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Hospital go bag

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Bug Out: All you need to know

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Best modular bag for car?

Don - February 14, 2022
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What’s in my everyday backpack?

Estel - January 26, 2022
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FAQ: Apple AirTags for prepping

Josh CentersContributor - January 24, 2022
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Double dipping: camping and prepping

Colorado Jones - January 5, 2022
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Bill Masen - January 5, 2022
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BOB Bifocals for old eyes

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New and looking for constructive criticism on my bug out plan

LaurenZ - November 3, 2021
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A British prepper supply store

Bob - November 2, 2021
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Vacation traveling and bugout bags: How do you pack to stay prepared?

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Looking for natural insect repellent

Bigwig - September 22, 2021
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The Prepared “app” for your phone

Jay ValenciaContributor - September 21, 2021
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Urban bugging out

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Dog owners, do you pack poop bags in your BOB?

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Jonnie PekelnyContributor - September 1, 2021
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Reducing weight and bulk on prepackaged self-care, health and hygiene items in the BOB?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - August 31, 2021
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Bugging IN or OUT your response times matter

Bill Masen - August 21, 2021
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Getting home, bugging out, evacuating

Bill Masen - August 19, 2021
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Alternatives for packing Yaesu FT-60R cradle in BOB?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - August 15, 2021
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Where do you keep your BOB ham radios and how do you store them?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - August 11, 2021
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Prioritized bare bones go bags on a budget

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I’m fed up with losing lists and forgetting stuff

Bill Masen - August 3, 2021
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Wildfire preparedness and mindset – How to evacuate quickly, safely

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“Grey Man” vs “Hard Target”

Caliber Carpenter - July 15, 2021
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Kakuli470 - July 14, 2021
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Gear question – recommendations for a first aid case to fit in a BOB?

Falcon - July 8, 2021
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Airline travel, what carry on preps do you all include?

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Jonnie PekelnyContributor - June 7, 2021
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You are stranded on a deserted island, you can choose four items…

Captain Peanut - June 5, 2021
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Which Go Bag backpack(s) do you like and why?

Lowell - June 2, 2021
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What do you think about a modular bug out bag?

Peter 44 - May 23, 2021
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Changing the way you write

LBV - May 16, 2021
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Fasteners – Important items needed to repair, attach and help you hold it together during a crisis

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Prepping with bad eyesight

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The Get Home Bag Guide (GHB, Car Kit)

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LNMOt - April 22, 2021
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What do you prep that you don’t see on BOB lists?

Frenchiepants - April 10, 2021
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Why personal locator beacon not listed in an EDC prep on this site?

Lowell - April 10, 2021
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Do you duplicate your every day carry in bags?

C. Ross - March 7, 2021
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Useful documents to bug out with

Bill Masen - March 6, 2021
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Can you make a better BOB than those cheap pre-made ones on Amazon?

Robert LarsonContributor - February 23, 2021
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How do you safely store an emergency kit in a pickup truck?

Thomas Dakan - February 23, 2021
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A bug out bag that is constantly in use…looking for organization tips

Frenchiepants - January 20, 2021
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Need bug out bag packing tips

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - January 17, 2021
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My BOB really needs some work…

Gideon ParkerStaff - January 6, 2021
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Just for fun: Kit pics!

pnwsarahContributor - December 26, 2020
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My BOB is heavy and not even fully stocked

Jesse Smith - December 14, 2020
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Dedicated shelter/sleeping bag/pad for BOB — is it a must?

pnwsarahContributor - December 6, 2020
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Best jacket/outer layer for the BOB?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - November 13, 2020
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Get home bag for harsh winter conditions

LNMOt - November 5, 2020
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I’m a professional prepper, and here’s a look inside my go-bag

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How to pack a BOB

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Items with multiple uses – Lighten the BOB by using these!

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Adapting BOBs for family use

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Community Challenge: Bags for the Unprepared / Mercy Bags

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Carrying extra shoes when bugging out

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What documents to carry in your go bags?

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What’s the favorite women’s underwear you’d use in an emergency, in your BOB, or SHTF scenario, and why?

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Tips for pets? – Pet Preparedness

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Clothing

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The basic model my family uses for planning to Shelter in place vs Bug out

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Batteries and BoBs

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BOB plus Get Home Bag?

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What do you keep in your BOB for menstruation?

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Concealed carry while wearing a backpack?

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Firearms storage for BOBs

kismet - June 16, 2020
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Minimizing bug out bag weight

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New to preparedness? Go camping with your go-bag, even if it’s just in your back yard

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