Go Bag and Emergency Bug Out Bag - Lesson 1 - Go Bag Necessities

Go Bag Necessities: 

• Wallet with ID and Credit Cards

• Cash – Small bills. A few Day supply is recommended.

• Keys – Home and Car

• Flashlight

• Comprehensive First Aid Kit (see my checklist)

• Hygiene Kit

• Phone and Charger

• Charging Block with Cables

• Pen and Notepad/ Sharpie

• Water

• Snack Bar

• Knife

• Multi-Tool

• Personal Medications

• Glasses & Sunglasses

• Small Power Bank with Cables 

• Lighter

• Never Let Your Gas Tank Get Below a Half a Tank

The above should be enough to take care of most situations you may encounter while away from your home.

Go Bag Expanded:

• Trauma Kit (Tourniquet, Chest Seal, Hemostatic Gauze)

• Chem Light (Glow Stick)

• Gloves (Work Gloves & Nitrile Gloves)

• Dust Mask/Gaiter

• 6-in-1 Screwdriver

• Small Channel Locks

• Zip ties 

• Pepper Spray/Self Defense Options

• Personal Alarm

• Firearm and Spare Magazine (If comfortable & legal)