caseyc
Well-known member
I've been interested in the topic of prepping lately. Prepping, as in making preparations for surviving a potential natural disaster. In my case, it would probably be a large earthquake. Heck, maybe even a huge hurricane. Anyone else out there prepping?
For those who have a van (or other type of vehicle), we already have an advantage of having a BOV (Bug Out Vehicle) if disaster strikes. If something bad happens, hopefully we can make it to our (BOV) vehicle, and bug out to another location that is safe to ride out whatever storm may exist.
I've seen a number of videos recommending creating a BOB (Bug Out Bag) that is full of emergency gear. While I don't (currently) have a specific BOB, I do however have pretty much all the same items in my van that most bug out bags would contain. Thanks REI sports, haha!
Such emergency gear would include first aid items, stuff for creating fire and purifying water, items for shelter and security, portable power, etc. The list goes on and on. I've seen a number of YouTube videos on this topic, and it's amazing how large a bug out bag can get that's filled with all kinds of gear.
At this point, about the only thing I don't have enough of is food and water. I only have a few days worth of Mountain Home (MRE) food, and I need to stock up more of. I only keep maybe a few gallons of water on hand in the van, but I do have water purifiers in case I have access to potentially unsafe water that I could use.
No, I don't consider myself a hardcore prepper. I won't be creating a bombshelter in the Nevada desert any time soon. Neither will I be stocking up on haz-mat suits or hoarding food and ammo. I do think this is a good idea to be at least moderately prepared in case of an emergency so I don't have to rely on anyone for help, especially the government.
For those who have a van (or other type of vehicle), we already have an advantage of having a BOV (Bug Out Vehicle) if disaster strikes. If something bad happens, hopefully we can make it to our (BOV) vehicle, and bug out to another location that is safe to ride out whatever storm may exist.
I've seen a number of videos recommending creating a BOB (Bug Out Bag) that is full of emergency gear. While I don't (currently) have a specific BOB, I do however have pretty much all the same items in my van that most bug out bags would contain. Thanks REI sports, haha!
Such emergency gear would include first aid items, stuff for creating fire and purifying water, items for shelter and security, portable power, etc. The list goes on and on. I've seen a number of YouTube videos on this topic, and it's amazing how large a bug out bag can get that's filled with all kinds of gear.
At this point, about the only thing I don't have enough of is food and water. I only have a few days worth of Mountain Home (MRE) food, and I need to stock up more of. I only keep maybe a few gallons of water on hand in the van, but I do have water purifiers in case I have access to potentially unsafe water that I could use.
No, I don't consider myself a hardcore prepper. I won't be creating a bombshelter in the Nevada desert any time soon. Neither will I be stocking up on haz-mat suits or hoarding food and ammo. I do think this is a good idea to be at least moderately prepared in case of an emergency so I don't have to rely on anyone for help, especially the government.