72 Hour Kit Breakdown (Bug Out Bag) 2023

Published on March 27, 2023
Duration: 8:10

This guide details the assembly of a comprehensive 72-hour bug-out bag, emphasizing practical gear selection and organization. It covers essential components from the primary bag and communication devices to survival tools, medical kits, and navigation aids. The focus is on creating a functional kit for home displacement or camping scenarios, drawing on the host's practical, self-described 'boy scout' approach to preparedness.

Quick Summary

The Wandrd Hexad Duffel is recommended for its organizational benefits, particularly its clamshell opening, which allows for easy access to all contents, making it a practical choice for a bug-out bag setup. Essential personal protective equipment includes MIRA Safety gas masks and appropriate CBRN filters to protect against various threats.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Philosophy
  2. 00:59The Bag: Wandrd Hexad Duffel
  3. 01:31Top Pocket and External Gear
  4. 02:26Gas Masks and CBRN Protection
  5. 04:22Main Compartment: Field Craft and Ammo
  6. 04:57Main Compartment: Shelter, Food, and Medical
  7. 05:42Main Compartment: Clothing and Navigation
  8. 06:05Live The Creed Medical Kit
  9. 07:13Wife's Kit and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary bag recommended for a 72-hour bug-out bag?

The Wandrd Hexad Duffel is recommended for its organizational benefits, particularly its clamshell opening, which allows for easy access to all contents, making it a practical choice for a bug-out bag setup.

What type of personal protective equipment is crucial for a bug-out bag?

Essential personal protective equipment includes MIRA Safety gas masks (models like CM-6M, CM-7M, CM-8M) and appropriate CBRN filters, such as the NBC-77 SOF, to protect against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.

What are the key components of a comprehensive medical kit for a bug-out bag?

A comprehensive medical kit should include trauma supplies like a CAT Gen 7 tourniquet, QuikClot Combat Gauze, and other essential first-aid items, similar to the Live The Creed 'Get Home Alive' Kit.

Why are physical maps important in a bug-out bag?

Physical maps of the local area, such as detailed maps of Utah, are vital for navigation in a bug-out scenario. They serve as a reliable backup when electronic devices may fail, lose power, or have no signal.

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