Keeping your mind active in a bug out (or bug in) scenario is extremely important in order to keep your sanity. Instead of only worrying about the supplies you'll need to survive, think about some of the activities you'll want to do if and when you're stuck in your bug out cabin for a long period of time.

For a fun project that you and the kids will love, check out the toothpick gun below.

This project is fun because, apart from the threat to your eyes if one of these little toothpick rockets goes berserk, it's a pretty safe and quick build.

Once complete, you and the rest of your family can have contests to see who can get the furthest and most accurate shots, which is something that will no doubt take a great deal of attention away from the fact that you've been stuck in the same little cabin (or tiny bunker) for months on end.

This is a really fun build for anyone to try whenever they feel the urge to work with their hands.