Thursday, August 20, 2015

Why A SHTF Bag Is So Very Vital For Your Family

By Ruthie Livingston


There are many things that can occur that will cause you to leave your home for a while. These would include things like floods, a fire coming from the closest forest or, if you believe some people and television shows, zombies. When these things happen, it is known as the shit hitting the fan. The best thing for you and your family is to have a SHTF bag ready to grab on the way out of the house.

This container has often been called a bug out bag or family survival kit. The name does not mean as much as what is contained in it. This bag may actually be several bags due to the need for things to help you survive for at least three days. This time will assist you in finding a more defensible position to wait out the duration of danger.

Critical supplies must begin with water. During normal times of sedentary activity, one gallon of water a day per person is needed. You will be running and working to survive during this three day period, so more water will probably be needed. You cannot depend on rivers or streams providing this. If you do find one of these, a water purification tablet must be used to safeguard you from any impurities.

Your previous dependence on a daily shower will not be satisfied for a while during this time of danger and uncertainty. You may be able to find a location where a bath is possible. By locating this type of temporary service, you may find a place for better security and the water can be purified through several means available.

Food is necessary as the fuel for your body it is supposed to be. You will be working harder and faster than you have ever done before, so nutrition should be on the top of your list, after water. Dehydrated foods are available and they have a light weight way of providing this. Using a little water and a simple tin can stove will make fast work of any meal.

A tent or tarp is needed for a roof. This can be erected or drooped over a fence or other post found and is vital for keeping your stuff dry. Sleeping bags are critical because you need sleep each night and whenever you are not on the run. Staying warm and dry is important for keeping morale up and gathering strength for the next days activities.

Protection and the procuring of meat can be handled with a few sharp knives and a gun or two. By ensuring that one or more of the group has the skills to aim, fire and clean a weapon, you have the means for protection that can be built upon as you go along. A quality first aid kit is also needed to provide for any abrasions that are inevitable and sprays for disinfection when needed.

This type of bag is vital for your family because it is the only thing between your home and the next best place to be. You will not have the surrounding comfort of your home, however, you will still have all of the basic needs that you had before you left home. You should have things to ensure you can survive in the dangerous world that you must get along within.




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