Have a 'bug-out bag"?

Good info here

http://www.w4ava.org/races/KKauxcomm33.htm

If you want a pre-packaged kit, the best available commercially assembled survival kit is: http://www.bestglide.com/wildernesssurvivorsurvivalkit.html

Best Glide Aviation Survival Equipment is a prime contractor to the US military, government agencies and NGOs. They are experts, have been doing this for many years and this is their only business. Most components in their kits are the actual military specification, NSN and NATO approved items issued to our warfighters deployed worldwide. All items are of the highest quality, their staff have great subject matter knowledge and I recommend them highly.

To the above kit, I recommend highly that you add the following:

1) One or both of the following books: “Six Ways In, Twelve Ways Out” http://usrsog.org/manu.htm This basic skills manual by George Jasper is a compilation of training material that U.S. RSOG cadre uses to train military personnel during the Survival and Evasion course. The Commander of U.S. RSOG has added brief text that applies to the material about cadre experiences in the field. There are over 185 pages of text and simple to follow illustrations. The manual is $15.00 postage paid and all proceeds from the sale of this manual go to the training budget of U.S. RSOG personnel. Not available through Amazon, except for occasional used copies which may cost more than the list price. Send $15.00 check or money order to:

U.S. RSOG 4600 N. Hardesty Kansas City MO 64117

“Survivalist Family” will show you how to ensure you and your loved ones come through to the other side of what waits. Written by Joe Fox of Viking Services LLC and vikingpreparedness.com. Joe has been living the preparedness lifestyle since he was a child, and now teaches men, women and children all over the country to prepare and survive. A former Special Forces officer, USRSOG Cadre and SERE instructor, Joe will impart knowledge you just cannot get anywhere else. ISBN: 978-1-935018-25-4 Price: $19.95 http://drupal.vikingpreparedness.com/node/48 http://www.amazon.com/Survivalist-Family-Prepared-Americans-America/dp/1935018256/ref=sr11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1306408253&sr=1-1

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for the new prepper, May 21, 2010

By Rich (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Survivalist Family Prepared Americans for a Strong America (Paperback) This is an incredibly easy-to-follow book, complete with lists and priorities. It emphasizes doing instead of buying and uses real life examples to explain why many tasks are emphasized over others. At 195 pages it's not difficult to read and it won't provide earth-shattering secrets to make you Rambo overnight. It focuses on the basics that most of us forget because we're too busy whacking at the trees to see the forest. I have a good library and this is the book that everyone should start with. If you are already an experienced prepper then you should still buy two copies of the book. One to make sure you've covered the basics, and the other to give to your friends who still think the government will save them during the next natural disaster.

2) Katadyn Vario Water Filter http://www.rei.com/product/750927/katadyn-vario-water-filter

3) US Military Canteen, Cup and Stove Survival Unit http://www.bestglide.com/usintegralsurvivalunit.html

4) 6 oz. jar of petroleum jelly and bag of cotton balls for fire starting ”€œ (buy these at the drug store)

5) Heavy wool-blend blanket. Get a good one at least 85% wool, weighing 4 pounds or more in a 66x90 size. A year ago these were common military surplus, but are now getting harder to find in good quality. This one is OK http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=767955

6) Wool stocking cap, mittens and warm socks, pack in gallon Ziplok bag. (you probably already have these)

7) Complete change of sturdy outdoor clothing, - imagine there is a fire, and that you must exit the house wearing only your nightgown. Pack in a separate bag with snap-link you can attach to your ruck, long pants, shirt/blouse, underwear, socks, hat, sturdy shoes with enclosed toe and traction sole, windbreaker, fleece or sweater, poncho.

8) LED headlamp plus a set of extra batteries, this is a good one which is reasonable in cost: http://www.rescueresponse.com/store/petzlstikkinas2headlampsrescueslightinge91e91pe.html

9) Sturdy 5 inch fixed blade sheath knife similar to http://www.bestglide.com/AFSurvivalKnifeInfo.html

10) U-Dig-It folding spade http://www.bestglide.com/UDIGITInfo.html (multiple uses, as dry fire starting surface, carry burning tinder to fuel, position coals, field sanitation, etc.) Much better than a plastic backpacker spade.

11) Fiskars woodzig folding saw http://www.backyardstyle.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-27270&source=cashbackShopping brand important because this saw won't clog and can be sharpened with a chain saw file.

12) Quik-Clot Sport 50 pack (if trained/ qualified as first responder EMT etc. get the law enforcement trauma kit) http://www.bestglide.com/quikclotpage.htm

13) 100 ft. parachute cord Mil-C-5040H Type III http://www.bestglide.com/550cordinfo.html

OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Always customize your kit as needed based upon location, terrain, family needs and other essential considerations Pocket Notebook, Waterproof, Pen, Cover NSN 7530-01-536-2665

http://www.bestglide.com/riteintherainnotebooks.html

Carbon monoxide detector http://www.bestglide.com/QuantumEyeInfo.html

Radiation monitor: http://www.nukalert.com/

"Beginner level” issues of stocking a food pantry: http://frugaldad.com/2010/08/09/the-frugal-pantry-project/ There are some good things to take away from the comments.

More Info from LDS web site http://www.providentliving.org/channel/0,11677,1706-1,00.html

Reliable companies I use as sources either for individual food items and assembled “food units” http://www.internet-grocer.net/foodpack.htm
http://freezedryguy.com/index.html
http://freezedryguy.net/Store/tabid/536/Default.aspx http://www.freezedryguy.net/Specials/tabid/449/Default.aspx http://www.freezedryguy.net/Store/Products/tabid/760/CategoryID/413/Default.aspx http://www.readyreservefoods.com/home/

For further reference this site is divided into 15 sub-categories making it easier to find whatever type of info you are looking for. Recommend downloading this to a thumb drive to have if there is no internet to go to. Includes medical reference, dentistry, medication info, communications, food storage, and other useful emergency information:

http://www.preppers.info/FreeDownloads.html#Skills