Bug Out Bag

Tactical Backpacks: What Are They and Why Do You Need One?It was not a good day.For the first time in over 15 years we drug our sorry butts back to the trailhead in defeat, with the loss of our gear as evident as the loss of our pride. Broken straps, …

5.11 Tactical Rush 72 Backpack Features Plenty of space, well organized pockets, hydration bladder compatible, comfortable, and tough as nails Comfort 5.11 checked all the boxes here. Well padded shoulder straps, ventilated back padding, and a sternum strap Price You pay for quality here. Sure, you can get a cheaper …

A bug out bag is arguably one of the most important items during a SHTF event simply because it’s responsible for supplying the daily necessities that you will need during the bug out period (before reaching your bug out location). Because it’s so important, you really don’t want to be missing …

How to Lighten Your Bug Out Bag Using the 80/20 Rule Have you ever wondered how to lighten your bug out bag? I certainly have. In fact, I recently took a critical look at my own 72-hour survival kit, and discovered some pretty interesting ways to save weight in the …

The Bug Out Bag Contents Guide -or- What to Pack When You’re Expecting… (TEOTWAWKI)    Yeah, yeah, I know. “Not another bug out bag checklist!” There are a thousand other checklists out there already and here I am adding another one to the pile. But here’s the thing: none of …