Bugout Guide

Emergency Checklist

Print this checklist. Check items off by hand as you gather them. Keep a copy with your supplies and update it when things change.

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68 total items
23 critical items
Review every 6 months
Priority Legend:
Must Have
Important
Recommended
Water
Water (1 gal/person/day)
Must Have

Minimum 3-day supply

Qty: _____ gallons

Water Filter
Must Have

Sawyer, LifeStraw, or similar

Purification Tablets
Important

Backup to filter

Collapsible Water Container
Recommended

For refills on the go

WaterBOB (bathtub storage)
Recommended

100 gallons capacity

Food
3-Day Food Supply
Must Have

Non-perishable, no-cook options

Qty: _____ days

Energy/Protein Bars
Must Have

High calorie, compact

Qty: _____ bars

Freeze-Dried Meals
Important

Mountain House, Wise, etc.

Manual Can Opener
Important

P-38 military style recommended

Utensils & Mess Kit
Recommended

Spork, collapsible cup/bowl

Comfort Foods
Recommended

Coffee, candy, favorite snacks

First Aid & Medical
First Aid Kit
Must Have

Comprehensive kit

Prescription Medications
Must Have

7-day supply minimum

Qty: _____ days supply

OTC Medications
Important

Pain relief, antihistamines, antacids

Tourniquet (CAT)
Important

For severe bleeding

Trauma Supplies
Important

Israeli bandage, QuikClot, chest seals

Spare Glasses/Contacts
Important

With prescription written down

Shelter & Warmth
Tent or Tarp
Important

Emergency shelter option

Sleeping Bag or Bivvy
Important

Rated for your climate

Emergency Blankets (Mylar)
Must Have

Minimum 2 per person

Qty: _____ blankets

Rain Poncho
Important

Doubles as ground cover

Paracord (50ft)
Recommended

550 paracord

Communication
Emergency Radio (NOAA)
Must Have

Hand-crank/solar powered

Portable Battery Bank
Must Have

10,000+ mAh

Charging Cables
Important

For all devices

Whistle
Important

Signaling device

Two-Way Radios
Recommended

For family communication

Navigation & Light
Flashlight (LED)
Must Have

With extra batteries

Headlamp
Important

Hands-free lighting

Local Maps (Paper)
Important

Your area + evacuation routes

Compass
Recommended

Know how to use it

Glow Sticks/Chemlights
Recommended

For marking and signaling

Fire & Heat
Lighters (2-3)
Must Have

BIC lighters, stored separately

Waterproof Matches
Important

In waterproof container

Ferrocerium Rod
Recommended

Backup fire starter

Tinder
Recommended

Cotton balls + petroleum jelly

Documents & Cash
Photo IDs (Copies)
Must Have

Driver's license, passport

Insurance Cards (Copies)
Must Have

Health, auto, home

Cash (Small Bills)
Must Have

$200+ in small denominations

Qty: $_____

Emergency Contacts List
Must Have

Printed and filled out

USB Drive with Documents
Important

Digital backups of everything

Property Deeds/Titles (Copies)
Important

For insurance claims

Tools
Fixed-Blade Knife
Must Have

Morakniv or similar

Multi-Tool
Important

Leatherman, Gerber, etc.

Duct Tape
Important

Wrapped around lighter

Work Gloves
Important

Leather or heavy-duty

N95 Masks
Important

Smoke, dust, disease

Qty: _____ masks

Clothing
Extra Clothing Set
Important

Weather-appropriate layers

Sturdy Shoes/Boots
Must Have

Broken-in, comfortable

Hat (Sun/Warm)
Important

Based on season

Warm Gloves
Recommended

Even in summer

Rain Jacket
Important

Waterproof layer

Hygiene
Toilet Paper (Compressed)
Important

Compact rolls

Hand Sanitizer
Important

70%+ alcohol

Soap (Biodegradable)
Recommended

Small travel bottle

Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Recommended

Travel size

Feminine Products
Important

If applicable

Trash Bags (Heavy Duty)
Recommended

Multiple uses

Special Needs

Kids
Diapers/Pull-ups
Must Have

If applicable

Qty: _____ days supply

Formula/Baby Food
Must Have

If applicable

Children's Medications
Must Have

Pain relief, prescriptions

Comfort Item
Important

Stuffed animal, blanket

Activities/Books
Recommended

Keep kids occupied

Pets
Pet Food
Must Have

3-day supply minimum

Qty: _____ days supply

Pet Water Bowl
Important

Collapsible

Pet Medications
Must Have

If applicable

Pet Carrier/Leash
Must Have

Secure transport

Vaccination Records
Important

For shelters

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