Building your bug out bag is one of the most important preparedness steps you can take to protect yourself and your family in the event of a catastrophe.
Your bug out bag is designed to help you evacuate at a moment’s notice and is packed with the essential survival gear to get you to safety. It should contain everything you need to sustain you for a minimum of 72 hours.
Our free interactive bug out bag list will help you build your fully customized bug out bag, tailored to your specific needs, abilities, and environment.
Instructions
The bug out bag list below is broken down into various essential survival categories. Go through each category, one by one, and select the items that you would like to pack in your bug out bag.
Keep in mind, a well-designed bug out bag should weigh no more than 25% of your body weight, assuming you are in average shape and are not overweight. Any heavier than that can make carrying the bag highly strenuous and limit your ability to remain mobile and travel long distances on foot during an evacuation. Limit your packing list to the essentials that will help you survive.
Our bug out bag list will automatically estimate your bug out bag’s weight based on your selections, with the option of entering your body weight to see if your kit is below the recommended 25% weight threshold.
Once you are finished selecting your items, your personalized bug out bag checklist will be sent to you by email, to help you pack.
DON’T MISS: Below the tool, you’ll find a list of links to the best bug out bag gear to help you find any items don’t already own!
The Ultimate Bug Out Bag List
SELECT THE ITEMS YOU WANT TO PACK IN YOUR BUG OUT BAG.
Shelter and Environmental Protection
Fire Starting Kit
Emergency Blanket
Poncho
Sleeping Bag
Tarp
Tent
Spare Clothes
Food and Water
Water
Rations
Water Filtering Item
Water Purification Tablets
Canteen
Hydration Bladder
Can Opener
Eating Utensils
Communication and Navigation
Emergency Radio
Flashlight
Headlamp
Survival Whistle
Compass
Laminated State Map
Chemical Light Sticks
Signal Mirror
Cell Phone Cable and Adapter
First Aid and Staying Healthy
First Aid Kit
Tourniquet
Israeli Bandage
Sam Splint
QuickClot
Bug Repellent
Hygiene Kit
Wet Naps
Potassium Iodide Tablets
Ammonia Inhalants
Miscellaneous
Multitool
Folding Knife
Fixed Blade Knife
Paracord
Duct Tape
Batteries
Solar Charger
Zip Ties
Bandana
Dry Bag
Pocket Survival Guide
Urban / Suburban Survival Gear
Work Gloves
Dust Mask
Eye Protection
Urban Axe
Pry Bar
Breaching Tool
Sillcock Water Valve Key
Wilderness Survival Gear
Camping Hammock
Pocket Chainsaw
Fishing Kit
Hatchet
Tomahawk
Camp Shovel
Fillet Knife
Skinning Knife
Self-Defense
Pepper Spray
Handgun & Ammo
Rifle & Ammo
Slingshot & Ammo
Personal Items
Cash
Pen
Identification (photocopies)
Prescription Medication