Getting PREpared with Bill Burke DVD
The Getting PREpared with Bill Burke DVD from Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America is a great way to learn the basics about preparing yourself and your rig for backcountry travel. Bill leads the viewer through each of his personal vehicles, explaining what gear he carries and why, as well as how he keeps the gear securely stowed in the vehicle for easy access and use. There are also suggestions about maps and guidebooks and trail navigation, as well as menu planning for camp meals. Bill also offers tips on not just what gear to carry but also how much of it, such as how much water, gasoline, and food you'll need for extended trail adventures. There are also segments that deal with vehicle selection and vehicle setup, including tire and wheel selection and suspension needs, and tips about recovery gear like winches, Hi-Lift jacks, and onboard welders. Bill also disassembles vital 4WD components, such as a 4WD locking hub, to explain how it works. The final segments cover on-trail driving tips, low-impact methods of setting up camp in the backcountry, backcountry toilet use, emergency and first-aid gear overview, and tips on taking pets on the trail. The DVD also includes a Getting PREpared manual that offers a pre- and post-trip vehicle checklist, driving tips, and a listing of the suggested gear to carry. For more information, contact: Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America, www.bb4wa.com.
 Among the Bug Out Bagz kit...  Among the Bug Out Bagz kit contents are Rapid Cold and Rapid Heat compresses; a Dental Medic kit; a lightweight side-snap rain poncho; a personal amenity kit with toilet paper, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste; a plastic-bag kit with extra Ziploc bags and trash bags; a box of strike-anywhere matches; a MicroNet microfiber towel; a Heatsheet blanket; orange-flavor electrolyte drink mix; and a 10-pack of bamboo compressed towelettes. |  The Esbit pocket stove with...  The Esbit pocket stove with six large solid fuel cubes can be used to boil water or cook a freshly caught fish or lizard. Cactus Juice Sun & Skin Outdoor Protectant works as both sunscreen and a bug repellent. The Ztek mirror safety glasses can provide relief from the sun or blowing sand. The potentially life-saving Laerdal CPR barrier pocket mask with gloves and wipe are packaged in a hard yellow case, so it's easy to find inside the bag. Two particulate N95 respirators for weathering dust storms are also in view. |  One of our favorite items...  One of our favorite items in the Bug Out Bagz kit is the Pocket Survival Pak, which includes a rescue whistle, signaling mirror, 20mm compass, waterproof fire starter and tinder, survival instructions, sewing kit, fish tackle, duct tape, aluminum foil, utility wire, pencil, and waterproof paper. Also shown are a NetLine flexible clothesline and utility cord and the MSR CloudLiner three-liter hydration bag. |
 The heavy-duty Bug Out Bagz...  The heavy-duty Bug Out Bagz backpack easily holds all of the gear and then some. It features large upper and lower compartments to help keep gear organized. The pack also has various small pockets for quick access to items like a first-aid kit, knife, or flashlight. The tube from the MSR hydration bag includes a clip, so it will stay in easy reach. The leather work gloves can also be seen poking out. |  The Bug Out Bagz backpack...  The Bug Out Bagz backpack is built by Stahlsac and measures 19.5 by 11.5 by 6.5 inches. It offers load-stabilizing compression straps and a strong top handle for easy toting. An air mesh back panel is included, so your back stays cool while hiking. The pack also features an embroidered Bug Out Bagz logo and Bill Burke Edition script. The pack is hydration-system-ready and has an easily deployable rain cover, so gear will stay dry in a storm. |  Bug Out Bagz ships the Bill...  Bug Out Bagz ships the Bill Burke Edition pack with the gear nicely portioned out in all of the pockets and zippered compartments, which left room for camera gear and other necessary items. Some of the items we like to keep handy are extra bottles of water, beef jerky, trail mix, extra batteries for flashlights and cameras, lightweight long underwear, a pair of heavy socks, microfiber beanie, and light jacket. An emergency bivvy sack is also not a bad idea, and Bug Out Bagz can supplement the pack with such an item at an additional cost. |