I’m spending this weekend organizing my Bug out Bag by putting like items together in smaller zip lock bags or mini-kits, then dispersing them throughout the bag. This particular bag I used for extensive backpacking a few years ago and it has lots and lots of specialized outside the bag pockets and zipper compartments in addition to the main compartment. Over this past year I have bought and just tossed into the bag lots of things. I’ve now taken them out of their packing and actually tried to use each item.
It’s been an eye opener for some critical items I’ve omitted, so I’ve begun to make a list of things I need to obtain. No bag will ever be perfect of course as we don’t know what the potential emergency might be; however, I do know at my age and physical limitations, if I have to leave my safe haven home, my vehicle will become my place of refuge. Beyond that I am not willing to speculate, as long distance backpacking is simply not realistic for me. This has really been fun…and I think I can manage well enough for at least the FEMA recommended 96 hours with my BOB in my car.