The Go Bag, also known as the Bug Out Bag (BOB) is a must for every person interested in emergency preparedness. You should always keep your BOB updated and placed in an easy-to-reach location. Charlie Gallo, a member of NYC ARES, shares his Go Bag contents.
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The MIOX Emergency Portable Water Purifier makes a useful addition to your survival arsenal.
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One of the best recent books on modern survival is 98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive by Cody Lundin.
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One of the most difficult decisions when choosing a flashlight for your Bug Out Bag or Every Day Carry is the battery type to be used. You typically want to have just one or two battery type across all of your equipment, including flashlight, radio and GPS.

The easiest type of battery to find just about anywhere in the world is the AA. But what about C and D batteries? The Energizer QS2AACD-E Quick Switch Flashlight allows you to be flexible with your battery choice. The Quick Switch takes two AA, C or D batteries, so no matter what you have, you’ll still have light.
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