Bug-out bag


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A bug-out bag[1][2] is a portable kit that contains the items one would require to survive for seventy-two hours[3][4] when evacuating from a disaster. It is also known as a 72-hour kit,[5] a grab bag,[6] a battle box, and other popular names include GO Bag and GOOD (Get Out Of Dodge)[7] bag. The focus is on evacuation, rather than long-term survival, distinguishing the bug-out bag from a survival kit, a boating or aviation emergency kit, or a fixed-site disaster supplies kit. The kits are also popular in the survivalism subculture.[8]

The term "bug-out bag" is related to, and possibly derived from, the "bail-out bag" emergency kit many military aviators carry. The concept passed into wide usage among other military and law enforcement personnel, though the "bail-out bag" is as likely to include emergency gear for going into an emergency situation as for escaping an emergency.[9]

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Typical contents

The suggested contents of a bug-out bag vary, but most of the following are usually included:[11][12][13]
Enough food and water to last for 72 hours. This includes: Water for washing, drinking and cooking. Canada recommends 2 litres per person per day for drinking plus an additional 2 litres per person per day for cleaning and hygiene.[14] New Zealand recommends 3 litres per person per day for drinking[15] US recommends 1 gallon (3.78 litres) per person per day.[16]
Non-perishable food[17]
water purification supplies
Cooking supplies[18]

A first aid kit[19]
Fire starting tool (e.g., matches, ferrocerium rod, lighter, etc.)
A disaster plan including location of emergency centers, rallying points, possible evacuation routes etc.
Professional emergency literature explaining what to do in various types of disaster, studied and understood before the actual disaster but kept for reference
Maps and travel information[20]
Standard camping equipment, including sanitation supplies[21]
Weather appropriate clothing (e.g., poncho, headwear, gloves, etc.)
Bedding items such as sleeping bags and blankets[22]
Enough medicine to last an extended evacuation period
Medical records
Pet, child, and elderly care needs[23]
Battery or crank operated Radio.[24]
Lighting (battery or crank operated flashlight, glow sticks).[25]
Firearms and appropriate ammunition
Cash and change, as electronic banking transactions may not be available during the initial period following an emergency or evacuation
Positive Identification, such as drivers license, state I.D. card, or social security card
Fixed-blade and folding knife
Duct Tape and rope/para-cord
Plastic tarps for shelter and water collection
Slingshot, pellet gun, blowgun or other small game hunting equipment
Wire for binding and animal traps

Below our lists from JMR



internal frame back pack
paracord
water filtration device
knife
wire saw
space blanket/ poncho
mag bar
flashlight

army knife
waterproof map
emergency c packs
first aid kit
granola bars/power bars
blood clot
trail mix packs
alcohol gel
small fishing kit
socks/wool socks
can opener
whistles
fire starter
toilet paper
mirror
spare ammo
folding shovel
camp axe
batteries
gun cleaning kit
change of clothes
sewing kit
grocery bags/garbage
compass
face mask
gloves
K1 tablets
antibiotics
aspirin
copy of important paperwork
mittens if its cold
velcro straps/zip its
pepto
Imoduim
super glue
bandages
travel shampoo
soap
pencil
bug repellent
toothbrush
coffee
duct tape
waterproof matches
dental floss
q tips
themometor
lip balm
baby wipes
aloe
deoderant
tea candles
water pruification tablets
comb
paper clips
rubber bands
empty pill bottles (for holding stuff) or 35mm film canisters
drier lint soaked in vasoline( or cotton balls)

mess kit
canteen
flint
tarp
mosquito net
bay supplies( if baby) diapers
sleeping bag
rain poncho
flares
hat
pepper spray
survival manuals
metal container to boil water in
condoms
walking stick
zip lock freezer bag
boot laces/shoes laces
nails/screws/wire
multi purpose tool
knife sharpener
baby powder or corn startch

Water
Food
Shelter
Protection
Visibility/Rescue

Basic Bug Out Bag Checklist






•Flashlight
•Hand or Battery Operated Radio
•Re-chargeable Batteries
•Whistle
•Some for of Firestarter or water proof matches
•A good survival knife or pocket knife
•Some cash
•An extra change of good sturdy clothes
•map of local area
•Some freeze dried food and several bottles of water
•Tape
•Photos for re-identification purposes
•Several emeregncy numbers of people that can be contacted
•Copies of your ID cards and insurance cards
•Extra pair of glasses (if you wear some)
•First aid kit
•Hygene stuff like toothbrush, comb, etc
•Extra pair of house and vehicle keys
•Good strong rope

The items below are not as essential as the above list but I would recommend adding whatever you can fit into your pack

•Can opener and several pots
•Plates and utensils
•Copies of any important documents
•Rain gear
•Good sturdy work gloves
•Bleach and eye dropper (for water purification)
•duct tape and utility knife
•Some tools such as a hatchet, some nails, and hand saw
•Blanket
•Heavy duty plastic bags

•Antiseptic

One of the main items needed is a good antiseptic like Bactine, for instance. Soap and water are great for cleaning almost any kind of wound, but bactine also has a mild pain reliever minor scrapes and bruises.


Bactine comes in spray, liquid or wipes and they are all handy, but if I had to pick one, I would go with the liquid as you can wash out wounds with it that way.

•Gauze Pads
Gauze pads come in all sizes. Get the biggest size you can and then cut to size as needed. It will save space to only have one size.

•Small Scissors
Scissors come in handy in many ways besides cutting gauze! You might need to cut shoe laces, clothes, adhesive tape, all kinds of things so scissors are a must. I would recommend the curved medical ones so you don't have sharp points. It is easy to poke thru something when you are in a hurry or under stress.

•Adhesive Tape

Get a good quality adhesive tape that will not get brittle with age, and lose it's stickiness.

•Ace Bandage

•Instant Cold Pack
Get a couple of these as they are one time use so you will want to add several of them.

•Latex Gloves

These are a good precaution for both parties, the injured and the one helping, especially when you are dealing with open wounds.

•Sting and Bite Treatment
This is good for kids especially that might get bites from ants, mosquitos, etc..

•Band Aids, Tweezers, Small bottle of Peroxide, Pain Reliever Capsules, Benadryl....

These are all great items to stick into your first aid kit. Some of these items have expiration dates on them, so you may have to exchange those in a few years if you have your kit that long without using them.

Bare Survival Items

Shelter

Shelter is a top priority because hypothermia and heat related illnesses can kill you within three hours (and possibly faster if conditions are extreme). Be sure you have a good poncho, sleeping bag, and waterproof bivy to keep you dry and warm. The clothing you wear on a day to day basis will contribute to the quality of your shelter. If you have a gortex coat and boots you'll be much better off than if you're stuck on the freeway with a cotton t-shirt and flip flops.

Water

A stainless steel canteen can double as a container and pot to boil water. A good water filter will help you get clean water no matter your situation. Iodine can be less effective if there are bigger particles in the water as these particles can keep contaminates safe from the iodine pills. Two gallons of water a day per person is recommended. You can survive three days without water.

Food

High calorie food rations will provide the energy you need. Trail mix also packs a lot of calories. Try to get at least 3,000 calories a day per person. You can survive three weeks without food.

Other Essential Items and Tools

* Knife
* Multitool
* Headlamp or flashlight
* First aid kit
* Paracord (100 ft 550 Cord)
* Water bladder with drinking hose
* Lighter or firestriker with Vaseline covered cotton balls
* Extra socks, underwear, and change of clothes.

Specialized Item Checklists

Everyone in your family should have a bag with the essential items listed above. Once you have the bare essential items consider adding these specialized checklists to your bag and spread them over other member's bags.

Items for evasion and defensive bug out situations

* Camouflage everything you have (poncho, backpack, bivy, etc)
* Handgun with 100 rounds ammo
* Rifle and scope with 100 rounds of ammo
* Spotting scope with night vision capabilities
* Camoflage facepaint
* Snarewire
* Trauma kit with Celox and suture kits

Items for natural disaster or rescue situation

* Signal mirror
* Flares
* Whistle
* EPRIB
* Brightly colored clothing, poncho, coat, and tent
* Hand held CB Radio

Items for extended bug out situations

* Ground Mat
* Solar Crank Radio
* Fishing Kit
* Folding Saw
* Axe, Hatchet, or Machete
* Camp stove with fuel (avoid butane, get a multifuel stove)
* Shovel
* Four Season Tent or Tarp for Shelter
* Cooking items
* Dish soap
* Trash bags
* Duct tape
* Sewing kit


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multi use items

trash bags uses

shelter
cover feet to prevent them from getting wet/in case holes in boots
carry water
bandages
under sleeping bag to prevent sleeping bag from getting wet
cut up for sling
store blankets in
shower
porta potty
privacy screen
raincoat
black out windows

Duct Tape

first aid in a pinch
prevents the end of rope fraying
sealing parts of emergency shelter(sealing windows from letting cold air come in, if you find a empty location)
preventing blisters
patching holes in a blow up boat
you can use duct tape and garbage bags to make a field expedient hazmat/chem bio suit- better than nothing
all purpose repair of most any equipment
you can make water/rain resistant bags . cases out of duct tape
DUCT TAPE IS GREAT FOR HOLDING UP DIAPERS IF YOU HAVE NO PINS
removes warts
snow shoes
shoe repair
patch holes in pants
waterproofing make shift tents

condoms

carrying water