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Bushcrafting tools: knives, nets, fire making kit, basket and ropes
Required Gear

Bug Out Tools

Updated November 2025

There are certain items which are difficult if not impossible to recreate from raw materials in the wild.

They are:

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A Baofeng UV-5R connected to another antenna in front of electrical equipment
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Baofeng UV-5R: Basic Setup & Emergency Frequencies

We’ve said it before, communication is one of the most important factors to consider when packing your bug out bag.

Emergency communications are often crucial when disaster strikes: Cellular networks get overloaded and become unavailable, infrastructure fails, and internet connections go dark. That means you need a proper emergency radio.

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Everyday Carry EDC Bag with contents like a signal mirror, notebook, pocket knife
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Everyday Carry

Duration: 12 - 24 Hours

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Away From Home Emergencies: Electrical Storm, Tornado, Power Outage, Minor Injury, Biological, Radiological, Chemical, or Terrorist Incident

Must Have Gear:

Flashlights, Cash, Multitool, Knife, Face Mask, Rubber Gloves, Ear-Plugs, Medications, Water Bag, Water Purification Tabs, Signal Mirror and Whistle, USB Drive w/ Important Data

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