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With so much more attention being paid recently to emergency preparedness and emergency plans and supplies it's not much of a surprise that there has been a surge in sales of 72 hour go bags and emergency kits, sometimes called bug out bags. Emergency kits are pretty standard, with food, water, shelter and communications.
You'll also have some basic tools, along with hygiene and first aid supplies. The contents pretty much depend on how many the kit is designed to support and, of course, the cost. Unless you're willing to assemble a kit yourself, it's almost impossible to customize it specifically your family. But that's changing and soon you'll be able to order products such as GPS trackers, power systems, equipment repair kits and other food, water and communication. choices. But one product group that I haven't seen included or even thought of with emergency supplies are security and personal defence products and I have to say, that doesn't really make any sense . Look at the circumstances that people purchasing kits or survival gear are getting ready for. Since hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, winter storms, power outages and wildfires are why we buy these emergency products, ask yourself, will everyone usually be at their best, under these trying circumstances?
The answer is not. The sad truth is that in times of mass disaster, there is always an increase in crime so maybe adding defense products is worth considering. They might not be weapons- although it's an option that many people will probably choose. Personal alarms or emergency whistles and police style ultra-bright flashlights are different alternatives that I personally feel are the bare essentials. There is a wide selection of pepper spray products to choose from - but they're not legal everywhere so be sure to check. Check out animal sprays as well. You can select from a different strengths, spray styles and sizes.
Tasers & Stun guns are also candidates to include with your kits. Like it or not, they could very easily prove to be necessary. If you do include them with your kits, be sure that you check them periodically to make sure they're functioning properly. And don't forget about the batteries. While we're talking about it, store them safely, far from the reach of children. They're weapons that can be harmful. Although a taser can be used as a stun gun after the cartridges have been discharged, you'll probably want to have an extra cartridge on hand.
Finally, check out some defense instruction. If you can learn the skills to prevent situations from escalating it won't matter if you're no Jet Li. There are techniques to do this and you and your family will be better off learning them.
So when you're bringing all your emergency supplies into one place, give some though about whether there should be some defense products in there as well.
You'll also have some basic tools, along with hygiene and first aid supplies. The contents pretty much depend on how many the kit is designed to support and, of course, the cost. Unless you're willing to assemble a kit yourself, it's almost impossible to customize it specifically your family. But that's changing and soon you'll be able to order products such as GPS trackers, power systems, equipment repair kits and other food, water and communication. choices. But one product group that I haven't seen included or even thought of with emergency supplies are security and personal defence products and I have to say, that doesn't really make any sense . Look at the circumstances that people purchasing kits or survival gear are getting ready for. Since hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, winter storms, power outages and wildfires are why we buy these emergency products, ask yourself, will everyone usually be at their best, under these trying circumstances?
The answer is not. The sad truth is that in times of mass disaster, there is always an increase in crime so maybe adding defense products is worth considering. They might not be weapons- although it's an option that many people will probably choose. Personal alarms or emergency whistles and police style ultra-bright flashlights are different alternatives that I personally feel are the bare essentials. There is a wide selection of pepper spray products to choose from - but they're not legal everywhere so be sure to check. Check out animal sprays as well. You can select from a different strengths, spray styles and sizes.
Tasers & Stun guns are also candidates to include with your kits. Like it or not, they could very easily prove to be necessary. If you do include them with your kits, be sure that you check them periodically to make sure they're functioning properly. And don't forget about the batteries. While we're talking about it, store them safely, far from the reach of children. They're weapons that can be harmful. Although a taser can be used as a stun gun after the cartridges have been discharged, you'll probably want to have an extra cartridge on hand.
Finally, check out some defense instruction. If you can learn the skills to prevent situations from escalating it won't matter if you're no Jet Li. There are techniques to do this and you and your family will be better off learning them.
So when you're bringing all your emergency supplies into one place, give some though about whether there should be some defense products in there as well.
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