Building my Bug Out Bag Contents
Arguably the contents of one person's Bug Out Bag may not match another and a hot debate would ensue between just two men on what should be in the bag, and if a third debater was added, eternity would arrive before a consensus was made... and that's just before setting one which firearm to bring.
First and foremost a Bug Out Bag (BOB) and contents should be light enough to run with, at get out of dodge speeds, and is only designed to support you for 72 hours. Obviously this type of pack is not used when shit hits the fan and you have time to react, its used when shit is pressed into the fan at high speed and high volume - the major suck as it were. Therefore, the contents of the BOB do not need to support extreme comfort living, because if you have that kind of time to pack, you really do not need a 72HR Bug Out Bag in the first place. Additionally if you need to really bug out, you probably will not have a vehicle, it won't be working, or the streets will be so jammed you can not use it anyway... so plan that whatever you are carrying must be light and small enough.
The theory is that beyond the 72 hours you should be in a safer, happier, and hopefully more stable sustainable environment. A Bug Out Bag is NOT designed to support life for extended periods of time, nor should it have enough ammo and guns to start and end the war.
I researched a lot of seemingly smart experts and compiled the below list which I think is not only still very light, but more versicle in a variety of situations outside of making fire and eating with the major categories of:
You never know when you are going to be stranded and need just a couple things to make your live more comfortable.
The theory is that beyond the 72 hours you should be in a safer, happier, and hopefully more stable sustainable environment. A Bug Out Bag is NOT designed to support life for extended periods of time, nor should it have enough ammo and guns to start and end the war.
I researched a lot of seemingly smart experts and compiled the below list which I think is not only still very light, but more versicle in a variety of situations outside of making fire and eating with the major categories of:
- Security & Safety
- Construction & Repair
- First Aid
- Hygiene
- Fire
- Orientation
- Shelter
- Cooking
- Vessels
- Water
- Food & Trapping
- Reference
- Power
- Communications
- Proof of Identification
- Payment
You never know when you are going to be stranded and need just a couple things to make your live more comfortable.
COMPLETE LIST OF BUG OUT BAG - This may need to be a trunk kit... it has a few extras however this may give you some ideas for your own 72 Hour kits.
Clothing
Underwear
Jeans
T-shirt
Jacket
Trail running shoes
socks
Clothing
Underwear
Jeans
T-shirt
Jacket
Trail running shoes
socks
Security & Safety
Gun(s)
Ammunition & Clips
Defensive Folding Knife
Large Fixed Blade Knife
padlock
3/8" thick zip ducting ties or cuff zip ties
Safety grade sunglasses and clear safety glasses
silicon ear plugs
Thick leather work gloves
Mechanic's Wear Light duty Gloves
High Output Tactical Light
Mace
Expandable Baton
Construction & Repair
Leatherman or Equivalent Multitool
Knife
Saw
Pliers
Philips Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
Hole punch/awl
Can opener
file
Swiss Army Knife
scissors
small knife
toothpick
tweezers
small nail file
Cold Steel Mini-Shovel or Equivalent
Rope
zip ties
6' of Duct Tape
Snare Wire/rope saw see above in construction
20' of 550 Parachute cord
Hotel type sewing kit
Add larger needle for sewing repairs with dental floss
100' dental floss - also for Hygiene
Sharpening stone
Superglue - Painful, but good for suchers also
First Aid
Neosporin
Band aids
Several clean dressings
Saline solution
XL band aids
Alcohol wipes
aspirin
Tylenol
Prescription meds as needed
Antacid/anti- diarrhea medicine
Bottle Iodine
Contact solution & case as required
Gin/Vodka Hip Flask
Latex Gloves
Sudafed
Benadryl
Suture Kit & Sutures
Hygiene
100' dental floss - also for construction
Oral B Brushups
Hotel Soap bar
razor
Role of Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Tampons & Pads - FYI tampons make great tender
Synthetic Car Shamy
Baby Wipes
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Sun block
Baby Powder
Comb
Moleskin
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
Cotton Towel
Underarm Deodorant
Fire
Lighter X2
fire stick/flint
Matches
9V battery & Steel wool
Tender - Tampons, cotton balls soaked in wax
Tea Light Candles
Orientation
Cell phone - See below Communications
GPS
Precision Map Compass
button compass
State & National Maps with Radio Locations marked
Thermometer
Disaster Plan - Shared with Friends and Family
Shelter
Rain poncho
Ball cap or Safari Hat
Space Blanket
Cooking
Stainless Cup X
Vessels
Nagline or Platypus Bottles - 2-3
Heavy duty 1 Gallon Zip Lock Bags
Ziploc Sandwich bags
50 Gallon trash bags
20-50 gallon clear trash liners
GI Canteen & Stainless Cup (Stainless Canteen Recommended)
Water
Water purification tablets
water filtration sport bottle & extra filter
coffee filters
Food & Trapping
Fishing hooks sinkers & line
Snare Wire/rope saw see above in construction
Caffeinated Green Tea bags
Chicken Bullion Cube
Beef Bullion Cubes
Flavored Fruit Tea
Survival Spork
Bowls
Food for 72 hours
Multivitamins
Reference - Pick at least two
US Army Survival Guide
Guide to Edible wild plants
Herbal medicine guide
IPod with Headphones for relaxation & Entertainment
Playing Cards
SAS Survival Guide
Power
CR123 & AA batteries for Lights & GPS
Rechargeable 9V, AA, AAA Batteries
110V/12V/9V Universal USB recharger
Cell phone & GPS Chargers
AA/AAA battery Charger
Communication
Iphone or Smartphone
AP - GPS
AP - MAP
AP - Flashlight
AP - US Army Survival Guide
AP - Basic Medicine
AP - Morris Code
Phone/Email/Address Contacts for friends, family and police
Walkie Talkie
Set 3 Frequency bands
Privacy codes and Rotation schedule
Signal Mirror
Morris Code Sheet
Paper
Pencil
Pen
Whistle
Pre-Agreed Cryptographic Message System
NOAH Weather Radio
Stamps
Postcards
Proof of Identification
Driver's License
Birth Certificate
Marriage License
Social Security Card
Passport & Passport Card
Mortgage/Home/Land Deed Records
Account numbers of all monetary accounts
Fishing License
Hunting License
Gun License
Photocopies of all the above
Scans of all the above and load on encrypted USB Drive
Other IDs as needed
Payment
Cash
Extra Items for Trade
Other
Roll of Quarters
2 comments:
Great list, have you seen the Biolite stove/charger? I haven't got one yet but it looks useful. Btw did you mean "morse" code? Nice one though, i hadn't considered identification documents. In uk so guns are out, maybe I'll get a bow.
I have the Biolite stove and it works great. It takes a little to get used to using it. It is a little larger than a nalgene bottle in size and I run mine with a USB led light and also carry a charger for my android phone.
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