1. The Bug Out Bag
Adams 912 Patriots
2012/09/20

2. What is a Bug Out Bag?
One or multiple bags with all the essentials needed to live for a least 3 days, preferably longer.
Able to be ready for transport in just a couple minutes.
Preferably man portable.
Grab and GO!

3. Where are you going so fast?
Do you have a retreat location identified?
Adams County PA is already pretty rural, and likely the type of location many will be running to, not from.
There are no large highways that are likely to jam up in minutes.
Lower Population should limit immediate threats of rioting.
Your resources and land are here.
Lots of fields full of food for good portions of the year.
Unless you have a secondary location.

4. Why are you running so fast?
Adams county seems unlikely to experience a disaster you will have to quickly run from.
Not a terrorist target.
Low probability of earthquake/volcano.
Unlikely hot spot in a pandemic.
No strong political/military significance that would warrant the quick implementation of martial law.
No Tsunami threat.
Low Tornado/Hurricane Risk
Typically you don’t run from a blizzard.
Low risk of Social/Economic Riots.
If a Nuke goes off… Pull up a lawn chair and relax.
Your car isn’t going to start anyways.
We do have some bases around.

5. Potential Exceptions
Train derailment or Truck accident causes chemical/hazardous material release.
Localized flooding.
We are within walking distance of Baltimore so there could be a lot of refugees walking in, which could lead to the potential of fight or flight.
Somewhat close to nuclear plants, however:
Most are to the east and our wind typically blows from west to east.
Three mile island evacuation radius was 20 miles and we were outside of that.

6. Reasons to still have a bug out bag.
Chemical release/flooding.
August 29th 2012 a 1 mile radius in Kane PA was immediately evacuated due to a Butane tanker spill.
Traveling to visit that liberal relative living in Baltimore.
Having a large bag with some of the smaller odds and ends is good as general prep storage regardless.
A starting point to a more extensive pack up and run.

7. Enough of the Logical Thinking Lets get to the Stuff!
Talk about the fact that I don’t have full bag.

8. Type of Bag At least 1 Man Portable Bag
If you believe a car will be part of your plan an extra large duffle bag will allow for much more equipment.
Bag should be heavy duty!
If nothing else, throw some stuff in a old kids back up, something is better than nothing.

9. Water/Food At least 3 Liters of water, but not too much, its heavy.
Compact Water Purification
LifeStraw/Purifcup
Chlorine
Iodine Tablets
Coffee Filters
Collapsible Water Bottle
Compact, Lightweight, high density food.
Energy Bars
Peanut Butter
MREs
Dehydrated/Freeze Dried Food

10. Clothing Appropriate Changes of Clothing
Pair of Jeans
2 Pairs of non-cotton socks
2 Shirts
Climate appropriate jacket
Hat
Gloves
Bandana (30 uses for a bandana)
A change of shoes, either Boots or Walking shoes, the other type is on your feet.
Rain Gear

11. Shelter Tent or Tarps A way to set up your tent.
Need a ground tarp under
your shelter.
A way to set up your tent.
Can be accomplished with
some cord/rope.
Bedroll or Sleeping Bag

12. Toiletries Toothbrush Toothpaste Medication Bar of soap TOILET PAPER!
Smush the roll to save space.

13. Papers Money (Fiat) Identification Insurance Policy
Couple Silver Pieces?
Identification
Insurance Policy
Bank/Credit Card Info
Emergency Contact Info
Friends/Family Address/Phone
Emergency Reference Material

14. Other Essentials First Aid Kit At least 3 Ways to Make Fire
Trauma Bandage (Israeli Battle Dressing)
Quick Clot
At least 3 Ways to Make Fire
Matches
Lighters
Fire steels
9V battery and steel wool
Rubbing Sticks
Road Flares
Flashlights
Cooking
At least 1 small pot and some Fuel like a Sterno
Good Cord/Rope

15. Weapons Not for everyone, but should be considered.
If Legal and You Know how to handle a firearm.
DO NOT store it in the bug out bag, guns belong in a safe!
If concealed carry is not legal, vote with your feet and move.
Good Survival Knife
Multi-Tool
Leatherman
Swiss Amy Knife
Pepper Spray

16. Communication Whistle Handheld Ham Radio (VHF/UHF) NOAA Weather Radio
Battery Power
Hand Crank! (Can charge a cell phone)
Small Flexible Solar Charger

17. Other Considerations Provisions for Pets (Guard Dogs) Children?
Diapers, Infant Formula, Medicine
Women's Hygiene
Plastic Utensils
Pen/Paper

18. Packing/Prioritizing/Security
The Man-Portable bag should be kept as light as possible without sacrificing basic needs.
Military Training: ~70+ lbs
Healthy 20 year old: ~50 lbs
Normal People: lbs
Re-Pack a couple times to
maximize room
Get creative to save room
People will want to take
your stuff.
Sleep On It
Pac-Safe
Explain, what it is. Good for backpacking around Europe.

19. Ready To GO? Questions?