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Bugout Bag Essentials - Emergency Preparedness for the Mini-Prepper in All of Us
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items This list is curated from my own personal Bugout/Emergency Prep kit. I own, or have owned, all of these products myself, and in most cases, researched and purchased them carefully and diligently. I offer you my selections in the hopes that it will he...
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Power & Electronics
Bugout Foods
Pets Bugging Out
Bugout Tools
First Aid
Hygiene & Sleep
Power & Electronics
A must-have for any bugout kit. I've had this little guy in the truck for years and it still works great.
Multi Tactical Safety Tool - Window Breaker & Seatbelt Cutter with Compass & Hammer
I've used this for 4 years now. It works great and lets you know when your tire pressure or temperature is out of range. Catch problems before they start and have a little extra peace of mind. I also love the solar charging so you never have to even ...
Solar Tire Pressure Monitoring System with 4 Sensors
Make your OWN power and take it with you! Hands down, the highest quality and best overall emergency power bank and generator I've ever found. I own 2 of these bad boys.
Solar Generator with 160W Panels - ECOFLOW Delta 3 - a workhorse power generator and battery pack
Radiation - one of those things you don't think about - but you should. In the event of nuclear fallout, you will want one of these.
Digital Nuclear Radiation Detector Monitor
If cell towers are down, you'll need a way to communicate with family. These are the standard for survival bugout kits.
2-Pack Walkie Talkies FRS Radios USB-C IP54
This little buddy works as a pass-thru for your internet router at home, or a power bank for all of your smaller electronics and portables on the go. Solar panels included. It's easy, plug-n-play too!
Solar Generator & 60W Panel - ECOFLOW RIVER 3 with solar panels
The best, safest, highest quality surge protector brand available. Plug into any grounded socket, including your EcoFlow power bank/solar generator.
7-Outlet Surge Protector for Emergency Use
Don't forget to take your important files and media with you on the bugout trail. This one is fast and reliable, and big enough to hold a ton of media. Slim enough to pack up quick and take with you during any emergency.
4TB Portable External Hard Drive - Toshiba Canvio
You'll want a couple of these. I love the multiple power options, hand crank, solar, charging. They're small and they work reliably well in a bugout kit.
Hand Crank NOAA AM/FM Emergency Radio
This inexpensive little torch works awesome. I have a couple for the truck, the bugout kit, and some around the house. Takes one AA battery.
Military Grade 5 Mode High Lumen LED Torch
A wolf in sheeps' clothing - this little torch packs a huge punch. Insane
brightness and distance. For every bugout pack.
Streamlight ProTac Military Grade Flashlight
You know you'll forget if you don't put these in your bugout bag right now! Gotta have extra batteries for electronics, flashlights, radios, etc. Love this company making batteries in a more sustainable way.
Better Battery Co. Variety Pack – AAA, AA & 9V Mixed Batteries – 46-Pack with Organizer & Recycling
You'll want a few of these for emergency lighting. Solar power option adds some sustainability to your bugout bag.
Rechargeable Led Lanterns, Solar Battery Hurricane Lantern Flashlights With 3 Powered Ways & Usb Cable For Emergency, Power Outage, Hurricane
Bugout Foods
This little pack packs a big punch. It's light and fits great in a bugout bag. For the survivor with a sweet tooth.
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites - from Peak Refuel
For protein on-the-go with awesome flavor. Each travel pack is easy to squeeze into any spot in your kit. Clean vegan ingredients too!
Mushroom Jerky Pack - Tasty, Easy Bugout Protein
Super long, 20 year shelf-life. Versatile and useful for any bugout kit.
Diced Chicken Freeze Dried by Mountain House - 20+ yr shelf life
The ultimate all-in-one, nutrient-dense meal for extreme stress. In a rapid evacuation, cooking isn't always an option. Ka'Chava Meal Shakes solve this by providing 240 calories and 25 grams of plant-based protein per serving. It requires zero cookin...
Ka'Chava Chocolate Mint - 85+ superfoods in a single, trail-ready shake
Freeze-dried and super long shelf life makes this an essential for any bugout kit. Versatile for so many recipes.
Vegetable Medley Blend - Fiber & Nutrients
Just about everyone and their pets love blueberries. From kids, to dogs, birds, rabbits, the whole family just about. And this big lightweight can is natural and lasts a long time.
Freeze Dried Blueberries - Single Ingredient
A hearty, healthy breakfast while you're on the bugout trail. Super long shelf life and tastes good, too.
Freeze-Dried Granola Oatmeal - 30 Yr Shelf
If you don't want to pick and choose, but you want to be ready to bugout.
4-Person 72 Hr Emergency Food Supply Pail
No-joke satisfying bugout pack staple. Protein in a compact little package. Texture like real jerky without the animal products some people don't want to consume.
Vegan Jerky Sampler - Flavorful & Travel Ready
This powdered blend is light and compact, vacuum sealed for long storage life. You don't know if you'll have a way to make fresh coffee on the bugout trail. This stuff tastes smooth and rich, while being totally portable and easy to make.
Starbucks Instant Coffee - Bugout Trail Premium Cafe
Clean ingredients, hearty and filling. Versatile in recipes or just cold, out of the can.
Plant-Based Chicken Style Chunks - Tasty
You'll need fiber, nutrients and veggies on the road. Here's a really tasty one with a super long shelf-life.
Organic Veggie Soup Blend 1lb - Low Sodium
Super tasty, lightweight, easy to prep, balanced meals.
Cali Breakfast Bowl - Instant Freeze Dried Plant-Based
Ultra light-weight healthy snack for the bugout trail. No unnatural junk added. Long shelf life.
Freeze-Dried Peach Fruit Crisps Snack
Hearty and nutrient-dense. Keep your energy up on the bugout trial.
Homestyle Scramble Eggs Freeze Dried, 10 Servings
Bugging out doesn't have to taste crappy. Great shelf-life, slim package fits anywhere.
Mountain Berry Cobbler Freeze-Dried Dessert
Comforting taste in a healthy breakfast. Compact and long shelf life.
Peanut Butter & Banana Oatmeal - Soothing Taste
I refuse to eat bland prepper food. This is my little decadent treat for bugging out.
Molten Brownies MRE - Yummy Bugout Treat
OMG this is luxury in your bugout kit. You can have a fabulous dessert while you bugout, it's not excessive ;)
Creme Brulee Freeze Dried - Backpacker's Pantry
Just about the best, highest-quality bugout food you can find. Tasty, all natural, well-balanced.
Irish Shepherd’s Pie - High Energy, All Natural, Gluten & Dairy Free
A nice kit in a secure bucket. Easy to carry, sealed for long term storage. Ready-made meals don't get easier than this.
104 Meals Emergency Food Survival Supply - ready made from Readywise
Fabulous flavors you don't find in most bugout or emergency kits. Clean ingredients, too.
Cuban Coconut Rice & Beans - Backpacker's Pantry
Kids, adults, dogs, bunnies, the family cockatoo, just about everyone likes these nutrient-packed little wonders. Single ingredient and a long shelf-life makes this a staple for bugout kits.
Freeze-Dried Green Beans - Everyone loves these.
Packable coffee creamer and milk alternative. Powdered for long shelf life and portability. Resealable container, high quality, no sugar added.
Organic Oat Milk Powder - Dairy & Soy Free
Are you a single thinking about the apocalypse? Or just need a kit for one person? Well here you go, all packed up in a sealed storage bucket with a super long shelf life. Grab and bugout.
Emergency Food Survival 14 Day Bucket, 150 Servings
I mean… they're dense and edible. These MRE type bars are notoriously bad and bad for you. These are the best of what I've ever found out there. Super long shelf life, filling, and basic for any bugout kit.
3600 Cal Vanilla Poundcake Bar MRE from Grizzly Gear
Smooth, rich and delicious in coffee or in recipes. Easy to pack and lasts longer than milk products.
Organic Coconut Milk Powder - Keto Creamer
Pets Bugging Out
Paws-Down the safest and most reliable dog car and sport harness out there. I have one for each dog. Strap them into the seatbelt and they're not going to fly around or be ejected from the car in an accident. My friend had two dogs in her truck, and ...
Sleepypod Clickit Sport Dog Car Harness - Crash Tested Safety for your puppers
In the event of an evacuation, you want to be ready to bring your loved ones with you safely. This oversized (non-TSA) carrier is great for having a larger, comfortable space for cats or small dogs. Included acessories are actually pretty nice.
Extra Large Cat Carrier with Litter Box for Car
Single-ingredient, in a super light-weight and heavy-duty container, long shelf-life. Essential for bugout and travel with furry family members.
Freeze Dried Dog Treats 100% Beef Liver
Don't get caught without your furry family members's fave foods and meds. Tight seal helps them last longer and makes it easy to carry in an emergency.
Vittles Vault Dog Food Storage Container
Don't forget the litter box for your feline family members. This one can be fully zipped up or folded and stowed away when not in use.
Portable Foldable Cat Litter Box with Leak-Proof Lid
If you have to leave quick, you need a compact way to bring your small pet's essential food with you. This is a nice tightly compressed round puck of healthy timothy hay for that forager in your family to bugout with. Each round will feed an adult ra...
Timothy Hay Mini Bales for Rabbits & Rodents
A good, simple, sturdy, natural material dog leash for keeping in your bugout bag in case things get hectic during an emergency.
Organic Cotton Dog Leash with Brass Hardware
Keep Fido safe in the event of biological contaminants or severe air pollution. Your pup breathes the same air you do, so keep them safe too.
Dog Mouth Mask with Filter, Adjustable Muzzle
One of the most useful pet bugout and travel accessories you'll ever have. Water really doesn't spill out when driving! The bowl is made of a strong silicone and holds its shape well. All my dogs have taken to using it well, too.
Splash Free Wander Dog Water Bowl
Let Luna help carry her own stuff with this nice-fitting, balanced dog backpack. In an emergency, they can pull their own weight!
Dog Backpack w/ Handle & Pockets - Y-Shaped comfort chest piece
Super adjustable and heavy-duty. Blackie can tote some supplies of his own for a change! Bugout kit essential for those with puppers.
Mountainsmith K9 Dog Pack - Caribe Blue - Small
Keep your K-9s safe and comfy with this ultra-portable folding dog crate. Nice and roomy, durable, and comes with some really nice accessories and add-ons. I really love all the different doors on this, too, so your pup can find the right view to hel...
4-Door Folding Soft Dog Crate with Curtains
Folds up super small. Cleans up easily in the washer or in a cool river. It's not the fluffiest or thickest dog bed out there, but dogs seem to like it, and it's a good compromise for travel and packing into a bugout bag.
Travel Pillow Dog Bed, Water Resistant, Med-Large
Dogs get nervous when things are crazy in an emergency. Don't let Bella freak out and make the evac process even harder. Have one of these for each dog. They work as a light blanket too, but don't get too hot.
ThunderShirt for Dogs Calming Anxiety Vest
Keep your pets hydrated and fed with this easy to fold up bowl set. I love these for their lightweight and collapsible design. Easy to clean on the bugout trail, too.
Silicone Collapsible Dog & Cat Bowls - Foldable
Don't leave you kittie's safety to chance. Keep this in your bugout kit if you have to evacuate in a hurry. I like how this one fits my cats and doesn't rub or constrict.
Cat Harness & Leash Set, Escape Proof Mesh
Keep your hands free while safely carrying your small dog or cat. You're going to have a lot going on and you want to keep your furry friends safe and secure whle bugging out.
Dog & Cat Sling Carrier - Hands Free Reversible Pouch
I love this adjustable version of dog/cat sling. Keep them close and secure while leaving your hands free to deal with all the other craziness of bugging out.
Sling Carrier for Small Dogs & Cats 5-18lb
Don't leave home without some of these. It's something easily overlooked, but pretty darn important. Can also be used for trash and human waste in a pinch.
Biodegradable Compostable Plant-Based Dog Bags
Fluffers gets scared when things go sideways. Keep her calmer with this nice little cat anxiety tool. Keep one in your bugout kit for each kitten.
Thundershirt Cat Anxiety Jacket - calming, travel
Bugout Tools
If you get to take your vehicle in an emergency, this is a great supplement to your bugout kit. It's also pretty awesome to have a small kit ready in the car/truck at all times. The pouches, like the first aid kit, can be removed and carried with you...
Tactical Car Seat Organizer, 6 Molle Pouches
The most versatile and useful type of glue for a bugout kit. It bonds strong but doesn't get cracked like super glue. I don't leave home without it.
Professional Grade Repair Adhesive - Emergency Glue
So versatile and quite sturdy for the price. I love this little kit for my truck or bugout bag.
66-in-1 Magnetic Ratcheting Screwdriver Set
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Compact and versatile. You'll need it for cleaning, carrying, waste disposal, storage, endless possibilities.
Collapsible 2.6 Gal/10L Foldable Bucket
Small and sturdy, does more jobs than it should and does them well. Kind of like your own personal little viking on your belt. Every bugout kit needs one.
Hatchet Axe, 14" with Stake Puller - Heavy duty
The Big Badass of your kit. Multi functional, heavy duty, easy to carry, no frills, gets the job(s) done. A bugout kit crown jewel.
Gerber Tactical Tomahawk Survival Axe w/ Pry Bar
Don't let your axe get dull. Your survival could depend on it.
Axe/Hatchet Whetstone Sharpening Stone
It can get rough surviving out of a bugout bag. Do your own foraging, repairs, building, etc. Have some gloves to keep your hand in good shape.
Heavy-Duty Tactical Work Gloves for Men
You'll use this multi-tool for so many survival tasks. Sturdy and ultra-compact for a good bugout tool.
Folding Spade Multi-Tool Shovel & Pickaxe
Every Bugout Bag needs a Pliers/Knife Multi-tool. This is a good one from a high quality brand. I love how sturdy it feels in the hand and I also like the cutout handle that makes it lighter and easier to see all the tools.
Gerber Truss 17-in-1 EDC Multitool
The Pocket Knife version of the multitool. It has a nice selection of basic screwdriver bits that are interchangeable with the tool. A sleek stowaway version of the versatile multi-tool for every emergency kit.
Pocket Multitool Knife with Screwdriver Set
Don't get caught without your trusty can opener. A staple for any bugout kit.
4 Pack Military P-51 Survival Can Opener
If you have water, you have light. Every bugout bag needs one of these babies.
Salt Water Emergency Light - portable and light
The ultimate gear-securing cheat code. Forget struggling with ropes in the dark. This multi-size bungee cord set lets you instantly strap down loose equipment, compress bulky sleeping bags, or build an emergency shelter in seconds using the heavy-dut...
Heavy Duty Bungee Cords with Hooks & Clips
A thicker version of a versatile natural rope for tying things up, strapping things together, and even for shredding kindling for a good fire. Bugout kit staple.
Jute Twine Braided Natural Rope 100ft 5mm
Tinder and cordage packed into one. This lightweight, biodegradable jute twine is a multi-purpose survival necessity. Use it to tie up lightweight gear, bundle firewood, wrap a splint, hang your foodstuffs so a bear can't reach it, or shred it down i...
Jute Twine String 4-Pack - 3-Ply Natural rope
A good, all-around set of sturdy tools for your bugout gear kit.
WORKPRO 4-Piece Pliers & Wrench Set
Non-negotiable must-have for the bugout bag. Different sizes for a variety of purposes and uses. These are locking but also releasable for later reuse.
Reusable Nylon Zip Ties 6,8,10 Inch - 50 Lbs
You'll want a bunch of these for emergency blankets, a quick tent, foot warmers, rain ponchos, and more. Slip 'em into your bugout bag and get that cozy metal blanket feeling.
Mylar Emergency Survival Blankets - NASA Insulated
DO NOT leave home without this stuff - the quintessential survival item with a million uses. Get a couple colors for different purposes. Lightweight, packable into any crevice in your bugout bag.
Paracord 750 lb Strength, Type IV Military
Wearable survival tool. 10 feet of paracord plus a mini emergency kit. Pop a couple into your bugout bag for yet another clever, space saving way to stay prepared out there.
Atomic Bear Paracord Bracelet w/ Fire Starter
The BOSS of survival firestarting. Pack one of these compact kits in your bugout bag for a rainy day. (Works even in rain.)
Fire Starting Kit, 33 Pieces Outdoor Survival Kit, Resealable Waterproof Bag, Includes Survival Information Sheet & Accessories
Hope you don't have to use them, but if you do, make sure to pack a couple in your vehicle and bugout bag.
Kidde General Purpose Fire Extinguisher 2 Pack
Wind, water, storms be damned, you're gonna light that fire. Essential for any bugout bag.
Stormproof Waterproof Windproof Match Kit
Some nice, heavy-duty work pencils and a sharpener. For taking notes, writing your memoir, keeping score, etc. Slip these into a bugout bag for important notes along the way.
Carpenter's Pencil & Sharpener 7" Long x 9/16" Wide Pack of 12 Pencils Kit
A nice, small roll of the most useful tape in the world. Enough said ;)
Duct Tape, 1.88 in. x 20 yd.
Not just for electrical stuff - ultra useful and versatile. Good for wet environments and even taping up wound bandages. You'll want a few in the bag.
Electrical Tape, 3/4-inch Wide, 60 Yards Each Roll, 3-Pack
First Aid
The multi-tasking MVP of your trauma kit. These 4x4 gauze pads offer massive surface area for cleaning scrapes, packing pressure dressings, or wiping down muddy gear. They are cheap, lightweight, and you can never pack too many.
Surgical Gauze Sponges 4x4 Non-Sterile
This power-packed formula uses three antibiotics to stop infection in its tracks. It's a non-negotiable addition to your bug-out kit for treating cuts, burns, and minor abrasions on the move.
Triple Antibiotic Ointment - Infection Shield
Stress in an emergency can cause allergies and congestion to pop up. Keep your family healthy and moving forward on the bugout trail.
Mucinex 12 Hour Expectorant Chest Relief
The rapid-response acid shield. Stress and survival rations can do a number on your digestive tract. This powerful H2 blocker stops heartburn before it starts or shuts it down within an hour, keeping your stomach calm so you can stay mobile and alert...
Pepcid AC - Relieve Stress Heartburn
Be ready if you have to do some emergency stitching or would care. A nice compact kit for your bugout gear.
Mixed Suture Threads with Needle & Tools 40PK
Quick wound closure that anyone can use. A nice flat, packable kit.
Emergency Laceration Closures - Skin Repair
First aid for when you don't know what stung or bit you.
Sting-kill Anesthetic Swabs for Bee & Bug Bites
Biological threats are real, unfortunately. Be prepared with this good option. No bugout bag is complete without one for each family member.
Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6800 NIOSH
Don't forget the filter cartridges!
Respirator Cartridge/Filter NIOSH 3M P100
You never know when youll need it and the stress of bugging out can cause all kinds of GI issues.
Pepto Bismol Liquicaps - 5 Symptom Relief
The multi-purpose heart saver and pain reliever. While a single 81 mg low-dose aspirin can safely take the edge off a persistent headache or joint pain, chewing four of them at the first sign of a heart attack can literally save a life by thinning th...
Aspirin 81mg Chewable Orange Tablets
Don't get burned without these. Well, don't get burned, preferrably. But if you do, be ready with these in your bugout first aid kit.
Burnshield 4x4 Sterile Burn Dressing Gel
In the unfortunate event that you need this, you'll have it in your bugout first aid kit.
Water Jel Emergency Burn Dressing 8x18 Large
Won't hurt skin, water resistant, tapes up just about anything. A versatile bugout staple.
Transparent Hypoallergenic Surgical Tape
You'll need these sterile ones for preventing infection of random wounds and injuries. First aid kit staple.
Sterile Nonstick Absorbent Wound Pads
You'll need some big 'ol band-aids at some point. Here's some. Bugout first aid essential.
Foam Dressing w/ Adhesive Border 4x4 Waterproof
Insanely useful and adaptable for any bugout kit. Wrap a wound, splint a wrist, tie items up together, color-code supplies, so much more. Sticks to itself so no tape neded, and it's removable and reusable if you take it off carefully. You'll need non...
Self Adhesive Non Woven Cohesive Bandage
No one wants to talk about wounds, much less big abdominal wounds. But sometimes they happen in emergency situations. These pads are for packing and putting pressure on large or abdominal wounds until you can get more help. You'll want these in any b...
Sterile Abdominal Pads Non Stick Gauze 8x10
Self-explanatory. We'll need these for cleaning wounds, scrapes, insect bites, even for sterilizing tools, utensils, and so many other uses.
Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads, 2-Ply, Large
A ton of nice, simple, useful items in one neat box. Throw it into your bugout bag along with some of the other more important first aid items on this list.
420 Piece First Aid Kit Hard Case - a lot of nice simple items
Hygiene & Sleep
In an emergency situation, you might not have access to showering facilities for several days. Stay fresh while surviving out there!
Non Aerosol Dry Shampoo Powder - USA Made
The swiss-army-tool of hygiene's secret weapon. This isn't just for your teeth—the natural strength of charcoal-infused bamboo fiber makes it an excellent survival thread. Use it for oral hygiene to prevent painful infections, or pull it out to stitc...
Bamboo Charcoal Organic Mint Dental Floss
When you don't have water but you do have bad breath! Natural ingredients, tastes awesome, easy to use, in a nice little container. Great bugout accessory.
Hydroxyapatite Mouthwash Tablets - No Water
“A towel, [The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jagl...
Turkish Cotton Towels 6 Pack - Super Absorbent
You can't take your liquid shampoo with you on the bugout trail. This is an awesome alternative. Rinses clean, feels great, good for the environment, very portable.
Nourishing Shampoo Bar, Natural Origin, Vegan
You fancy liquid face and body soap can't come on this trip. Bugout with a great smelling, clean, natural face and body bar.
Body & Face Bar Soap - EWG Verified Vegan
All natural, warm, packs down to a tight size for a bugout kit.
Organic Cotton Waffle Blanket - All Natural
Getting good sleep in a prolonged emergency situation could mean the difference between you being ready to deal with anything or making a mistake. Get good, safe, rest with this gentle, natural supplement. Non-habit-forming.
Natural Gentle Sleep-Aid Multi supplement by Somno Pro
You never know when you'll need to bugout and sleep in the car, truck or SUV. Make sure you get some restorative sleep on something comfortable so you can face whatever emergency situation lies ahead.
SUV Air Mattress with Pump, 2 Pillows & Screens
Don't get caught with dirty, moist socks in an emergency. You'll need a few extra pairs since you don't know when you'll get to wash them. These are natural, soft and comfortable for the bugout kit.
Natural 97% Pure Cotton Crew Socks for Men Women
For cleaning up messes on the go, for a first aid kit supplement, dry your hair, wipe the dog paws, you won't beleive all the uses you'll have for these, on th go.
Organic Cotton Waffle Kitchen Dish Towels
Did you forget to pack your toothbrush??? Those electric ones won't work on the bugout trail. These are good for the environment, simple and work great.
Eco-Friendly BPA-Free Toothbrushes, recycled, versatile uses
Slap it up anywhere and get some rest. You never know where you'll be sleeping tomorrow. I like this one with the mosquito net.
Camping Hammock w/ Mosquito Net & Tree Straps - portable and packable with hanging accessories
A warm shower and a little privacy really makes a difference on the road.
Pop Up Portable Privacy Shower Tent - it's something most people might not think about but it's good for safety and morale
Super compact for use in a pinch. Clean up, dry off, warm up, bug out.
Compressed Towel Tablets, Large Reusable
Yeah, you're going to need it at some point. Just grab one and be done with it already ;)
Retractable Portable Travel Toilet Foldable
Let's not talk about it ok? Just kidding, it's a natural human function that you'll have to deal with in an emergency situation. Here's a nice kit to help make it easier.
Cleanwaste Toilet in a Bag - DIY Kit
Sleep is a weapon in a survival scenario. This rugged self-inflating sleeping pad packs down tight but expands to isolate your body from frozen, damp ground, preventing hypothermia while protecting your joints so you can wake up ready to move.
Self-Inflating Sleep Pad - Therm-A-Rest Trail Pro
A super supportive pillow for whatever you get into on the bugout trail. Holds shape well and stays nice and firm despite being flexible enough to stow anywhere. A personal favorite.
Twist Memory Foam Travel Sleeping Pillow
Indespensible for keeping floors, furniture and everything else clean and dry. Washable. I keep one in the dog kennel, one at the door for wet feet. Bugout Bag essential.
Reusable Waterproof Pads for Car, Bed, Sofa
You really can't have enough of these. They can be used for tent flooring, blankets, keeping dirty feet from getting everywhere in a cramped space, truck bed liners, matress toppers for incontenence or small children and pets... so good for a bugout ...
Washable Waterproof Pads - Adults, Kids, Pets
Ladies: you will need a safe supply of period care, and on the bugout trail, you won't know if you can find tampons or pads safely. Easy to use, easy to clean, endlessly reusable. You'll need one set for each female in the group.
Menstrual Cup & Disc Duo - Comfortable, Reusable
Don't forget to pack some razors. These are made of recycled ocean plastic They're simple, light, and last a long time. Keep up morale and fend of the itchies on the bugout trail.
5 Blade Refillable Razor & 5 Replacement Cartridges
Calming and relaxing. On the bugout trail stress can get the better of us. Fight back with natural essential oils. Bonus: if you're not getting that daily shower during an emergency, this also makes you smell great!
Chill Pill Roll-On Essential Oil Blend
Energizing, uplifting, spicy. Helps minimize effects of stress and seasonal threats. Bonus: out on the bugout trail you might not get your daily shower. This makes you smell awesome!
On Guard Essential Oil Protective Blend Roll On
Natural, clean, versatile soap for laundry, hands, body, baby, and general cleaning needs. Light and packable for your bugout kit.
Pure-Castile Magic Bar Soap - Laundry, Body, Baby, Hands, Natural General Cleaning
You know you want it. Well you need to pack it at least. Make sure you're protected when bugging out. Natural rubber and no chemicals, this brand is the best.
Ultra-Thin Latex Condoms Natural Silicone Lubricant by HANX
Nail clippers + multi-tool functions. All your manicure needs in one tool. Slip this little bugger into your bugout bag.
Victorinox Nail Cliper Multi-Tool - 8 Functions, Swiss Made Pocket Tool
A great option for colder climate sleeping out in who-knows-where. Good for even tall people, with generous interior, but still folds up small. Don't get caught without one for each family member.
Teton XL 0°F Sleeping Bag – Cold-Weather Oversized Sleeping Bag with Mummy Hood, Draft Tubes & Easy Carry Duffel
Supplements & Nutrition
The best electrolyte mix I've found. Clean ingredients, tastes amazing. Hydration is so important in any situation, let alone an emergency. Don't go anywhere without this.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Electrolytes - Dehydration Buster
Hands down, the best water filter/bottle for whatever you get into. The Everywhere filter lets you use sketchy water sources on the bugout trail. NSF-certified filters remove contaminants like chlorine, lead, PFAS, and giardia. No affiliate link here...rc-refer.com/robin-p0tybg
Epic Water 48oz Filter Bottle - USA-made bottle comes with two interchangeable filters—the EveryTap Filter for tap water and the Everywhere Filter for travel or outdoor sources, so you’re prepared for daily hydration or off-grid adventures.
Stress and strain in an emergency can sap your health in no time. Stay on top of your game so you can manage anything that comes your way on the bugout trail.
B-Complex #12, 8 B Vitamins & Choline
Make sure the diebetic in your family is safe on the bugout trail.
Glucose Tablets for Diabetics - Quick Glucose
Third-party independent testing and plant-based clean ingredients makes this one of the few important supplements you'll need on the survival trail.
Vegan Omega 3 Algae Oil DHA w/DPA
You WILL need clean water - this cannot be stressed enough. The bugout trail has no guarantees and water is our most essential element for survival.
Emergency Water Pouches - Essential Item
Not something you usually think about - but you need to. Traveling away from a danger zone, you don't know where you can safely stop. A great emergency option.
Disposable Urine Bag for Emergency - Women & Men
Nutrient tabs for emergencies. These are not like MREs of food bars, they're supplement tabs with a good amount of vital nutrients for your bugout kit.
Survival Tabs 8-Day Emergency Food Supply
Fill up a couple of these with filtered water. Store them in a cool, dry place for bugging out in any emergency situation.
Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Rigid Water Container
Protects against bacteria, parasites, dirt, microplastics, and more. The ultimate survival tool. You'll want one for each family member.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Straw - The go-to for drinking safely from a sketchy source
You can't have enough water storage in a bugout situation. These roll up tight and small but give you a ton of water storage ability.
Survival 1L Stand Up Emergency Water Bag
Moral booster! Whether you need a Wellness tea, Relaxing tea, Energizing tea, Herbal, Green or Black traditional tea varieties - it's all here. Put some flavor into your bugout bag.
Organic Tea Sampler Box - Wellness Blends, Relaxing Blends, Energizing Blends, Herbal, Green & Black Varieties
Personal Security
The essential personal protection item. Non-lethal, or less-lethal (technically.) It's not a toy but this is the lives of your family we're talking aboiut in a survival situation, you can't be sure others won't attempt to hurt or take your gear. Be r...
Byrna LE Kinetic Ultimate Less-Lethal Bundle
Hard-core personal protection for any bugout bag. Less-lethal and safer to use than a firearm. But essential for a safe bugout procedure.
Prepared To Protect .68 Cal CO2 6-Shot Launcher Kit
Personal security weapon and multi-tool flashlight. For walking at night, or any other sketchy situation you might get into. Non-lethal self protection at its best for your bugout kit.
Security Stun Gun Flashlight - 3 Light Functions
Your valuables and important documents need to come with you in a bugout situation. I like this one because it's not too heavy and it's from a company I trust with a great track record of quality safes.
Fireproof Waterproof Safe with Key Lock
A tiny device packing a massive punch. Make sure to have a couple of these in your bugout bag, you never know when you'll need to defend yourself if the sh** hits the fan in an emergency. I like the velcro strap and easy to use trigger.
Pepper Gel Spray for Running & Safety
For personal security and protection, you'll need a good set of binos. These are nice and slim for the 50 magnification strenght of binoculars. Clarity is great, and adjustable rubber eye rests allow you to use them without removing your glasses. A S...
HD 12x50 Binoculars by Vortex - high quality essential tool
This big boy is the high-end version of Day/Night binoculars. 2 exceptional tools in one quality item. Sleek, lightweight for it's power. Perfect for a bugout kit.
Dual-Spectrum Night Vision Binoculars w/Laser Range Finder - Thermal & Digital
A nice economy version of night vision binos. Not the quality of the higher-priced pair on this list, but a good option for those on a budget.
Night Vision Goggles, Digital Binoculars
Bags & Clothes
Pack all your bugout gear in this big boy. Sturdy, oversized, wheel it or carry on your back for versatility.
Expandable Duffel Bag with Wheels & Backpack
Better for a smaller person, but still packs a really good amount of emergency essentials.
Rolling Duffle Bag with Wheels & Backpack
I love this backpack for my First Aid Kit. It's super versatile and expandable. Lots of great sections to place different first aid item categories. It's sturdy and nicely balanced. I like a brighter color for first aid, but you can use a more subdue...
25L Military Tactical Molle Daypack Backpack
Add more room to your essential Bugout Kit with this heavy-duty roof carry bag. Stuff all your storage items and lock 'em up, too!
Waterproof SUV/Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag
A great option for stuffing full of survival items. I love how heavy this one is and the hardware is nice and strong, too. I like that it's natural cotton canvas, too.
Heavyweight Super Tough Cotton Canvas Duffel
Ultra-quality, rugged men's all-around hiking boot. Go through mud, water, gravel, rock, dirt, whatever, these take it all and keep you gripping the trail. Sturdy and so well made. Keep a pair in your bugout bag.
Grandview Max Vent Men's Hiking Boot - so comfy
Super comfortable, hard-working and rugged, these feel great while you're out conquering the bigout trail. In the river, over the rocks, through the mud, it's a high-quality brand you can depend on when the sh** hits the fan. Keep a pair in your bugo...
Teva Grandview Max GTX Women's Hiking Boot - for tough girls, or girls that have to tough it out.
If the air is polluted with contaminants, ash, dust, etc. you'll need something quick. These are super compact and packable. Also work well for cooling. sunburn prevention, and warming the neck and face.
Neck Gaiter UPF 50+ Hydrocool Mask
In an emergency , when the air is polluted with contaminants, ash, dust, etc. you'll need something quick. These are super compact and packable. Also work well for cooling. sunburn prevention, and warming the neck and face.
EcoStretch Neck Gaiter Buff, UPF 50, Quick Dry
Insanely tough and versatile. Keeps you cool while protected in an emergency situation. I keep a pair in my bugout bag since you won't have time to grab everything you will need in a rapid evac situation.
Tirra Sport Closed-Toe Trail Sandal
I absolutely love this ultra-light, sturdy gem of a backpack. It folds up super small but opens to hold a really surprising amount of stuff. Good zippers, pouches, and sections inside make this one of my fave grab-n-go bugout items ever.
Packable Lightweight Hiking Backpack by Outlander - Durable no-nonsense bag that goes anywhere
You'll want a set of these in case you had to bugout in a hurry. Be ready for any weather with this nice, thin set packed away in your bag.
Women's Cotton Thermal Underwear Base Layer Set
Keep a set ready for any weather in your bugout kit. You might have to evac quick and you want to be ready for anything.
Men's Cotton Thermal Long Johns Set
Luxurious, soft, versatile. So comfy as a scarf, shawl, wrap, buff, air filter, blanket, whatever. Roll it or fold it up to fit in any bugout bag for a million uses.
Dreamsoft Scarf - Wrap - Shawl - Organic Cotton
Natural cotton with a thousand uses. Cover your face in an air contamination event, use as a scarf or wrap in the cold, cover your hair and head to prevent sunburn, so many uses. Rolls up super small for bugout bag packability.
Soft Cotton Shawl - Wrap - Scarf set
Reading & Entertainment
You'll need a safe, reliable way to take notes on the bugout trail.
Weatherproof Notebook - Hard Cover - Bugout preparation and management
The Survivor's best friend. Essential for any bugout kit. The tips and tricks in this book can save your life many times over.
100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition Guide
Tips for calming and centering yourself in a stressful emergency situation. Quick, easy for anyone to practice on the go or in 5 minutes. I consider these mindfulness hacks indespensible for maintaining sanity, and for any Bugout Kit.
Mindfulness Hacks: 10 Quick Daily Habits
I bet we could all know more about first aid in the field. A bugout kit's not going to help if you don't know how to keep safe out there.
Bushcraft First Aid: Wilderness Emergency Care
You can't predict what might happen. Be ready for any emergency with this handy guide.
Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Prep
You might be forced to find food at some point. Wouldn't it be good to know what's going to kill you versus what's going to feed you?
Identifying & Harvesting Edible & Medicinal Plants
I hate to say it - but it's a possibility. Let's be ready with some facts and a survival plan. Bugout the smart way.
Nuclear War Survival Skills: Lifesaving Facts
When the sh** hits the fan, don't get caught without this information. Pack this into your bugout bag so you have every chance of survival.
U.S. Armed Forces NBC Survival Manual
If you're stuck out in the wild, youll want this with you. So many tips and tricks for bush survival packed into a small trail book. I have several copies.
Bushcraft 101: Field Guide to Wilderness Survival
Keep your brain from losing it on the bugout trail. A little fun keeps us all sane.
299 On-the-Go Brain Games & Puzzles
Bugging out doesn't have to be all serious - have a little fun, too! Stay sane with some challenging games for the kid in all of us.
Tricky Logic Puzzles for Adults: 130+ Fun
This one is more for general and personal protection but lots of great bugout tips n tricks. A great add-on for any bugout kit. Make sure you're prepared for anything.
100 Deadly Skills: SEAL Guide to Survival
Cooking
I love this super sturdy set. It nests into each other and the lid and tongs go right inside. Stainless steel is healthier for cooking, too. Really good bugout kit cooking items are so hard to find, this set is a really quality set.
Stainless Steel Camping Pot Set - by Alpine - with tongs/handle
Such a good mix of useful pots, pans, a skillet, a kettle, strainer and more. Stainless steel is easy to clean and good heat transference. The whole set nests into itself into a nice, compact footprint. I love this set for my bugout gear bag.
Camping Cookware Set Stainless Steel 4-6
Use however you can, whenever and wherever you are. Multi-fuel capabilities. Light, packs flat and small. Be sure to read the instructions for safe use. Imperative cooking tool for a good bugout kit.
Firebox Folding Camp Cook Stove Kit - Steel