There is WHAT in your Bug Out Bag?Gaye Levy It has been my experience that most preppers have this same penchant for wanting to use ordinary items for extraordinary purposes. Myself? I feel pretty clever in this regard. But today I have to tell you, Above Average Joe has me beat. Who would have thought that pantyhose could be put to practical use in a bug out bag? Read on from Above Average Joe: My BOB Has A SecretAnd It Isnt Pretty. If you are heading out for a weekend camping trip or a disaster is on its way and you need to hoof it on foot to get out of dodge make sure you always have a few pair of these in your gear: Thats right the secret weapon in my Bug out Bag is pantyhose er maybe I should call them Man-tyhose. It might not be a very manly thing to carry, and I get a few funny looks when I step up to the counter at CVS with a pair of pantyhose but this is survival planning and you looking manly is trumped by being prepared. Pantyhose look terrible on men plain and simple, but they were never designed for us; but the great thing about them is that they are extremely stretchy and most have a sizing guide so that you can take a guess at the size you should buy. Im not saying that these should be worn on a regular basis, but in a survival situation the benefit of having those in your pack outweigh any blow that your pride may take when purchasing them. And if you really cant break down and buy a pair of them for yourself, Ive actually seen a few places that sell them in camouflage for the real manly man. Or if you have the extra cash you can always buy underarmour, but when you can get 10 pair of pantyhose for the cost of 1 pair of underarmour, I would rather save my money for something else. These are just a few examples of what a little ingenuity can bring you in a survival situation; can you think of a few more that I may have missed? About Joe A little about me (Above Average Joe): I am just an average guy with a passion for learning . . . I am excited to share the things I learn with you but I am most interested in learning from you. Survival Life is more than just one man. It is a growing and living community of individuals; all with the desire to be prepared to survive and thrive no matter what this world throws at us. I want to welcome you to the Survival Life community and look forward to growing with you! Thank you, Gaye, for inviting me to share the Survival Life with your readers! THE FINAL WORD Who would have thought it? This is quite the secret! Now surely when the Survival Husband reads this he may protest and say whoa! not me. On the other hand, no one says anyone man or woman, has to actually wear pantyhose. For a buck a pair at the dollar store, it seems to me there are plenty of other reasons to keep a few pairs on hand. Heck, even old worn out holey-ones will work. Thanks, Joe, for a great idea! Read other articles by Gaye Levy here. Enjoy your next adventure through common sense and thoughtful preparation! Gaye started Backdoor Survival to share her angst and concern about our deteriorating economy and its impact on ordinary, middle-class folks. She also wanted to become a prepper of the highest order and to share her knowledge as she learned it along the way. She considers her sharing of knowledge her way of giving back and as always, we at selfnews Post are grateful for her contributions. If you would like to read more from Gaye Levy, check out her blog at http://www.backdoorsurvival.com/. You can also visit her Facebook page or sign up for updates by email by clicking on Backdoor Survival Updates. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 