Survival situations don’t follow a schedule. Planning for an unexpected emergency should be at the forefront of everyone’s “to-do” list. The best first step to take is to prepare a bug-out bag. Most people believe this bag should be able to carry everything you'll need to sustain yourself for the first 72 hours after a crisis hits. If you pack lighter, we also have some options for you.
This bag should contain the main survival groups, including food, water, shelter and fire-making components. From there, first aid, signaling devices, weapons, tools, lighting, clothing and other items you deem important should make up the remainder of the contents.
However, for those wanting to create their bag and be ready to bug out if needed, one category might be overlooked in the…