Camping & Go Bag Prep Coaching
Bugging In
More often than you may think, people are finding themselves in situations where the gas and electricity have shut down and temps are below freezing. Or wildfires that are contaminating the air make it hard to breathe even inside your home. Also, civil unrest that may be happening in your neighborhood, or right outside your door. The question is,
ARE YOU PREPARED?
Having a (Go Bag) ready to go in your home and a (Get Home Bag) in your vehicle is an excellent start. But remember, your home is your first line of defense, and having provisions to sustain you in your home during times of distress is equally important.
So this section will focus on items that can make a difference when you have to shelter in place.
Keeping warm
First on the list Life Bivy
Go Time Gear Life Bivvy Emergency Sleeping Bag
This survival bivy (blanket) can be a real game changer when it comes to keeping warm in your home after the power has gone out. It truly can make all the difference between life and death. Many people succumb to hypothermia during freezing temperatures. Having this little device can make all the difference in keeping you Safe And Warm.
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Ultimate Survival Companion: The Go Time Gear Life Bivy Sack is an indispensable component of your survival kit. This life bivy emergency sleeping bag is designed to reflect 90% of your body heat, it is an essential survival sleeping bag for all seasons, ensuring warmth and protection during winter emergencies
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Next on the list
Mr. Heater 4,000-18,000 BTU Green Big Buddy Portable Liquid Propane Heater
The Mr Heater Portable Propane Heater has been a staple for us over the past 18 years. We have used it countless times during our camping experience. It is safe for indoors and tents. And we recommend it highly. To date we have never had one bad experience.
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Two swivel regulators give you the ability to adapt usage from disposable cylinders to a remote gas supply with the purchase of a single hose and filter
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To light the liquid propane heater, simply push and rotate the knob and the built-in Piezo sparking mechanism will take care of the rest
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With the Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) and accidental tip-over safety shut-off, you can be sure that you will enjoy years of comfortable safe heat.
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Propane Fuel Filter F273699 with Hose for Mr Heater Buddy and Big Buddy, Propane Adapter Hose
This Propane filter and extension hose is a must have if you are using it to supply heat for an extended time. The average time on the lowest setting using a 20lb propane tank will yield about 220hrs of use. You have 2 options as to the length of the hose, 6ft or 10ft when purchasing.
Always make sure your connections are tight and doing a simple leak test will assure your safety.
Stay warm!
Hydration
As a rule, a person can survive without water for about 3 days.
In many emergency situations, Water is one of the first things that is stripped from the shelves of supply stores. Why? Because most people know that when the grid goes down, so does the water pressure and purification. So, not having a water source available can become a critical concern if you’re not prepared.
AquaPod Kit 2.0 Emergency Water Storage Bladder USA Made BPA Free Hurricane Survival Bathtub Drinking Solution Expandable Capacity in Bag. This is a one time use bladder for your tub that can hold 65 to 100 gallons of water depending on the size of your tub.
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WaterBrick Long Term Water Storage: The WaterBrick STD storage containers have a 3.5 Gallon water holding capacity and take up a minimal amount of space, measuring just 9" W x 18" L x 6" H. Each cube has a convenient handle for easy individual carrying and can be stored just about anywhere with it's compact brick design.
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Emergency Water Storage 5 Gallon Water Tank - BPA-Free, Food Grade, Portable, Stackable, Easy Fill - Survival Supply Water Container (6 Tanks (30 Gallons))
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I'm aAquatabs 397mg Water Purification Tablets (100 Pack). Water Filtration System for, Camping, Boating, Emergencies, Survival, RVs, and Marine-Use. Easy to Use Treatment and Disinfection.
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Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets with PA Plus. Portable and Effective Solution for Camping, Hiking, Emergencies, Natural Disasters and International Travel, Two 50ct Bottles
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Food
In any survival situation having food can make all the difference. And as we mentioned before, your home should be your first line of defense when it comes to having provisions to sustain you. Perhaps you have a large home that accommodates food storage. But what if you live in a studio apartment and space is limited? We will take a look at a few options you may want to consider.
Freeze Dried Food
Why Freeze Dried Food? To get to the point, Light weight and compact. Some brands even comes with a 30 yr Shelf life and a 30 year taste guarantee. And many are made with no Artificial flavors or colors. And unlike many MRE's,
they taste good!
Just in case you loose electric or gas to light your stove top, here is a solution.
Portable Power
A portable power backup system can make a huge difference when the power grid goes down. Depending on the size of the system, you are able to have lights, cool or warm yourself. run appliances. boil water and cook food. Larger systems can run refrigerators or your furnaces, and can handle the majority of the power in your home And the beauty of this is, if you have to leave, you have the option to take it with you. Everyone's circumstances vary, so explore and find what works for you. There are many brands available, but we will show you what we like.
Bluetti Power bank
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station with 200W Solar Panel
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 2x100W Solar Panel
Home protection
To protect yourself from smoke inhalation, primarily during wildfire events or nearby structural fires, follow these established safety protocols:
Stay Indoors and Seal Your Environment
Keep Openings Closed: Close all windows and doors to prevent outdoor smoke from entering. Use weather stripping or damp towels to block gaps under doors.
Run Air Conditioning Safely: If you use central air, ensure it is set to "Recirculate" and the fresh-air intake is closed. Use high-efficiency filters, ideally MERV 13 or higher.
Designate a "Clean Air Room": Choose a room with minimal windows and doors and run a HEPA air purifier continuously in that space.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
More to come.