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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Bug Out Bag Checklist for Preppers and Survivalists
A bug out bag (BOB), also referred to as a Get Out Of Dodge Bag (GOOD Bag), is a pack that has all the necessary items for any survival situation for 72 hours or longer. Below I'll provide a detailed checklist that will give you a good understanding of what you should have in your bag. Remember that when you pack to think about the weight of each item and ask if it will be worth carrying it. Most times more gear will be better, but just keep weight in mind.
The most important thing about a bug out bag is the QUALITY of the bag itself. You will be entrusting this bag with your life, so try to get a good quality. The best ones have a place for a water bladder, straps and good amount of outside pockets.
Remember the four 3's:
3 minutes without Oxygen, 3 hours in harsh weather, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food.
Shelter- Shelter is the most important (3 hours in bad weather). If you know how to pitch a tent correctly then all this may mean to you is packing a tarp and equipment to set it up. If you don't then remember to pack something you know how to setup. Also remember to pack a sleeping bag and anything else you might need to keep you dry and warm.
Water- Water is behind shelter (3 days without water). Pack a few water bladders and remember to keep your water bladder filled with clean water (this may mean dumping the water in it and refilling it every now and again to make sure the water is nice and clean if the situation arises where you need to use it). Also, a water filter can save your life if you run out of water. Never drink water in the wild without boiling/treating it. Recommended amount of water intake is different for everyone but a good way to think about is half your weight in fluid ounces. So if your weight 150 pounds, 75oz a day is your recommended amount. 128 fluid ounces is a gallon so that would mean you need to drink a little more than half a gallon a day.
Food-Food is in last at 3 weeks (that's assuming you have water). Freeze dried food and MRE's are recommended for survival because they are high calorie food rations that will provide your body with the energy it needs. Trail mix also has a lot of calories so you may want to consider packing some to eat while you're traveling. Like water, the recommended amount of calories differs from person to person depending on height, weight, gender and more but try to eat 3,000 calories a day. Never eat below 1,200 calories a day.
Checklist:
Here is a simple checklist for your bag (This is not set in stone, everyone has difference skills and this is just to give you an idea):
Flashlight
A good survival knife
Tape (Duct Tape/Gorilla Tape)
MRE's or freeze dried food
Sewing kit
Some form of getting your hands clean if needed (dish soap, bar soap, etc.....)
Bottles of Water (Water Bladder that's filled would be good too. Water purification tablets and a water filter would be good as well)
Multi-tools are very good to have because they take up less room
Radio (Hand Crank/Solar would be best but battery operated is fine)
Rechargeable batteries for your equipment that needs them.
Camp stove (try to find one that uses multiple fuels)
A copy of emergency and important contacts (include addresses and phone numbers)
First Aid Kit
Money (If you have to leave your city for a few days
Maybe an extra copy of your I.D.
Para cord (preferred) or very strong rope
Map of the area
Hygiene necessities (comb, toothbrush, small can of shaving cream, razor, toothpaste)
A waterproof way of starting fire (flint/waterproof matches/etc...)
Extra change of clothes (include socks and underwear)
Can opener (small one)
A list for defensive purposes:
100+ extra rounds for each of your firearms
a form of night vision sight (Sighting scope, a rifle scope that functions in daylight and night, etc...)
Remember to camouflage all of your equipment (including your bug out bag itself)
The most important thing about a bug out bag is the QUALITY of the bag itself. You will be entrusting this bag with your life, so try to get a good quality. The best ones have a place for a water bladder, straps and good amount of outside pockets.
Remember the four 3's:
3 minutes without Oxygen, 3 hours in harsh weather, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food.
Shelter- Shelter is the most important (3 hours in bad weather). If you know how to pitch a tent correctly then all this may mean to you is packing a tarp and equipment to set it up. If you don't then remember to pack something you know how to setup. Also remember to pack a sleeping bag and anything else you might need to keep you dry and warm.
Water- Water is behind shelter (3 days without water). Pack a few water bladders and remember to keep your water bladder filled with clean water (this may mean dumping the water in it and refilling it every now and again to make sure the water is nice and clean if the situation arises where you need to use it). Also, a water filter can save your life if you run out of water. Never drink water in the wild without boiling/treating it. Recommended amount of water intake is different for everyone but a good way to think about is half your weight in fluid ounces. So if your weight 150 pounds, 75oz a day is your recommended amount. 128 fluid ounces is a gallon so that would mean you need to drink a little more than half a gallon a day.
Food-Food is in last at 3 weeks (that's assuming you have water). Freeze dried food and MRE's are recommended for survival because they are high calorie food rations that will provide your body with the energy it needs. Trail mix also has a lot of calories so you may want to consider packing some to eat while you're traveling. Like water, the recommended amount of calories differs from person to person depending on height, weight, gender and more but try to eat 3,000 calories a day. Never eat below 1,200 calories a day.
Checklist:
Here is a simple checklist for your bag (This is not set in stone, everyone has difference skills and this is just to give you an idea):
Flashlight
A good survival knife
Tape (Duct Tape/Gorilla Tape)
MRE's or freeze dried food
Sewing kit
Some form of getting your hands clean if needed (dish soap, bar soap, etc.....)
Bottles of Water (Water Bladder that's filled would be good too. Water purification tablets and a water filter would be good as well)
Multi-tools are very good to have because they take up less room
Radio (Hand Crank/Solar would be best but battery operated is fine)
Rechargeable batteries for your equipment that needs them.
Camp stove (try to find one that uses multiple fuels)
A copy of emergency and important contacts (include addresses and phone numbers)
First Aid Kit
Money (If you have to leave your city for a few days
Maybe an extra copy of your I.D.
Para cord (preferred) or very strong rope
Map of the area
Hygiene necessities (comb, toothbrush, small can of shaving cream, razor, toothpaste)
A waterproof way of starting fire (flint/waterproof matches/etc...)
Extra change of clothes (include socks and underwear)
Can opener (small one)
A list for defensive purposes:
100+ extra rounds for each of your firearms
a form of night vision sight (Sighting scope, a rifle scope that functions in daylight and night, etc...)
Remember to camouflage all of your equipment (including your bug out bag itself)
This is Jeff from Survival Hour we are dedicated to informing the public how to survive almost any situation and providing the best gear to help. Be sure to check out our Survival Hour blog as well for even more in-depth information.
Check here for some good stock bags to start with(you should add a lot more stuff to them though):
Bug Out Bags
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jeff_J_Jones Check here for some good stock bags to start with(you should add a lot more stuff to them though):
Bug Out Bags
Sunday, February 5, 2012
When it comes to your Survival the only option may be to run. We now sell survival and bug out bags in the store.
We also have a good article on what you should pack in your packs. You can read it here:
Bug out bag
Here is the first paragraph from it:
"A bug out bag (BOB), also referred to as a Get Out Of Dodge Bag (GOOD Bag), is a pack that has all the necessary items for any survival situation for 72 hours or longer. Below I'll provide a detailed checklist that will give you a good understanding of what you should have in your bag. Remember that when you pack to think about the weight of each item and ask if it will be worth carrying it. Most times more gear will be better, but just keep weight in mind."
We also have a good article on what you should pack in your packs. You can read it here:
Bug out bag
Here is the first paragraph from it:
"A bug out bag (BOB), also referred to as a Get Out Of Dodge Bag (GOOD Bag), is a pack that has all the necessary items for any survival situation for 72 hours or longer. Below I'll provide a detailed checklist that will give you a good understanding of what you should have in your bag. Remember that when you pack to think about the weight of each item and ask if it will be worth carrying it. Most times more gear will be better, but just keep weight in mind."
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Evolving Power of Stun Guns
I have been selling stun guns and other self defense products on my website, Stun Gun Supply, since 2005. In the early years, stun guns were typically of a rectangular shape with some contouring in the shape. All contained two electrodes on top and a battery compartment on the back or side. Typically one to three 9-volt batteries would power the devises depending on the power output. Claimed voltages were 80,000 to 300,000 volts.
A few years later, the first "minis" were introduced. These were also rectangular but with no contouring and quite small, about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Everything was smaller on these units, the electrodes, the power switch and the activation button. They were still easy to operate however and sales skyrocketed.
These units were too small for 9 volt batteries so they were designed for the smaller CR-123A lithium batteries. These provide longer life although a lithium battery cost more than an alkaline.
Surprisingly, these compact units produce high voltages for their size, first 350,000 volts and soon thereafter 950,000 volts. Soon, design enhancements enabled these mini devices to produce millions of volts, or so their makers claimed. (Power outputs are difficult to obtain and the voltage draws down when in contact with a person.)
Almost every new model stun gun introduced in the last couple years has featured a rechargeable battery pack (non-replaceable type). Advances in battery pack design allow high power and low weight, two positive attributes for small carry-along stunning devices. The Streetwise Small Fry series is so small that one can be hidden in the palm of the hand thus allowing the element of surprise in any counter attack.
All rechargeable compacts used to come with a charging cord. The problem with this is that they are easy to misplace. Without it, your stun gun will soon lose its charge with no way to re-charge without purchasing another cord. To solve this problem, makers have introduced units with integrated male plugs that swing out. So to re-charge you just plug the whole unit into the wall outlet.
Customers frequently ask me how long to charge the battery until full and then how long until a re-charge. I urge customers to read the insert that came with the unit. Charging times vary by model type. After the initial charge, unplug the unit. Most are not meant for a trickle charge and over-charging could damage the device.
Most battery packs are of the Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) type. These offer long life and will take hundreds of re-charge cycles. As far as re-charging goes, I recommend giving a short shock burst into the air every month or so. Make sure the spark is as loud and strong as when you first tried it after your first full charge. If not, re-charge.
Some deluxe compacts are now shipping with the new Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. These are longer lasting per charge than Ni-Cads with comparable self discharge rates. The Streetwise Small Fry series, among others, contains this newest premium battery pack.
Stun guns represent a non-lethal deterrent to intruder crime, whether it's at home or outside. The good news is that the overall trend in stun guns is more power, more choices and stable prices.
A few years later, the first "minis" were introduced. These were also rectangular but with no contouring and quite small, about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Everything was smaller on these units, the electrodes, the power switch and the activation button. They were still easy to operate however and sales skyrocketed.
These units were too small for 9 volt batteries so they were designed for the smaller CR-123A lithium batteries. These provide longer life although a lithium battery cost more than an alkaline.
Surprisingly, these compact units produce high voltages for their size, first 350,000 volts and soon thereafter 950,000 volts. Soon, design enhancements enabled these mini devices to produce millions of volts, or so their makers claimed. (Power outputs are difficult to obtain and the voltage draws down when in contact with a person.)
Almost every new model stun gun introduced in the last couple years has featured a rechargeable battery pack (non-replaceable type). Advances in battery pack design allow high power and low weight, two positive attributes for small carry-along stunning devices. The Streetwise Small Fry series is so small that one can be hidden in the palm of the hand thus allowing the element of surprise in any counter attack.
All rechargeable compacts used to come with a charging cord. The problem with this is that they are easy to misplace. Without it, your stun gun will soon lose its charge with no way to re-charge without purchasing another cord. To solve this problem, makers have introduced units with integrated male plugs that swing out. So to re-charge you just plug the whole unit into the wall outlet.
Customers frequently ask me how long to charge the battery until full and then how long until a re-charge. I urge customers to read the insert that came with the unit. Charging times vary by model type. After the initial charge, unplug the unit. Most are not meant for a trickle charge and over-charging could damage the device.
Most battery packs are of the Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) type. These offer long life and will take hundreds of re-charge cycles. As far as re-charging goes, I recommend giving a short shock burst into the air every month or so. Make sure the spark is as loud and strong as when you first tried it after your first full charge. If not, re-charge.
Some deluxe compacts are now shipping with the new Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. These are longer lasting per charge than Ni-Cads with comparable self discharge rates. The Streetwise Small Fry series, among others, contains this newest premium battery pack.
Stun guns represent a non-lethal deterrent to intruder crime, whether it's at home or outside. The good news is that the overall trend in stun guns is more power, more choices and stable prices.
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