Quick Tip #5

Here is a simple check list to get you started building an Emergency Bag/Bug Out Bag

• A good quality bag like a Rothco medium transport
• 72 hours worth of food or more
• A couple of bottles of water
• A water filter or purifier of some sort (Aquamira Filter Bottle)
• A simple cook stove and cook pot
• A good quality Full Tang Knife
• Multi Tool
• A simple survival kit (contains fire starters, fishing kit, signaling device, emergency blanket etc)
• Basic First Aid Kit (add medications)
• A Simple Shelter (Lightweight Tarp and Tyvek ground cloth)
• Lightweight Sleeping Bag
• Headlamp (batteries)
• Backup Flashlight (batteries)
• Two way Radio (batteries)
• Dust Mask
• Work Gloves
• Hard Candy
• Some Instant Coffee or Tea Bags
• Toiletry Bag (Small Shovel and Toilet Paper in Diddy Bag)
• Zippo Lighter
• Emergency Rain Poncho
• 100’ of 550 Para Cord
• Roll of Duct Tape
• Small Weather Radio
• Bandana
• Ziploc Bag with a copy of all important documents
• Walking Stick
• Deck of Cards
• A Local Map
• Extra pair of socks
• A small note pad and pencil

Optional

• Hunting implements (snares, rat trap, slingshot, guns etc.)
• Things for personal protection
• Extra Food