Building a Bug-Out Bag Can Be Fun & Exciting!
Here are some tips and tricks for each age group as well as for pets
For those that don’t know what a bug-out bag is, it is a bag that is packed with essentials you can grab and go in case of an emergency. These are perfect to keep in your car or by your door and are easy to put together. Let us help you get started! Our 64 Piece Survival Backpack is a great starter kit for any age group. It includes everything from first aid necessities to waterproof matches as well as food and water.
Food and Drink: 32 Servings of ReadyWise freeze-dried food,
5 x 4.227 fl. Oz. Water Pouches
First Aid and Hygiene: 37 piece first aid kit, N95 dust mask, pocket tissues,
3 wet naps, waste bags
Additional Supplies: portable stove with fuel tablets, stainless steel cup, squeeze flashlight, 5-in-1 survival whistle, waterproof matches, mylar blanket, emergency poncho, playing cards
THE PERFECT ADD ON
CUSTOMIZING YOUR BUG-OUT BAG
Creating a bug-out-bag for each member in your family is a smart way to go, especially if you live in a disaster prone area. Doing this doesn't have to be “work,” set up a family night and make it fun. Try setting up a scavenger hunt or making it a “quest.”
HERE ARE SOME ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU MAY WANT TO INCLUDE
We can help you get started with pet supplies too!
THE PERFECT ADD ON, A WYLD GEAR DOG BOWL
Our friends over at Wyld Gear make a great sustainable dog bowl that is perfect for emergency situations or everyday use. It is made with stainless steel and a 360-degree rubber coating for a non-slip bottom. It is also thermal insulated.
DON’T FORGET FUN ITEMS
While we have playing cards already in our kit, you may want to add other entertaining items
We would love to hear what items you have in your Bug-Out-Bag. If you have any tips and tricks you would like to share, go leave a comment on our most recent ReadyWise Facebook post.
