Bug Out Bag Checklist

A Bug Out Bag is usually designed to get you out of an emergency situation and allow you to survive self-contained for up to 3 days. A lot of people plan their Bug Out Bag to sustain them for much longer than that, but there is always a limit to what you can carry on your back and a 3 day target is a good place to start.The suggested contents of a bug-out bag vary, but most of the following are usually included:

Checklist:

Here is a simple checklist for your bag (This is not set in stone, everyone has difference skills and this is just to give you an idea): The following list is not in any particular order. The items that are brown are linked to the items so you can purchase today and get your bug out bag started.

The Bug Out Bag:

Flashlight

A Good Survival Knife

Water Filter / Purifier

Fire

Shelter

Food

Tools

  • Multi-tools are very good to have because they take up less room
  • Radio (Hand Crank/Solar would be best but battery operated is fine)
  • Rechargeable batteries for your equipment that needs them.
  • Camp stove (try to find one that uses multiple fuels)
  • Hatchet (ed. note)

Essentials

  • Tape (Duct Tape/Gorilla Tape)
  • Sewing kit
  • Some form of getting your hands clean if needed (dish soap, bar soap, etc…..)
  • Hygiene necessities (comb, toothbrush, small can of shaving cream, razor, toothpaste)
  • A copy of emergency and important contacts (include addresses and phone numbers)
  • First Aid Kit
  • Money (if you have to leave your city for a few days)
  • Maybe an extra copy of your I.D.
  • Paracord (preferred)
  • Map of the area
  • Extra change of clothes (include socks and underwear) and a good pair of gloves
  • Can opener (small one)

If you have no time or you just can’t find the right equipment you can buy ready made bags below

Obviously all of the above is optional and different peoples needs require different equipment, but if you stick roughly to this guide you will at least have the minimum to get out of dodge! *If you purchase any items through the links on this page you will be helping our website out as we earn commission at NO extra cost to you. So you can contribute to our websites growth, without actually paying anything 🙂

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