Suggestions for survival bug-out bag kit.
Essentials for your Bug-Out Bag
Start with a Backpack. Kelty tactical packs (available from Go2 Outfitters) or other rugged backpack.
Water and Purification (Katadyn, Sawyer, Micropur)
Water is the most important item for your survival. Have at least 1 to 2 Liters per day per person or more for drinking. Additonal water for cooking and cleaning is also important.
Your pack should have at least one container for carrying water in addition to multiple means of purifying water for drinking. Most water collected from wild sources and rain catches contains potentially harmful bacteria and toxins that need to be killed before it is consumed.
Recommended pack items for hydration include:
Shelter
Tent or material for lean-tube or A-frame.
Firestarters
Food Preparation and Catching
First-Aid
Include a medical kit with the following essentials or build a kit. Use a waterproof pouch for these supplies.
- Sterile gauze
- Assorted bandages
- Painkillers
- Antihistamines
- Medical tape
- Surgical tubing
- Cotton balls
- Tampon
- Tweezers
- Scissors
- Safety pins
- Suture kit
- Insect repellant
- Razor blade
- Instant heat/cold pack
- Hydrogen Peroxide
Clothing
- Shirts (long sleeve for sun protection and warmth)
- Pants (convertible zip-off)
- Underwear
- Wool socks (x3)
- Fleece jacket
- Raingear
- Gloves
- Hat/Scarf/Buff Headwear
- Boots
Personal Hygiene
Tools
- Multi-tool
- Swiss Army knife
- Survival knife (fixed-blade with sheath)
- Pry/Crowbar
- Portable Saw
- Optional pliers and bolt cutters (may be needed to cut offf utilities or gain access to locked areas)
Illumination
Communication
- Cell phone
- Crank or solar charger
- Emergency crank radio
- Walkie-talkies
- HAM radio
Navigation and Traveling
Self-Defense
- Pepper spray
- Handgun
- Rifle (.22 caliber)
- Ammo (25+ rounds/gun)
- Cleaning kit
- Gun lubrication
- Holster/sling
Other Items