72 hour kits and what goes in a bug out bag By Tyler White

Fielding questions at the end Please do take notes! If I say something strange stop me! (acronyms)

Who is this guy? Why would anyone listen to him? Motivator statement Cop Solider Civilian Survivalist Alaskan mountaineering guide YouTube product spokes person Dad Super mall panda ninja! Ok not really but one can hope Who you are. What you have done. Afghanistan Alaska Forward observer Mountaineering BladeHQ videos

What is a 72 hour kit? Used to keep you alive in a car Not a house Not in an urban environment Not in the woods Just in a car… Problems??? Used to keep you alive in a car Not a house Not in an urban environment Not in the woods Just in a car… Problems???

Problem, Planning for 72 hours so what happens in 73 hours? Rule of threes 3 min without air 3 days without water 3 weeks without food But 3 minutes to 3 hours (or less) with out shelter in inclement weather Insulation in a 72 hour kit… Where is it? The myth of the space blanket Use a poncho and poncho liner instead Better food makes you happier A striker for fire just works better and you don’t run out of matches What more do you really need? What you really need 3 min without air 3 days without water 3 weeks without food But 3 minutes to 3 hours (or less) with out shelter in inclement weather Insulation in a 72 hour kit… Where is it? The myth of the space blanket Use a poncho and poncho liner instead Better food makes you happier A striker for fire just works better and you don’t run out of matches What more do you really need?

So where do we start? Identify the problem (limited time frame thinking) develop a solution (knowledge) So where do we start?

Plan's should address specific needs identify what will kill you first Man made disasters EMP NUKE Natural disasters Earthquake Flood Fire If I plan for the bad stuff will I be ready for everything else? Man made disasters EMP NUKE Natural disasters Earthquake Flood Fire If I plan for the bad stuff will I be ready for everything else?

Layers of resiliency? EDC INCH or BOB What is your EDC made up of?

What is Every Day Carry (EDC)? The stuff you have in your pockets and on your person Knife Survival and tool Wallet Escape and Evasion and cash Phone Or Ham radio for com’s Flashlight Fire maker Water tablets Keys SHOW YOUR EDC AT THIS TIME Every Day Carry (EDC) The stuff you have in your pockets and on your person Knife Survival and tool Wallet Escape and Evasion and cash Phone Or Ham radio for com’s Flashlight Fire maker Water tablets Keys

What is a bug out Bag or INCH bag? A bug out bag or go bag is a military bag for bugging out after a hit or a sudden disaster An INCH BAG (I’m Never Coming Home) A go bag is small and subordinate to a truck or house full of gear A turnout bag is a supplement bag to your BOB/INCH A bug out bag or go bag is a military bag for bugging out after a hit or a sudden disaster An INCH BAG (I’m Never Coming Home) A go bag is small an subordinate to truck or house gear A BOB is big and indefinite

practical application Get home from work bag Which means leave it all in your car, how many miles? Bug in first At your house/work/building Use the bug out as a last result or a first option travel home bag Get home Get away from my bug in location to my plan B location (Grandmas) Make a BOB for each person in addition to each person’s EDC And the dog! Get home from work bag Which means leave it all in your car Bug in first At your house/work/building Use the bug out as a last result or a first option travel home bag Get home Get away from my bug in location to my plan B location (Grandmas) Make a BOB for each person in addition to each person’s EDC And the dog!

WHAT IS A REALISTIC amount of TIME TO expect to LIVE OUT OF YOUR bob WHAT IS A REALISTIC amount of TIME TO expect to LIVE OUT OF YOUR bob? 72 hours,180 hours 300 hours? WHAT IS A REALISTIC amount of TIME TO expect to LIVE OUT OF YOUR bob? 72 hours?

The answer is Indefinitely! with the right skills

The ARMY’s answer to what goes in a BOB? S Security M Medical O Observation L Lost and Found or Land navigation E Extreme weather conditions S Survival SMOLES!!! S Security M Medical O Observation L Lost and Found or Land navigation E Extreme weather conditions S Survival SMOLES!!!

security Guns ammo Buddies Camouflage Guns ammo Buddies Cammo

Medical IFAK Band-Aids mole skin SAM splint Israeli bandage

What if I’m really good a medical stuff? Each member of the team has his or her own subject matter expert equipment Commo guy commo Med guy med Mechanic mechanic Like the A teamBe the SME! Each member of the team has his or her own subject matter expert equipment Commo guy commo Med guy med Mechanic mechanic Like the A teamBe the SME!

Observation See Not be seen Night vision goggles Binoculars, small Not be seen Camouflage Urban clothing and a water proof cover for your camouflage bag Or hide what you really have on your person Body safe IWB pistol holsters OBSERVATION KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO! See Night vision goggles Binoculars, small Not be seen Camouflage Urban clothing and a water proof cover for your camouflage bag Or hide what you really have on your person Body safe IWB pistol holsters

Lost and found Land Navigation KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO! Lost and found Land Navigation KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO!

Travel light freeze at night Extreme Weather Conditions

Survival equipment makes survival skills easier Tools, hatchet, knife, saw, water, food, Survival equipment makes survival skills easier Survival Tools, hatchet, knife, saw, water, food,

Survival Size up the situation Use all your senses Remember where you are Vanquish fear and panic Improvise Value living Act like the Natives Live by your wits

The army has a logistical chain, do you? So what can you do to harden against failure?

Tyler’s Simple survival list (what you really need) Fire Water Shelter Food Security Medical Communication Power for communication And the ability to replenish everything with your skills! S Security M Medical O Observation L Lost and Found or Land navigation E Extreme weather conditions S Survival SMOLES!!!

Fire

water

Shelter

Food

security

Medical

Communication

Power

replenish

No more than 40% of your weight Should go into a pack on your back 25 body armor Plus weapon and ammo Water is 8lbs a gallon

What’s in my bob? Stuff we forget about Sharpening stone Mole skin Fire X2 two is one, one is none Water and water purification 2 Camel backs and a canteen Food for 10 days minimum Replaced as renewed Shelter Tent (family) Bivy (Single) Wool Wool WOOL! Socks Vest or jacket Knife or two Med IFAK Binos Sleeping Bag Solar panel Communication Ham or cell Stuff we forget about Sharpening stone Mole skin Socks again Wool times 2-4 Clothes to change into Boots Flight suit (overalls) Insulation Meds People specific items Diabetes Kids wooby dogfood Pen and Paper Signal mirror Survival kit small Fire and char cloth maker Fire X2 two is one, one is none Water and water purification 2 Camel backs and a canteen Food for 10 days minimum Replaced as renewed Shelter Tent (family) Bivy (Single) Wool Wool WOOL! Socks Vest or jacket Knife or two Med IFAK Binos Sleeping Bag Solar panel Communication Ham or cell Stuff we forget about Sharpening stone Mole skin Socks again Wool times 2-4 Clothes to change into Boots Flight suit (overalls) Insulation Meds People specific items Diabetes Kids wooby dogfood Pen and Paper Signal mirror Survival kit small Fire and char cloth maker

Check out my kit Show people the kit and field questions

Ok who’s got questions?