In an emergency, a youngster will require a variety of materials, equipment, and resources. Their skill sets might differ greatly, and you cannot expect kids to behave and react to difficult events in the same way that adults do. We'll go through an ideal kids' bug out bag list, how to pack the bag, and the best bug out bags for kids.
Bug out bag for infants/toddlers:
- Dry formula
- Food for toddlers (purees, and soft fruits, and snacks)
- Sterilized bottles
- Disposable and cloth diapers, and pins
- Wet wipes
- Blankets
- Pacifiers
- Baby lotions
Kids (ages 4-13) bug out bag with basic items:
- Contact information
- Some cash ($50 in change)
- Emergency whistle or personal alarm keychain
- A working flashlight
- Pocket knife or a multi-tool
- Blanket
- Water bottle, preferably made from steel or water pouches
- Sleeping bag
- Hygiene tit
- Non-perishable snacks
- Clothes, a rain jacket, and a hat
- Sleeping bag
- A burner cell phone with a charger and power-bank
- Pen and paper to draw, play games, and keep a journal
- A few small toys
- Map of the local area for teenagers
When preparing a kid's or a teenager's bug out bag, denser, heavier objects should be placed towards the bottom of the bag and then the lighter items heaped against the rear. Lighter things will be placed higher up and further away from the outside of the backpack. A bug out bag for a smaller child would often focus on comfort goods, however older children might benefit from carrying some basic survival tools.
You should also leave room at the top of the bag for quick-pack goods and non-perishable snacks (ready meals) and water pouches. Packing too much inside a child's bug out bag if they will be carrying it alone is not a good idea. It is easy to overestimate how much the children can carry.
It goes without saying, bugging out with children is not the same as bugging out alone. While older teenagers can handle a lot of adult responsibilities, smaller youngsters will look to you for comfort and survival. Preparing a good bug out bag for each of your children will assist guarantee that they have some of life's necessities even if they are separated from you.
It's vital to remember, though, that you should explain to your children about their bug out pack and where they can locate it in your home in case they need to bug out without you. Last but least, it is important to spend some time with your older children reviewing each item in their bug out bag so they're completely aware of the items and tools at their disposal.
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