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Not Just Another Bug Out Bag

Not Just Another Bug Out Bag
Survival kits, bug-out-bags, and the like abound on Instructables and various other websites, so what makes this one different? Well, in the first place, I am a Search and Rescue Technician, so it was based on that purpose originally.

Secondly, although I live in a fairly rural area, I am intimately familiar with it, and the chance of me having to catch fish or snare small game to survive is very slim. Enough food, and in particular, enough water to last a day or two, basic first aid supplies, and extra protection from the elements will most probably be all I need, especially when coupled with pioneer and mechanic tools carried in my 4WD truck. 
 
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Step 1Carry what you need in a waist belt...

Carry what you need in a waist belt...
I based my kit on a turkey hunter's waist belt, having sufficient storage to carry what I need. I added red suspenders for load carrying capacity, as well as increased visibility in the woods. I would recommend either red or blaze orange, instead of camo. 
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Dec 31, 2011. 10:54 PMl8nite says:
Most of the survival kits you see on instructables are built around a small tin that are usually a nice start for a REAL survival kit. Of course each kit needs to be built with the end users skills and possible area of use in mind, after all what are the chances that a suburban teen will find themselves in the klondike or deep in the amazon? My "survival kit" for a day at the flea market or art show is a lot different from the one I pack when going fishing, which also changes depending on if I'm fishing from the river bank or going offshore. My truck has enough tools and safety equipment for a trip across town but for an extended trip it would need a number of additional things.
I like your choice of carrier and the supplies are well thought out for your purposes and would work equally well for a hunter or off road enthusiast. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge
Dec 31, 2011. 8:03 PMedvannatta68 says:
hello sir
like know some this information you on this help thank you this hunting or camping and back park to tell frind and family us in survival to ok? write hear at my e-mail thank this information !
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When I was a boy, I was amazed how my grandfather could make flotsam and jetsam (literally; he lived on an island) into useful things. I am proud that I have inherited some of his skill.