Emergency Gear

When venturing away from civilization, emergency gear is a necessary part of the required equipment. Here I discuss what I use as well as other recommendations.

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Bug Out Bagz Emergency Go Pack
Bytomas June 19, 2009October 15, 2026

Over the last few weeks I have been blogging about emergency go kits. In this blog I am going to discuss how I built my own emergency go pack that I carry in my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I have been intending to build a pack for a number of years but I have never been…

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Emergency Go Kit – Clothes
Bytomas June 17, 2009October 13, 2009

The emergency go pack needs to include enough clothing to supplement what you have on your back. It is recommended that you include the following items at a minimum: 3 pairs under garments 3 pairs wool socks Extra warm wool shirt Sun hat Wool hat Include any season specific items that might be needed. I…

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Emergency Go Kits – Fire and Food
Bytomas June 16, 2009October 13, 2009

Heat and food go together in the emergency pack. Having both a small stove and a way to start a fire can be a great asset when surviving away from civilization. Fire or a heat source also allows you to heat food and make hot drinks. For a stove there is a very simple and…

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Emergency Go Kits – Personal Care
Bytomas June 14, 2009October 15, 2026

When all you have is your Emergency pack you need to be sure you can still care for yourself and personal hygiene. For this part of your kit the vacation supplies aisle in the grocery store can be a great source. The following is a list of recommended items for this part of your emergency pack:…

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Emergency Go Kits – The Knife
Bytomas May 21, 2009October 15, 2026

Having a knife along as a part of you emergency pack is very important. Having the right knife makes all the difference. With the multi-tools that are available today the knife has become much more than just a sharp blade. Even if you wear a multi-tool on your belt I highly recommend that you also have…

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