Suggestions for survival bug-out bag kit.

Essentials for your Bug-Out Bag

Start with a Backpack.  Kelty tactical packs (available from Go2 Outfitters) or other rugged backpack.

Water and Purification (Katadyn, Sawyer, Micropur)

Your pack should have at least one container for carrying water in addition to multiple means of purifying water for drinking.  Most water collected from wild sources and rain catches contains potentially harmful bacteria and toxins that need to be killed before it is consumed.

Recommended pack items for hydration include:

• 3 liters drinking water (72-hour supply)
• Hard plastic water bottle
• Metal water bottle/canteen
• Metal drinking cup
• Collapsible bottle/bladder
• Purifying straw
• Hand-pump purifier
• Iodine tablets/other capsule (x3 minimum)
• Bleach
• Condoms (unlubricated)

Shelter

 Tent or material for lean-tube or A-frame.

• Tarp/plastic sheet (size to fit number of people supported)
• Tent (large enough to support family, but not too heavy)
• Sleeping bag
• Ground sleeping pad
• Compact hammock
• Cordage 

 Firestarters

• Firestarters (Lighter, Magesium Rod & Steel, flint, tinder)
• Waterproof/Stormproof matches
• Magnifying glass
• Cotton balls (Vaseline coated)
• Steel wool
• Tea candles
• Altoids box/cardboard candle
• Trick birthday candles
• Emergency signal flair
• Waterproof storage container

Food Preparation and Catching

• MRE and/or dehydrated meals (x3)
• Protein/energy bars (x6)
• Powdered drink mix (Tang, Gatorade)
• Dried fruit, nuts, jerky
• Coffee/tea
• Honey
• Salt & Pepper
• Metal utensils/spork
• Can opener
• Metal pot
• Portable stove (extra fuel)
• Fishing kit
• Snare wire

First-Aid

Include a medical kit with the following essentials or build a kit.  Use a waterproof pouch for these supplies.

• Sterile gauze
• Assorted bandages
• Painkillers
• Antihistamines
• Medical tape
• Surgical tubing
• Cotton balls
• Tampon
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Safety pins
• Suture kit
• Insect repellant
• Razor blade
• Instant heat/cold pack
• Hydrogen Peroxide

Clothing

• Shirts (long sleeve for sun protection and warmth)
• Pants (convertible zip-off)
• Underwear
• Wool socks (x3)
• Fleece jacket
• Raingear
• Gloves
• Hat/Scarf/Buff Headwear
• Boots

Personal Hygiene

• Toothbrush
• Toilet paper
• Disinfecting wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Soap
• Mirror
• Dental floss & suppliies
• Sunscreen
• Quick-dry towel
• Optional Sun Shower

Tools

• Multi-tool
• Swiss Army knife
• Survival knife (fixed-blade with sheath)
• Pry/Crowbar
• Portable Saw
• Optional pliers and bolt cutters (may be needed to cut offf utilities or gain access to locked areas)

Illumination

• Headlamp
• LED keychain light
• Steel LED flashlight
• Glow stick
• Candles
• Spare batteries

Communication 

• Cell phone
• Crank or solar charger
• Emergency crank radio
• Walkie-talkies
• HAM radio 

Navigation and Traveling 

• Local map
• Compass
• $100-500 assorted cash
• Gold/silver coins
• Waterproof paper and pen
• Pencil
• Emergency whistle 

Self-Defense 

• Pepper spray
• Handgun
• Rifle (.22 caliber)
• Ammo (25+ rounds/gun)
• Cleaning kit
• Gun lubrication
• Holster/sling 

Other Items

• Hatchet or Small Axe
• Duct tape
• Electrical tape
• Aluminum foil
• Siphon/hand pump
• GPS system
• Garden wire
• Assorted electrical fuses
• Trekking poles
• Bandana/Buff
• Binoculars/Monocular
• Chocolate
• Vinegar
• Survival blanket
• Zip ties
• Pet considerations
• Child considerations