Basic Bugout Bag Essentials

 

Below is a list of things that I recommend for a general 72 hour, all emergency bugout bag. Remember, these are my recommendations only and not an exhaustive list. Feel free to add and/or remove whatever you think is necessary for your particular bags. This is a good starting place. As you learn and practice more, you will become more adept in your skills. You may want to change things up a little, and that's ok. If you are on prescription medications,  make sure to include at least a 72 hour supply of those.

My favorite bag to date is the Rothco Medium Transport Pack. It is tough and it will hold all of the items you see below. Have fun and be safe out there.

Fire

2 Boxes - Coghlan's 940BP Waterproof Matches, 4 pack

1 - Coghlan's Magesium Fire Starter

1 - Coghlan's Waterproof Match Case

4 - UST WetFire Tinder

 

DIY IFAK (Improved First Aid Kit)

1 - Combat Medical Systems Pre-Lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway

5 - Band Aid 4'X4" Gauze Sponges (25 count/2 in each package) 

2 - Flexible Rolled Gauze Dressing 3 Inches by 2.1 Yards 5 pack

1 - QuikClot Advanced Clotting Gauze - 3 x 24 in (2 Strips) 

1 - ACE 3" Elastic Bandage with Velcro Closure (2 pack)

2 - North American Rescue Hyfin Vent Chest Seal

4 - Exactmed - 12 Pack Sutures 

1 - Orca Tactical IFAK Pouch

 

Food 

1 - Survival Tabs from The Survival Tab Company - Strawberry 

1 - Survival Tabs from the Survival Tab Company - Chocolate

1 - Ready Hour Pouches by Emergency Essentials

2 - Cliff Bars Variety Pack 16 Count

5 - Tactical Hydration Powder

 

Light 

1 - MECO Emergency Flashlight Hand Crank and Solar Power Rechargeable

4 - Be Ready Chemical Light Glow Sticks (12 Pack Green)

 

Shelter

1 - S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer S.O.L. Heavy Duty Emergency Blanket

1 - Outdoor Products Plastic Tarp (get the 8'x10')

1 - Extremus True Mil Spec 5040 Paracord (100')

25 - 12" Cable Ties by Strong Ties 

 

Tools and Misc

1 - Rothco 4 Piece Canteen Kit with Cover, Aluminum Cup & Stove/Stand

1 - Morakniv Craftline Basic Fixed Blade Utility Knife and Combi-Sheath

1 - Gerber Suspension-NXT Multi-Tool with Pocket Clip

1 - Best Glide ASE Survival Sewing and Repair Kit   

1 - Gorilla Tape Handy Roll, 1-Pack, Black 

1 - Cobra Products 4-Way Sillcock Key

1 - Esky 3 Emergency Radio

1 - Pocket Lock Pick Tool  

 

Water

4 - Levi's Men's 100% Cotton Multi-purpose Bandana Gift Sets

1 - Nalgene Wide Mouth Tritan Water Bottle BPA-Free

1 - Sawyer Products MINI Water Filtration System

20 - Aquatabs 100 Count