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