bugging out.

[kariann330]

So as our lives change with hormones, im wondering if anyone has made changes to there bug out bags, or INCH bags? If you have feel free to share what you have changed.

My changes have been minor so far, moisture wicking boxer breifs have been replaced with panties, several sports bras have been added. Because of the dehydrating effects of my meds my purification tabs have been doubled and i added a 3L camel back to my bag, it came with a 1L bladder. Other then those changes i have begun updating my clothing to more feminine cut clothes with updated camo patterns.

Happy sharing of your SHTF prepping.

[Carley Anne D]

I've only added female underwear and jeans, i'm going to buy some better socks for it though

[kariann330]

I've only added female underwear and jeans, i'm going to buy some better socks for it though

Walmart sells Dickies work socks that i have found to be excellent in day to day life and stashed 6 pairs in my bag. They are reinforced in the toe area for steel toe boots and in the heels to help prevent blisters and fatigue.

[Carley Anne D]

Oh thanks, i'll have to check those out 

[kariann330]

Only thing im having problems finding is an all weather camo glove that will fit in the trigger guard of both a hand gun and an AR15.

[of a sort]

Why do you need a bug out bag?

[Jessica Merriman]

Hi baby! Just a trade out of undergarments here ( sports bra's, panties and socks). I still have plenty of left over military stuff that still works well. Don't think I will need a cocktail dress, but then again what fun is anarchy without a party here and there! *giggle* As far as gloves, I use the trigger finger mittens with wool liners (thanks uncle Sam). The only thing I did is modify the trigger finger part. I cut the finger part off close and the wool liner 1/2 up the finger. When not shooting I simply tuck the finger into the mitten part with a Hot Hands heater in it. Works great, stays warm and still out of the weather. The only thing I see adding extra is some personal care products for the new girl equipment. If only they made a Ghillie Suit in silk or chiffon *giggles*! 

[Danielle Emmalee]

Why do you need a bug out bag?

As she said, just in case SHTF...

[of a sort]

As she said, just in case SHTF...

what kind of stuff though?  Zombie attack? ATF raid? Or are we talking Red Dawn kind of scenario? 

[Danielle Emmalee]

Probably something to do with Obamacare. <joking>

[Sephirah]

I had to use google-fu to see what a bug out bag was.

It's a good idea. Not sure why, but we don't really have those, or much awareness of them, in my little corner of uncivilisation.

Kudos on being prepared.

[Beth Andrea]

For most emergencies, a BoB won't be needed, because one should "shelter in place", unless there is a major threat if one stays.

Originally, the BoB concept was in case of nuclear attack...but civil defense people quickly figured out if they tried to evacuate a city, a Mr. Universe-sized traffic jam would happen, which would hamper emergency responders (assuming the nuke missed, or was aimed elsewhere).

Then we realized travel time of an ICBM is less than it took the authorities to activate the alarm.

But the idea of evacuating is still popular.

For myself, I just increased my foundation and eyeshadow from sea green, loam, and black to include purple, gold shimmer, and bronzer.

[LordKAT]

I've always just called it my emergency pack. Never heard of bug out bag before. So much for my share of the military. Same 3 days worth of supplies though.

I didn't change anything due to transitioning except for phone numbers.

[Sephirah]

Sadly, I think in the event of cataclysmic disaster in my immediate vicinity, the only thing evacuating in a timely manner will be the contents of my bowels.

[kariann330]

Why do you need a bug out bag?

It's an emergency survival bag in case you gotta get out of where your at. While it is suggested you stay where your at, in the event of....martial law being enacted and firearms being confiscated on US soil, i can grab my guns and my bag and get to a remote location that is unknown to most people due to things like heavy tree cover and lack of surrounding populations. Also a bug out/im not coming home (INCH) bag can come in handy in the event of a natural disaster (flood, fire, earthquake or fire) where staying in shelter is not an option because of safety.

As an example my bag contains:
6 changes of clothes that is changed out by season.
6 pairs of moisture wicking panties
6 sports bras
6 pairs of socks
MRE (meals ready to eat) enough for 3 meals a day for 6 days.
Metal water bottle
Water bladder, 3L built into my bag.
Pack of 25 tea lights, used for light or starting a fire.
Paracord, 50ft.
Tent
Ground pad
Sleeping bag
Metal cook wear
Water purification tablets, about 50
Travel first aid kit.
Led head lamp
Pocket knife
Panty liners, pack of 50
Ace bandage (liners plus bandage = compression bandage)
$300 cash
5 lighters
200 rounds of 9mm
200 rounds of 5.56
This is just what's in my bag, others may and will vary based on personal needs.

[Danielle Emmalee]

It's an emergency survival bag in case you gotta get out of where your at. While it is suggested you stay where your at, in the event of....martial law being enacted and firearms being confiscated on US soil, i can grab my guns and my bag and get to a remote location that is unknown to most people due to things like heavy tree cover and lack of surrounding populations. Also a bug out/im not coming home (INCH) bag can come in handy in the event of a natural disaster (flood, fire, earthquake or fire) where staying in shelter is not an option because of safety.

As an example my bag contains:
6 changes of clothes that is changed out by season.
6 pairs of moisture wicking panties
6 sports bras
6 pairs of socks
MRE (meals ready to eat) enough for 3 meals a day for 6 days.
Metal water bottle
Water bladder, 3L built into my bag.
Pack of 25 tea lights, used for light or starting a fire.
Paracord, 50ft.
Tent
Ground pad
Sleeping bag
Metal cook wear
Water purification tablets, about 50
Travel first aid kit.
Led head lamp
Pocket knife
Panty liners, pack of 50
Ace bandage (liners plus bandage = compression bandage)
$300 cash
5 lighters
200 rounds of 9mm
200 rounds of 5.56
This is just what's in my bag, others may and will vary based on personal needs.

Question for you, why do you feel it is necessary to have 6 changes of clothes?  I can understand the underwear and even the socks, but can't you wear the same pants 6 days in a row?  Same goes for the bras.  I'd say having 2 changes of clothes makes sense in case one gets wet or ruined.

[Jamie D]

I am in southern California and am the veteran of several large earthquakes.  I am also an earth scientist who has closely studied structural geology as part of my profession, for many years.

I keep an earthquake kit and extra water in my house.  I once, just after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, participated in a panel that looked at modifications of the earthquake emergency planning documents fir developed after the 1972 Sylmar Earthquake.

The thought is that emergency services will need three to five days to mobilize relief to an area hit by a devastating earthquake.  B.S!  You need to be prepared to survive twice that long, on your own, and to get yourself out of the area as soon as possible.

[kariann330]

Question for you, why do you feel it is necessary to have 6 changes of clothes?  I can understand the underwear and even the socks, but can't you wear the same pants 6 days in a row?  Same goes for the bras.  I'd say having 2 changes of clothes makes sense in case one gets wet or ruined.

I have 6 because of my situation, my BOL (bug out location) is a 45min to 1hr drive away. If by any chance driving there is impossible i will have to walk it. We all know that the body is constantly sweating, 90% evaporates and 10% is absorbed by clothing. Having the extra changes of clothes helps to prevent hypothermia at night while sleeping, also in the event of Martial Law i would be avoiding major roads, highways etc. and be sticking to woods/open fields. If my clothes become wet then it will begin dropping my body temperature which will make me burn calories faster leading to starvation faster and me burning thru my food reserves.

Also once i reach my BOL i may not be able to clean my clothes every couple of days so having 6 changes of clothes allows me to have dry, clean clothes longer which helps stretch the reserves at the BOL longer. Yes i may have $300 on me but in the event that my money becomes worthless ill have to rely on bartering and trading my reserves to get what i need. General rule of thumb is prepare for at least 3 days before rescue is possible. Since ill be in a self sufficient situation i need to double that.

[Riley Skye]

I used to have myself together when I was in the Boy Scouts years ago, was able to pack everything I needed to survive a week in either hot or cold weather in about 20-30 minutes but more half of it has been given away and/or lost being on Long Island options are very limited to go to. Realistically I need to be prepared to survive on this crowded place if it hits the fan. What I'm most worried actually is a bad hurricane like Super Storm Sandy or worse.

[kariann330]

I used to have myself together when I was in the Boy Scouts years ago, was able to pack everything I needed to survive a week in either hot or cold weather in about 20-30 minutes but more half of it has been given away and/or lost being on Long Island options are very limited to go to. Realistically I need to be prepared to survive on this crowded place if it hits the fan. What I'm most worried actually is a bad hurricane like Super Storm Sandy or worse.

See my thing isn't weather. Mine is our government. I have a brother in the army who has done training to enter homes and confiscate firearms. My sister in the Marines has undergone the same training with FEMA. There have been multiple videos posted to YouTube of military drills in populated areas that have been described by my family as "rapid deployment" drills. Now why am i worried, because i own several firearms and refuse to hand them over. I would rather evac to my BOL and defend my second amendment rights. Also why i have such a secluded and hidden BOL with only one way in to the property.