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When Bugging Out Is Needed
May 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Recent disasters around the country have shown the need to have a bug-out bag to ensure you have what you need quickly. Many people caught in the California fires had no time to grab anything and did not plan for such events. Similar events have occurred around the country in North Carolina and other places. This class will discuss how to create a bug-out bag, which is different from a 72-Hour Kit.
A bug-out bag (BOB) and a 72-hour kit serve similar purposes but have key differences in focus and contents:
- Bug-Out Bag (BOB)
- Designed for evacuation and survival over an extended period (potentially more than 72 hours).
- Contains gear for self-sufficiency, including shelter, tools, food, water purification, first aid, fire-starting supplies, and self-defense items.
- Assumes you might be on foot or away from civilization for a while.
- Used in Poop Hits The Fan situations, natural disasters, or civil unrest.
- 72-Hour Kit
- Designed for short-term survival (three days).
- Focuses on basic needs like food, water, hygiene, and first aid.
- Often kept in homes, cars, or workplaces for temporary emergencies (e.g., power outages, storms, evacuations).
- Typically lighter and more convenience-based than a BOB.
Key Difference: A BOB is more extensive and long-term, while a 72-hour kit is for immediate emergencies with the expectation of rescue or return to normal conditions.
Our wonderful instructors, Dan and Cheryl Dinnell, have excellent experience in preparing for these type of things. While RSVPs are not required, it does help our instructors know how many are attending so they can prepare for handouts and demonstrations.