The document discusses what items should be included in a bug out bag or preppers list. It recommends having supplies to sustain yourself for at least 3 days without external assistance or resources. Key items mentioned include food, water, first aid supplies, clothing, shelter items like tents or tarps, tools, communication devices, protection and security items, important documents, and stress relievers. The goal of preparing a bug out bag is to have essential survival supplies ready in advance for any disaster scenario when assistance may not immediately be available.

1. Remember; when disaster strikes,
the time to prepare has passed. --
Steven Cyros

2.  Generally speaking, a Preppers List is a list of
items that you will need to be able to survive in
cases of emergencies and other severe natural or
man-made disasters. In other words, a Preppers
List is a survival list.
 It refers to food and water supplies and other
equipments that are especially stocked for
possible worst-case scenarios, where there is
nothing or no one to seek help from.
 A Preppers List is an advance preparation for any
catastrophe that may strike your place any time.

3.  The goal of a Preppers List is none other than survival. In the
face of whatever disaster, the worst thing that could possibly
happen to you is to breathe your last. A Preppers List is designed
to safeguard life.
 Whether the best choice is to bug out or bug in (depending on
the situation and considering your location and its
circumstances), a Preppers List is still of foremost importance
because it contains everything that would sustain your existence
while waiting for rescue operations or while moving to a much
safer area, while hiking or while holing up, while quickly
evacuating or while sheltering in one place.
 During severe disasters, relief usually arrives 3 days later. Within
which, there is absolutely no electric and water supplies, public
services, convenience stores, etc. The aftermath of disasters can
be as deadly as the disaster itself. A Preppers List is designed for
these possibilities.

4.  Everyone! As everyone must be prepared at all
times for any calamity, everyone should come up
with a Preppers List. Never forget to include in
your preparation your little kids and old family
members.
 Getting ready in advance for whatever kinds of
disaster is everyone’s business regardless of
country, age, or religion. After all, everyone
values life.
 Disaster strikes anywhere at any random time.
Anyone who is caught unprepared can be an
additional fatality.

5.  Now! As indicated in the title page of this
slideshow, “when disaster strikes, the time to
prepare has passed.” You will never ever be given
even a short minute to prepare for your needs
when a disaster is already knocking at your door.
 The word “advance” is always indispensable in
every Preppers List. After all, nobody knows when
a serious disaster strikes. It surprisingly strikes
anytime.
 And remember, it wasn’t raining (in fact, it was a
beautiful day) when Noah built the ark.

6.  Dec. 2011- Tropical storm Washi hit the
Southern Philippines killing almost 1000
people.
 Mar. 2011- An 8.9-magnitude earthquake
immediately followed by a tsunami killed
more than 15,000 Japanese.
 Jan. 2010- A 7.0-magnitude earthquake in
Haiti took more than 230,000 lives.
 Aug. 2005- Hurricane Katrina has almost
2000 Americans dead.
An act of preparation could have greatly
changed the fatality figure above. Coming up
with a Preppers List is not a bad start at all.

7. I. A bag or pack
To begin with, you got to have a bag or any other kind of
pack which is portable enough to be quickly grabbed in
just a matter of seconds before darting off in case of
emergency situations. Before moving on to choose your
contents, it is important to seriously consider your
choice of bug out bag. A reliable bug out bag is one
which has enough space to accommodate all your items.
Disaster relief and management organizations
recommend that a bug out bag should contain
emergency supplies good for at least three days.
Further, it should be durable enough to withstand
extreme punishment, comfortable to wear while moving,
waterproof, and should have a lot of helpful features.
Here is a short video that introduces you to a BOB or bug
out bag: http://youtu.be/P9Npt6Zvypc.

8. II. Contents
The contents of a bug out bag may vary depending on your specific location
and its circumstances, and your personal need. Take into consideration the
climate of your place and the terrain. Determine whether your area is prone to
earthquake, hurricane, wildfire, flood, tornado, etc. This will matter a lot when
you set up your bug out bag. Nevertheless, every bug out bag should contain
the basics. Regardless of your location, make sure to include in your bug out
bag the following:
1. Food and Water
2. Shelter
3. Hygiene and Sanitation
4. Clothing
5. First Aid Kit
6. Basic Tools and other Equipments
7. Communication
8. Security
9. Important Documents
10. Money
11. Stress Relievers
When setting up, take note of the 72-hour self-contained survival that your
bug out bag is basically designed for. But also bear in mind to carry only what
you can comfortably carry. You might get exhausted by your bug out bag even
before your reach your destination.

9. Let me mention water first because second to oxygen, it is
the most important nutrient the human body needs. You
can survive for about 3 weeks without food but you can
only make it 3-4 days without water. If properly hydrated,
you can even go beyond 3 weeks without food. So, you got
to have at least 3 liters of water in your bug out bag. A
liter per day is good enough to keep you going. However,
as you must make sure the water you drink from other
sources is safe, always keep with you water filters and
water purifiers. Besides, there are many uses of water
when bugging out. Aside from drinking, you may also use
a certain amount of your 3 liters for washing and cooking.
You have to find a source of clean water. With your 3 liters,
you can hydrate yourself properly enough until you get to
a clean source of water.

10. Even if you can survive for weeks without food, it is best to stay in
good shape. Food is very important when bugging out. You really
need to have the energy and the strength to carry on. An ideal
choice of a bug out bag food is that which is very high in calories
and protein, has a long storage life, very easy and quick to
prepare, compact and lightweight. MRE’s, energy bars, snack
bars, crackers, noodles, tuna boxes, etc are great bug out bag
food choices. Also, Mountain House Freeze Dried Food is one of
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11. When we talk of survival, it has many aspects.
Basically, food and water are not enough for you
to be able to make it to your destination. You
also got to have a good shelter. This is to provide
you a warm place for a good rest after an
exhausting day, and protection from external
elements such as cold and rain and some creepy
insects. You can have a tent, a tarp, or a sleeping
bag. It would also be a good thing to have an
emergency blanket and hand and body warmers.
And to keep you dry and comfortable in your
sleep all night long, you can have a pad
underneath your shelter or a ground tarp.

12. In times of severe calamities, it is a big survival factor
to stay healthy. If your body will give up, survival may
be a hard aim to reach. That is why hygiene and
sanitation is a must in every bug out bag. This
includes soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes,
sanitizers, toilet papers, tissue, gloves, sanitary
napkins for women, diapers for babies, razor for
men, and other toiletry stuff. Maintaining good
hygiene and proper sanitation is greatly needed in
times of calamities to prevent yourself from
contacting diseases and infections. Keeping yourself
healthy and your body strong is one way to survive.
So even in the absence of running water and toilets,
you got to keep yourself clean in some ways.

13. This is another bodily need you have to prepare. When
serious disasters strike, the weather can be very ruthless
that it might be dangerous to the extent that it is life
threatening. You have to have protection for your body
from strong winds, rain, cold, and burning heat from the
sun. This is another survival step to keep your body in
good shape. Bug out bag clothing includes several pairs of
socks, extra shirts, shorts or pants, gloves, jacket, poncho,
rain coat, bandanna, hat, and several extra under wears.
Wet and dirty clothes may cause your body to weaken, so
it is very important to wear fresh and dry clothes. As much
as possible, your choice of clothing should be those that
are made from synthetic fibers or wool. Avoid cotton as it
takes the heat away from your body when it becomes wet.
Of course, when preparing for your bug out bag clothing,
take note of your specific climate.

14. In whatever disaster, it is critical to maintain your physical
well-being. Any injury or sickness not attended
immediately can turn into a life threatening situation.
Remember, there are no medical professionals to seek
help from, absolutely no 911 to call; you only have
yourself to treat yourself. The only aid that is available to
you during severe calamities is first aid. So keeping a first
aid kit in your bug out bag is very much needed. The best
first aid kit is that which you personally make. Also,
consider having first aid lessons and manuals. Try to store
medicines for simple sickness such as colds and fever, as
well as antibiotics and pain relievers. To avoid infections
from bites, wounds, and scratches have some bandages,
disinfectants, antiseptic sprays, and other dressing
materials. Tweezers, scissors, gloves, and other first aid
tools are also helpful.

15. Basically, your bug out bag should contain several tools
and other equipments that you may need while
bugging out. Tools and equipments are more general
terms I am using here to cover several bug out bag
gears. Basically, these are grouped into cooking
tools, fire-making tools, cutting tools, lighting tools,
and other tools and equipments. Many of these tools
have several functions. For example, you can use
your knife for cutting firewood or for preparing your
shelter. You can use your fire-making materials for
cooking or for making bonfire to heat up during cold
nights. And who knows what’s in store for you while
bugging out? It is always better to come with extra
preparation than falling short of preparation. It
matters a lot when it comes to survival.

16.  Cooking Tools- While cooking is not encouraged while bugging
out, you still need some cooking materials especially for your
meal. A small stove or burner with fuel, a pot for boiling water,
spoon, fork, and knife- that’s all you basically need for your
cooking materials.
 Fire-making Tools- Make sure to have at least three different
fire-making tools in your bug out bag. This will see to it that you
can still manage to make fire even if the other tools are not
working or are not anymore available. Make sure to have boxes
of waterproof matches, waterproof and windproof lighters plus a
refill fluid, magnesium stick, firesteel, ferrocerium rod, or other
fire-starting tool.
 Cutting Tools- This may include an axe or hatchet, folding and
fixed-blade knives of different sizes, a folding saw, a multi-tool,
foldable shovel, and a knife sharpener to make sure your knives
have sharp edges.
 Lighting Tools- For this, you must have at least 2 flashlights with
extra batteries, lantern and fuel, hand-crank light, glow sticks,
road flares, or even candles.
 Other Tools and Equipments- It is also a good thing to have at
least 50 feet of durable rope or cord, rolls of duct tape, wires, or
a sewing kit.

17. During disasters, it is very important to constantly monitor
updates on the situation. There is a great need to be well-
informed of the current status of things. This is another
survival factor when bugging out as you really need
guiding information about the weather, evacuation routes,
dangerous and safe areas, government announcements,
and so on and so forth. However, expect no electricity
when bugging out. News bulletins and other information
can only be accessed through hand-crank emergency
radio, battery-powered or solar-powered radio. Make sure
you have one of these kinds of portable AM/FM radio in
your bug out bag. If you prefer a battery-powered portable
radio, see to it that you have an ample supply of extra
batteries. You may also bring cell phones. The network
may be functioning and you can use it to call for
assistance. Whistles and flares may also be useful to
attract attention.

18. There is always a need to protect yourself and your loved
ones during disasters, both from people and from
dangerous animals. Usually, when severe disasters strike,
a lot of people go into panic. Especially when supplies are
already exhausted, there is a great possibility that some
individuals will try to assault another. This is about
survival, expect that others will go as far as taking another
person’s water supply to quench their thirst. Severe
disasters often result into an absence of the rule of law.
Other people will simply go crazy and you have to defend
yourself. So you have to include in your bug out bag a
pistol, a rifle, a long gun with scope, or a pepper gun.
Your gun can also be used for hunting if a need arises.
Make sure to include an ample supply of ammunition and
several rounds of magazines. Your survival knife can also
be used as a security weapon. Other weapons include
clubs, sticks, slingshots, and so on.

19. Important documents for your bug out bag include
copies of your birth certificate, identification
cards, insurance forms, list of phone numbers,
marriage license, wills and testaments, credit
card information, driver’s license, and gun
license. Also include different maps of your area
showing the trails and routes that may be used
when evacuating. Important documents also
include a survival handbook, a disaster plan, and
various emergency manuals. If possible, have
your maps and your disaster plan laminated so
that you can still make use of it even it is wet.

20. A certain amount of cash may be of great help
during severe disasters. Although it may happen
that other people prefer to barter items during
disasters, there may still have instances when
your money is needed. Some people might prefer
cash when you need something from them such
as their services or some particular items. You
may also come across vending machines or
phone booths; you definitely need a a few bucks
and quarters for those. Your money may also be
needed when you try getting a ride. Otherwise,
you may also bring with you gold and silver coins
or jewelries in case the currency does not have
value anymore.

21. When a disastrous phenomenon strikes your place, the
impact will definitely go beyond the rubbles and
wreckages that you can immediately observe around
you. The experience itself will surely be traumatic and
stressful. There is therefore a need to confront the
psychological factor in every emergency event if you
want to survive well and good through all the ordeals.
You therefore have to include in your bug out bag
some sort of stress relievers. This may include
several games, toys, pocket books, magazines, and
other inspirational reading materials. A deck of cards,
paper and pens, or even candies and sweet desserts
can be great ways of temporarily liberating yourself
from the psychological impact of the calamity. This is
especially needed when you have little kids with you.

22. Make no mistake, a BOB or Bug Out Bag, a 72-hour
kit, a Go Bag, a Get Home Bag, an EDC or Every
Day Carry, a GOOD or Get Out OF Dodge, a Ditch
Kit, etc all mean the same thing. The sad reality
and irony about it is that along with its myriad of
names is the fact that 99% of the people do not
have it. Perhaps that explains why disasters and
calamities always claim a great toll of human
lives every time they strike, and why the
aftermath seems to be as ruthless as the disaster
itself. There is no better way to face such cruel
possibilities than to be prepared at all times. And
the best time to come up with your own Preppers
List is now. Be among the 1% that has confidence
of their survival in the face of inevitable disasters
of this world.

23. There are unwritten rules when setting up a bug out
bag. Avoid weight. Avoid Bulk. Avoid unnecessary
items. The goal is to come up not just with a reliable
bug out bag but an ultra lightweight and compact
bug out bag. Always remember, bugging out is a very
quick response to a need to evacuate. Especially if
there is no available bug out vehicle, you really have
to trim down your Preppers List only to what is really
necessary. There might be a lot of hiking and
climbing when bugging out, so make sure you are
very comfortable with your pack even after a long
day’s walk. Never allow yourself to be worn out by
your pack even before arriving at your destination.
You might have survived the disaster itself but if you
fail to make it to your safe destination, you might still
be an additional fatality. Use your strength and
energy wisely to survive.

24. If you have come this far, you must have learned
something about Preppers List from the previous
slides. The next thing for you to do now is to start
setting it up. Try to consider the places where you
usually spend the long hours of your day. Most
probably, when disaster strikes, heaven forbid, you
will find yourself in those areas. It may be in your
workplace, or in your home, or in your car. So the
best way to be prepared at all times is to have a bug
out bag ready in all those places. Put them in a
specific place where you can easily and quickly reach
for it. Any minute a disaster strikes, you can easily
grab it off and look for a much safer place. This will
critically increase the possibility of your survival.

25. So there you have it! Always pray for the best
but prepare for the worst! Remember,
survival is not free. You have to spend for it,
prepare for it, and fight for it.
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