Table of Contents

Copyright

Dedication

Prologue

Operational Risk Management: What It Is and How It Applies To You

OPSEC: Why Operational Security Is Of Extreme Importance

Situational Awareness

The One Item You Absolutely Have To Have

What Should Be Included?
How Many Bags Should I Pack?
Where Should They Be Kept?
Don't Set-and-Forget Your Supplies
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Time You Check Your Gear
Pet Bug Out Bags
Everyday Carry (EDC) Tools

The First Step: Getting Out Of Your House

What Your Plan Should Include
Practice Makes Perfect
House Fire Preparedness

Getting Out Of Town

Where Should You Go: The Perfect Bug Out Location

Do You Want an Under- or Above-Ground Shelter?
What to Do When There Is No Shelter

Need Water? Tips to Help You Find Water When You're Bugging Out

Build a Solar Still
Conserve Water: Make the Water You Have Last As Long As Possible
Winter Water Warning
How to Turn Salt Water into Fresh Water
Bugging In? How to Get 50 to 70 Gallons of Water in an Instant

What to Do If You Find Yourself in a Combat Situation

First Aid in the Field

Bleeding
Breathing Issues
Burns
Broken Bones and Dislocations
Dehydration
Shock
Snakebite

How to Avoid Starvation: Finding Food In the Wilderness

Fire: Your Key to Survival

Flint and Steel
Battery and Steel Wool
Magnification
Chocolate and a Soda Can
Friction Fire

Are You Prepared For a Nuclear Attack?

Keep This Inexpensive Item On Hand to Up Your Odds of Survival