We really intend to "BUG IN" or sit tight and stay home if things go down the tubes..
But if needed we do need to have a back up plan!
I am not going to speak on any weaponry or defenses-except to say- while peaceable people if someone wants to break bad and intends to do harm -we are not sheeple - we get it- KK!!??
Besides bug out- shtf and such...
I believe in day to day preparedness as well- having snacks and water in the car- Besides tools-and a spare tire of course..I have an emergency blanket , a hikers shovel, an oak walking stick/ oh no you don't stick... lol... a few flash lights , dog watering bowl, wipes and tp in the car all the time. My husband carries alot of different clothes and shoes-he has worked in construction all his life and knows how to prep to dress for all types of weather changes. I need to do that too- simply adding a dry pair of shoes and socks , change or 2 of undies and a sweater , raincoat and even a larger casual winter coat -would be a GREAT idea!
Of course keeping the car well maintained and full of gas is important too- plus I DO need to get some extra gas cans.. for any SHTF bugout needs...I do not want to be one of those people in line getting it together if need be...that could be some major drama in an already stressful scenario!
Ya know per person prepping- it really doesn't take much space in the car-just an extra bin back there-
I should get flairs too...yep need flairs!
For day to day-I carry preps in my purse- with that I think-ok what if I had to walk cross town to get home... so I ALWAYS have water on me-always..I carry a multi tool , pocket knife, chap stick, mini 1st aid kit and sewing kit, little protein snack and power bar, little flashlight-key chain w pepper spray and a paracord bracelet.-I transfer that to my hiking bag when I take my daily walks.
I take pretty much everyday hikes and carry a big stick- literally an oak hiking stick to both aid me when walking (takes alot of stress off the knees) but also as a defensive weapon if needed ... so in my pack have protein bars, jerky, nuts, water and juice, dog water bowl, emergency blanket,wipe and hand sanitizer, mini 1st aid kit - I think-OK what if I fell down on the trail and it took me 12 hours to get help - what would I need? I also keep my ID and wallet (not much cash- ) in a plastic bag so when I give doggy water my things don't get wet (learned that lesson the messy way)
I had not gotten around to the BIG- 3 days of supplies for if we have to leave the area in a Hurry-or traditionally known as the "BUG OUT" bag.. till now-FINALLY!!
Yeppers-I finally got a bug out bag put together-don't have the official army surplus bag yet-but have all my things together easily gotten if needed- but not neatly packed ya know..
Hubby will put his together himself-I am cool with Dollar Tree items alot of the time-he is not.. so I have my bag ready- nananaboo boo...ya know what- When SHTF - he will be eating my dollar tree stuff won't he ???... hmmm... maybe I better make him an el cheapo bag like mine while he waits on the funds to do his upscale version!
Most of my things actually I got at costco and the army surplus-but my little meds and hygiene items-oh yes I went cheap!!
I also need to put together a pet bug out kit-have that thought out-just need to do it...
I did the have 3 days of supplies bag- with food and water, some gatorade and such
Mostly the jerky,dried fruit, nuts types of foods. I have some dehydrated soups for warm foods. Dates say good for over a year - so when time comes I will swap out newer items ...My birthday is next week so I will use my birthdate as a "change out the bug out foods" time!
For cooking -I have a little sterno stove and 3 cans of sterno w waterproof matchs plus a few waterproof fire starters
I will be getting a magnesium stick as well.
I have a mess kit to cook and eat with..
For bathroom I have wipes and hand sanitizers
I have a little 1st Aid Kit and a little sewing kit
Some meds like aspirin and mucinex
A pair of gloves
Emergency blanket and disposable poncho
I know my preps are by no means exhaustive- some folks have been getting it together for a long time- we have just been consistently doing it for maybe -hmm-let's see-under 18 months. We have done the best we can in that time...
Well hey to all you preppers and people thinking on it-I HOPE you do... it is at the very least a good return on your investment of time and money- a good insurance policy we HOPE we never need .
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