Though it should be the last thing you consider, the bugout needs to be considered. When you talk about the bugout, it really needs to be a moment’s notice; there is no other option for you to jump into that sort of programming.
Still, we are watching something happen on the west coast that would warrant the use of a bugout bag, if for no other reason other than quick evacuation. Of course, I am talking about the wildfires.
The wildfires sweep in, and it can be the end of all that you have in a matter of minutes. You need to have those things that are most important to you ready to go.
This is a great article about a 25-pound bugout bag and how to build one just like it. If you are going to depend on a bag, a 25-pound one is a great weight to have to carry around. Much better than 50 pounds!
How I built my ultimate 25 pound bug out bag
