Bug Out Bag

[xstrensic]

I have a day pack built out for a single day, but now I'm starting to gather materials for an extended length of time. Looking to build a bag for 3-4 days.

Some items I've gathered:
-Lifestraw
-Lighter & water proof matches & magnesium flint
-Glowsticks
-Ducktape
-Fishing tackle (couple of hooks, egg sinkers and some mono filament & some 40lb braid)
-Flashlight
-Hunting knife


Some items I'm considering:
-Sterno
-Hatchet

I guess you can say I'm hitting a road block in thought with this. Anything else you guys suggest?

[Inkslinger]

I would add a Sawyer Mini water filter. Way better then a life straw. Don't forget medical supplies and food.
http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Product.../dp/B00FHRADQ2

[ggammell]

Have you read any of the other threads in this section? What you ask has been answered.

[themonk]

By no means a thuorough list but it gets you thinking about priorities - http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/0...-survival-kit/

I would also recommend throwing in a pistol with a few extra loaded mags in case you have to grab and go. I could list all the stuff in one of my bug out bags but its so dependant of so many variable that only you know. Whats your AO, whats your distance to resupply, what's your bug out plan, who else is in your party ect...

My main thought process would be fast and lightweight and be based around the 10 C's of survivability:
Dave Canterbury’s 10 C’s of Survivability

1. Cutting tool – the most difficult thing to reproduce in an outdoor situation
2. Combustion – you need something that will start a fire no matter if it is wet or dry
3. Cordage – para cord, rope, straps, etc
4. Container – something that you can carry, boil, and purify water in
5. Cargo – a pack that you can put your items into
6. Compass – some sort of item that you can determine accurate coordinates for
7. Cover – you need to have some sort of shelter to protect you from the elements
8. Candle or light – 100% bees was candle or a flashlight
9. Combination tool – which is actually more of a comfort item SAK, multi tool or saw
10. Cloth or bandana – used for filtering water etc

[THCDDM4]

Here's what I have in each bug out bag:

-ESEE 4 knife and sheath
-M&P 9 FS w/4 extra loaded 17 rounders
-life straw
-10'X10' UV protective tarp
-150' 550 para cord
-magnesium fire starter stick
-72 hours of energy meal replacement bars
-sure fire light
-hand chain saw
-multi tool
-4 glow sticks
-small first aid kit with additional pain killers, antibiotics, bandages and gauze
-Chapstick
-tampons
-duct tape
-compass
-extra pair socks, pants, shirt and underwear
-6 oz bottle potassium permanganate
-mess kit
-1 sterno
-deck of playing cards
-region specific survival book
-region specific edible plant and remedy plant book
-flask of whiskey
-small bottle Hand sanitizing gel
-package of wet wipes
-2 rolls toilet paper
-back up batteries
-hand crank flashlight
-solar powered weather radio and AM/FM radio
-40oz stainless steel kleen canteen
-1 bottle juice plus vitamins
-fishing kit
-2 solar blankets


I have a few other items that I cannot recall at the moment.

I also have a smaller version of this bag in every car our family has. Truck survival bags make good Christmas gifts.

[xstrensic]

Thanks for input so far everyone.

Ill have to pick up a region specific edible plant book; this will come in handy if rations go low.

Most of the places that I'm looking for such items for this back is REI, Amazon, anywhere else you guys can think of is appreciated too.

Thanks

[zombiescometh]

My suggestion is to make sure to have multiple fire and water purification equipment. In my bag I have for fire
Stormproof matches in a watertight tube with an extra flint
Bic lighter
And magnesium bar
For water I have
Sawyer filter with pouch
Lifestraw
Water purification tablets
And coffee filters incase of heavy sediment

[S1dewinder]

Here's what I have in each bug out bag:

-ESEE 4 knife and sheath
-M&P 9 FS w/4 extra loaded 17 rounders
-life straw
-10'X10' UV protective tarp
-150' 550 para cord
-magnesium fire starter stick
-72 hours of energy meal replacement bars
-sure fire light
-hand chain saw
-multi tool
-4 glow sticks
-small first aid kit with additional pain killers, antibiotics, bandages and gauze
-Chapstick
-tampons
-duct tape
-compass
-extra pair socks, pants, shirt and underwear
-6 oz bottle potassium permanganate
-mess kit
-1 sterno
-deck of playing cards
-region specific survival book
-region specific edible plant and remedy plant book
-flask of whiskey
-small bottle Hand sanitizing gel
-package of wet wipes
-2 rolls toilet paper
-back up batteries
-hand crank flashlight
-solar powered weather radio and AM/FM radio
-40oz stainless steel kleen canteen
-1 bottle juice plus vitamins
-fishing kit
-2 solar blankets


I have a few other items that I cannot recall at the moment.

I also have a smaller version of this bag in every car our family has. Truck survival bags make good Christmas gifts.

At first inspection, this seems like a lot! Though, its all completely reasonable. What bag are you using? Can you get all of this into a backpack? Perhaps not the change of clothes...

[Co-gnARR]

Here's what I have in each bug out bag:

-ESEE 4 knife and sheath
-M&P 9 FS w/4 extra loaded 17 rounders
-life straw
-10'X10' UV protective tarp
-150' 550 para cord
-magnesium fire starter stick
-72 hours of energy meal replacement bars
-sure fire light
-hand chain saw
-multi tool
-4 glow sticks
-small first aid kit with additional pain killers, antibiotics, bandages and gauze
-Chapstick
-tampons
-duct tape
-compass
-extra pair socks, pants, shirt and underwear
-6 oz bottle potassium permanganate
-mess kit
-1 sterno
-deck of playing cards
-region specific survival book
-region specific edible plant and remedy plant book
-flask of whiskey
-small bottle Hand sanitizing gel
-package of wet wipes
-2 rolls toilet paper
-back up batteries
-hand crank flashlight
-solar powered weather radio and AM/FM radio
-40oz stainless steel kleen canteen
-1 bottle juice plus vitamins
-fishing kit
-2 solar blankets


I have a few other items that I cannot recall at the moment.

I also have a smaller version of this bag in every car our family has. Truck survival bags make good Christmas gifts.

What size bag is this? Approximate weight?
ETA: looks like this has just been asked as I was reading the thread.

[E_Johnson]

If I may add headlamp in addition to or in place of a flashlight. Most tasks are easier to accomplish when one hand isn't holding a flashlight. Petzl and black diamond have plenty of good options, and most will have a red light setting.