I am a 72 year old woman. I turned an old backpack into a bug out bag. I turned an old rolling suitcase into a survival bag. I have a separate go bag with food and water. I keep 2 weeks of emergency food and water, etc. in my pantry. I am prepped! Most of my neighbors don't know what prepping or a go bag are.

@andoriannationalist3738

5 ай бұрын

Where are your children? What did you do to push them away? They would be helping you right now..

@anjou6497

4 ай бұрын

​​​@@andoriannationalist3738 That's a very cruel comment. She may not have family still living, or may have no children, or may be coping with disability and anxiety. 🤔🌱

@user-oe6wq7pu8d

4 ай бұрын

Dear 2 weeks isn't enough. Katrina victims didn't have back up for a month. I suggest strongly that you stock up at least 1 years of food and 3 months of that needs to be ready to eat. As in no cooking whatsoever. You may not be able to eat MRES if you have to use heating element.

@anjou6497

4 ай бұрын

It's simply not practical or possible for some people to stock up 1 year's worth of food ! Also you may have to vacate the area in an emergency anyway, and not be able to return to your home. So if she is stocking 2 weeks worth of supplies, i think that's perfectly reasonable. 🌱

@Lee-fb4oj

4 ай бұрын

I would add baby wipes and a couple of contractor bags

Such an awesome video! This is good starter info for a 24-72 hour bug-out bag & all of this stuff is easily accessible. My dad is 82, absolutely can handle himself & is very resourceful, but with how crazy the world seems these days, it would be good for him to have something like this in case things go south. Thank you for making this video & thank you for the information!

You might want to consider adding a hand held c.b. radio or Family Radio service radios, as no license is required for those. Both will require batteries. Communication is key in a serious situation. Thanks .

Several years ago when I lived in Houston Texas there was a hurricane coming with predicted 20 to 25 feet tidal wave. Needless to say me and my dollar store bug out bag were out of there.

Do not tell anyone about your stash, because when they want it they will steal your stuff and then they have all your personal information.

Also it’s important to have family, Doctors, Drug store phone number written on paper! Because if your phone dies and you don’t have any of those numbers memorized, using someone else’s phone won’t help. Also at the Dollar stores have assorted Reading glasses for $ 1.00 great to throw in to your bag in case you can’t afford or don’t have a 2nd pair.

@bsmith8166

2 жыл бұрын

If the phone works to call, it will likely be able to help you find the number, even if it's not saved in your phone.

@s.w.brodrick7216

3 ай бұрын

In a true grid down situation 12-18 months is not out of the question. Plan for an extended period of time..long after your bag is depleted. Communication will be sparse at best, if at all. A few days supply is very helpful, yet your long term survival depends on looking well beyond the first few days. One Key? Know where you'll get WATER.

I also need my go to sleep bag.

The hard warmers I tried were not worth 2 cents; so I suggest you test it before you load up. Also your meds and if you are having trouble with contenience prepare for that too.

Go bag? At my age? I'll be in my comfy chair with a bong and a bottle of bourbon on the end table. AK on my lap, dollar store reading glasses in my pocket.

@trekker8033

4 ай бұрын

I really like your comment. Go, survive, keep the AK by your side. Love your tenacity. I hope, truly, that you make it through!

@ErinIsReal

4 ай бұрын

SAME! WTH are we going to "go?"

@flyingthesails6801

3 ай бұрын

Paul, Great comment!! AK's are very reliable.

Good video Weigh your go bag to see if you can carry it for extended periods of time, you might be walking to unass the AO, ie; get away from what you dont want to be in the path of. LOL I purchased 2 of the same kind of backpack for my go bag I filled one with what i will need to go bye-bye then i weighed it I took my other pack and put 27.5 lbs of sand in it 3 times a week i put my sand pack on and go on a walk Second idea - quarterly empty your go bag out on the table and inspect the contents make sure everything works and is in good condition Its would suck to be in the dark trying to take some medication and spilling half the contents of meds because your flash light batteries are dead then finding out you had no water because your bottle water had gotten a hole in it from vibration of being in your car trunk and leaked out Fire department crews inspect their equipment at the start of every shift

@anjou6497

4 ай бұрын

Or use a luggage trolley on wheels, i will 🌱🧡

@Frannieville

4 ай бұрын

I have a smaller rolling duffel bag. Even a small purse gets way too heavy if you’re carrying it for a while.

Drug stores (pharmacy shops here in UK) sell glasses in different strengths for very cheap prices. Maybe in the US too? Good for spares

Need to have some tylenol or similar and a few imodium in your IFAK along with the necessary items. No need for a mini hospital though.

There is alot of items that I would change because some of the things are do not have a long shelf life, also a few,and a few items that I would change because, they are worthless

This is such a great idea. I have a go bag.😉

Doctors Information . phone numbers written on paper. Charger for your phone.Cold / wet weather cloths ..WHO IS THIS PERSON GIVING THIS INFORMATION ..Rule of three.3 seconds without blood..3 minutes without air.3 hours without shelter ETC

@user-oe6wq7pu8d

5 ай бұрын

Also on paper ALLERGIES! and DRUGS THAT YOU CANT HAVE. is just or more important IF YOU CANT SPEAK! if you need treated for shock or coma from blood sugar or need meds for something. Seizures ect. ( also all drugs with amounts should be written down with their genetic other name) drugs are normally given different names DEPENDING ON THE MANAFACHTUER. not the type of drug. Ask your pharmaceutical company for a list of all names your drugs go under. Even if your insurance doesnt cover it. GET A PAPER LIST. and what its for. Get a pill cutter . Their at any drug store cost is a couple dollars. You may need it.

Why do use a Swiss Flag for a medical pouch?

Number 1,you need to get into condition. Don't mean to be mysigonalist, but conditioning is most important, then all the other things. Good luck!

*diapers *bingo chips *golden girls dvd collection *spare dentures

@cduffy6708

3 ай бұрын

Maybe add a few old Harlequin Romances...😉

water pouuches are light

Much of this has limited shelf life. Even the hand warmers only last a few years.

@Dan-yn7ke

5 ай бұрын

I rotate food and clothes items out 3-4 times a yr. Update a few meds and I'm good.

Can you get a Zimmer frame in there ? Asking for a friend

These Ramen type noodles should be replaced with beef jerky. Volume/weight ration to nutritional value. The jerky takes less space and provides much more nutrition.

Hopefully seniors won't be carrying all of this in a bugout bag. 😁

Where do your Depends go?

@maxpinson5002

2 жыл бұрын

If you need em, likely as not you've made a provision for having a supply on hand wherever you go

@Mhel2023

2 жыл бұрын

You'd better start figuring that out now. Most everyone gets a turn being the old guy/lady, and your time is coming. Good day, sir!

@jeffreyschwarz3699

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mhel2023 My time is here.

@jeffreyschwarz3699

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxpinson5002 Hey its nature, just find a bush.

@gailcurl8663

6 ай бұрын

Over Your Head!!

wife, dog meds, CPAP, couple days of clothes, wallet. That would do it, but I'd still want some of the other stuff below more clothes, shoes, winter gear, summer gear generators, batteries, electronics, 8 months worth of food. bicycles, hand and power tools, emergency household supplies, emergency medical supplies, dog food, cleaning supplies, solvents, lubricants, adhesives, tarps, chain, rope, tape, detergents, shampoos, soaps, zip ties, tarps, lumber, hardware canning, dehydrating and fermenting equipment 12 firearms, 10k rounds of ammo, safe, associated tools and supplies books and manuals reloading equipment and supplies passport, ID, insurance, banking, credit, cash musical instruments, jewelry, Hell, I need a 53 foot shipping container and a week with three friends to load it. Screw it, I'm staying. What's the worst that can happen. My heirs have copies of the documents.

Go bag? Don’t you need somewhere to go?

@TheBellaluz

4 ай бұрын

❤😂😂😂

@colleengleason6533

4 ай бұрын

Well I suppose you could just sit at home and die or go anywhere but here and live. I mean those are your only two options in some circumstances.

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Your over explanation of why you have these items is patronizing. We know why you have matches FFS.

Just turn the car on in the garage. Who you kidding, your burdens , you know it

@Mhel2023

2 жыл бұрын

*you're Ah, the irony 🤣

@mikepict9011

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mhel2023 don't worry about me . My retirement investment definitely doesn't include a public pension system and mafia of free porn pedophiles playing daddy. If it did , I would definitely kill myself

@mikepict9011

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mhel2023 I'd also starve to death before eating humans. I'm classy like that