Having glow sticks in your bug-out bag is kind of a controversial topic amongst prepper message boards. Some say they’re unnecessary pieces of junk that just take up space. Others say they’re invaluable pieces of equipment you should never be without. I think the anti-glow-stick community may have some rethinking to do. I can give you tons of reasons why you need glow sticks in your bug-out bag! How Do Glow Sticks Work? Glow sticks — also called light sticks or chemlights — are transparent plastic tubes that contain isolated chemical solutions that – when combined – are capable of … Continue reading →

There are several types of Bug-out-Bags (BOBs) that are regularly discussed among the preparation crowd.  Although folks like to break down BOBs into numerous categories, I tend to think that two types are enough to fill most needs, and the larger of the two bags tends to be more like full on moving than just bugging out.  I’ve noticed that people like to add their everyday carry bags to the list of BOBs, something that I find pointless because going about one’s daily business is hardly an example of bugging out.  I should also note that I separate BOBs from … Continue reading →