Building a good bug out bag has always been the dream of every prepper! As the world recently went into a near global lockdown, the sheer suddenness of it has proven to many people that they really need to have some kind of setup or system which they can simply pick up and rush to safer location and ensure that it will keep them safe while on the way to their bug out location. This kit, known as a bug out bag is one of the first things that every prepper starts to put together and actually spends most of their time building. If you are starting to build your own bug out bag, the key consideration is the weight that you carry, effectiveness of the item, as well as its durability and longevity. You should start with looking for a good quality hiking quilt because it will be your last line of shelter. A down backpacking blanket will not weigh too many pounds to carry and will be very versatile in use all the while being very good in the warmth to weight ratio.
Hiking Quilt
Many preppers still rely on old style wool or even woven cloth quilts for their bug out bag. The key shortfall of this is that they are really bad in weight to warmth ratio. Sure these are rather cheap! Well they have to be cheap because they are essentially ancient, World War 1 time technology. Now the times are changing. You can now get a hiking quilt made of synthetic fabric that has been stuffed with goose or duck down. This has been able to overcome the traditional problems with down quilts which really made their use very limited earlier. Now that you can even get hydrophobic coated down fillings in the quilt which will remain warm even in rather damp conditions.
Down backpacking blanket
While a sleeping bag is generally limited because of the way it is made, a down backpacking blanket is a very good choice when you are looking for a multi people bug out scenario. Unlike a sleeping bag which can accommodate only one adult or an adult and a child at max, a blanket can accommodate two adults and can even be used to cover two adults and a small child albeit with a bit of effort. The blanket being a straight sheet also provides the option of two of them to be used as a sandwich with one going on a mattress and other going on top as a regular blanket. This can be a very good choice for family preppers.
No one can predict any bug out situation, but you have to be as prepared about it as possible.
Whether you are looking to reduce pack weight, or increase the versatility of your sleep system, the Flex is the most thoughtfully designed ultralight down quilt available. This adaptable blanket style sleeping bag can be securely closed to block out the cold night air, or completely opened to let in the summer breezes, with countless options in between. This makes it perfect for thru-hikers and folks who need one bag to cover many temperatures comfortably. Our attention to detail and countless nights of field testing have created an ultralight outdoor quilt that alleviates any concerns you’ve had about quilt style sleeping bags:
