What do include in a bug out bag for TEXAS?

[TexasBoy]

Well if anybody lives in texas they know the weather is very hot, then sometimes freezing, then sometimes in the middle. I only have money for a bug out bag for myself sadly . I am a teenager and i want to be prepared, unfortunately the rest of the family disagrees, they say "Oh why would you even think like that". Sad to say that the eldest son is the only one wanting to be prepared. But anyways what would you pack in your bug out bag?

I have the clothes down, but for the rest of the bag? Food,water,shelter,protection,(not condoms but weapons etc)

From the dome this is what comes to my head: Flashlight,550 Paracord, Protein bars, machete,knives, waterproof matches, some sort of shelter. What else? Please fellow Texans help me out. Hopefully the answers can convince the family to prepare their own bags aswell. Thanks!

 

[Mikewood]

Toilet paper, duct tape, mosquito spray, sun block.
Plan for 2 gal water capacity in jugs or bottles, other than that the usual bob lists will do fine. Throw the matches away and replace with disposable lighters and a "metal match". A wood match lights one fire. A lighter lights hundreds and with 6 lighters or so one can fail you...
You need a good knife or three and a way to sharpen them. What would a cowboy have 150 years ago? How about a mountain man 200 years ago? Replace those items with modern multi function equivalency.

You also need to practice and keep sharp skills. Can you make a fire easily? Set a trap? Build shelter? You got to practice.

I found a medium black duffel bag to be very handy.

 

[TexasBoy]

Thanks for the reply! Do you have a picture of your bob? I would like to see how everyone set theirs up.

 

[DaRedneck]

Check out Uncle Bob's go bags. You don't have to buy one from him if you already stared on your bag but you can see what all he puts in his. Plus he is here local in Houston... well in Dickinson. They are expensive though. I agree about the lighter. I'd carry the lighters and the WP matches.

UncleBobsGoBags.com

• 1 Each, Voodoo Matrix Assault Pack
• 1 Each, 2.5-Liter Hydration Bladder
• 3 Pairs, Nitrile Gloves
• 1 Each, Head Light
• 1 Each, Kelly Kettle "Trekker" Cooking Kit
• 1 Bag, Waterproof Matches
• 1 Each, 25 Gram pouch Quick Clot
• 1 Each, P-51 Can Opener
• 1 Each, 50 Ft. Length Para cord
• 6 Packets, (24 Servings) Emergency Food
• 1 Each, Roll Duct Tape
• 1 Bag, Plastic Eating Utensils
• 1 Each, Israeli Battle Dressing

• 3 Each, N95 Masks
• 1 Pair, Work Gloves
• 2 Each, Chem. Light
• 1 Each, Multi-Tool w/Knife
• 1 Bottle, Tincture of Iodine
• 1 Each, Whistle, Compass, Thermometer
• 1 Each, Signal Mirror
• 1 Each, Emergency Crank Radio
• 1 Each, First Aid Kit
• 1 Each, Roll of Medical Adhesive Tape
• 1 Each, Katadyn MYBottle Water Filtration
• 1 Each, Bottle Hand Sanitizer
• 1 Each, Emergency Blanket

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Generator and a/c unit

BOB: You might also think about a first aid, multitool and maybe a water filter. You can only carry so much water.

Skills: Everyone should know how to sharpen a knife on a small stone or other small sharpener.

Family: I'd not talk about zombies, collapse of society, etc. I'd just mention the most common disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes. They're common and they should be prepared for in Texas, especially Sugarland. Remind them of the last hurricane that just came through and the need to have water and some basic supplies ready.

 

[codygjohnson]

One forty-five caliber automatic
Two boxes of ammunition
Four days concentrated emergency rations
One drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills
One miniature combination Russian phrase book and Bible
One hundred dollars in rubles
One hundred dollars in gold
Nine packs of chewing gum
One issue of prophylactics
Three lipsticks
Three pair of nylon stockings

 

[jtriron]

After surviving hurricane Ike... THE most important thing (IMO) is several high quality flashlights and a good stock of batteries. Nothing helps like light in the dark.

A generator
And some vodka are handy as well.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

One forty-five caliber automatic
Two boxes of ammunition
Four days concentrated emergency rations
One drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills
One miniature combination Russian phrase book and Bible
One hundred dollars in rubles
One hundred dollars in gold
Nine packs of chewing gum
One issue of prophylactics
Three lipsticks
Three pair of nylon stockings

Sounds like you're getting ready for Spring Break in San Francisco.

 

[TexasBoy]

Thanks for the input! What size bag would you guys recommend?

 

[TexasBoy]

Also what type of flashlights? Is there any durable under maybe $30?

 

[Acera]

Originally Posted by codygjohnson
One forty-five caliber automatic
Two boxes of ammunition
Four days concentrated emergency rations
One drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills
One miniature combination Russian phrase book and Bible
One hundred dollars in rubles
One hundred dollars in gold
Nine packs of chewing gum
One issue of prophylactics
Three lipsticks
Three pair of nylon stockings

Shoot! A fella could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff.



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Well done codygjohnson, well done

 

[TexasBoy]

Sorry for the post again. but what about firearms? In a couple of years i can purchase rifles,shotguns etc. We do have a handgun for home defense but i dont think that will cut it out there?

 

[TrailDust]

You'll save on space and weight using survival straws instead of the Katadyn bottle system. As long as the water is not turbid (which is easy enough to rectify) you can easily draw 20-25 gallons through a survival straw and have the same level of protection.

 

[Acera]

TexasBoy, you may want to start a little smaller, like a "get home" bag for your car. Once that basic preparation is made, you can then add a BOB with more long term kit and expendables.

I think the next step up from a pistol is a good rifle or shotgun. You can get a decent shotgun for a few hundred dollars, and might be a good choice to consider. Take time to learn how to shoot it in different disciplines from wing shooting (skeet, trap, sporting clays, etc.), slugs and close in defense work with buck shot and slugs. You will have a versatility in ammunition that is hard to beat. Mossberg and Remington all make inexpensive set ups that would be ideal, not break your piggy bank, and you can purchase at 18. After that, I would go for a good semi auto rifle in either 7.62mm or 5.56mm. What ever you choose, make sure you spend ample time learning to run the gun and get proficient with it.

Drop me a PM or email and I will send you a list and a picture of what I carry.

 

[jtriron]

Also what type of flashlights? Is there any durable under maybe $30?

Olight
Surefire
Fenix

All good products but not under 30.00
Trust me the money you spend on a good light will be worth it.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

You'll save on space and weight using survival straws instead of the Katadyn bottle system. As long as the water is not turbid (which is easy enough to rectify) you can easily draw 20-25 gallons through a survival straw and have the same level of protection.

Yeah, just depends on how much water output you think you'll need. I'd also like to have the capacity to crank out some clean water, especially if my family wasn't on board and all of a sudden needed water. I have both.

Of course, my BOB is three black foot lockers since there's 6 of us I can get 'em in the back of the suburban in like 30 seconds though. Not a biggie.

 

[shortround]

Old topic.

In Texas, you don't "Bug Out." You stay put and take advantage of all the preparations you made before the crisis.

Food.

Water.

Medicine.

Arms & Ammo.

Communications.

Electrical Generation.

Try to bug-out and all the Free-Loaders will be waiting for you.

If you live in a flood-prone area or any place subject to hurricanes, move now.

Did we not learn from Katrina and other natural disasters?

The next disaster will be man-made, and will be far worse than any Hurricane.

Sit tight, prepare, and be ready to defend your ground.

Be well.

 

[TrailDust]

Yeah, just depends on how much water output you think you'll need. I'd also like to have the capacity to crank out some clean water, especially if my family wasn't on board and all of a sudden needed water. I have both.

Of course, my BOB is three black foot lockers since there's 6 of us I can get 'em in the back of the suburban in like 30 seconds though. Not a biggie.

Yep, certainly depends on a lot of factors and what your bug out philosophy is. My idea is to get out of Dodge and be as mobile as possible to increase my chances of arriving at my bug out hide in one piece and as fast as possible.

 

[CanTex]

For flashlights I found that the disposable ones that use hearing aid batteries (Accadamy seems to sell them off at around a buck every few months) work very well for most of the tasks you will need a light for. The advantage? you can store about 30 of them easily. I have them attached to the sides of my packs, first aid kit, shelter,water carrier, attached to zippers on jackets, attached to shirt pockets and in pants pockets. These coupled with a good high intensity beam will see you through a dark night or two. Leave them in the original package till you need them.

 

[Texasjack]

Bug spray. Top priority. Always.
Ammo. Lots.
Map of Texas. 1) So you'll know where you are, and, 2) so you don't accidentally leave the only state still worth defending.
Poncho. Sooner or later you'll be glad you have it.
Condoms. Older guys can use them to keep mud out of the end of the barrel. Younger guys, well, never send that little soldier out without a helmet.
Whiskey. For snake bites. Might think about taking a snake, too, just in case.