Bug Out Bags

This is something I personally spend a lot of time on. I often talk with people about what a bug out bag is and why they are essential.  I will explain just briefly. I you want more info just google it. Essentially a bug out bag is a bag consisting of all the things you will need to take with you should you have to leave home in a hurry. 

There are several types of bug out bags. 

To name a few. 

1 - Emergency essentials that you will need if you need to leave your home in hurry

2 - The things you will need to have with you if an emergency occurs and you will be stuck at the office and unable to get home (usually meaning you will need to spend the night).

3 - The things you will need to have in your car all the time in case you get in trouble on the highway. 

There are, basically, 3 levels of of bug out bag. 

Level one preparedness - You have to leave but will back to your home within 24 hours 

Level two preparedness - You have to leave but will back to your home within 72 hours

Level three preparedness - You have to and will be gone for an extended period of time. 

Below is a list of 75 things you should have in a basic bug out bag

    Drinking Water (3 Liters)
    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
    Convertible (Zip-Off) Pants
    Underwear
    Wool Hiking Socks (Qty 3 pair)
    Medium Weight Fleece
    Hat w/ Flex Brim
    Working Gloves
    Rain Poncho
    Shemagh (a kind of tactical scarf)
    Tarp
    Tent
    Sleeping Bag
    Ground Pad
    Wool Blanket
    Ignition Source (Qty 3)
    Tinder (Qty 3)
    Waterproof Storage
    First Aid Kit
    Insect Repellent
    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 Key chain
    Light Glow stick
    Mini LED Light
    Candles
    Batteries
    Cell Phone
    Crank Power Charger
    Emergency Radio with Hand Crank
    $500 Minimum in Small Bills
    Quarters (Qty 8)
    Gold / Silver Bullion Coins
    Local Area Map
    Compass
    Small Note Pad / Pencil
    Emergency Whistle
    Pepper Spray
    Handgun
    Take-down rifle
    Ammunition (Qty 50 rnds minimum)
    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’)
    Fishing Kit
    Condoms (Non-lubricated)
    Binoculars (Optional)
    Face Paint
    Military Surplus Survival / Snare Wire