The Bug out Bag

A Bug Out Bag (BOB), AKA a Get out Of Dodge Bag (GOOD Bag), is a pack that has all the essential items for any survival situation for 72 hours or longer. Here is a detailed checklist that will make choosing items easy which should be in your bag. Keep in mind that to consider about the weight of each item when you pack and think if it will be worth carrying it.

The most important thing about a Bug Out Bag is the quality of the bag itself. You will be entrusting this bag with your life, so try to get a good quality. The best ones have a place for a water bladder, straps and good amount of outside pockets.

Why you need a Bug Out Bag?

A Bug Out Bag is an essential thing that one would require to survive for seventy-two hours when evacuating from a disaster. 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 survivals subculture.

What are essential things you need in Bug Out Bag?

Here are several items that is believed you should include in your Bug Out Bag. While these items are highly recommended, you may find that something else works better for you.

1. Water: This should be a must but the water that you carry with you isn't going to last forever. You need to find ways to purify water such as a little pot to boil water or purification tablets. Or even a mini water purifier that they sell at any outdoors store. Whatever you choose, make sure it's durable and will last for at least several weeks.

2. Food: Don’t go for canned foods, which will slow you down because of the weight. You want foods that will fill you up quick and give you energy.

3. Containers: Keep several containers such as water bottles, little kettles, water proof Tupperware etc. When choosing your containers, make sure that you can fit other stuff within the container, that way the container serves multiple purposes.

4. Shelter: Finding something that is lightweight and durable will be a shelter lifesaver. A hammock might not be a bad idea, either, since they are generally lightweight and you can string them up practically anywhere.

5. First aid: At least have a few alcohol swabs, bandages, pair of tweezers, tourniquet (or handkerchief), as well as other varied pieces of first aid that you think you may need.

6. Fire: Rather than flashlights, glow sticks are a great alternative. So is flint and steel. Candles and water-proof matches are also a good idea.

7. Weapons: Rather than recommending individual weapons, letting you choose yourself is good. Just make sure you have enough bullets to get you through for a while. Also have a few melee weapons available, like knifes, axes etc. Find weapons both for survival and for defense.

8. Rope and tape

9. Shoes: These don't go in your bug out bag necessarily, but having the proper shoes will go a long way in keeping you sane. A good pair of shoes will be a life-saver.

10. Misc: These items will depend on your preference. An extra pair of clothes perhaps (under armor is highly recommended), a little radio, a mini solar panel, a hat to protect your head from the sun and other elements, gloves, compass, really warm socks, a little sewing kit etc. The list goes on and on.

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