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Bug Out Bag is essentially a
survival kit prepared in advance, and pre-packed in a type of bag for fast retreival in emergency situations. Bug Out Bags, also known by the abbreviation BOB, are often packed to allow 72 hours* of self-sustainability in the event that individuals must leave the home and proceed to an alernate location- hence the "
bug out". Bug Out Bags are typically built to meet user needs. A Bug Out Bag built for survival in a frigid climate and one built for survival in a hot climate will contain different items, but they will have some in common as well. All Bug Out Bags contain
first aid kits, means for water
purification, a fire source, a light source, and calorie-dense foods.
Bug Out Bags are becoming more common in society, specifically because of recent natural disasters that interrupted continuity of local governments and civillian-supply chains.
*Disaster management agencies recommend keeping at least 72 hours of supplies on hand as a minimum; individuals may choose to keep more, check with your local disaster management agency for advice.
Example:
They say
the hurricane is going to flood the city! Grab your Bug Out Bag and lets head to
high ground!
I keep a Bug Out Bag in my car during the winter, just in case we
get stuck in a storm and need wait a few days for help.