Why A Bug Out Bag Matters So Much

 
 

A survival kit or bug-out bag is designed to serve as an evacuation pack for you to survive a minimum of 72 hours after a crisis. Contrary to a few myths, it is not designed for long-term survival, but instead is a limited bag of survival gear to get you from Point A to Point B, and perhaps from Point B to Point C and beyond.

Natural disasters, chemical spills and terrorist attacks are all viable scenarios where “bugging in” would pose a greater risk than “bugging out.” To bug out, you need to have the right survival gear, and just as importantly, you need to have the right bag to carry all of that gear.

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Since bug-out bags are designed to get you through a minimum of three days, look for a backpack that holds a volume of around 60 liters with an internal frame. Internal frame backpacks are backpacks that are supported from an aluminum frame that’s placed inside the backpack. This makes the backpack significantly more flexible and lightweight than backpacks that instead feature an external frame.

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When looking at specific backpacks, only buy reputable brands and make sure that the pack is made out of high quality materials. You don’t want zippers breaking and water soaking all of your gear. To give you an idea of the backpack you should be considering, give a look at military-grade packs.

Finally, the appearance of your bag is also important. You’ll definitely want to avoid bright colors that stand out, such as orange, red or yellow. Neutral colors such as green, gray or dark blue are better choices.

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Article source: Off The Grid News
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