Top 5 Essentials To Include In Your Bug-out bag

One can never be too prepared. You never know when disaster might strike and one of the biggest essentials to have is a easy to access bug-out bag or BOB.

A bug out bag or BOB is a portable kit with supplies that help you survive when forced outside of your shelter. The survival times vary and in this case this bag well prepares you for 24-48 hours.

1) Water
Water is critical to your survival so having it on hand is primary. I would recommend have a few bottles of water on hand as well as a life straw incase you find yourself without clean water for a extended period of time.

2) First Aid Kit
You never know if you'll leave injurer or get injured along your journey with only your BOB so having this on hand can save you.

3) Socks and Underwear
Yep! Might seem silly but having wet socks is the worst. Dry socks make a huge difference when getting around.

4) Duct Tape
Simple but so effective and with many uses. In fact I wrote a blog post about 10 survival uses of duct tape

5) Money and ID
Unless it's the end of the world you'll be able to use money and your ID to find a place to sleep for the night. Otherwise I would recommend including a tent and sleep gear.

Here are 10 other items to include in your bug out bag