72 Hour Kit Tips (bug out bag)

Some things that could be helpful that you might not think about. This is not a comprehensive list, just some ideas.

See also my blog post about this:
http://kd5wmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/preparedness-72hr-kits.html

A more extensive supply list can be found here:
http://kd5wmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/72hr-kits-extensive.html

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[bllabllabllaedheblla]

all you need is : a sleaping bag , army boots , army bag , knife , food , water ,first aid , map and compas ..... dont need all of that stupid stoff :)

[NFSfan38]

@bllabllabllaedheblla true, these aren't necessities; just suggestions of things you may want to have depending on personal preference & available space.

[zanebrunes45]

Why a cell phone? if the power goes out the cell towers will be off, plus in a disater too many calls can over load the system and it could crash.

And if the power is out, that radio is only good for site to site because repeaters would be down

[NFSfan38]

@zanebrunes45 You really think that scale of event is the only thing you should be prepared for? Also, don't underestimate site-to-site. Amateur radios have a pretty long range. Lastly, do you think no-one is prepared with emergency power and extra repeaters? lol.

[NFSfan38]

@hexamine09 I fail to see how that's funny.

[davekle38sp]

I volunteered as an amateur radio operator at the 9/11 Flight 93 crash site in Pennsylvania and would have given anything for a pair of FRS radios. I now keep 3 working FRS radios in my go bag so I can pass out 2 of them to anyone for reliable short range UHF radio communications. - Dave, KB3FXI

[dagr8boorah]

Water,shelter,fire,food,first aid...

[paracordjunky]

Also extra cell phone is a great idea you can use the batterie to start a fire.

[paracordjunky]

I like your stuff it's catered to exactly what you feel you would need. Everyone can give you an opinion of what you should carry but it should be what you like your the one carrying it. I liked the ham radio idea I will add that to my bag good job.

[zanebrunes45]

@NFSfan38 I dont think it will get that bad. Kind of in the middle collapse. We will loose alot but not everything. And oh i know they work great man, i work a job where we have to use site to site and repeaters, but 99.9999% of people have no idea of how to tune into one. Plus i know there is back ups, but if the power grids go down, what more important? Military channels or civilian repeaters?

[NFSfan38]

@yenowhatitis I mentioned that in the video. For my tactical EDC, watch?v=ExhGGejYhgw