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Equipment Overload Carrying too much equipment can make your bug out bag heavy and difficult to transport. Opt for essential and lightweight items. Your bag should not exceed 25% of your body weight to ensure optimal mobility.
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Neglecting Water Water is vital. Bring at least two one-liter bottles and a water filter. Also learn water purification techniques to use natural sources along the way
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Choosing the Inappropriate Bag The choice of bag is crucial. Choose a comfortable bag, adapted to your needs, and in discreet colors so as not to attract attention. Avoid overly large bags which may encourage you to overload
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Forgotten Sharps Protection Make sure all sharps in your bag are properly covered to avoid injury and damage to the bag
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Lack of Repair Tools Include a repair kit for your bag. A small sewing kit can be vital for repairing tears or broken straps
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Forgetting Important Documents Keep a waterproof copy of essential documents like passports, ID cards and insurance documents. Also remember to scan these documents to have them in digital format
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Lack of Practice with Equipment Regularly practice using each tool in your bag to ensure your effectiveness in a crisis situation. This includes becoming familiar with basic survival techniques
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Last Minute Preparation A bug out bag should be prepared well in advance of an emergency. Don’t delay assembling your essential tools and supplies
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Underestimating Risks Understanding and assessing potential risks helps you prepare adequately. Focus on the most likely scenarios while staying prepared for the unexpected
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Stubbornness Be flexible and open to new methods and skills. Adaptability is a key asset for survival in an ever-changing world