Bug-Out Bags

Bug-out bags, get-home bags, everyday carry kits… why do we need another survival bag? Because each bag has its own purpose and you do NOT need to own all of them. Think of inch bags as oversized bug-out bags because their purpose is to keep you alive for an indefinite amount of time out in […]

Although most people know what a bug-out bag is, many get confused when it comes to get-home bags (GHBs for short). They are not the same thing! So what’s the difference between a bug-out bag and get home bag? A bug-out bag is a solid backpack designed to help you survive away from home for

If you’re new to prepping and are overwhelmed by the number of things people add to their bug out bags, if all you’re looking for is a basic list of supplies to start with, then this article is for you. Regardless of your age, location, climate, medical condition, or disasters you have to face, if

A lot of articles tackle bug-out bags and casually mention we should all add food to our survival bags. However, all of them fail to talk in-depth about this aspect. Not all food is the same when it comes to packing it for evacuation. We need food that works in bugging out scenarios. If you’re thinking

When disaster strikes, you may only have minutes, even seconds get the heck outta there. A good preparedness kit is essential for a quick evacuation and can mean the difference between life and death. Your bug out bag backpack should contain enough supplies to get you through 72 hours, or until help arrives. When you

There are two types of preppers when it comes to the way they spend money on preps. Both of them have a lot in common, though. They both see the mess we’re in, the numerous natural and man-made dangers that can affect us, and both categories want to prepare. The difference is in the way they spend

Fractures, bruises, muscle strain, and dislocations, these are just a few of the most common injuries Americans end up in emergency rooms for and the numbers of visits are not small at all. Lots of articles will give you the basics of a first aid kit (FAK for short) or for an individual FAK (IFAK for

Though I’m not, by any means, trying to bring this particular prepping debate to an end (and there are quite a few of them), I do want to weigh in on the “lightweight versus ultra-packed bug-out bags” issue. Spoiler alert: there is no clear winner, it’s up to you to figure out what you pack

A bug-out bag is a backpack filled with survival items that you should take with you when you’re bugging out, meaning you need to evacuate your home. It should have enough items plus food and some water to keep you safe and alive for at least 3 days and up to a week. Lightweight, durable,

A get-home bag, or GHB, is a cousin to a bug-out bag. Where a BOB is designed to help get you away from home and hopefully to your bug-out location, a GHB is a bag designed to help you get home if disaster strikes while you’re away from home. A get-home bag is a step