Bug Out Bag Contents

Updated November 14, 2008

Below you will find my BOB list. It is far from complete and is always in a state of modification. Perhaps this will help you to establish your own list as a starting point.

 Automobile specific items

 Emergency fuel

 Battery charger

 Fix-a-flat

 Flares

 Fire extinguisher

 GPS

Clothing

 T-shirts

 Coat

 Fleece

 Gloves

 Hat

 Button-Down shirt

 Pants

 Poncho

 Poncho Liner

 Protective Glasses/Goggles

 Socks

 Shirts

 Pants

 Underwear

 Handkerchief

 Thermal Underwear

 Stocking Cap

 Communications

 Battery operated AM/FM Radio

 CB Radio

 Portable Receiving Radio

 Walkie Talkies

 Cell Phone

 Cell Phone extra Battery and charger

 Scanner

 12 Volt Television

 Disaster plan

 Location of emergency centers

 Rallying points

 Possible evacuation routes

 Entertainment/Morale

 Books

 Pictures

 Playing Cards

 Large Permanent Marker

 Notebook

 Pencils & Pens

 Games

 PS2 and games

 Entry Tools

 Bolt Cutters

 Crowbar

 Halligan Bar

 Lock Picks

 Pry bar

 Fire-Starting Tools

 Fire steel

 Flint and Magnesium Block

 Lighters

 Magnifying Lens

 Waterproof Matches

 First Aid Kit

 Face Mask

 Prescription Medicines

 Insect Repellant

 Sun Block

 Band-Aids

 Hydrogen peroxide

 Tweezers

 Scissors

 Extra Eyeglasses

 Chap Stick

 Cotton Balls

 Alcohol Hand Wipes

 Colloidal Silver generator and probes

 Advil

 Benedryl

 Eye Drops

 Decongestants

 Bandages and Adhesives

 Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 1" x 3"

 Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 3/4" x 3"

 Adhesive Bandages, foam tape, 2" x 3 1/2"

 Adhesive Pads, 2" x 3 1/2"

 3M "Tagaderm" transparent dressings, 2 3/8" x 2 3/4"

 Adhesive Bandages, Fingertip, elastic knit

 Adhesive Bandages, Knuckle, elastic knit

 Adhesive Bandages, spot

 Eye Pads

 Gauze Pads, 2" x 2"

 Gauze Pads, 3" x 3"

 Gauze Pads, 4" x 4"

 Non-adherent Pads, 3" x 4"

 Burn Dressing, 2" x 3"

 Burn Dressing, 4" x 4"

 Adhesive Tape, waterproof, 2" x 10 yds.

 Compress Bandage, 4"

 Compress Bandages, 2" 

 Gauze Roll Bandages, 2" 

 Triangular Bandage, sterile, 40"

 Moleskin, 3" x 4"

 3" Elastic Bandage

 Wound Treatment and Infection Management

 Latex Examination Gloves

 20 cc Irrigation Syringe w/ plastic catheter tip

 Povidone Iodine Solution 10%

 Betadine (povidone iodine solution - antiseptic), 2 oz. plastic bottle

 Betadine Swabs, .6 ml ampules (povidone iodine solution - antiseptic)

 Mastisol (adhesive), 1/2 oz. plastic bottle

 Cotton Tip Applicators

 Alcohol towelettes, individual foil pouches

 Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 2" 

 Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 4"

 Super Glue, 2g in applicator

 Medical Instruments and Equipment

 EMT Shears, stainless steel

 Splinter Forceps

 Hemostat, curved

 Tick Forceps

 Fresnel Lens Magnifier, 1" x 4"

 Thermometer, standard

 Thermometer, hypothermia 

 Sutures, assorted

 Sawyer "Extractor" Venom Pump Kit includes:

 Venom Pump

 Pump Adapter Cups

 Disposable Razor

 Instruction Pamphlet 

 Medications

 Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1 oz. tube

 Martin's BurnAway Plus," (burns, stings, bites, minor wounds)

 Aloe Vera Gel, 1 oz. tube

 “Tylenol" (acetaminophen 500 mg.) (analgesic)

 Buffered Aspirin Tablets, 350 mg. (analgesic)

 Vicodin ES Tabs

 Ibuprofen, 800 mg. (analgesic) #

 Zithromax, 250mg Caps (antibiotic) #

 "Malox Plus" Tabs (antiacid/antigas) 

 "Imodium-AD" (loperamide 2 mg) Caplets (antidiarrheal)

 Pseudoephedrine, 60 mg. time release (decongestant)

 Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg.) (antihistamine)

 Chlorpheniramine 12 mg. time release (antihistamine)

 "Afrin" Nasal Spray, 1/3 oz. spray bottle (nasal decongestant)

 "Sting-EZE" Insect Bite Treatment

 Triamcenolone Cream

 Oral Rehydration Salts (dehydration)

 Fishing Gear

 Bobbers/Floats

 Fishing Hooks

 Fishing Line

 Weights

 Assorted Flies

 Spinners

 Cast Net

 Food and Water

 Beef Jerky

 Dehydrated Meals

 Emergency Rations

 Military Rations

 Granola Bars

 MREs

 Water

 Instant Soup Mix

 Condiment Packages

Food & Water Preparation/Storage

 Plastic Eating Utensils

 Hydration Bladder

 Mess Kit

 Portable Stove with Fuel

 Skewers

 Water Purification Filter

 Water Purification Chemicals

 Water Bottles

 Can Opener

 Water – One gallon per person

 Lightweight stove and fuel

 Paper Cups and Plates

 Manual Can Opener

 Water Bag

 Spices

 12 Volt appliances

             Toaster

             Coffee pot

             12v frying pan

             12v oven

 Tin foil

 Bullion Cubes

 Coffee & Tea Bags

 Tuna

 Hunting supplies

 Snare wire

 Hygiene

 Baby Wipes

 bar Soap

 Wash Clothes

 Bath Towel

 Deodorant

 Floss

 Hand Sanitizer

 Paper Towels

 Portable Toilet

 Shampoo

 Tissues

 Toothbrush

 Toothpaste

 Wash Cloth

 Nail clippers

 Razor and Razor blades

 Important Documents (in Waterproof Container)

 Emergency instructions

 Boy Scout Field Book

 Survival Book

 Bank Information

 Birth Certificates

 Bank statements and account cards

 Old Bill to establish proof of residency

 Car Registration       

 Car Insurance

 Concealed Carry Permit

 Credit Cards

 Drivers License/Permit

 Insurance policies & forms

 Hunting/Fishing License

 In Case of Emergency Contacts

 Marriage Certificate

 Marriage License

 Medical Insurance

 Military ID/ID Tags

 Military Orders

 Passports

 Shot records

 Social Security Cards

 Tax Returns

 Training Certificates

 Traveler’s cheques

 Weapons Registration

 Drivers License

 USB Thumb Drive / Memory Stick

 $200 - $300 dollars Cash and Change (Placed in car at time of departure)

 Eyeglass Prescriptions

 Medical Prescriptions

 Copies of Wills

 Extra Set of house and Car Keys

 Contact lists

             Insurance agent

             Family         

             Banks & Loans

             Doctors

             Friends

 Pre-paid telephone card (one for each member plus one in car)

 Lighting Supplies

 Flashlights

 Glow Sticks

 Candles

 Miscellaneous Items

 Duct Tape

 NBC Mask

 NBC Suit

 Backpack

 Hand Warmers

 Knife

 Paracord/550 Cord or 50 foot of Nylon rope

 Waterproof Bag

 Ziploc Bags

 Portable heater & Fuel

 Bungee cords

 Wrist Watch

 Machete

 Binoculars

 Personal Radiation Dosimeter

 Laptop

 Survival CD’s

 Navigation

 GPS

 Compass

 Local Maps

 Road Atlas

 Map Software (Streets, etc)

 Power Related

             Batteries

 Battery chargers

             Power Inverters

 Sanitation supplies

 Towelettes

 Liquid Detergent soap

 Feminine supplies

 Plastic garbage Bags

 Toilet Paper

 Plastic bucket

 Bleach

 Portable Toilet

 Portable Shower

 Shelter

 Mosquito Netting

 Tarp

 Tent

 Sleeping Systems

 Sleeping Pad

 Sleeping Bag

 Wool Blankets

 Foam Pads

 Emergency Blanket

 Signal Devices

 Flares

 Signaling Mirror

 Whistle

 Tools

 Electrical Tape

 Saw

 Leatherman or similar multitool

 Folding Shovel

 Axe

 Pliers

 Hammer

 Screwdrivers

 Heavy Work gloves

 Wrenches

 Sharpening Stone

 Adjustable wrench

 Vise Grips

 Sewing Kit

 Safety Pins

 Sewing Needles

 Weapons

 Firearms

 22 Caliber Rifle

 22 Caliber Pistol

 30 Gauge Shotgun

 High Power BB gun

 Ammunition

             22 Long Rifle

             BB’s

 Bow & Arrows

 Pepper Spray

 Stun gun

 Weapon cleaning kit

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