Bug Out Bag

A bug-out bag is a portable, carefully-curated collection of items necessary to effectively evacuate and survive for at least 72 hours during an emergency. To help you build your own bug out kit, we’ve curated a specific collection of gear for inspiration.

5.11 Tactical Rush 72 Backpack ($155).
Snow Peak Titanium Spork ($15).
Gerber Downrange Tomahawk ($170).
Eno Pro Fly Rain Tarp ($80).
Smith’s Edge Pro Knife Sharpener ($15).
SOG LT-02 Tactical LED Flashlight ($119).
Gerber Silver Trident Fixed-Blade Knife ($158).
SOG Sogfari Machete ($18).
FireSteel 2.0 Scout Fire Starter ($13).
Gerber Black Diesel Multi-Pliers ($48).
Petzl E99 Tikka XP2 Headlamp ($60).
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter ($20).
Paracord Planet 550 Type III Paracord ($9).
Gerber Back Paxe II Axe ($42).
Lifeline Trail Light Dayhiker First Aid Kit ($8).
3 Piece Bandana Set ($12).
Coleman Pocket Compass ($11).
Glock 21 .45 ACP Pistol ($475+).
Sterling Rope Evolution Velocity Rope ($185).
Bic Disposable Lighters ($2).
Federal .45 ACP Tactical Ammo ($32).
Federal 12 Gauge Power-Shok Buckshot Ammo ($280).
Mossberg Flex 500 Tactical Shotgun ($753).
Mountain House 72 Hour Food Kit ($45).
Off Deep Woods Insect Repellant ($9).
M8 Water Bottle + Sport Cap ($20).
Eton Scorpion Digital Radio with Crank ($47).

Don’t forget to check out our list of the best fire starters before you assemble your next bug out bag.

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