List of Essential Items in a Successful Bug out Bag

List of Essential Items in a Successful Bug out Bag

It is important to remember that each Bug out Bag will be different based on the individual and regional needs.  With that being said, here is a list of items that are often considered essential in a successful Bug out Bag.  You will ultimately determine what your needs are and which items you will and will not need.

Food and Water – enough for 3 to 10 days

·         8 liter water bag – plan for 1 gallon of water per person per day

·         Water purification tablets

·         Water filter system, coffee filters

·         MRE dehydrated meals

·         Meal replacement bars

·         Trail Mix

First Aid

·         Medium bandages – 1 roll

·         Small bandages – 1 roll

·         Alcohol pads

·         Antiseptic pads

·         Adhesive bandages – various sizes

·         CPR device

·         Disposable gloves

·         Scissors

·         Tweezers

·         Wet wipes

·         Antiseptic swabs

·         Sting relief swabs

·         Pain relief tablets

·         Gauze pads

·         Gauze roll

·         Roll of tape

Toiletries

·         Wash cloth

·         Toothbrush

·         Tooth paste

·         Soap

·         Hand sanitizer

·         Toilet paper

·         Feminine products

·         Spare clothes

Tools and Miscellaneous

·         5-in-1 survival whistle – whistle, compass, flint, signal mirror

·         Dynamo torch radio

·         Solid fuel cooker and fuel

·         Water and windproof matches

·         5+ hour candles

·         11-function survival knife

·         Multi tool – serrated blade, 3 sided file, trowel, screwdrivers, awl, can opener, bottle opener, wire cutter, compound leverage

·         Mess tin

·         Stainless fork and spoon

·         12-hour glow sticks

·         Military emergency survival blanket

·         Rain poncho

·         Duct tape

·         20 ft. survival rope

·         Ziploc bags – various sizes

·         Dust mask

·         Battery operated cell charger

·         Full sleeping bag

·         Tent

·         LED flashlights

·         Paper napkins

·         Lighter

·         Pens

·         Paper

·         Earplugs

·         Plastic bags

·         Sewing kit

·         Bandana

·         Bug repellant

·         Sunscreen

·         Deck of cards

·         Zip ties

·         Mirror

·         Batteries

·         Work glasses

·         Goggles

·         Hand warmers

·         Survival book

·         Hat

·         Tarp

·         Solar chargers

·         Collapsible fishing pole

·         Tackle box

In addition, you may want to include the following:

·         Printout of the location of shelters, evacuation routes, and maps

·         Important papers – birth certificates, passports, medical records, emergency contact list

·         30 day supply of prescription medications