A bug out bag is a portable emergency kit designed to help you survive for at least 72 hours during an evacuation or disaster.
These bags contain essential survival gear such as food, water filtration, medical supplies, shelter equipment, and tools needed to sustain yourself when leaving home quickly.
Whether you're preparing for natural disasters, power outages, or unexpected emergencies, a bug out bag provides a ready-to-go solution that can make a critical difference in the first hours of a crisis.
Have essential survival gear ready at a moment's notice.
Carry the tools needed to sustain yourself during uncertain situations.
Designed to move quickly if evacuation becomes necessary.
Preparation builds confidence and reduces panic during emergencies.
The essential gear and supplies every bug out bag should include to help you stay prepared during the first critical hours of an emergency.

Building a bug out bag starts with selecting a durable backpack and adding the essentials needed for survival during the first 72 hours of an emergency.
Start with the basics: water, food, shelter, and medical supplies. From there, add tools and equipment suited to your environment, climate, and family needs.
The goal is to create a kit that balances mobility, reliability, and practicality.
Not everyone has the time to research and assemble the dozens of items required for a complete bug out bag.
Survival Gear BSO offers carefully assembled bug out bags designed for various emergency scenarios. Each kit contains essential gear selected for reliability, durability, and real-world preparedness.
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Covert Bug Out Bag
Engineered for rapid evacuation in city emergencies. Covert, low-profile survival kits built for offices, vehicles, and apartments.
- Escape & cutting tools
- Water filtration & first aid
- Blackout & civil unrest readiness
Ultimate Survival Kit
Built for off-grid emergencies and true backcountry survival. These wilderness bug out bags are designed for extended outdoor self-reliance when rescue isn’t coming.
- Fire starting & bushcraft tools
- Shelter & navigation essentials
- Long-term disaster preparedness gear
Survivor's Pro Bug Out
Professional-grade survival systems for serious preparedness. Built for extreme scenarios and long-duration crises.
- Premium fire, water & shelter gear
- Advanced medical supplies
- Comprehensive disaster readiness

Preparedness isn’t about fear — it’s about having the confidence that you’re ready to respond when unexpected situations arise.
A well-prepared bug out bag gives you the tools to adapt, stay safe, and move forward when circumstances change.
Answers to the most common questions about bug out bags, emergency preparedness, and building a reliable 72-hour survival kit.
What is a Bug Out Bag (AKA: ‘BOB’)?
A Bug Out Bag is a rather broad term used to describe a bag, usually a backpack, that contains preparedness items to sustain a person for a 72-hour emergency, such as a power outage, an earthquake, a flood, a hurricane, or a disaster of any given sort.
Are there different types of Bug Out Bags?
YES! There are several different types of bug out bags that mostly center around where the bags are typically kept, and the duration of time the bags are designed to sustain a person. Some different names for bug out bags that are widely used are:
GHB - Get Home Bag; Specialized bag meant for returning home, rather than fleeing, often kept in vehicles.
Go Bag / Go Kit - The most frequent synonym for a fast-retrieval bag
GOOD Bag - Get Out Of Dodge Bag; Used for evacuating to a safer location.
PERK - Personal Emergency Relocation Kit; A technical term for a personal emergency bag.
Bail-Out Bag - Commonly used by the military or in vehicle contexts.
INCH Bag - I’m Never Coming Home Bag; A heavier, long-term survival pack intended for permanent evacuation.
SHTF Bag - Used when the ‘Shit Hit The Fan’
How many days should a Bug Out Bag sustain me for?
The typical rule of thumb is that your typical BOB should be designed to sustain you for a 72-hour period.
What should be in my Bug Out Bag?
This is the million-dollar question! There is no one answer for this question. If you ask 100 people this question, you will get at least 90 different answers. Without diving down the rabbit hole of specific geographical location needs, or individual medical needs, the short and the sweet of it is this:
- Emergency water and a way to filter water
- Shelter (something small and packable; not a tent with poles)
- Fire source + tinder
- Comms - a communication device like a walkie-talkie, and a way to charge your cell phone. Don’t forget to include the appropriate charging cord!
- First Aid - a basic ‘boo boo’ kit with some band aids, alcohol wipes, pain relievers, some Immodium for an upset stomach, and we always recommend a quality tourniquet
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Spare socks
- Multitool - a SAK (Swiss Army Knife) or multitool of similar design
- Rain gear or poncho
How much food should I put in my Bug Out Bag?
A typical bug out bag is designed for a 72-hour emergency scenario. The human body can easily survive for three days without food, so while food is not a necessity, it certainly can make your life far more enjoyable in a not-so-enjoyable situation. Consider packing some food items that are small, calorie-dense, and they should not be perishable. You don’t want to load your BOB up with cans of soup, tuna cans, or lunch meat. Nutrition bars like Kind bars, Clif bars, Luna bars, Nutrigrain bars, and even Keto Bricks are the direction you should be thinking in.
How much should a Bug Out Bag cost?
Another million-dollar question right here. We work with customers on all levels of budget. Beware of the quality of the equipment in your BOB if you are purchasing a ‘cookie-cutter’ bag. You could spend as little as $200 on a bag that can get the job done in an emergency, provided you have some skill sets under your belt. A GHB (Get Home Bag) can cost as little as $100-$150. Then, you’ve got your big-time preppers who have thousands into their BOBs - those who will spare no expense.
Now, for a quality bag with quality gear, you are looking at a starting point of around $350-$400. The higher the quality, the higher the price tag. The more equipment, the higher the price tag. Trying to nail down which type of bag is best for you and what type of equipment you need is where we come in. We’re here to guide you in your Bug Out Bag curating experience. Although we do have custom-curated bags already prepped for sale, we offer one-on-one, tailored advice specifically for your needs, and/or the needs of your family. Just contact us, and we’ll be happy to help you navigate the world of Bug Out Bags!
Whether you're assembling your own kit or choosing a ready-to-deploy solution, having a bug out bag is one of the most important steps in personal preparedness.


