Having a bunch of stuff all over the house, in drawers, closets and in the garage, I decided to get my bug out bag filled and finished for our next trip or camping event.
It is nice to have it all in one and looking at the list I did quite well without spending too much for the other odds and ends I did not have.
The truck tent, cots and sleeping bags did not get on this list because they are not in the bag. Below is my check off list… I also bought a very nice roller bag, military large. Tons of big pockets both inside and out.
- Drinking Water (3 Liters) One liter minimum, per day, per person is highly recommended.
- Collapsible Water Bottle
- Hard Water Bottle
- Metal Water Bottle / Canteen
- Water Filters / Purification Systems
- Water Purification Tablets (Qty 3)
- Protein / Energy Bars (Qty 6)
- MREs / Dehydrated Meals (Qty 3)
- Spork
- P-38 Can Opener
- Metal Cooking Pot
- Metal Cup
- Pot Scrubber
- Portable Stove
- Stove Fuel (Qty 8 Tablets)
- Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirt
- Medium Weight Fleece
- Hat w/ Flex Brim
- Working Gloves
- Rain Poncho
- Tarp
- Ground Pad
- Wool Blanket
- Ignition Source (Qty 3)
- Tinder (Qty 3)
- Waterproof Storage
- First Aid Kit
- Insect Repellant
- Mylar Survival Blanket
- Wet Napkins
- Hand Sanitizer
- All-Purpose Camp Soap
- Hygiene/Signal Mirror
- Small Pack Towel
- Travel Toilet Paper (Qty 2)
- Travel Size Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Other Personal Hygiene Necessities
- Survival Knife
- Multi-Tool
- Machete
- LED Headlamp
- Mini LED Keychain
- Light Glowstick
- Mini LED Light
- Candles
- Batteries (all types, 9V , 1.5V AAA, AA, C, D)
- Cell Phone (old one that can be used to connect to WIFI)
- Crank Power Charger
- Emergency Radio with Hand Crank
- or a solar panel capable of charging your comm (This is that I have, also charges a flash light , power supply)
- Dimes (one roll)
- Nickels (one roll)
- Quarters (one roll)
- Local Area Map
- Compass
- Small Note Pad / Pencil
- Emergency Whistle
- Pepper Spray ( I am using wasp spray)
- Handgun not in bag
- Takedown rifle not in bag
- Ammunition (Qty 25 rnds minimum) not in bag
- 550 Parachute Cord (50′)
- Cotton Bandana
- Duct Tape (25’)
- 55 Gal. Contractor Garbage Bag (Qty 2)
- Resealable Bags (Qty 5, Various Sizes)
- Sunglasses
- N95 Face Mask
- Sewing Kit
- Latex Tubing (3’)
- Survival Axe
- Fishing Kit
- Condoms (Non-lubricated) (water proofing small items, cell phone, etc.)
- Binoculars (Optional) I had mine first set from when I was a boy… still work great!
- Face Paint
- Military Surplus Survival / Snare Wire
Turns out... I am Crazy! 