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Welcome to mybugoutbag.com! mybugoutbag.com was created to help people become better prepared in the event of an emergency; whether at home, at the office, at school, or while traveling!

What we do.

We provide information, education and products to equip people with the tools necessary for survival in an uncertain world.

We believe that it is essential that people are prepared when an emergency pops up. We know that most people will believe that it will never happen to them and turn a blind eye but read on.

People that are prepared have learnt from their own experiences or from the experiences of other. They also have great fun with Bug Out days where they can practice and learn the skills.

Most emergency evacuations are likely to be caused by the weather, luckily for us, we can predict the weather and be prepared for it. But what we can't predict are Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Meteor Impacts, Tsunamis, Solar Flares and Blackouts, Acts of War and Terrorism or worst case scenario, a Nuclear Explosion!

We have provided links to other websites that we think are useful to you.

What is a Bug Out Bag?

A bug out bag is a portable survival kit that contains the items one would require to survive for 72 hours when evacuating from a disaster. It is also known as a 72-hour kit. This is the average time it takes for emergency services to fully engage in a disaster area and help victims begin to rebuild their lives.

The bug out bag differs slightly from the survival kit and is designed for emergency evacuation purposes. In an emergency, you would grab a bag and run. You would expect your bag to contain the most basic items and water that a survival kit has to survive for 72 hours plus items customized for you personally, such as prescription medications, clothing and money.

Why is it called a Bug Out Bag?

The term "bug-out bag" is possibly related to the "bail-out bag" emergency kit many military personnel carry. The concept passed into wide usage among other military and law enforcement personnel, though the "bail-out bag" is as likely to include emergency gear for going into an emergency situation as for escaping an emergency.

What types of Bug Out Bags are there?

There are several types of Bug Out Bags that can be made up ranging from a simple day pack to fully stocked bags that enable a survivor to last for weeks.

Bug Out Bags also need to be changed according to the season, for example; in the Winter, you will need to pack more items to keep you warm and a snow shovel. In the Summer, you will need more water, insect repellent, sunscreen and a hat and maybe a fire extinguisher.

Our focus will be on the 72-Hour emergency evacuation Bug Out Bag also known as a BOB or a grab bag, a battle box, Personal Emergency Relocation Kits (PERKs) GO Bag and GOOD (Get Out Of Dodge) bag.

What's in a basic 72-Hour Bug Out Bag?

The contents of a basic 72-Hour Bug Out Bag can be categorized into 6 groups, These items are "Shelter and Warmth", "Food and Water", "Health and First Aid", "Signalling, Navigation and Reference" and "Multipurpose Tools and Materials". An additional bag will contain your change of clothes and personal hygiene items.