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My Dream Go-Bag : What to pack/have for emergencies
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items Nobody wants to talk about it, but everybody wants to survive it. Get what you can when you can and stay prepared. #Paid
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Home Essentials
Go Bag Essentials
Home Essentials
There are two options: Stay home or go out. Do you really want your only option to be “I guess I have to go out because i have nothing at home, literally”?
Either this, or the life straw. It depends on your water plans and setup.
Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets 397mg 100
Just so you know, this works A LOT better if you take a first aid course or get a book to go with it. Other than than that, it's a solid HOME kit.
First Responder EMT Bag LXMB25 - 240+ Supplies
You can hook these up to solar panels, and that's what you want. Unless you have gas stores, you need something you can charge and something that won't draw attention to you. Size up when you can. This isn't to run you're whole house, this is to run ...
Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station
Don't go putting a giant knife in your bag. However, for cutting firewood and butchering those rabbits/chickens, you need something sharp.
Mossy Oak Hatchet, Machete & Hunting Knife Set
Can it, package it, store it, grow it. Figure out your food supply.
Food Supply
Good for home and bag.
BleedStop™ First Aid Powder, 4x15g Pouches
Whatever you need regularly or may need in the future, stock up and stay stocked up. The pharmacy is the LAST place you should be going.
Medicine x2
Something like this, soap wipes, or reusable wipes. Use sparingly, but being moderately clean prevents a lot of health issues ahead.
SUNKISS TrustPlus Adult Wet Wipes 8x12 Unscented 200Ct
You can raise all the food you want, but if you can’t figure out how to grow some greens and starches you’re on a clock. This goes hand and hand with canning, freezing, and prep. Foraging and growing is a skill you can take with you.
Garden
Worse case scenario, all your food is frozen and if you don’t figure out how to save it, you’re toast. This can be plugged into the generator or stand alone off of batteries. Until you build a wine cellar underground for your fruits, this is how you ...
Battery Powered Freezer
Go Bag Essentials
Things not listed include: Wipes, Batteries, and a laminated family photo. I'm still working on it, so feel free to comment if you feel something is missing! :)
Mom/Dad, this one's for you. Remember, help yourself before you help kids. They need you. Also teach them before-hand so they can help themselves and siblings.
MIRA SAFETY CM-6M CBRN Full Face Gas Mask Set
This is a better safe than sorry essential. If something gets into the air, most people are going to be out of options. The mask itself is good for kids 2yrs-12yrs (depending on the size). The filters last 5-10YRS on the shelf. So stock up now and fo...
MIRA SAFETY M Kids Mask Respirator Full Face-CBRN
If there's one thing you need, it's a lighter. Something that won't run out of gas, doesn't need to stay dry, and can stay close. Fuel is a bonus, don't rely on it.
4" Ferro Rod Flint & Steel Fire Starter
Drinking water is going to be one of the biggest factors of survival. These can go through 1800 gallons, so they should last a good amount of time. Although, the more the merrier.
Practical Survival Reusable Emergency Water Filter Straws, 2-Pack
Here's the thing, you need first aid, but you can't lug around a huge duffle bag. Leave the giant first aid at home. Put this in your bag.
Waterproof First Aid Kit w/ Tourniquet
This is the one I have, I will say you shouldn't automatically put batteries in it. Mine drained and I rarely used the radio. It can be solarpowered, but worrying about batteries is the last thing we need.
Radio 5000mAh AM/FM/SW/NOAA Flashlight
This, is a luxury. Use it sparingly. Definately get pain meds. Get these next.
SurviveX Travel Medicine Kit, 12 OTC Meds
This is one of my favorites, very discreet and light. Great for emergency campouts.
2 Person Mylar Emergency Shelter Tent + Whistle
Most people imagine a sleeping bag. Most people have never been camping and don't realize how heavy sleeping bags are. This is light, warm, and efficient.
Life Bivy Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag
For travel, emergency snacks. Just know for every emergency meal you pack, you have to consider how you'll hydrate it.
Roundhouse Survival Mode Emergency Ration Bars, 6 Pack