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Resistance See other Resistance Articles Title: Why Your Bug Out Bag Isn't Enough I'm actually away in the mountains, and we just did a refreshing day's hike as well. It's such a great day, and I always look forward to it. We're having a nice barbecue & roast for dinner tonight - so plenty to look forward to! And I'm also grateful for you and our tribe - the Survive and Thrive Tribe, where I feel like we're making strides in preparedness.... And yesterday, I spent some time writing a piece for you, which I think will be really valuable... So in the spirit of the 4th, I hope you enjoy this article I've written for you... Why Your Bug Out Bag Isn't Enough The idea of having a bug out bag has gained in popularity to the point where it is not just preppers and survivalists, but others, many of whom don't fit the typical prepper profile are buying or building their bug out bag as well. A lot of that is because having a bug out bag is a good, common sense idea. But another part may be fueled by FEMA's website, www.ready.gov, which recommends that everyone have an emergency kit. I'm not sure where the idea that a bug out bag should have three days worth of food came from, but that might be from FEMA as well. Their emergency kit list states "at least three days' supply of food" as a minimum recommendation. Regardless of where it came from, most people's list for their bug out bags is built around that three days' supply of food. Three Days of Food in the Wilderness? I suppose that makes sense from FEMA's point of view, as they want to herd everyone into one of their emergency shelters or relocation centers. But what about those of us who have no intention of ever stepping foot inside any shelter that FEMA is offering? How well is that three days' supply of food going to take care of you out in the wilderness? Many people answer that question by saying that they'll live off the land. If only it were that easy. But in reality, living off the land is difficult, much more so today, than it was during the pioneering days of our country. While there is game to be found, it's not as common as it was back then, and there will be a lot more people hunting that game, making it harder to find. There's even a chance that some species will be hunted to near-extinction. You've Got to Have More In reality, you need to take much more food with you on a bug out than just three days worth. Three days may not even get you where you are going, let alone give you enough to live off of while you are establishing yourself there. That means packing a month or more of food along with you in your bug out bag. There's only one problem with that, there's no way you can fit a month's worth of food in a backpack, even if you leave everything else out. The best solution is to have food pre-positioned, which you can use in the event of a bug out. This works perfectly, if you have a cabin in the woods which you are going to use as a survival retreat. It is possible to carry along a month's worth of food with you if you are able to drive to your bug out location. But that may not be possible. I always plan with the assumption that at some point I will be forced to abandon my vehicle and proceed on foot. Carrying all that Food on Foot I'm not exactly sure what a month's worth of food weighs, but I think we can safely say that it would weigh more than 100 pounds. If you're talking about enough food for your family, then that number can get multiplied by however many family members you have. It's definitely more than you can realistically carry on your back, but somehow you still have to carry it. That means having some sort of cart that can be used off-road, which can carry a couple hundred pounds of weight. Such things are rare, but there are things you can do to make one yourself. Bicycle Trailer A bicycle trailer can be modified so that you can pull it along behind you, while you walk, rather than while you ride. The main thing it needs is a belt, like a backpacking belt, to attach it at your waist. That way, your arms don't have to carry the weight, only your legs. These cargo trailers usually mount to the rear wheel hub, so they are designed for two points of contact. That will help prevent tipping when pulling it yourself. Besides the cargo trailers that exist for bicycles, there are also the ones used for taking kids along. These have the advantage of being totally enclosed, so the food and other items you would be carrying would be protected from the weather. They are also two-wheeled, so they are less likely to tip over. Backpacking Trailer There are also actual backpacking trailers that are made for an individual to carry their pack on. These are rather expensive, but some people have made their own. The idea is basically the same as what I was talking about with the modified bicycle trailer. Some are one wheeled and others two. They usually attach to the person's belt, plus have handles which can be held onto for stability. Stretcher Trailer An easy way to make a man-portable trailer for carrying extra gear is to make a stretcher frame and mount it over a bicycle wheel. The bicycle wheel carries the weight and two people hold the frame at the ends. This type of design is sued by hunters, to haul out big game from the woods. It will work just as well for hauling a couple of extra packs of food on a bug out. While the bicycle wheel carries the weight, the stretcher trailer itself is light enough to pick up and carry over obstacles, such as rocks or trees in the trail. That makes it work well for rough terrain, as long as it isn't overloaded to the point where you can't lift it over the obstacles. I hope this article has been helpful to you, please HIT REPLY and let me know! (I personally read every reply) Always prepared to survive and thrive, Craig Irons Poster Comment: I plan to survive in place. No place to go and we are way out in the country, small town USA. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest
#1. To: BTP Holdings (#0)
Same here, we're bugging in.
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