Monthly Archives: August 2014

Psych of bug

Under stress, man is at the mercy of his mind. Fear may be responsible for more deaths then exposure, hunger, and injury combined. Fear and imagination plague almost every person who is faced with a crisis.
Realizing you have fears and that these are normal emotions in unfamiliar situations, you will be aware of them and better able to cope with them as they appear. Fears can be expected in any outdoor problem situation. Fear of the unknown and fear of your ability to cope with the situation will be foremost. You may also experience a fear of being alone, the darkness, suffering, or death. Fear is usually based on lack of self-confidence and lack of adequate preparation and /or experience. Knowledge and experience (practice sessions) will instill confidence and help control fear.
As you assemble your BoB kit, be sure to keep a list of its contents and their location inside the kit so that you can find them easily. Also keep a list of the dates when certain items need to be reviewed, especially foods, outgrown or seasonal clothes and medications, so that they may be properly rotated with the seasons or at least every six months.