/diy/ - Do It Yourself

here's a great resource for disaster preparation

http://beprepared.com/article.asp_Q_ai_E_6_A_c2a_E_tn_A_name_E_InsightArticles

>>198383
All those snares and no food, looks like your planning a survival camping trip. Even if you were you should at least put a bag of trail mix or something in there.


Everyone has their own school of thought and strategy when making a bug out bag. People will often plan their bags while preparing themselves around a specific SHTF scenario. Government recommends your bag be planed for surviving alone for 72 hours because it usually takes this long for help to arrive.

Here's a useful link full of tips for making bug out bags
http://beprepared.com/article.asp?ai=636

One thing missing for everyone bag is some form of stress reliever. If things get bad enough that you need to "bug out" then chances are your going to be in a high stress situation. In this kind of situation having something to help you unwind can be a matter of survival. books, deck of cards, small puzzles, harmonicas, yo-yos, picutre/coloring book crayons, or even something as simple as a few sticks of gum or hard candy


>>55807
Also make a list of every item in your home and try to include serial or identification numbers, when and where purchased, the receipt and its estimated value. Use a tape recorder and make an audio list. Supplement a written list with photographs of furnishings and other valuables in their normal setting in the home. Videotape a tour of your home and garage. Keep one copy of this stuff with you in your bag and another copy either with a friend living in another town or in a safety deposit box. You should include a family photo album in this pack.