Bug Out Bag CHECKLIST!
When looking at creating a bug out bag checklist on your own, there are several things to keep in mind…First, the QUALITY of the bag itself. The best bug out bag is equipped with numerous straps, outer pockets and preferably asmall solar panel on the backside of it. Then you will want to make sure each bag has an ownership tag on it with all important information such as the following for identification purposes.
- age
- allergies
- emergency contact number
- meeting place where the rest of the family might be (optional)
Here is a simple Bug Out Bag Checklist – bookmark this page for easy reference later.
- Flashlight
- Hand or Battery Operated Radio
- Re-chargeable Batteries
- Whistle
- Some for of Firestarter or water proof matches
- A good survival knife or pocket knife
- Some cash
- An extra change of good sturdy clothes
- map of local area
- Some freeze dried food and several bottles of water
- Tape
- Photos for re-identification purposes
- Several emergency numbers of people that can be contacted
- Copies of your ID cards and insurance cards
- Extra pair of glasses (if you wear some)
- First aid kit
- Hygene stuff like toothbrush, comb, etc
- Extra pair of house and vehicle keys
- Good strong rope
The items below are not as essential as the above list but I would recommend adding whatever you can fit into your pack from the bug out bag checklist below.
- Can opener and several pots
- Plates and utensils
- Copies of any important documents
- Rain gear
- Good sturdy work gloves
- Bleach and eye dropper (for water purification)
- duct tape and utility knife
- Some tools such as a hatchet, some nails, and hand saw
- Blanket
- Heavy duty plastic bags
