Bugout Bag Checklist

Fire

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Magnesium Firestarter

Matches (waterproof or in container)

Lighter

Magnifying Glass

Tinderballs

Wetfire

Misc. Tinder (dryer lint, cotton balls, etc.)

Communications

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Handheld Radio (GMRS)

Handheld Radio (CB)

Signal Mirror

Whistle

Shelter

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Tarp (natural colors, not blue)

2-Person Tent

If each bag has a tent for two people, there will never be a shortage of sleeping space.

Sleeping Bag

Space Blanket

Plastic Rain Poncho

Clothing

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Hiking Shoes

Min. 2 Pairs of Socks

Long Sleeve Shirt

Short Sleeve Shirt

1 Pair of Pants

Hat (sun protection)

Wool Watch Cap

Work Gloves

Warm Gloves

Bandanas

Keffiyeh/Shemagh

UnderArmour Inner Layer (pants & shirt)

Hygiene

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Toilet Paper (camp style, or removed from the roll)

Tissues

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Mouthwash

Nail Clippers

Tweezers

Soap (liquid or bar)

Talc (Baby powder or Gold Bond)

Shampoo and/or Conditioner

Lotion (the good stuff, not that perfumey shit)

Baby Wipes

Deodorant

Comb/Brush

Sunscreen

Hand Sanitizer

Food

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Freeze-Dried Meal ______________________________

Freeze-Dried Meal ______________________________

Freeze-Dried Meal ______________________________

Freeze-Dried Meal ______________________________

Freeze-Dried Dessert ___________________________

Freeze-Dried Dessert ___________________________

Freeze-Dried Dessert ___________________________

1 Box of Energy Bars (unboxed)

Hard Candy

Oatmeal Packets

Pancake Mix (in camp-style container)

Tuna Packets (not cans)

Beef Jerky

Sugar Packets

Peanut Butter

Kool-Aid Mix

Hot Cocoa Mix

Apple Cider Mix

Tea Bags

Instant Coffee

Powdered Creamer Packets

Salt and Pepper

Seasonings (several types, pick your favorites)

Water

1-2 Litres per day for drinking, an additional 3-4 should be considered for food prep and cleaning.

Stored water should include 1tsp of chlorine bleach per gallon

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Min. 4 Litres (1 Gal.) of Water

Canteen with Cover

Water Purification Tablets

Salt Tablets (to retain water/prevent dehydration)

Water Purifier

Collapsible Water Containers

Separate Container for Non-Potable Water

Medical

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Fabric Bandages (various sizes/types, non-latex)

Blue Goo

Ace Bandage

Rubbing Alcohol

Hydrogen Peroxide

Hand Sanitizer

Gauze

Scissors

Neosporin (or other antibiotic ointment)

Medical Tape

Sutures

Emergen-C (vitamin C supplement)

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen

Moleskin

Burn Cream

Iodine

Tweezers

Snake Bite Treatment

Sterile Razor Blade

Thermometer

Quick Clot / Wound Seal

Sterile Non-Latex Gloves

Tourniquet

CPR Mask

Alcohol Wipes

Insect Bite Treatment

Tools

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Min. 100 feet of Paracord (natural colors)

Machete w/ Sheath

Folding Knife

Fixed-Blade Knife

LED Flashlight

Sharpener

Multi-Tool

Mess Kit

Utensils (knife & fork)

Sewing Kit

Duct Tape

Camp Shovel / Folding Shovel

Entertainment

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Playing Cards

Travel Game(s)

Any game(s) of your choice

Navigation

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Compass

Waterproof Local Map(s)

Handheld GPS

Miscellaneous

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Item

Expiration/Replace

Notes

Small Notepad

Pencil

Can be sharpened with knife

USB Drive

With encrypted scans of important documents