Some Useful Resources

I will add that I just got a book out of the library today entitled PREPARE FOR ANYTHING SURVIVAL MANUAL, 338 ESSENTIAL SKILLS. It is by Tim Macwelch and the editors of OUTDOOR LIFE.

Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival ...

Bug Out Bag (1 per adult, min.)
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Your BOB of Choice
Water & Hydration
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Drinking Water (3 Liters)
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Collapsible Water Bottle
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Hard Water Bottle
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Metal Water Bottle / Canteen
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Water Filter / Purification System
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Water Purification Tablets (Qty 3)
Food & Food Preparation
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Protein / Energy Bars (Qty 6)
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MREs / Dehydrated Meals (Qty 3)
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Spork
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P-51 Can Opener
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Metal Cooking Pot
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Metal Cup
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Pot Scrubber
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Portable Stove
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Stove Fuel (Qty 8 Tablets)
Clothing
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Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirt
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Pants
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Underwear
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Wool Hiking Socks (Qty 3 pair)
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Medium Weight Fleece
Clothing continued...
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Hat w/ Flex Brim
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Work Gloves
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Rain Poncho
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Shemagh / Head Neck Scarf
Shelter & Bedding
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Tarp
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Hammock
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Sleeping Bag / Bivvy
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Ground Pad
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Wool Blanket
Fire & Fire Starters
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Ignition Source
(Qty 3 types)
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Tinder
(Qty 3)
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Waterproof Storage
First Aid
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First Aid Kit
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Insect Repellant
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Mylar Survival Blanket
Hygeine
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Wet Napkins
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Hand Sanitizer
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All-Purpose Camp Soap
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Small Pack Towel
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Personal Hygeine Needs
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Travel Toilet Paper
(Qty 2)

Tools
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Survival Knife (Fixed Blade)
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Survival Knife (Folding Blade)
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Multi-Tool
Lighting
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LED Headlamp
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Mini LED Keychain Light
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LED Flashlight
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Candle
Communications
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Cell Phone
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Emergency Radio w/ Hand Crank
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Solar Panel Charge System
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Watherproof Notepad & Pen
Survival Document Portfolio
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$500-$1000 in Small Bills
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Quarters (Qty 8)
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Copies of Personal Documents
Protection & Self Defense
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Pepper Spray
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Handgun
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Ammunition (Qty 20-25 rnds)
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Snap Bangs
Signalling & Navigation
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Signal Mirror
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Local Area Map
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Compass
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Emergency Whistle
Miscellaneous
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550 Parachute Cord
(50’)
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Cotton Bandana
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Duct Tape
(25’)
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55 Gal. Contractor Garbage Bag (Qty 2)
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Resealable Bags (Qty 5, Various Sizes)
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Sunglasses
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N95 Face Mask
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Sewing Kit
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Latex Tubing (3’)
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Fishing Kit
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Non-Lubricated Condoms
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Binoculars (Optional)
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Face Paint
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Military Surplus Survival Wire
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Deck of Playing Cards
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Survival Handbook