IN CASE OF THE APOCALYPSE
Brittanie Shey
John Wells, a self-described moderate prepper, stands at the door of his shipping-container house outside of Terlingua, Texas. Wells keeps a blog about living off the grid, called The Field Lab, that he updates daily.
Brittanie Shey
Wells bought his land outside Terlingua in 2007. Originally from New York, he got sick of the rat race and decided to take on a life of self-sustainability.
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Whether you’re planning for hurricane season or the demise of Western civilization as we know it, Charley Hogwood, owner of ReadyGoPrep, recommends a three-part plan for self-reliance and readiness. You’ll want to plan, he says, for five days, 30 days and 90 days or more without the creature comforts of modern society. Most prepping sites recommend keeping at least 90 days worth of supplies on hand. You’ll also want to be sure you rotate your supplies regularly, consuming the older stuff as you replace it with new purchases. Below is a list of items preppers recommend for your “bug-out” kit.
Water or a water-purification system
Knife or multi-tool
Important documents like passport,
birth certificates, marriage certificates
Food rations
Flashlight or lantern
Batteries
Rope or cord
Weather-appropriate clothing
Boots
Compass
Fire-starting materials
Safety whistle
Fishing supplies
First-aid kit
Medications, including antidiarrhea medication and an analgesic
Hand sanitizer
Duct tape
Toilet paper
Sunscreen
Tarp
Cash and coins
Handgun and ammo
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