E25: Throw It In The Bag – Understanding What You Need in Your Bug Out Bag

So an unthinkable event happens and you have to immediately evacuate your house with minimal supplies. What are you grabbing on the way out? Your whole life? Nothing at all? Mik and Jenn talk bug out bags this episode – from the bare necessities to the more complex resources.  And what resources should you keep in your car if you're stranded?

Some things we talked about in this episode: 

• We went to an amazing retreat in Sedona recently with Kira Buckley of HeyyHealer. If you want to know more about her, check out her website and social media (Facebook and Instagram).  You can also listen to her on Chakras and Shotguns on Episode 23!
• Let’s jump into some of the goodies that we talked about adding to your bug-out bag. Links are to some that we either already have or we currently have our eyes on.*  
  • Air: Looking to up your air filtration masks?  Check these out (MIRA gas mask) (ST-100X gas mask).  
  • Water: We’ve talked about this product before, but the LifeStraw is a must if you find yourself on the road and stranded.  You can find it here.  Hydration bladders are also a good add. 
  • Warmth: We talked Zippo lighters, firestarters, waterproof watches and Solar Spark lighters.
  • Shelter: We talked tents, emergency blankets and sleeping bags. Mik also mentioned an article on Geekprepper on how to turn a poncho into a sleeping bag. Check it out here.
  • Food: You want something that doesn’t need to be replenished often, so SOS food ration bars are definitely going to give you longevity.  They’re no steak dinner, but nourishment they’ve got covered. 
  • Lighting: Get you a good flashlight. And if you want to go fancy, get a headlamp.
  • Other: Multi-tools, foldable utensils 

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