The Calm Carry: Building Your Bug Out Bag Without the Panic

By Jack Corcoran

Are you tired of feeling anxious every time you see another disaster on the news?

Do you want to be prepared-without becoming a "doomsday prepper" or emptying your bank account?

The Calm Carry is different.

This is not a book about stockpiling weapons or hiding in a bunker. It's a practical, reassuring guide for regular people who want to protect their families when life goes sideways-whether that's a week-long power outage, a flash flood evacuation, or being stranded far from home.

Preparedness isn't a symptom of anxiety. It's the cure.

Written in plain English without the fear-mongering, this book walks you through building a complete 72-hour Bug Out Bag and Get-Home Bag using the simple, memorable CORE System:

Climate & Comfort - Shelter, clothing, and sleep systems that actually workOasis - Water and food strategies that won't weigh you downRefuge - First aid, medications, hygiene, and yes-mental health itemsExtricate - Navigation, light, tools, and communication when systems fail

You'll also learn:

✓ The ONE bag size that works for 99% of people (no, it's not tactical)

✓ Why 72 hours is the "sweet spot" for preparedness

✓ How to build a Get-Home Bag for your car or office in under an hour

✓ Family planning with kids, elderly parents, and pets

✓ The "Gray Man" approach to urban evacuation (blend in, don't stand out)

✓ A calm, honest discussion about self-defense options

✓ Seasonal rotation checklists so your gear is always ready

Includes complete appendices with printable checklists, water purification charts, first-aid itemized lists, and resource guides.

Stop worrying. Start building your calm.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8BD17FS
• ISBN13: 9798240918346
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Alpaca Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"