Bug-out bag

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a Sample Bug Out bag.

A Bug-Out Bag, also known as a 72 Hour Kit, an Emergency Kit, or a Disaster Supplies Kit, is a portable kit containing several items deemed necessary to survive following evacuating from a disaster. Since this kits main focus is on evacuation, it is distinguished as a separate entity from a survival kit.

1 History
2 Contents
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History

The purpose of a Bug-Out Bag is to ensure one is able to quickly evacuate in the instance of a disaster. The idea that a BOB should be able to sustain one for 72 hours stems from the advice of disaster relief centers that it may take up 72 hours to reach those effected by a disaster.

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You will find several different suggested contents for a BOB, but in general they include:

Enough food and water to survive for 72 hours (including)
- 1 gallon of water per person, per day
- Spoil free food
- Cooking supplies
- Cutlery
First-aid Kit
A disaster plan
Maps and travel information
Standard camping equipment
Clothing
Radio
Light source
Firearms
Crowbar
Cash