Section 2 — Bug-Out Bag
The 53‑Item Master Checklist
Purpose of a Bug‑Out Bag
Your bug‑out bag (BOB) is a 72‑hour survival kit designed to keep you alive, mobile, and functional during the most dangerous phase of an emergency. It must be packed, ready, and stored where you can grab it in under 10 seconds.
Bag Requirements
- 30–45 liter capacity
- Chest and waist straps
- Water‑resistant or waterproof
- Reinforced stitching
- Multiple compartments
53‑Item Bug‑Out Checklist
Water
- 1L stainless steel bottle
- Water filter (Sawyer Mini or equivalent)
- Purification tablets
- Collapsible water bag
Food
- 3 days of calorie‑dense food
- Energy bars
- Electrolyte packets
- Compact stove + fuel tabs
Shelter & Warmth
- Emergency bivy
- Mylar blanket
- Compact tarp
- 550 paracord (50 ft)
- Wool socks (2 pairs)
- Thermal base layer