Here is a list of supplies that should be included in you Bug Out Bag (from here known as BOB). You don't need the exact items listed, just something similar. A BOB, if your don't know, is a single bag with the items you need to survive for three days. A BOB should be very unique to the individual in whom it is designed to support. If a disaster strikes and you are going to a farm owned by the family a few hours away then you don't need to add the extra weight and bulk of some of the camping type items. My BOB has lots of camping type items since my plan includes a camp out in a mountain location until the "smoke clears." The contents of your bag greatly depends on you skill set. When designing you bag keep weight in mind!
The items listed below are linked to Amazon.com. They are my preferred items. If you have suggestions or comments please use the comment box at the bottom of this page to speak up.
The Bag
First Aid
- First Aid Only Outdoor First Aid Kit, Soft Case, 205-Piece Kit
- Quikclot Sport Brand Advanced Clotting Sponge ,Stop Bleeding Fast, 50 Gram Package
- C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet - Black
Neosporin Original First Aid Antibiotic Ointment, 1-Ounce Tube
Books
- US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76
- When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes
Clothing
- Boots, socks, underwear, pants, socks, hat, poncho, etc
Cutting Tools
- KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corp Fighting Knife, Serrated
- Gerber 31-000758 Gator Machete with Sheath
- Gerber 45905 Camp Axe With Sheath
Water Containers
- Reliance Products 5 Gallon Poly-Bagged Fold-A-Carrier Collapsible Water Carrier
- 512 G.I. Type Stainless Steel Canteen Cup
- Rothco 422 G.I. Style Aluminum Canteen and Cover, 1 Quart
WWater Purification
- SteriPEN Adventurer Opti Handheld UV Water Purifier
- Polar Pure Water Disinfectant With Iodine Crystals
- Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter
Camp Shovel
Radio
Flahlight
Fire Starting
- BIC Disposable Classic Lighter With Child Guard. Sold As A SIX Pack
- Scout Fire Piston
- 900 AURORA FIRE STARTER
Multi-tool
- Leatherman 74208003K Juice CS4-Pocket Multi-Tool, Storm Gray
Leatherman Surge Multitool - Model# 830161
Navigation
- Brunton Classic Compass
- U.S. Issue Mil-Spec Tritium Illuminated Aluminum Military Lensatic Marching Compass
- Magellan Triton 400 Waterproof Hiking GPS
- maps
Cordage
- Rothco 550lb. Type III Paracord, 100 Feet - Black
- Rothco 550lb. Type III Paracord, 100 Feet - ACU Digital Camouflage
- 194 CORD 550LB NYLON 100 FT / SAFETY ORANGE
Documents and CASH
- Emergency Documentation Package
- and some cash of course
Communication
- Motorola MR355R 35-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
- Cobra 19DXIV 40-Channel CB Radio
Emergency Food
- 3600 Calorie ER Bar - Emergency Food Ration
- 9217 SurePak 12 MRE's- Meals ready to eat.
- Hammer Gel Single Serve Raspberry 12 Pack
- Emergency Shelter Tent, Reflective Tube Tent, Cold Weather Emergency Shelter
- Emergency Sleeping Bag, Survival Bag, Emergency Zone® Brand, Reflective Blanket
- Wenzel Starlight 2-Person Hiker/Biker Tent
- Emergency Thermal Blankets (4 Pack)
Hygiene
- You preffered soap
- This bag is intended for short term use, don't get shampoo. Just use soap for your hair.
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Use the travel sized hygiene products, i don't have to list the items you need to stay clean.
Misc.
- Fishing Gear
- Medication
- Signaling Devices
- Solar Charger
- REAL Duct Tape
- Multivitamins
- Firearm and ammunition
- Feminine and baby products if necessary
