Everyone should build their own customized Bug Out Bag and have it easily accessible for when you need it.
Here is a list of potential items to consider.
First you need a Bag of your choice. There are many on the market in different price ranges and you can find reviews on each type with pros and cons. I love comparing on amazon, also there are many videos and sites to consider.
Water & Hydration
- Each person requires a gallon of water per person per day
- Since water is impossible to carry consider in addition to a full canteen or water bladder to have a combination of the following:
- Water filter/ purification system
- Purification Tablets
Food& Food Prep
- MREs or Dehydrated food X 3 days
- Protein /Energy bars
- Spork
- Metal Cup for cooking and boiling water
Shelter &Beding
- Tarp and /or Tent
- Sleeping bag and / or wool blanket
- Ground pad
Fire & Fire starter
- Ignition source- this can be a lot of things from a bic lighter, matches in a zip lock, steel wool and flint and much more. This is an important area to spend some time learning materials, engineering and monitoring of your fire source
Clothing
- 2 sets of change of clothing this will be determined by your climate
- Wool Hiking socks 3 pair Its important to keep your feet warm and dry
- Hat / head cover for climate
- Work gloves
- Rain Poncho
Hygiene
- Wet Wipes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Soap all purpose
- Small pack towel
- Toilet paper and baggie
- Tooth brush and tooth paste
First Aid
- First Aid Kit including Bandages, Ace wrap, Pain reliever, tweezers, nail clippers, Curad blood stop, Lip balm, Antibiotic ointment and any Critical medications.
- Insect repellant
Lighting
- LED headlamp
- Flashlight Hand crank type
Tools
- Multi-Tool
- Survival Knife
Survival Documents
- ID- Drivers license or passport
- Birth and Marriage Certificates
- Family Photos
- Contact numbers you have not memorized
- Map
Miscellaneous
- 55 Gal. Contractor Garbage Bag 2
- Sunglasses
- Small Sewing kit
- Duct Tape
- Parachute Cord 50 ft
- Compass
Protection & Self Defense
- Pepper Spray
- Hand guy
- Ammunition
- Trip wire
A bug out bag needs to have immediate needs for up to 3 days. Think about what you put in this bag and the end total weight of the bag. What kind of shape are in and how far you might need to carry the bag. In the end its your choice and its your weight to carry.
