other day I turned on the radio and listened to Mr. Glen Beck (not something I usually do). During the commercials and the program (same thing?) I was kept hearing all the same stuff I heard back in 1998-99. Stockpile food and water, buy gold, band together with other crazy like minded people. It felt like deja vu all over again.
I also recently watched Zombieland, which was hilarious by the way. And was again reminded of the necessity of being prepared for anything.
All that being said I decided to assemble a bug out bag as I figured I had 90% of the supplies just lying around my office.
What is a bug out bag?
A bug out bag is a bag you’ve filled with items you’ll need to survive if you have to leave in a hurry.
Why do you need one?
- Y2K
- 2012 (the Myans can’t be wrong)
- Y3k
- Alien invasion
- Zombie Apocalypse
- Seriously vaccines could make everyone into Zombies
- Collapse of our country because Obama is destroying it
- FEMA could throw us all into containment camps
- Bird Flu pandemic
- West Nile Virus
- Swin Flu pandemic
- Hackers could destroy banks
- Three Mile Island could blow up at any minute
- You could get framed for murder and have to lay low for a while
- The tribulation (read Revelation it’s almost here!)
- Terrorist attack
- Russia could attack
- China could also attack
- Canada might give the US a dirty look
- Ron Paul could be elected and actually get rid of the Federal Reserve then we’re really up a creek
- Ron Paul could be right about everything (see the first several points)
- Someone could set off an EMP (Think Oceans 11)
- Solar Flares could wipe out the national power grid
- The hadron collider could create black holes and suck up Europe
- A meteor could collide with the earth
- Global Warming (stock up on sunscreen)
- Global Cooling (stock up on cold weather gear)
- You’re wife could kick you out of the house because you’re obsessed with survival stuff
- Or because it’s a hobby… and ya never know?!?
- ________ (enter your idea here)
What’s in my bug out bag you ask?
Bug out Bag
Water
- 1 Gallon Distilled water (5 year shelf life)
- Water Bladder
- Water purification tablets
Food
- Tuna Fish in cans
- Turkey in cans
- Granola Bars
- Camp stove
- 2 cans of fuel
- lightweight cooking kit with utensils
- Matches
Shelter
- Emergency Blanket
- 2 Man tent
- Sleeping bag
- Hat
Protection
- Whistle
- Knife (sheath)
- Knife (folding)
- Knife (throwing)
- Pistol (Glock 23 .40 cal, holster and extra clip)
- 100 Rounds of Ammunition
- Shotgun (12 gauge mossberg)
- 15 Rounds of 00 Buckshot and 25 of birdshot
- Slingshot (with replacement band)
Misc
- Compass
- Whetstone
- Fishing line and hooks
- Binoculars
- Ziplock bags
- Duct tape
- Camouflage grease paint
- Rope
- Webbing
It’s a work in progress but this was all stuff I had lying around the house. Now it’s all in one bag (Coleman internal frame backback) and ready to go if I ever need it.
So that is my bug out bag, I don’t foresee ever using it (except to go camping) it is nice to be prepared. After all… ya never know.
Comments time, what am I missing from the bug out bag. Do you have one? Do you have a TEOTWAKI (the end of the world as we know it) plan? Also if you can shoot, have stockpiled food, water and ammo you are welcome to come stay at my house during the end of the world. I just need to get a generator for the xbox and we’ll be all set.
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If you’re not carrying a sword, you’re asking for trouble. It doesn’t matter if you’re fighting zombies or roving bands of Mad Max anarchists – bullets are going to be rare. And if Hollywood has taught me anything (and I’d like to think it has) there are going to be way more of “them” than there are of “us”.
Better come prepared.
Hmm a sword is a good option. Though my sheath knife could be attached to a stick or the shotgun with duct tape which would work, just wouldn’t be as maneuverable.
What you call a “bug out” bag is also known as a 72-hour kit where I come from. It’s useful for what you describe, but also for those less blockbuster movie type of situations…such as your house burning down, a localized natural disaster or hazmat issue, etc.
Food storage is, of course, useless except for what you can carry in a “bug out” situation. But if you’re able to stay in your home, it’s invaluable and WELL worth the investment. And for reasons less dramatic, such as losing one’s job. I’ve got a year or more of food in my basement that my whole family could live off quite comfortably if I had an unemployment incident. It’s all food my kids eat anyways, just dehydrated. DON’T just go get a bunch of unprocessed stuff unless you know how to process it. Get what you’d normally eat. Be sure to rotate it regularly to avoid spoilage.
Keep a garden in growing seasons and be sure to grow enough to eat now and some to preserve for later.
Shop the case lot sales at the supermarket.
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Exactly, and it doesn’t have quite the intimidation factor as 42 inches of folded Japanese steel.
Also, tomahawks. They can function as either a hatchet or a clear indication that you are crazy and shouldn’t be messed with.
You forgot the iPhone with WordPress app installed and a hand crank generator. Used for misinformation dissemination.
You should also grab a first aid kit and some chapstick. What’s the point of surviving if your lips are chapped?
Hello
ive a question i want to buy a BoB Bug out bag completely
i live in europe , wich site i can buy it from?
all complete i mean.
regardes Daniel
P.S. also want a gun if possible.+ bullets