Go-Bag! What's in Mine...

Not that I am any expert on Go-Bags, I just want you to have an idea on what I have in mine. Small and compact but everything I need in case of emergency! I prefer this small but compact type of Backpack. The REI Flash 22. Not flashy but functional!

Here is what I have inside:

My Cannon Camera  (Charged and Ready), My Ham Radio (Charged and Ready), Flashlight (Extra Battery), 2 SnapLight Sticks, 2 Lighters, Fire Tinder, Knife Sharpener, Flint & Steel (Know How to Use Them), Whistle, Leatherman (Juice CS4), Head Lamp (It's Bright)

Top pocket of my backpack.

Inside my backpack I have:

Life Straw, Large Loksak with tubing plus Water Purifier Tablets (Katadyn), AM/FM Radio (Extra Batteries), Extra Socks, Jacket, Hat & Gloves, Sit Pad, Large Mylar Blanket, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Amp-3 PPK, Amp-3 EDC, Snacks, Stay Alert Gum, Hoo-Ahhs (For keeping clean), Emergency Food, and Hygiene Products. 

Remember: More people will die from poor hygiene then anything else. Stay clean and hopefully, stay alive.

If your going out of the house this bag needs to go with you or what good is it doing at home! I have to remind myself of this one... Extra walking shoes in your car maybe in the wheel well if you have extra room.

“If you fail to plan,

you are planning

to fail!”

-Benjamin Franklin

Please let a comment and let me know what you think!

Water Storage! 100 Essentials

Since we moved into the new house here in Oregon, we're just are not as prepared as we need to be. Water, is something that we have to have so we can up with this solution.

Check out your local grocery store for 5 gal water containers. They might even have a fill station like the one that I used. Even if your on a budget, like we are and purchase something every month to add to your preparedness, you can do this. 

I purchased four water containers and the water for less then $32. Realizing that you need one gallon of water per day per person (Don't forget your Pets). If the water is coming from a city source, it will already be chlorinated and you won't need to add anything to it to keep it for a year. If your not sure, then add a few drops of bleach.

5 Gallon Water Bottles for $6.95 ea. You need a Gallon of water per person per day...

Water filling station at the grocery store! .30cents per gallon

20 Gallons Ready to use! Less then $32

You can start with this but realize that, you need enough for your family and pets for at least 2 weeks to start. Adding more will only give you more backup or share with your neighbors. 

Preparedness doesn't have to be expensive but everyone should be prepared!

Let me know your thoughts and your suggestions! Keep adding to your 100 Essentials! https://www.amp-3.net/resources/

Week Five is all about Water-Water is essential!

Everyone knows that you can last about a week without water and this depends upon the conditions such a extreme heat or exercise. Going three or four days without water will be longer then most of us will be able to do. At lease 60% of our bodies are made up of water and we need water to keep our bodies going. Water acts as a lubricate for our joints, regulates our body temperature through sweating and respiration and helps flush waste.

In preparedness, water is at the top of the list of what you need to have on hand. How much is always the question but you will never have enough. We have ten 15 gal water containers filled at all times. The Reliance Aqua-Tainer from Sportsman Warehouse are affordable and great to have on hand at your home or office.

In Portland, OR about 2 years ago, there was a panic that the Bull Run Reservior was contaminated. People were racing to the store to buy water and all the shelves were striped clean very quickly. We didn't have to worry because we already had out containers filled. 

Some other items to have on hand are The Berkey Water Filter system. Berkey water filers provide the ultimate in waterbourne contamination removal. Get the largest one the you can afford and an extra set of filers. The Berkey can serve 4 to 150 people with a single unit. You should consider having one of these at your work and home. You never know where your going to be when your going to need it. You will happy that you have this when the time comes that you need it. 

We believe in a layer system for your water needs. Having multiple systems will give you the flexibility to have systems and home as well as in your bug out bag while your on th move. While on the move, think about having The Life Straw. These are affordable, mobile and make contaminated water safe to drink. A stream, lake, water trough the life straw will remove bacteria and protozoa. We have these in our bug out bags and have used them in Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks. 

We hope that this will help you with your water preparedness needs. Share your ideas with others!