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Whose bug out bags include books?
« Thread Started on Oct 10, 2011, 9:03am »

I was wondering if any of you have included books in your bug out bags? Survival tips? Any Ewell Gibbons fans? An atlas? Maybe even something for enjoyment?

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Re: Whose bug out bags include books?
« Reply #1 on Oct 10, 2011, 10:04am »

My Get Home Bag in the car has a road atlas that covers much of the Midwest, due to the amount of traveling I do for work. I also have a couple of paperback novels in the car in case I end up stranded and long for something to do. Having a good guide to edible plants as well as general survival info is a good idea as well.

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Re: Whose bug out bags include books?
« Reply #2 on Oct 10, 2011, 10:11pm »

I never learned to read, so...

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Re: Whose bug out bags include books?
« Reply #3 on Oct 11, 2011, 11:24pm »

I have a kindle, but I don't have any books yet. I am planning to build a "Wasteland Survival Guide" though.

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Re: Whose bug out bags include books?
« Reply #4 on Oct 17, 2011, 4:05pm »

I carry a journal, at least one survival manual, and leisure reading in any bag I pack. Though I've never had to use them during a catastrophe, I am sure a book did save my sanity. During the 2003 SoCal fires, I found that it was wise to keep things near my reach to relieve stress and provide a convenient distraction.

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Re: Whose bug out bags include books?
« Reply #5 on Oct 18, 2011, 6:23pm »

I have a journal as well, so I can take notes on areas that I go through. It could be very useful I think.

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Re: Whose bug out bags include books?
« Reply #6 on Oct 18, 2011, 6:31pm »

I think everyone should keep one. For anyone looking for reliable brands, I've provided some below.

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Re: Whose bug out bags include books?
« Reply #7 on Nov 17, 2011, 2:53am »

I just have a couple cardboard and paper ones.

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Re: Whose bug out bags include books?
« Reply #8 on Nov 25, 2011, 4:09pm »

It's not really for a bugout bag, but I always thought that in th event of a total collapse of civilization, it would be cool to grab the contents of Wikipedia. All of the article content only comes to less than 32 gigs currently, which would easily fit on an every day memory card.

Combine that with a smartphone, tablet or even a laptop, and a solar panel charger, and you'd be the knowledge resource of the wasteland for generations, or at least until the batteries stop holding a charge.

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