Why We Include Earplugs in the VLES GO-bag

Jul 22, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared, Emergency supplies

We added earplugs to the supplies in the VLES designs GO-bag. After some research, and through our own experience, we decided earplugs are an essential tool to help prevent health issues related to loud noise. <Read More>

Learn from the Mistakes We Made

Jun 23, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared, Emergency supplies

Learn from our mistakes so you don't repeat them. <Read More>

The Necessary Mobility Built Into the VLES GO-bag

Jun 23, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared, Emergency supplies

A true emergency go-bag, properly stocked, weighs a minimum of 25 pounds. It's a lot of weight to transport. An ordinary knapsack or duffel bag is completely inadequate, regardless of your size or fitness level. <Read More>

The VLES GO-bag Exterior Laptop Compartment - Why?

Apr 21, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared, Emergency supplies

Being able to slip your laptop into an exterior sleeve is much faster than opening a bag, any kind of bag, and finding a home. Speed and accessibility are critical. <Read More>

Facebook and Instagram Go Down and Why Paper Matters

Mar 16, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared, Emergency supplies

On March 13th Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all suffered an outage to some degree for as much as twenty four hours. Fortunately, paper doesn't "go down. <Read More>

What's the Difference Between a Go Bag and an Emergency Kit?

Mar 16, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared, Emergency supplies

Sometimes these descriptors, go-bag and emergency kit, are used interchangeably, but there is - in our opinion - a significant difference. <Read More>

Flashlights Are a Necessity When the Lights Go Out

Jan 17, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared, Emergency supplies

Having a variety of light sources is critical to be sure you don't get caught in the dark in an emergency. <Read More>

The Zippered Pockets In the VLES GO-bag

Dec 16, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared, Emergency supplies

We designed two zippered pockets into the waist strap. Our concept behind this feature is to have quick access to money, or credit cards, perhaps keys, medication, or identification when wearing the VLES GO-bag as a backpack, or when utilizing the messenger module. <Read More>

How To Use the Vles GO-bag to Signal For Help

Dec 16, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Emergency supplies

The best idea is to safely evacuate before you ever need to get rescued but should you need to signal for help, the Vles GO-bag offers options to do so. <Read More>