Bug Out Bags, A Study of

Sometimes referred to as:

GOOD [Get Out Of Dodge] Bag

PERKs [Personal Emergency Relocation Kit]

For a long time the subject of BOB's (or Bug out Bags) has been a growing interest for me - the contents of which I will lay out in this post.

A lot of thought has to be put into a Bug Out Bag as it is really easy to forget something important.  I've watched a number of different videos, written lists and reviews and this is what I've come up with for a good BOB setup, which is a combination and reduction of things I've come across.

72-Hour, 3-Season Pack Configuration

(This list will most likely get updated)

• Backpack, comfortable and durable (i.e. Maxpedition Vulture II Backpack)
• Water Bladder or Hydration System
• Machete, with sheathe (i.e. Gerber Gator Machete Junior)
• Para-cord
• Fishing Cord
• Sunscreen\Sunglasses
• Sturdy Gloves
• Weather Appropriate Clothing (i.e. Rain Jacket)
• Dry Pair of Clothes (a dry pair of socks is the minimum requirement)
• Multi-Tool
• First Aid Kit (i.e. Tactical Trauma Kit, Platoon First Aid Kit)
• Fire Starter Tool (i.e. Magnesium or Ferrocerium rod)
• Flashlight (i.e. windup power is recommended)
• Cup or Can
• Small pot or pan 
• Local and Regional Maps
• Compass  is highly recommended
• Pistol (for self defense)
• .22lr Rifle (for hunting small game, something that can be broken down is preferrable)
• Or a higher caliber rifle for big game depending on your location and local wildlife
• Non-perishable or freeze dried food (i.e. MRE's, canned food, etc.)