Bug Out Bag Encyclopedia

- - A book about emergency and disaster preparedness to help you survive- -

By Joseph Yao, M.D.

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What if…you had the power to choose life over death?

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Disasters can occur unexpectedly. Don’t leave your fate to chance. Take control and assemble a Bug Out Bag (also known as a “BOB”) to help you survive. You can use your BOB whether you have to escape to another location or if you are able to hunker down in place.  The key is to prepare now before disaster strikes.

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Whether you're just starting out or if you're already somewhere along the road to preparedness, this book provides information to help you survive. Some of the information covered in this book includes:

• The concept that 3 BOBs are better than 1 to protect you for short-, medium-, and long-term emergencies

• A detailed list of items organized by survival category (eg, first aid, water, fire, shelter, food, communication, etc) along with the weight of each item and examples with different prices to accommodate various budgets. Items are coded to tell you which of the 3 bags they are best suited for.

• This is not just a book about lists of items. Extensive information is provided about the individual survival categories, why you should consider including specific items, and how to use them.

• Learn how item selection differs depending upon the anticipated duration of the disaster and whether you’re on foot or escaping by car.

• How to organize the survival items inside your BOB for easy access and recognition

• Items to include for your pet

• Reference list for additional information

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Pros and cons are discussed to help you select the best items for your situation. Get answers to questions like:

• Should I buy products labeled as Mil-Spec or Military Grade?​

• Should I get a backpack without a frame or one with an internal or external frame?

• What type of tourniquet is best? Are CoTCCC recommended tourniquets worth the extra cost?

• Should you pack sports drinks for hydration? What's the difference between isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic drinks? Which is better for you?

• How do you make water safe to drink using various filters, chemicals, UV light, and boiling?

• How to do you create your own kits (rather than buying commercial kits) for fire-starting, fishing, and tools?

• What are features to look for in a tent (eg, freestanding vs non-freestanding, waterproof rating, footprint, ventilation, door location, vestibule, weight, etc.)?

• What clothing should you choose for your sub layer, base layer, core layer, and outer shell? Is down or synthetic insulation better?

• Should you get trail running shoes, hiking shoes, hiking boots, tactical boots, or combat boots?

• What is the significance of blade material, hardness, shape, grind, thickness, straight or serrated cutting edge in a survival knife?

• What are pros and cons of pepper spray, a handgun, rifle, shotgun, pellet air gun, bow and arrows for personal protection? What makes the most sense to have in survival situations?

• What are the different types of body armor and what do they protect against?

• What features should I consider when selecting shoes, life vest, tourniquet, backpack, bed, and ballistic vest for my dog?

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Building a BOB is your insurance, similar to having car or medical insurance:

• You hope you never have to use it

• It’s too late to get it when an emergency happens

 

Your BOB can be used when you have to “grab and go” and also to "bug in" or "survive in place" when an emergency does not require escape.

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Empower yourself. Get started now to help ensure your survival. The "Bug Out Bag Encyclopedia" is more than a book. It's your ticket to survival.

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Learn more about the book
View the Table of Contents
Read a sample chapter on “Fire Items”