For some of you this is going to be critical –  those of you who are JIC's (“just in case-ers”) or those of you who plan on bugging-out at the last moment rather than living permanently in your survival location.

I know some of you will be reading this expecting to see things like how to use a condom as a canteen and what to do with a magnifying glass and mirror if you find yourself in the desert.  Those are good things to have if you have nothing else, but –  the survivalist life style is one of being prepared, not playing catch up with substandard tools or equipment.

A bug out pack is not something you should plan on living from for an extended period of time.  It should be relied upon to help you through the time it takes you to get from your “in-the-world” situation to your survival location.

Many survivalist writers like the U.S.  Army “Alice pack” type back pack.  It is large enough to carry an  entrenching tool, a gas mask, a sleeping bag, a medical kit, 200 rounds of ammo, a poncho (sometimes called a “shelter half” – great for using as a shelter), a rifle cleaning  kit, a compass, food, two canteens, web gear and much more.

Fully loaded it can weigh as much as 60 to 70 lbs.  All good things to have, but unless you are or (Read more....)