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Survival: Beyond the Bug-Out Bag

Survival: Beyond the Bug-Out Bag

Von: Bill Bateman
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We all agree that being prepared for an emergency is essential. That's why preparing a "Bug Out Bag" that you can grab and go in an emergency can be a lifesaver. It also opens the door to deeper dives in planning and prepping that can be critical. I began posting information here over 10 years ago, and I regularly update it. I've also gone beyond the traditional products. Because creating "the bag" is just the first step to being prepared, not the final product. We now know we each need at least 30 days' worth of essential supplies, like food, water, and medicine. We must be our own first responders.

I cover topics like:
*Products I both use and trust.
*Often forgotten items you need to have in your bag.
*Psychological and Emotional planning for the family
*Planning for Kids and Seniors
*What to do when Plan "A" fails?

This includes a curated list of links from various sources, too. I'll be sharing and updating links to sites I buy from and products I use. So we are clear, I have no sponsors, so the opinions, both good and bad, are my own.

Join me as I begin the 11th year/10th season of productions in an ongoing series of podcasts for you and your family to use and to share with others as you build a community. Is this fun or what?

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  • Become The Person Your Future Self Can Count On
    Feb 18 2026

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    Share the takeaways from my live class at SOU this January. Excerpts highlight: A store-bought survival kit full of tiny bandages and cotton puffs is funny until someone’s bleeding. That hard-won moment kicks off a practical tour through modern preparedness: what to pack, what to skip, and how to stay effective when plans collide with reality. We share field-tested upgrades across three missions—staying home, getting home, and surviving in your car—so your gear works where life actually happens: shelters, motels, closed highways, smoky skies, and dark neighborhoods.

    We dig into the shift from the old three-day rule to a smarter thirty-day baseline and show how to build modular kits that stack like Legos. You’ll learn why neutral “gray” bags reduce risk, how to stage essentials for fast exits, and where redundancy matters most (yes, carry two can openers). We also discuss lighting strategy: compact chem lights, powerful rechargeable flashlights that double as deterrents, and simple squeeze torches that keep shining when batteries die.

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  • January Welcome: Back To School, Prepped For Life
    Jan 5 2026

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    A short outage can be annoying; a long one can upend your life. We open the door to a calmer, more capable approach to preparedness by focusing on the two weak links that fail first after a crisis: water and power. With our upcoming OLLI course as the backdrop, we map a practical path from “I should get ready” to “I can handle thirty days.”

    We start with water because scarcity and contamination now collide more often. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of collection and storage fundamentals, why purification isn’t the same as removing chemicals, and how to layer treatment with sediment filters, activated carbon, boiling or UV, and when to consider reverse osmosis. We point to trusted resources and emphasize simple routines that keep your supply fresh and safe.

    Then we shift to electricity: choosing the right portable solar power stations, matching watt-hours to your actual loads, and using open-box and seasonal deals to stretch your budget. From 750 to 2000 watt setups, we share where solar shines—quiet backup for lights, comms, laptops, and compact fridges—and how to size panels and plan multiple charging paths. The goal isn’t a bunker; it’s reliable, everyday capability you use and understand.

    Finally, we turn gift cards and post-holiday sales into durable wins by shopping local for gear you’ll use weekly: water containers, headlamps, first aid, and layers that hold up. Throughout, we frame preparedness as being your own first responder, not a caricature—calm, skilled, and ready for thirty days of self-sufficiency. If this resonates, tap follow, share this with someone who could use a nudge, and leave a quick review telling us your top priority this month: water or power?


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  • Smart Survival Stocking Stuffers And Real-World Readiness
    Dec 14 2025

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    Ten days before Christmas is the perfect moment to trade forgettable gadgets for gear that actually helps when plans fall apart. We dive into a no-nonsense holiday guide anchored in field-tested essentials: tiny can openers that never quit, emergency blankets that truly keep you warm, pocket flashlights bright enough to trust, and weatherproof notebooks that safeguard critical details when your phone is dead or soaked. The goal is simple—give useful tools that make loved ones more capable tomorrow than they were today.

    We take a hard look at food and water strategy so gifts don’t gather dust. You’ll hear why dehydrated meals should be taste-tested now, how to prevent leaky trunk disasters, and when a standalone water filter like the Sawyer Mini beats a single-user bottle. We also get practical about money: small bills tucked in separate envelopes, a handful of coins to smooth barters, and a cautious view of silver eagles as a hedge rather than a plan. If your family isn’t into prepping, you’ll get friendly, low-intimidation ideas—a compact filter, a reliable pocket knife, or a real compass with a quick lesson on local declination—that spark interest without pressure.

    We close by calling out a critical truth: life-saving tools are not where you cut costs. A trusted tourniquet and solid shears beat bargain-bin versions every time. For those watching budgets, a well-aimed gift card plus post-holiday sales can unlock the good stuff without overspending. Subscribe for more practical readiness, share this with the person who needs a sensible list, and leave a review telling us the one gift you’re adding to your kit this year.

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