A subjective Bug Out Bag setup - what I carry when it truly counts.

Bug Out Bag

Real deal Bug Out Bag: what I carry when it really matters.
This isn’t some flashy, sponsored kit.
It’s my actual Bug Out Bag-gear I trust and use.
No gimmicks, no fluff. Just reliable essentials ready for when things go south.

Every item in this list is chosen with one goal in mind: survival.
The table below breaks down gear by how quickly you’ll need it once disaster strikes.
From immediate threats to longer-term needs, each section highlights essentials that can mean the difference between life and death.

Think of this as a no-nonsense checklist for building a Bug Out Bag that actually works - the one you’ll carry, trust, and rely on.

💀 No = Death in…	Section	Equipment
Immediately, unpredictably. Without defense, you may be injured, robbed, or killed - especially in panic or chaos	Weapons	As desired
Minutes - hours. No first aid for injury, bleeding, chest wound = instant death	First Aid Kit	All the stuff needed, check FAK
Hours - days. Diabetes (no insulin), asthma (no inhaler), hypertension - death depending on condition	Essential Medications	Pouch with drugs, if needed
5-12 hours. No shelter in cold, rain, or wind leads to hypothermia	Shelter	Poncho
6-24 hours. Wet or inadequate clothing accelerates hypothermia, especially at night	Clothing	- Socks x3 (2x summer, 1x winter) - Underwear x2 - T-shirt x2 - Thermal underwear - Neck gaiter
12-48 hours. Warmth and signaling. No fire + wet conditions = hypothermia	Fire Sources	- Gas lighter x2 (in black pouch) - Ferro rod (in black pouch)
2-3 days. No water leads to dehydration, loss of consciousness, death	Hydration	- Water filter kit - Purification tablets x90 - SO water 0.5L
Days - weeks. No hygiene leads to infections, rashes, wound contamination	Hygiene	- Toothbrush + paste + floss - Traditional gray soap - Swabs (not for ears) - Nail clipper - Mini towels x6 - Antiperspirant - Earplugs x1
14-30 days. No food leads to weakness, hallucinations, loss of strength and cognitive function	Food	SO rations x1
Indirect, but risk increases. No ID = problems with evacuation/aid. No multitool = can’t build or repair. No light = no nighttime operations	Gear	- Leatherman multitool + bits - Flashlight 1200lm + powerbank - Headlamp - Whistle - Cash in small bills - ID card - Driver’s license - Sailing/motor licenses - Revolut debit card - Bandage kit - Glasses wipes - Tribiotic - Earplugs - Sewing kit - Electrical tape - Super glue - USB cables: micro, Type-C - Compass - Paracord 250 6m - Brace
No direct impact on survival. No documents = post-emergency problems	Personal Items / Documents	Property deeds, diplomas (digital copy)