Bug Out Bag

This section covers all of the bug out bag list essentials. Then we cover a range of options to fill those needs. By examining each section, you’ll be able to tailor a kit to meet your needs, no matter what they are, so you have the best bug out bag list that you can put together.

We’ve decided to focus on developing a set of tool to help you put together the best bug out bag for you instead of just giving you a list of what makes the best bug out bag for us.

Get started with your bug out bag if you haven't already. You never know when you'll have to leave home at a moments notice.

What is a Bug Out Bag?

It’s a backpack filled with emergency supplies. Some persons contact it a go bag. You stuff it with all the essentials like food, water, healthcare supplies, tools and anything else you may well need to have in a crisis.

Why Do You Need a Bug Out Bag?

Whether or not you be concerned about an earthquake, tsunami, extended power outage, or civil unrest, there are lots of factors that could cause you to want to have a bug out bag ready to go for the next 72 hours.

Why Would You Want to Leave Your Home During a Disaster?

Most of the time you're going to want to stay at home during a disaster. However, sometimes there are going to be times when you'll need to get out of your house. There could be a storm coming in that your home won't survive, a chemical spill or even a riot.

What Should I Put in a Bug Out Bag?

Keep reading to find out what should go in your bug out bag.

Making A Bug Out Bag For When Things Go Wrong!

Cease. Imagine for a moment, you are at property, enjoying a good relaxing afternoon, reading your preferred blog, and suddenly you realize… the Zombie Apocalypse has hit. Outside of your window you see the undead wandering about. Shit, factors are going south and they are going fast. You require to get your gear and get out fast. It’s at this point in time that you realize, you do not have time to pack, you have to leave with just the clothes on your back – not a smart move. 20 minutes soon after dashing out of your property, a pal finds your undead corpse wandering about. “Poor bastard,” they say, “if only they had a Go-Bag.”

A “Go bag” goes by quite a few names, Wikipedia prefers “Bug-out bag“, the military likes “Bail-out bag”, and I’ve been known to use “GOOD bag” (Get Out Of Dodge). In the finish, all the names serve the very same objective. Obtaining a entirely pre-packed bag that is prepared to basically pick up and go. Hopefully, it will include anything you want to survive on the brief term (24-72 hours), till the emergency subsides (unlikely if the undead are wandering about) or till you can get to a larger cache of supplies.

Your common Go-bag isn’t all that distinct from what you’d need to have in case of a Zombie Apocalypse, but there are some unique considerations you need to take into thoughts. The most crucial difference is weaponry. Secondarily to that, in my thoughts, is staying light and agile (Do not want to get killed by a zombie mainly because your backpack was also heavy). Positive, if the Zombie Apocalypse strikes, I’d enjoy to have a belt fed M-249 SAW, but that seriously isn’t “light and agile” (although it is created to be man-transportable). I looked on Amazon and discovered a number of Zombie Apocalypse survival gear lists, but none of them genuinely satisfied me. So I’ve made up a partial list of what we feel will be valuable although still getting light and agile: (Note: ‘partial’ simply because your demands will differ based on location)

MOLLE compatible backpack – The backpack is the single most essential element of your Go-bag, as it is the namesake component. You want a bag that is going to be A) Major adequate for your stuff B) Challenging sufficient to take some zombie beating C) Comfy to put on for long periods. If you’re loaded up somewhat heavily, a backpack with a comfy waist strap will be extremely significant. Additionally, I prefer to use MOLLE/PALS gear as it allows you to very easily strap on and off things to the exterior.

CamelBak Bladder – Hydration is usually overlooked when speaking about the Zombie Apocalypse. If you are running/fighting for your life, you are going to work up a critical thirst. You don’t want to turn out to be undead simply because you got heat stroke. I’d suggest at least 72oz (2L), if not 100oz (3L). Water is heavy (approximately eight lbs per gallon/3.eight L), but you do not need to fill up the reservoir entirely, if weight is an situation.

Emergency Rations (erats) – Even though MREs are great, we’re packing a backpack right here with restricted space and weight (light and agile). Plus, you may possibly not have the luxury of sitting about and breaking out an MRE. If you’re Seriously on the go, you want some erats. They aren’t as good as actual meals, but they’ve got all the calories and nutrition you need to maintain going. Each and every bar is 400 calories (you need to have at least five a day), so packing just two of these ten packs will maintain you fed for three days.

Clothes – In your prepared-to-go bag you really should pack one full set of clothing. You under no circumstances know what you’ll be wearing when the undead rise, you could be at a fancy party or in bed. Even if you’re wearing decently usable clothing, they could get ripped – best to have a backup set.

Shirt – Lengthy sleeve, rip quit. You want to guard yourself from head to toe. Even if you are like me and put on brief sleeves year round, it is a very smart concept to retain your arms covered. Besides, you can often roll up the sleeves.

Pants – Full pants, rip cease. I always go for ACU/BDU/Tactical style pants due to the number of pockets and their durability.

Socks – Find some socks that are comfy for YOU.

Boots – You want a fantastic pair of hiking boots. Based on how factors go at the end, you may not have the solution of vehicular transportation (Translation: You will be walking a lot). You will want to break these in just before you store them.

Belt – I like riggers belts. They are heavy duty, mil-spec webbing, high grade buckles and have a rappelling hook-in. They are not developed for critical rappelling function, but in a pinch, it will do the job.

Gloves – You’re going to be fighting. Be it with guns, swords, axes, knives or bows… you need to have your hands. You need something to shield your hands. While less defending, my preference is fingerless gloves that allow for finer work without possessing to take away the gloves. Get whatever you are most comfy with.

Heavy Jacket – This is somewhat optional, but if you can fit it – you should have some heavy rain gear. If you reside in rainy nation, this is critical. Of course, if you reside in the desert (like say Arizona), it gets damn cold at night – and this heavy gear will aid with that as well.

Compressible sleeping bag – You are going to be strapping this onto your backpack, so get a sleeping bag that can be compressed. Based on exactly where you live, you’re wants for camping bag rating will vary. In the temperate California, 10 or 20 deg bags are fine, but if you live in cold country, get a bag rated for deg or reduce.

550 Paracord – You often want some thing that is “rope like”. You might want to do some climbing/rappelling, you may well need to prepare a trap (trip line anyone?) for zombies or perhaps you merely want to make an impromptu tent. My preference is Paracord given that it is tiny and nonetheless has a high weight rating. Because it is so small, you can pack far more of it. If you’re going to get full rope, do not just go to Residence Depot and purchase whatever you uncover. Get anything that is rated for a decent amount of weight, preferably something like climbing rope.

Knife – You generally will need a knife, it has so numerous purposes (tool, weapon, and so on) I’m not even going to bother to list them. If you want to maintain light, get a single knife that will serve several purposes. Make confident it is a fixed blade though, as you have no need to have for “concealing” your weapon.

Shovel/Axe – A shovel or axe will enable you in dealing with these problems that need digging or breaking in somewhere. Plus they can both be applied as weapons (shovel would demand sharpening of an edge). To hold items light, go with 1 or the other (Shovel/Axe), based on your tastes and geographic requirements.

Multi-tool – You may possibly be on your personal for a even though. Obtaining a multi-tool with capabilities to enable you get in locations (and factors, like canned food), repair issues, and normally make your life easier – is a quite intelligent factor.

Firesteel – You don’t necessarily want to set zombies on fire, but possibly you require to boil/purify water or keep warm. Fire is constantly a good factor to have the capability to make.

Iodine tablets / Water purification – As previously noted, fighting the undead is a positive way to perform up a thirst. You have got a CamelBak for water storage, but you’re gonna run dry in a day or two (tops). When you need to refill and go Quick, have some Iodine tables, but get the “plus” ones that have neutralizing tablets also (so the water does not taste so poor). For the longer term, and when you’ve got more time, get a water purifier. Any pump type unit that will allow you to refill your CamelBak will be a very good start out. Also make confident to buy/pack added filters (and any other “consumable” component).

Light –

Tactical Flashlight – For your major illumination, you’ll want some thing bright and resilient. I picked out the Surefire A2 LED due to the fact it is smaller, light, quite vibrant and very hard. Additionally, it has a two stage light, a dim red to preserve your evening vision and a 150 lumen white. When batteries are a scarce resource, you can get a box of 12 A123s and they take up practically no space/weight, plus they have a ten year shelf life.

Crank Flashlight – Seeing as how eventually you will run out of batteries, possessing some sort of self-charging (LED) light will be important. You can get solar paneled, crank and shake (induction) lights. Personally, I assume the cranks are a little far better/more rapidly, but it is a matter of personal taste. The crank units (like the a single linked) have the bonus of supporting multi-function (like AM/FM radio).

Chemlights – Chemlights (or “glow sticks” for the ravers) are really useful to preserve “just in case”. You can use them underwater, exactly where case could be leaking, and they are ditch-capable (IE, you can crack 1 and toss it somewhere).

Comms/Radio (AM/FM/SW) – When zombies attack, you’ll need to have to talk to people. You might want to communicate with your friends, and possibly get a hold of other survivors in the location. So you genuinely ought to have some kind of two-way radio. If you’re wise, you will get an Amateur Radio license get a decent Handy-Talky. Failing that, get some GMRS/FRS walky-talkies, considering that a lot of folks have these already. Also a crank powered emergency radio that can obtain AM, FM, & Shortwave is a fantastic addition.

1st aid kit – You are fighting for your life, most likely walking a lot additional than you are used to, and probably mucking about through broken glass: you’re going to hurt oneself. When you do, you want some sort of first aid. Getting a non-zombie infection in the course of a zombie apocalypse is just embarrassing.

Survival literature /Military handbook – Unless you’re a survival nut, ex-military or a public servant (fire/police) – you in all probability don’t have a lot of disaster survival knowledge. That is okay, not a lot of persons do. So get some books and do some reading, preferably ahead of the zombie apocalypse (you don’t want to be trying to study while fighting).

I also included the suggestion of military handbooks since your very best opportunity of survival throughout a fight-for-your-life is mastering from groups that do it for a living. When you’re carried out reading them, toss the books in your bag, that way you have them for reference (or burning material).

How Much Water Should I Put in my Bug Out Bag?

I recommend only putting a gallon or so in your bag if you have any natural bodies of water in your area. If this isn’t the case, you’re going to have to take a lot more than that. Keep in mind, water weighs about 8 lbs per gallon!

Normally, a gallon of water and a water purifier will be perfect to get you out of your house and moving toward a safe area.

How Much Food Do I Need in my Bug Out Bag?

How much food you need really depends on how far you plan to go when you bug out. Normally people plan for three days, but if you need to walk for seven days you need to plan accordingly.

When you pack your food, you should look for things like MREs or freeze dried food. They weigh less and are designed to stay edible for long periods of time.

What Types of Clothing Do I need?

Again, it depends. What time of year is it? Where do you live? These are really the questions you’ll need to ask yourself. I recommend dressing in layers so I also recommend packing that way. A light base layer, a warm wicking middle layer and a warm waterproof outer layer.

If you pack clothing with this in mind you’ll be set no matter what time of year it is when you need to bug out.