In an unpredictable world, preparedness has become a central tenet for individuals and families alike. One manifestation of this preparedness ethos is the well-packed “go bag”—a portable collection of essential items ready for immediate use in various situations. Over time, distinct types of go bags have evolved to suit different scenarios, each with a specific function and set of contents. This article unpacks five key go bag types: the Wake Up, Shit’s Happening (WUSH) Bag, Every Day Carry (EDC), Get Home Bag, Bug Out Bag (BOB), and I’m Never Coming Home (INCH) Bag. By understanding their purpose and appropriate contents, you can build a comprehensive readiness plan tailored to your needs. 1. Wake Up, Shit’s Happening (WUSH) Bag Purpose: The WUSH bag is designed for immediate, unexpected emergencies—those moments when you wake to sirens, alarms, or chaos and have seconds to act. It is a minimalist, grab-and-go solution, focusing on survival essentials for the first few minutes or hours after a crisis begins. While many people’s normal lives don’t require having this in place for every day application at their primary domicile, I recommend this to always be in place when traveling away from home. Make-up: The WUSH bag’s defining feature is speed and simplicity. It is often a small bag or pouch—compact enough to be kept at your bedside, under your bed, or hanging on a doorknob. The contents are intentionally limited, aimed at helping you escape imminent danger and reach your next safety checkpoint. · Identification and Documents: Photocopies or waterproofed originals of IDs, emergency contacts, medical info, etc. · Keys: Car, and any critical access keys, possibly on a breakaway lanyard. · Cash/Card: Small denomination local currency for immediate needs (payphones, transport, food). · Flashlight: Preferably super bright, or a headlamp for hands-free use. · Potentially with Basic Clothing: A sturdy pair of shoes, socks, weather-appropriate outerwear, and hat.

www.freeburmarangers.org September 18, 2025 WEEKLY BURMA SUMMARY A girl in Karenni State prays during a Good Life Club program. Thousands Displaced by Burma Army Attacks In early September, Burma Army attacks in Karen and Karenni states displaced over a thousand civilians while killing and injuring both villagers and resistance fighters. Rangers ran mobile clinics and Good Life Club programs for many of those displaced, treating injured civilians and soldiers, and delivered food, tarps, and training to multiple IDP camps. NORTHERN KAREN STATE Villagers cross a river with motorbikes and other belongings as they flee their homes. In Moo (Mone) Township (Kler Lwe Htoo District), the Burma Army shelled one village with 120 mm mortars injuring one person. Approximately a thousand villagers from five other villages fled their homes. On Sep. 10, in Thi Cha Seik Village, the Buma Army shelled the village with 120mm mortars. Two landed in the village and one woman was injured. On Sep. 8, around one thousand villagers fled their homes from Ter Pau, Myet Ye, Nge Twe Sok, Poe Thaw Suu, and Hsay Pa Le villages. Some were able to take their belongings with them on boats. CENTRAL KAREN STATE Left: A Ranger provides dental care for an IDP in Mae Ka Tho Village. Right: Rangers spend time with students from Thit Katike Village. Top: A Ranger provides dental care for an IDP in Mae Ka Tho Village. Bottom: Rangers spend time with students from Thit Katike Village. Rangers continued relief efforts with medical care, dental programs, and support for displaced families in Doo Pla Ya District. On Sep. 8, Rangers from the FBR HQ and Doo Pla Ya teams held a dental clinic and Good Life Club (GLC) program for students in Thit Katike Village, Waw Ray Township. That same day, villagers from multiple communities joined Rangers in Sukali Village to clean and organize the local school, offices, and staff housing, demonstrating strong local cooperation and resilience.

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When you go for a wilderness outing or extended business trip overseas, how do you ensure you have all the essential gear? But not too much gear? During my time in the military training a team of 7-12 service members for 5 days at a time in the PNW forests during all seasons of the year, and while having to maintain multiple kilometers of travel per day, I've had countless opportunities to test what gear to bring for myself and others. Of course to a degree, I had to carry what the service ordered me to, but then as much as possible as well as now, I try to abide by the Principles of Packing. They entail 5 Basic Survival Needs/ PACE / MLCOA - MDCOA. Let's break it down, 5 Basic Survival Needs are 1. Communications (electronic/non-electronic) 2. Health (mental/physical) 3. Personal Protection (enemies/elements) 4. Sustenance (food/water) 5. Travel (foot mobile/mechanized) This is a rough prioritization, the situation will dictate what you want to stack heavy for your personal situation. This is dependent on at a minimum, the biome, environmental conditions, your duration, distance expected to travel and you skill level. As a reminder I always prefer to go "Skills heavy - Tools light" because skills weigh nothing, and can be adapted to the situation. Applying this to a 5 day business trip to an austere environment, you'll want to ensure you have the skills and the tools to adequately handle the situation. Perhaps you're core essentials look like this 1. Communications (electronic/non-electronic) Cell with satellite capability/Garmin Inreach and battery bank 2. Health (mental/physical) Bible and first aid kit with emergency medical essentials for massive hemorrhage (TQ, Celox Rapid, Chest Seal, Gauze, etc) 3. Personal Protection (enemies/elements) Knife, tactical pen, rain jacket and soft shell with smart wool cap. 4. Sustenance (food/water) Trail mix, jerky, Grayel filtration bottle, steel mug, lighter, micro camp stove and fuel bottle 5. Travel (foot mobile/mechanized) Garmin watch, button compass, map, cash in local currency and USD

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