How to Pack an Emergency Bag

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a bag.

   It can be anything from a backpack to a laundry bag, as long as is easy to carry and comfortable, though a large backpack with several pockets is ideal.
   
   Also, make sure it is made of a more lightweight material so that it reduces the weight you will be carrying around with you.
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   Step 2: Pack as much as you think necessary

   However, do not carry too much because it will increase the weight you will be carrying. , If you are left with extra space, add a bunch of small items on top of it as well. , This will help protect the items inside.
   
   Also, it will prevent ruining your bag in case you are carrying any liquids and they happen to leak. , A burn proof, melt proof, waterproof, airtight tub is ideal, but another container can be used (like a pencil case) to store smaller items.
   
   Include:
   At least 25 plasters/band-aids, of different sizes, shapes and qualities.
   
   At least 25 bandages, of different sizes and shapes. 4-5 inhalers if anyone is asthmatic, or 1 inhaler if no one is. 3 clean, sterilized needles and a few rolls of clean black thread.
   
   If someone needs stitches, these will be useful.
   
   Several boxes of painkillers, such as paracetamol, and several boxes of pain killing anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.
   
   A tub of lip balm.
   
   If someone has chapped lips, or even needs the outside of a wound numbing, this is useful.
   
   Several travel sized hand sanitizes Q-tips, cotton balls, tissues, fishing kits, fire kits, candles, a pack of tissues, a fishing kit, fire kit, candles, LED flashlights or headlamps can also fit there. , You can get MRE (meals ready to eat) from the military, as well as nonperishable food right out of your pantry (granola bars, canned goods, etc.) Make sure you go to the store see what you can find to maintain a nutritious diet. , The ideal emergency stove requires no liquid, priming, wicks, or pressure. , Water helps you cook some foods, keeps you alive, and cleans cuts and wounds.
   
   Clean water is a major must have! You're unlikely to be able to carry enough water with you for a real, ongoing emergency situation, but some water purification tablets or a water filter can be a good longer-term solution. , You may need something to keep you warm or to build a shelter. ,, Consider hiking boots, sunglasses, a hammock, a tent, clothes, personal belongings, utensils, cups, first aid, light sources, etc. , They are so helpful in a situation with making a shelter. , At the time of emergency, you will not have much time to spare to search for the bag., Make sure you are not missing any items and have packed everything you need.
   
   Also check if everything you are carrying is of use to you and you are not unnecessarily wasting space in your bag.
   
   Try to make your bag as light as possible and cut down as much as you can.
   
   Nobody wants to be carrying a heavy bag around.
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   Step 3: with at the very least one outfit per person

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   Step 4: water purification tablets

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   Step 5: the first aid kit

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   Step 6: and food.

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   Step 7: Use your bag's main compartment for the bulky big things such as food

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   Step 8: blankets

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   Step 9: clothes

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    Step 10: Wrap plastic bags around the inside of each pocket.

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    Step 11: Make a first aid kit.

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    Step 12: Include food.

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    Step 13: Buy and pack an emergency stove

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    Step 14: which is easy to operate.

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    Step 15: Include water and/or a water-purifying system.

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    Step 16: Add a blanket or solar blanket.

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    Step 17: Include a few large bags for shelter and protection purposes.

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    Step 18: Include any other items you think you might need.

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    Step 19: Buy and include a multiple tool and a multiple utensil tool.

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    Step 20: Keep the bag at a place where it is easy to find.

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    Step 21: Recheck the contents.

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