As I dug deeper into the topic and began assembling things I needed for the BOB (as well as Bug-IN supplies for home) it all just made sense. While Armageddon may not be at hand there are other considerations. Being stranded in a blizzard, evacuating from other natural disasters, civil unrest, deciding to get out of Dodge if some pandemic is beginning are just some of life’s cheery possibilities. [Click here to read the rest of the article "Bug Out Bag Info, & Why to Have One."]And while you're thinking about an emergency kit, check out our emergency kit checklist, our options for pre-assembled emergency kits, and the essential gear we sell separately so it's easy for you to customize a kit or build your own from scratch.
Getting Started on an Emergency Kit or Bug Out Bag
If you're just getting started in preparedness, one of the first things you'll need to think about is an emergency kit (or bug out bag). Check out the article (plus a video) linked below, where Matt talks about his first efforts with an emergency kit and the importance of customizing it to your needs.