We are doing a series of episodes on items for your get home bag that you may have forgotten. Here are twenty four more of those items for our bags.
Welcome to Practical Prepping, today is September 11, 2023 and this is episode #414
Eyeglass Repair Kit – if you aren’t carrying spare glasses, or even if you are
Shoe Laces – extra laces for your shoes and boots.
Liquid Bandage – flexible, waterproof, antiseptic bandage to prevent infections.
Lock pick Set –if your life depends on finding some supplies, may need to break into an abandoned home or building
Micro fiber Towel – An absorbent towel that dries very quickly.
Moleskin – Protect blisters, and sore spots from friction, preventing blisters
Neck Gaiter – Keeps you warm in the winter and keeps sand out of your face.
Pantyhose – Pantyhose may seem like an unlikely survival tool, but they are incredibly versatile .
Water Filtration: While it won't purify water, pantyhose can filter out large sediments before boiling or chemically treating water.
Garden Strainer: In a survival garden, pantyhose can strain out larger materials from compost or collected rainwater.
Food Storage: Pantyhose can be used to hang food in trees, away from wildlife, store onions in a dark place
Bandage: In a pinch, clean pantyhose can serve as a bandage to cover wounds or as a sling for injured arms.
Clothing Repairs: They can be used to tie or support broken straps or fastenings on clothing or gear.
Bug Protection: Worn over the head or other exposed areas, pantyhose can protect against bug bites.
Fishing Net: Pantyhose can be used as a makeshift dip net for catching small fish or bait. Large forked stick – stretch panty over it
Cordage: Pantyhose are very stretchy, and can be used as emergency cordage for various purposes, such as tying up a shelter, or lashing objects
Paper Clips – Many survival uses for paper clips.
Pen or Pencil and Pad of Paper (2 things) – Leaving notes, making notes or maps of resources. Like the little top spiral pocket notebooks.
Pencil Sharpener – In addition to sharpening pencils, these can be used for making arrows, gigs, tinder, etc.
Pepper Spray – For self-defense against both human and animal attacks....
Poncho - military surplus, very light, rolls up tight
Poncho Liner Blanket – A weather-resistant blanket that can also be used for building a shelter.
Rubbing Alcohol – This is an essential part of any first aid kit.
Seasoning Kit – Great thing to have if you’re hunting and foraging. Also bring some cayenne pepper as it has several health benefits and can keep pests away.
Sewing Kit – If it’s the end of the world as we know it and you’ve bugged out to a remote location far away from any stores, you’ll have to fix damaged clothes.
Sewing Kit With Sail Needles– make necessary repairs to tents, tarps, and canvas
Sharpening Kit – This one is pretty self-explanatory. Keep knives nice and sharp.
Sillcock Key – Great urban survival tool. This allows you to source water from commercial buildings with outside spigots.
Solar Air Lantern – Hang this on the outside of your bag so it can charge up all day, then at night, inflate it and turn it on for a surprisingly bright light.
Solar Charging Kit – Charge your devices and batteries whenever the sun is out. You can attach this to the outside of your bug out bag so it works even while you’re walking.
Whistle – For signaling
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