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Wildfire and evacuation

You have minutes to leave and may not come back soon.

Leaving fast only works when the bags are packed, the documents are copied, and everyone knows the route and the meeting point before the smoke shows up.

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Master guideBug-out bag: the checklist and my gearThe Stockpile Essentials bug-out checklist, the bare minimum to pack first, and the packs, medical kits, water, fire, and radio gear I carry.Open the full page Master guideCar survival kitPacking lists for a large and a small bag kept in the vehicle, with gear picks and what each item is for.Open the full page ReferenceEmergency scenarios lookup37 situations across water, first aid, food, pests, garden, home, sanitation, and nuclear. Each names the compound and links to the recipe.Open the full page

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Hygiene and Sanitation · Formula Deodorize and sanitize shoes without washing A two-step method using a vinegar mist, sun drying, and baking soda to cut odor and bacteria in shoes or boots when washing is not possible. Hygiene and Sanitation · Formula Foot powder for moisture and friction (baking soda, cornstarch) Used to reduce foot moisture, friction, and odor in situations where hygiene is limited and foot care is essential, such as during long hikes, shelter stays, or off-grid living. Handle with care Cooking, Fuel and Fire · Formula Petroleum jelly fire starters (cotton balls) Burn time: 4-8 min / ball; Fuel: petroleum jelly; Fiber: cotton / lint Hazardous Cooking, Fuel and Fire · Formula Start a fire with potassium permanganate and glycerin A pinch of potassium permanganate and a few drops of glycerin can burst into flame with no spark, battery, or friction, as long as you keep them warm and dry. Hazardous

Supplies 1

Food · Supply MREs (meals, ready-to-eat): contents, heating, shelf life Shelf life 3 to 5 years; rated 3 years at 80°F, about 1 month at 120°F

Skills 1

Kits and Planning · Skill Pack a backpack for weight distribution Heavy items close to your back and centered; light gear on top

Guides 18

Communications · Guide Backup internet with Starlink Mini and portable power Starlink Standby Mode: $10 a month, unlimited low-speed data around 0.5 Mbps Kits and Planning · Guide Bug-out bag gear list (packs, medical, water, tools) Packs: Eberlestock Switchblade (pistol), Fade Adapt (carbine), GRAYL Transport EXP 30L Kits and Planning · Guide Car survival kit (two-bag setup) Two canvas bags: large for trunk or under the back seat, small for the glove box Communications · Guide Communicate without cell service or internet (GMRS radios) Pick: Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio (5 watt GMRS); 2-8 miles typical range, 4-6 days per charge Kits and Planning · Guide Emergency backup laptop in a Faraday case (files to keep) Pick: JACKET Pro Faraday CORDURA Laptop XL Bag with magnetic closure Power and Light · Guide Faraday-protected emergency electronics: the sling bag and the grab-and-go kit Two builds: a Faraday Defense 10L sling bag, or a Milwaukee Packout case with every device in a Faraday bag or jacket Cooking, Fuel and Fire · Guide Fire-starting methods without matches or a lighter Fine steel wool rubbed across battery terminals ignites; a 9V battery is commonly used Communications · Guide GMRS vs FRS radios (power, range, license) GMRS: up to 50 watts mobile or base, 5 to 25 miles, $35 license. FRS: 2 watts, 1 to 2 miles, no license Cooking, Fuel and Fire · Guide Grab-and-go camp kitchen checklist Packed in a Pelican Vault hard case with a 1lb propane tank and stove adapter Kits and Planning · Guide Grab-and-go preparedness kit (non-tool gear list) Packed in a Milwaukee PACKOUT Deep Organizer; water pick is the Grayl Titanium bottle Communications · Guide Off-grid communication options (no cell service required) Starlink Mini on Standby Mode: $10 a month for about 500 Kbps, unlimited data Power and Light · Guide Off-grid solar power setup under $850 EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic (1024Wh) plus Zoupw 400W panel, combined under $850 Kits and Planning · Guide Overnight readiness pack loadout (Breakwater Fogland 25L) Fogland 25L: IP68 submersible, 2.1 lbs empty, floats with over 40 lbs of gear Kits and Planning · Guide Pill bottle survival kit 16 items in a (typically waterproof) pill or supplement bottle Kits and Planning · Guide Portable SSD backup for home inventory and documents Pick: SanDisk Portable SSD in a Faraday jacket, plus cloud and an off-site copy Kits and Planning · Guide Survival bucket for under $300 from Walmart Everything fits in one 5 gallon bucket and costs under $300 at Walmart Kits and Planning · Guide Sweden's "In Case of Crisis or War" pamphlet: key lessons Sweden's target: self-sufficient for at least a week, three liters of water per person per day. I store 1 gallon per person per day for at least two weeks Kits and Planning · Guide Why bugging out early is a mistake Prepare to leave, but plan to stay