Bug Out Bag

Our bag out bag list is one of our most shared resources and will help you gather all the needed items for short-term survival on the move. Creating your bug out bag is a personal process that varies based on where you live, your experience, and potential disasters.

I’ve been building bug out bags for years and tuned my own to tackle a variety of threats both big and small. A bug out bag is designed for “bugging out”, but I also use mine for home-based preparedness. A good ‘go bag’ can augment any emergency plan or survival kit.

When you need to evacuate your home you won’t have much time. Hopefully, you’ve planned for this exact situation and have a bug out bag for each family member to grab and go.

Bug out bags go by many different names, including:

• Go bag
• 72-hour bag (or kit)
• Emergency bag (or kit)
• Evacuation bag (evac bag)
• Survival bag (or kit)
• GOOD Bag (Get Out Of Dodge)
• SHTF Bag (Shit Hit The Fan)

Despite the many names, they all have the same purpose: preparedness for survival regardless of your location. You might see other bags related to survival elsewhere, but those are technically bug out bag variations and not quite the same.

Survival tools, food, and water are the cornerstones of these kits that are designed to sustain you as you execute your emergency plan. They are individual kits, meaning that even in a family, you spread food and water storage across each person’s bug out bag rather than storing it all in one or two large kits. There are many varieties of bug out bags – but they all are built with survival on the go in mind.

Essentials and suggested additions have been covered, so this is the area will you will find everything else that could be useful for your bug out bag. These extra supplies will help you in very specific situations, are less versatile, and may take up a lot of space. Even still, they could be the difference makers in an emergency- so it could pay off to consider adding these.

• Ham Radio: backup communication methods that don’t rely as heavily on infrastructure can definitely come in handy. 
• CB Radio:HAM may get all the attention, but CB can be an alternative choice that doesn’t require a license.
• Takedown Rifle: A 10/22 is an excellent choice for a collapsible, versatile rifle.
• Gun Cleaning Kit: take care of your weapons.
• Pocket Sharpener:  Small but effective diamond sharpener 
• Ammo Pouch: Accessible ammo can be a priority depending on your situation.
• Machete
• Axe/Hatchet:  These will help you get firewood and get through walls, in extreme cases. 
• Quick Dry Cloth
• Long Underwear
• Sunglasses: These thin-profile collapsible sunglasses fit the budget and are great for bug out bags
• Sleeping Mat/Ground Pad
• Scarf/Shemaugh: Stay covered in any environment 
• Rainproof Shell
• Ball Cap
• Compressed Towels
• Handwarmers
• Tent Stakes
• Electrolyte Mix: Stress and hard work getting through a disaster can quickly dehydrate anyone. Combat this with an electrolyte mix 
• Bleach: Use for hygiene, sanitization, water treatment, and other sterilization uses.
• Coffee: The little routines in an emergency can help, especially if we have a developed dependency on them! The caffeine in coffee can be helpful if you need to stay awake for any reason
• Prybar:  small and light enough for portable kits, but long enough for leverage.
• Binoculars
• Gold: money that you can hold is still worthwhile even when the main currency crashes.
• Silver: smaller denominations for better payment/barter flexibility
• Hacksaw:
• Zip Lock Bags: Lightweight storage is never a bad idea.
• Waterproof Bag:
• Pliers: Adjustable wrench pliers
• Dish Soap: A little bit of dish soap in a small water-tight container.
• Rope
• Fishing Supplies: tackle and kit will help you stay prepared if you live relatively close to a body of water.
• Snares:  Trapping and snaring may require a license in your area. Please check locally to learn the rules and risks before you deploy snares.
• Conibear Traps:  Again, check locally for rules and risks before deploying a conibear.
• Beef Jerky: Pick your favorite brand and flavor.
• Condiments: Make anything edible (like an MRE!) by dousing it in your favorite condiment. 
• Multi-Vitamins: Make sure your diet completes all of your body’s nutrient requirements.
• Stove Fuel: Extra camp stove fuel.
• Keychain Flashlight
• Steel Wool: So versatile and lightweight.
• Glow Sticks: Great for low light, visibility, signaling, and marking. 
• Magnifying Glass
• Fire Extinguisher: A portable fire extinguisher can come in handy
• USB Drive: Load a USB drive with your favorite survival manuals and maps of the area.
• Insurance Documents: With many regional disasters, it can be a race to file insurance. Being prepared with your documents can make sure you’re at the front of the line.
• Bug Out Bag Checklist: We’ve done all the hard work. Print the checklist. Fill it out. Keep it up to date.
• Edible Plants Guide
• First Aid Guide
• Fishing/Hunting License: It’s not a bad idea to keep licenses around.
• Bible: Or whatever spiritual guide you follow. A bug out bag is for your body and mind, but it doesn’t hurt to look after your soul too.
• Iodide Tablets: Usually found in our specialized kit for those with radiation risk, this one makes sense in a general preparedness kit with its low cost and small package. Protect your thyroid from absorbing radiation during the most terrible emergencies. 
• Shaving Supplies: A straight razor will last longer than disposable packs, but a safety razor bridges the skill gap. 
• Foot Powder: – Keep your feet dry when you’re on the move!
• Toilet Paper:Expanding tablets take up virtually no space and help you take care of business. 
• Floss: Floss is versatile and surprisingly strong!
• Sting Kit: Take the bite out of a sting quickly
• Extra OTC Medication: Over-the-counter meds should be a part of your first aid kit, but stashing extras is a good idea.
• Trauma Kit:Use only if trained.

 source: https://trueprepper.com/kits/bug-out-bags/

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