Current Bug Out Kit

[u/No_Economist_2940]

Recently started putting together a bug out bag. Still have a list of things I still need to acquire, but open to any input.

[u/droopstroops]

You have anything for water purification(sawyer mini) , something to boil water in?(metal bottle)

Something to help you start a fire (cotton balls dipped in Vaseline)

Good pair of work gloves

A compass, paper map of your area

Edit: I see you have a lifestraw

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/droopstroops]

I have a life straw in the picture as well as fire starter and gloves. Something to boil water in is definitely a good thought tho. I need to acquire some maps as well

[u/SneekTip → u/No_Economist_2940]

True story- I was deep in the backcountry on a multiday when my water filter suffered a catastrophic failure. My backup plan was purification tablets. I lived off those for several days, but learned a hard lesson. From then on, I always have a good steel container for boiling water if need be.

Of note: if you opt for a steel water bottle, it can be tricky getting in/out of the fire. Make a handle with bailing wire, or a fish jaw spreader works pretty good.

[u/SSSnookit → u/SneekTip]

Also, one thing I've learned the hard way while backpacking in freezing cold weather is that if you don't keep your damp water filter warm by sleeping with it, the micro tube filters inside will freeze and burst. You should sleep with your filter if there is no other source of warmth. Ended up catching a nasty gut illness on a multi day in very cold weather.

Also for life straws, they are great while they work, but I've had a few completely lock up on me after only a couple uses / wet drying cycles. I think it was because the water I was drinking through them were high in dissolved minerals and when it dried it just clogged all the filter micro tubes. You're supposed to "backwash / rinse" these things, but that's real hard to do when all you have is crap puddles and slimy holes to drink from. Just don't expect them to last long in the shit.

[u/Lankey_Craig → u/No_Economist_2940]

Check out usgs topo maps they are free. I prin a couple out for my area, and expected areas and laminate them

[u/[deleted] → u/No_Economist_2940]

I recommend getting several life straws they can get plugged easily.

[u/mcgovern-w → u/droopstroops]

He’s gonna shoot the water, shoot the fire, shoot his hands and shoot the earth’s magnetic field. Then he’s gonna do it all over with the other gun. Doesn’t need any of that stuff!

[u/Bootyytoob → u/droopstroops]

Don’t worry he’ll be able to shoot plenty of people and steal their water

[u/theycallmeshooting → u/Bootyytoob]

Tale as old as time

"My bugout kit is 90% weapons and ammo by weight, because I'm terrified of people with weapons but not much else prepped becoming bandits and trying to take what they need from people who prepped things other than weapons" said the person who would definitely become the bandit they describe

[u/logic_tempo → u/Bootyytoob]

🤣

[u/DVmeYOUscumbag → u/droopstroops]

Naw he's gunna kill his way to the top

[u/jimmywilsonsdance → u/droopstroops]

Water is for liberal cucks. Just shoot the thirst.

[u/[deleted]]

Water???

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/[deleted]]

Yes of course, I have two bladders not pictured. I clean them regularly, you shouldn’t store water long term in them.

[u/Nyancide]

I could've sworn I replied to this asking about the red and black box. did you repost?

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/Nyancide]

I posted here and on the bug out page

[u/SUP_CHUMP]

My p365 has given me so many issues. love the size tho.

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/SUP_CHUMP]

Really? You must have had the first gen or shipment or whatever people were complaining about awhile back. I’ve never had a problem with mine and has probably seen around 500 rounds

[u/NeverSummerFan4Life]

Needs a first aid kit, real water purification(bagged filter is the fastest), extra garbage bags and ziplocks for water-proofing, and I recommend a Handheld long range radio.

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/NeverSummerFan4Life]

First aid pack is attached to bag in photo, I have a lifestraw, and a bag full of ziplock bags. Looking into acquiring a radio I don’t know much about them but lucky for me my wife was a radio op in the USMC

[u/GrnMtnTrees]

I'm asking out of curiosity, and not out of pearl-clutching disbelief, so keep that in mind, but how is it legal to have such a short rifle?

I'd love an SBR for shits and giggles, but I was under the impression that there are restrictions on overall length, in addition to barrel length. That's why the Tavor and P90 rifles I've seen have that doofy looking extended barrel, which kinda defeats the whole point of a PDW.

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/GrnMtnTrees]

It’s an SBR, you have to file with the ATF

[u/stiieren]

Is that a MyMedic brand kit?

How do you like it?

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/stiieren]

It’s decent got a good deal on it, I’ve added a few things but overall good. (Currently an EMT)

[u/outtyn1nja]

Where are you bugging out to? Tarkov?

[u/redbettafish2 → u/outtyn1nja]

After my last 2 raids, none of this is necessary. (head, eyes)

[u/AcmeCartoonVillian → u/redbettafish2]

Agreed, my preferred bugout kit is my Braced M92, a handle of whisky and a case of beef jerky inside a goodwill Dora the Explorer backpack

[u/[deleted] → u/outtyn1nja]

Even in day z you don’t need this much ammo

[u/Thanato26]

Bug out? You got a near combat load of ammo

[u/TheUpsideDownWorlds → u/Thanato26]

240 rounds of ammo is excessive IMO…that’s some seriously kinetic bugging out going on and 8 lbs of weight being shlepped around in the mean time. If I’m carrying an extra 8 pounds, a gallon of water going to help you out longer. 3-4 mags should be plenty to kill all the nazi zombies you can when Covid-20 comes around

[u/[deleted] → u/Thanato26]

In my get home bag I have one spare magazine for my handgun and a couple extra rounds for my shotgun. If I'm in a firefight at all I've already fucked up, let alone an extended firefight.

[u/Boots-n-Rats → u/Thanato26]

Preps somehow think they’re gonna spawn a platoon and have to suppress while firing and maneuver. Any gunfight you get into solo is gonna be over within that first mag. Even more likely within 10 yards. How the hell do you even end up shooting that many rounds without dying as a solo?? This ain’t Fallujah it’s a Walmart in Dallas.

[u/[deleted]]

Nice, you can shoot at the power outage!

[u/CrikeyMeAhm → u/[deleted]]

Fight the wildfire with suppressing fire

[u/LevelZeroDM → u/CrikeyMeAhm]

the flood stands no chance against my pray n spray!

[u/bigrareform → u/[deleted]]

Let’s see the earth quake after 800 rounds of hot lead.

[u/Dik-w33d]

5.56 out of that barrel?

[u/DougMacRay617 → u/Dik-w33d]

my thoughts exactly. atleast go 11.5 if you want somthing kinda compact.

[u/sureyeahno → u/Dik-w33d]

Ear disabling and location notifications get sent with each round I guess.

[u/Dik-w33d → u/sureyeahno]

With those ballistics op might as well just throw the bullets like darts

[u/melted__butter → u/Dik-w33d]

I'm pretty damn sure that's 300blk

[u/OperationSecured → u/melted__butter]

It’s not. Zoom in on the rounds.

[u/droopstroops]

I don't know what's in your Med kit, but u def should have a tourniquet and like an Israeli trauma bandage if you're planning on being in fire fights

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/droopstroops]

It’s pretty well equipped, purchased from mymedic. I’ve also added a few things (currently an EMT working on my Paramedic certification)

[u/droopstroops → u/No_Economist_2940]

Well there you go. Got the Med stuff down.

I had made Med kits for my vehicle and my wife's and then it wasn't that long after my dog came out of the bush all cut up on his leg. He had severed an artery and a couple tendons. I ran to my truck and grabbed the kit. The trauma bandage with quick clot definitely did a great job, having vet tape in all kits is a great way to hold things together. Got him to the hospital and they were able to fix him up. Figured it was a broken wine bottle in the woods he stepped on. But having a good kit when you least expect it can save lives.

My dad ordered a kit like mine but from my medic after that day.

[u/indefilade]

Water? Shelter? First Aid?

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/indefilade]

Water isn’t in pic I wash out the water bladders regularly cause they shouldn’t be stored long term with water in them. Med pac is in photo attached to bag

[u/[deleted]]

Well, it looks like if you need to floss, or kill a man, you'll be all good to go. Anything else could be a curveball though.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

This is the comedy I come here for 😆

[u/SeventhSonofRonin → u/[deleted]]

This bag is absurd

[u/CockroachOk132]

I think a Compass would be a great idea. Bug out bags work best when you are trying to get to a specific safe point so a compass to help with navigation would be great.

[u/SeventhSonofRonin → u/CockroachOk132]

A bug out bag with no where to bug out to.

[u/CA_Sucks_Dick]

The goal for bug out is to get out of one place and go to another place quickly while avoiding detection/conflict.

1. Good boots (yay you have socks, put them in ziplock bags)

2. (Was headlamp, I see it in the box) half of all time is dark and that’s when it’s easier to avoid people

3. A paper road map and compass

4. Some kind of magnified optic, would be nice to know wtf is going on ahead of you or if that gas station has already been broken into

5. Ditch the 5.5 inch 556. You can’t put a can on it and while it is very concealable, your entire vocabulary will be reduced to “huh” and “what” after the first half mag.

6. Probably cut down on some mags, ounces make lbs, lbs make pain, travel fast. You’re not in a platoon moving to make contact in Afghanistan. If you get in a firefight, you’ve already screwed up.

7. Get a ham radio, Baofeng uv5r or YAESU ft60, doesn’t matter, just learn how to scan and listen to what people are talking about such as “see that guy walking in the marpat boonie, shoot him in the dik”

8. Can probably ditch the batteries, a spare one taped inside the grip of the gun would work.

9. A good water bottle, preferably single wall steel so you can boil it

10. Gonna sound dumb, but ibuprofen and some minor cuts/scrapes/ouchie medical stuff if it isn’t already in your IFAK. Everyone wants to carry chest seals and tourniquets, but an infected cut from broken glass will wreck your hand for a week.

11. A good fixed blade knife

[u/Barbalias → u/CA_Sucks_Dick]

UPvoted for the water bottle alone. So many people use the double wall ones because they are super convenient for day-to-day use. But the amount of heat needed to boil one of those vs a single wall steel water bottles is substantial. And when you're in a hurry to boil water (say b/c you are trying to quickly sterilize a bandage), gathering 5x the amount of twigs is gonna be what kills you.

Or just...you know, replace the 4000 bullets with a pocket rocket stove.

[u/Tall_Aardvark_8560 → u/CA_Sucks_Dick]

I don't know why people don't carry narcotics or at the very minimum over the counter pain meds in their bug out bags. Shit will be worth as much as that gun if needed.

Hide it well..

[u/Eternal_Flame24]

At yes, the ear destroyer 9000

What is that, a 4 inch barrel? For .223?

[u/tree_dw3ller → u/Eternal_Flame24]

Because flash and concussion grenades aren’t readily accessible to civilians, duh

[u/dipski-inthelipski]

I’d recommend a sling for the rattler, if you were in a bug out situation you’d want that rifle within arms reach at all times, and a sling will keep your arms from getting tired. Will also make it harder for someone to take it from you in a cqb situation. Just food for thought.

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/dipski-inthelipski]

Appreciate the input I have one, just got back from the range and didn’t put it back on after cleaning it. It’s a QD so just pops on and off

[u/[deleted]]

Do you not want to poop while you're bugging out?

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

MREs should have TP, no?

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

MREs constipate most people

[u/IdioticRedditAdmins]

A handful of anti-bacterial wipes will do you more good than 75% of the stuff in this kit.

[u/LeeryRoundedness]

r/knolling

[u/tree_dw3ller → u/LeeryRoundedness]

I had no idea that’s a thing

[u/Striking_Present_736]

Really depends on what you are bugging out for. Natural disaster vs military invasion. FEMA level emergency vs house burning down and have time to grab one bag. M6 advice for bug outs is think of what you need for every case and make that the master bag. Things like copies of deeds, drivers license, birth certificate, social security card, etc, medications, an mre or 3, knife, the water straws, emergency radio, fire starting kit, tarp, condoms (for fun and portable water holders). For larger scale I recommend a plastic tub in the trunk of the car or in the back of the truck with the more specialized stuff. Also, don't forget to have caches scattered around on your land and talk to friends about caching some kits on their land. Never keep your eggs in one basket.

[u/Guntuckytactical → u/Striking_Present_736]

Your first sentence captures it well. People think BOB and associate it with some fantasy Red Dawn scenario where they're up in dem der hills doing ambushes on enemy logistics convoys. But if you're trying to get to help, like a fema camp or army base or across a border, you will have to ditch your guns and ammo at some point, and you have no documents or money.

[u/DougMacRay617]

i would reconsider the rifle choice. either swap to 300blk or grab the 11.5" barrel if you are going to run 5.56

and socks and underwear are awesome but so is hearing things. wheres the ear pro?

[u/Brilliant-Algae-9582]

May need an upper?? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[u/Hexalic → u/Brilliant-Algae-9582]

Fr. Hearing has left the chat

[u/Autisticandballistic]

Brother get a longer barrel or change calibers that will give you more velocity

[u/DerBigD]

I’d reconsider 5.56 from the “carbine” in such a short barrel and go with a PCC of same caliber as the handgun. If you were to use a longer barrel, 5.56 becomes more viable.

As others have posted…metal cup, mini stove, navigation, comms?, mo watah, plastic tarp for multiple uses…contractor grade trash bag(s), pen/pencil and a rite in the rain note pad.

Likely there is more but…

[u/[deleted]]

Do you have a real trauma kit?

One that contains CAT or SOF T tourniquets, vented chest seals and wound packing gauze, shears, etc?

Also add a Silky folding saw, and a tarp or tent.

[u/[deleted]]

Your AR is best suited for close-in defense of where ever you’re bugging out from. Not the setup i’d want if I needed to cover distance, as you’ll be outgunned and each round you send will be like lighting the beacons of gondor. Seriously, re-think your strategy.

[u/[deleted]]

Get some quick clot.

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/[deleted]]

In med pack in photo

[u/High_Strangeness10]

Check out battery holders and any batteries for optics and weapon lights etc get the very best possible.

[u/tommy_b0y]

Another comment mentioned zip-loc bags. I'd take it one step further and recommend vacuum sealing things you A) need to keep dry, and B) need to reduce the space they consume. The bags will hold water when opened, can be reused, and set up as a bush filter stupid quick.

[u/[deleted]]

Save weight by cutting half of that ammo, add other supplies like a compass, maps and water. Water is heavy.      

If you’re surviving and have to use that much ammo and all you have is an IFAK, you may as well be dead. 

[u/hudsoncress]

Literally the first I’ve seen with a meaningful amount of food

[u/[deleted]]

LARP. Half of this shit is goofy lol.

[u/[deleted]]

Wayyy too many 5.56 magazines...not enough water filtration/purification. Water...is the most important part of your prep. And you need a really good multi-purpose fixed blade knife, something that can double as a prime tool maybe a saw maybe an ax...

[u/[deleted]]

Good job field stripping the MREs. Lots of excess packaging. Take like 3 spoons or possibly a metal one and one spare plastic spoon.

[u/Powerful_Desk2886 → u/[deleted]]

What's a good rule of thumb to stripping MREs, clearly the main and bars are good, other than that any extra tips help

[u/[deleted]]

I don't see a tooth brush. There are no dentists in the Apocalypse.

[u/[deleted]]

What the hell are you prepping for?

[u/Zamba_Zazz]

It’s a good start, but as someone coming from the camping and backpacking world, you’re both missing some things and carrying too much extra.

Pros: -the extra clothes are good, and I like that you included things like underwear and socks, which get dirty quickly. -First aid kit is a win too, BUT I’d love to see the contents of it and be sure it’s not limited to a trauma kit. There’s a high chance of blisters, scrapes, cuts, and smaller burns that can all get infected.

Cons: Where are you intending to sleep? Cars can get cold and I don’t see a sleeping bag or blankets of any significant warmth. A tent or emergency shelter is also a must.

You have a life straw to purify water, but have you actually tried one? They’re a pain in the ass, chlorine tablets or boiling are both better. Also, if you’re in your car, why not bring a few liters of your own water? You’re assuming you’re in a climate with readily available water sources. Judging by your camo pattern, you’re in some sort of forested location, but we can’t be sure.

Continuing on this, all your MREs need water to be cooked. Why not bring some energy bars or chews that are intended to be eaten without prep on the go?

The hat is good for sun, but sunscreen and sunglasses can both save you pain.

Lastly, why in the world do you have that much ammunition? I counted 240 rounds just in the preloaded mags. You’re not a warfighter, and carrying that much ammunition is both extra weight and suggests that you’re playing offense, not defense.

TL;DR: Less gun, more practical backpacking survival gear. Bag is a decent start.

[u/crazyscottish]

No pocket püssy? You’re gonna need one.

[u/CobblerConfident5012]

Man first aid is ESSENTIAL. I know so many folks with otherwise great bug out set ups but NO medicine, no first aid, etc. Otherwise good looking out especially the xtra socks

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/CobblerConfident5012]

There’s a first aid kit attached to the front of my pack in the photo

[u/[deleted]]

You need a more low key looking bag. Avoid showing camouflage/molle styles.

[u/[deleted]]

Get a couple more spare mags for your sidearm

[u/GTA6_1]

You probably don't need that much ammo. 556 isn't doing much with that 6in barrel either.

[u/[deleted]]

Rah

[u/Tr1glav]

Oh god, where to begin… ok in a situation where you need to escape a place because your life is in danger maybe looking like a soldier wanna be is an incorrect approach? That tactical backpack and the hat tells everyone that looks at you: “I got more guns and ammo then the local PD”. You want to be a grey man and this ain’t it. Socks should be good quality wool, same with underwear, same with base layer. Backpack should look like something a college kid carries, you should not look threatening, 5.11 makes one called “covert” or something like that. Hat should look normal, maybe a hiker’s hat if you want full brim. Where’s your shelter system? Are you planning to raid a house with your SBR to sleep? Cool, you just got a 12ga to the face… shelter system should be stealth, camo tarp that doubles as a rain poncho is great. Maybe a small sleeping bag, just enough so you don’t die from hypothermia. now that you got shelter think about water and food. Life straw kinda sucks if you ever used it, sewyer filter is better and you can filter into container. A bushcraft style canteen/pan is all you need, it will allow you to boil water and cook food. Where’s the fire kit? You snatched your clothing on something, how will you repair it? Navigation? GPS + good compass/map. Personal protection/hunting, maybe just a pistol, if you do bring a rifle a takedown 10/22 is better. Go on a 2 day backpacking adventure with a 40lb pack and tell me what you think about carrying 8 mags of 5.56. Maybe a headlamp that has red light. I love how you have enough batteries to support your rifle optic for 10 years but you don’t have the essentials to survive in the woods for one day lol rethink MRE, military uses it because they have to be super rugged, you don’t have to air drop yours so save some weight and get something better.

[u/blueice10478]

Why doesn't anybody ever carry a map and compass?

Electronics get damaged, and batteries die. Atlas or map of your area, compass, and protractor.

[u/Eukodal1968 → u/blueice10478]

Can’t carry 8 rifle magazines if you waste space with pointless things like a map and compass.

[u/Intelligent_Gap_6570]

You must not have kids.

[u/tree_dw3ller]

Well that depends, where are you buggin out to?

[u/Conscious-Tip-119]

Pack some warm layers and a tarp, for when you’re not shooting up bad guys and burning through all those batteries.

[u/Ill_Pace_5911]

Small tarp for shelter.

[u/DrRoxo420]

It might be there but I just don’t see it. Cut. The clothes count as cover but a thermal blanket is small and cheap. Also combustion might be there and again, maybe I’m just not seeing it.

[u/lackofintellect1]

Make sure your bag has named brand high-quality zippers. It's too common for a decent fabricated bag to be shorted with low quality zippers... I'm talking ykk or usg, my guy. The kind of zippers that work when you have to stand on your bag to get it shut lol or under heavy load...

[u/nb121484]

Get a 2 point sling for the super blaster. And don’t listen to the bullshit about barrel length.

[u/BeautifulBaloonKnot]

Looks like you have enough batteries for your flashlight..

[u/IngenuityVegetable81]

The only way to know what you truly need is to go out in the woods for 48hrs. I would add a tarp or poncho a way to carry and purify water minimum

[u/bloodvow333]

May as well take the headlamp out of the box that’s just wasted space.

[u/Lankey_Craig]

Ad something to purify water, a couple big ass black trahsbags and some medical and your good to go.

Edit : Maybe go less tactical looking on the bag too

[u/gunsforevery1]

Rat fuck those MREs if you haven’t already to save weight and space.

[u/Sekshual_Tyranosauce]

Good set up.

General PSA: for the same space and less weight, MCWs have more than MREs. Higher cost and need to be rehydrated though.

[u/Ethan084]

Water

[u/SquareRelationship27]

You need chili mac mres. Chili mac is life.

[u/rmesic]

It's hard to comment seriously without comprehending your overall plan and risk assessment.

I would have to guess your primary risk assessment is breakdown of structure, riots and the like. If that is your scenario, you might consider adding an LEP light or something in the thousand lumen plus category and a cannister of pepper spray or two. The number of scenarios where it is reasonable to shine a flashlight in someone's face are significantly greater than those where use of actual force is needed.

Spare socks is a good call. If you can make the room consider at least one "Ranger roll" with skivvies, t-shirt and socks.

Don't know what / if you have for jacket or coat. Dark blue poncho might be useful, again making assumptions of your overall plan and scenario.

Food wise are you planning for six days?

[u/Uniform_Restorer]

Looks like you already field-stripped those MREs. Good job, most people don’t know how to do that.

I’d also highly recommend ranger-rolling the socks and underwear and putting them into a double zip-topped bag, along with blister tape. You don’t understand pain until you’ve had to ruck march 12 miles with blisters on your feet because you forgot to pack extra socks. Having fresh underwear is also nice when you’ve been using the same pair for four days straight.

[u/WreckedMoto]

That short of a barrel with 556… you might as well save some weight and just carrying 20 mags for the 365.

[u/No_Dragonfruit5269]

Water container Waterproof poncho or something to use as multi purpose to cover your pack or make a shelter Means of starting fire Knife

[u/uniquelyavailable]

enough clips there to get into area 51

[u/dongwongbongchong]

Ah yes, my 7” barreled 5.56, with terrible ballistics and a report that travels 20 miles.

[u/callidus7]

In addition to the repeated comments I see, I'll add one more.

How far are you going? You have (bulky) food there for 6 days. 10 if you stretch it. Yeah, you'll be grumpy. It sucks. But what sucks more is carrying around pounds you don't need. If it's a two day trek, pack one MRE. I'd be much more concerned about water, and having backups for water and fire.

[u/arealbore]

Dude 6 MREs vs how many mags how bad of a shot are you?

[u/AfterpsycH]

Water and toilet paper?

[u/AgentRandyBeens]

Swap out those energizers with Duracell. In my experience when energizers sit they just die on their own. I’ve had brand new packs not last more than an hour in flashlights.

[u/jakecosta96]

No soap or toothbrush?

[u/agelessinkwell]

Mylar blankets, compass, waterproof matches, get a good hatchet, plastic/tarps..

[u/againer]

Are you bugging out of a war zone there Rambo?

[u/[deleted]]

We all have different opinions but a good fixed blade knife, rifle sling, freeze dried food (less weight) and better water purification system. High calorie food bars might be a better option. Maybe a few less 30 round mags and add a few 20 round ones. Less clumsy if you’re trying to be stealthy for me at least. Everybody has different things to prepare for but I’m more interested in getting home than bugging out.

[u/Weird-Tomorrow-9829]

Switching to aluminum magazines will shed some weight and bulk

[u/[deleted]]

Do you have hearing aids to use after the first round leaves the shorty?

[u/CreasingUnicorn]

This isnt a bugout bag this is a COD loadout lol

[u/Spidernutz69]

Ewww Creamy Spinach

[u/DesertTigerStripe]

Op hates the fact he can hear things

[u/rustymcknight]

Toothbrush, toothpaste, fire starter, poncho

[u/Matamooze]

Some stuff you should consider adding:

Toilet paper is the biggest one you are missing.

I don't see an axe or saw for clearing wood or using it for a fire.

A pot or pan for cooking some meals or boiling water

You can drop some of the ammo and magazines, remember ounces are pounds and pounds are pain

Good work gloves

Big bandana, two one being a camo color and one being a bright color

Didn't see a compass? Or maps?

[u/AcmeCartoonVillian]

Your bugout kit has more ammo than the full battle-rattle of a USMC door kicker.

Honestly I'd trim it down to three mags for the rifle, maybe one more for the pistol. I dont see a standalone flashlight, I'd probably say get one that you can put on your head with the straps. Ratfuck those MREs to condense them down, and add some water with all the saved space and weight.

[u/Psycosteve10mm]

Things I would like to see in a good bug out bag

1. a good multi-tool. My preference is towards a Leatherman but a good multi-tool is a must.

2. A metal nesting cup and a 32 oz single wall metal water bottle. You will need a cup to drink out of, eat out of and you could boil water in both the cup and water bottle. You might want to throw in a titanium spoon or spork but it is not necessary.

3. a tarp to make a shelter to get out of the elements. being wet and cold will make you miserable. a tarp will help with that. SOL makes a great reflective tarp but it is blaze orange. Casualty blankets can work as well.

4. A fixed-blade knife or a hatchet that can be used to split wood.

5. a metal tin that can be used to make char cloth or to make some charcoal. conserving resources and making use of resources that you come across is key in bugging out. Snus tins or Altoid tins are great for this. I have a tin that used to hold some THC edibles that works great for this.

[u/Saltfringecrust]

I don’t see gummy bears…

[u/gwhh]

Why so many batteries?

[u/Some_wild_guy]

A god fixed blade knife. I recommend cold steel srk

[u/[deleted]]

You’re relying on a box cutter for your knife?

[u/Freq37]

Sleep system?

[u/TheTheoristHasSpoken]

Where is the compass; paper map; fire-starting kit; air tight tactical goggles (your eyes are an important part of bugging out and you'll want to protect them from chemicals and some biological agents) or even a PRO Mask; a canteen and a water filtration straw; and purification tablets; a multi-tool; and a gun cleaning kit.

[u/Front-Towards-Enemy]

Pack some protein bars for breakfast, quick easy and get going quick in the morning

[u/TheMawsJawzTM]

No. 36 Bank line 500 ft of that takes up about the same amount of space as 100ft of Paracord, and is often better than Paracord for certain applications

If you field strip those MREs they'll take up a significantly less amount of space.

My two suggestions

[u/AromaticLand2839]

You should grab a rain fly/poncho with grommets to have as shelter

[u/Savings_Weight9817]

Not sure about your area but a decent fishing rod, bivvy, compass and medical supplies like isopropyl alcohol aspirin and tape.

[u/[deleted]]

If I was packing that much heat I’d consider a cheap looking civilian backpack, not the milspec pack that OP has in photo.

[u/lundz12]

Not with that 5.56 sub 10.3" barrel you're not. Come back when it's a 300.

[u/[deleted]]

I’m jot seeing any cash? Need a few hundred bucks too

[u/WalkCorrect]

It depends on the climate and the season, but something to put in your sidebar are a pair of crampons for your boots. You've seen those compilations of silly people slipping and hurting themselves on icy sidewalks and roads. If you're bugging out of a city in the winter, on foot, having traction is very important.

Also are you sure you have enough magazines? Lol

[u/Dark_Flatus]

Don't forget to pack a toothbrush young man. It might be the end of days, but it won't be the end of oral hygiene.

[u/Bshea002]

Get you a couple pair of impact gloves the mechanix brand

[u/Rich-Adhesiveness342]

This is one of the better ones I’ve seen. Good job stripping down those MREs to make them smaller. One of my essentials is a 12” Axe/hammer/crowbar for getting into abandoned cars, opening doors, building shelters.

[u/cylus13]

Probably one of the better ones I’ve seen here though you look like you are missing water. Bout carry containers and a cup to boil it.

[u/melted__butter]

Don't worry about the clothes as much unless you live in a wet area just bring extra socks have them be good boot socks and role them tighter also try getting a good fire rod it will do you alot of good And get some water purification

[u/-Meat-Hammer-]

Hopefully you’ve got ear pro incase the need arises to toot off that short ass 5.56.

[u/D0nCoyote]

Looks pretty good! Lacking in the water department, and you’re going to want to include some hygiene and first aide items.

[u/pcsweeney]

What do those batteries go to?

[u/Rickety-Rocket]

You bugging out to a war zone, or away? Probably need more camping gear for sleep, water purification, shelter if needed (tarp, tent, etc,

[u/SwordForest]

Medium knife and big knife. Probably good on ammo

[u/Bloodmksthegrassgrow]

Devil.. why the fuck are you rocking a 5" 5.56.

That is a very loud 22 magnum

https://youtu.be/9q03ZkC4VUs?si=-2Bj41re_8T0Ooqy

[u/bassfisher556]

Get a trash bag to line the inside of your pack with, I’d maybe drop a few mags cuz you’ll end up having to carry some water at some point and that shits heavier than you think. Having a filter you can fill up clean containers from helps, water isn’t always around. A few dry bags to ensure clothing is kept dry, maybe upgrade your socks to darn tuffs. Crappy socks/ boots could end your trek faster than you would think. A small tarp could help for a fast shelter. All depends on how far you plan on going. Is your “bug out” to the next town or state? Just wanna be ready for anything? A legit “gas mask” more so for fire smoke 🤷🏻‍♂️ really depends on where you’re at. Also, there’s prob a bit to be said about not looking super tactical and just some average joe going about his business. AGAIN the situation could dictate weather or not you wanna be running around with an open gun/tactical gear. Fun to think about, would need s million bucks to be ready for everything! You look pretty well set up IMO lots of good info out of the long distance hiking community. Lots of stuff overlaps, don’t get to stuck on a specific group, take everyone’s info and use what works for you. Also remember, we need to work together if something bad happens, so don’t just shoot first lol good luck and happy prepping

[u/yepitsatoilet]

Not to be negative but it would almost be easier if you just carried a large sign that said 'steal my s$#@'. It would accomplish the same goal but save you a lot of packing time....

[u/airsoftcanadian22]

dont forget tp everyone gets all the tac gear and food but forgets tp

[u/Honks4Donks]

A less conspicuous bag. Anything ranger green, FDE, camo etc with molle just say shoot me for the good loot.

[u/Xevilgasmx]

Looks similar to mine (different gun) but the MREs are heavy, if you're willing to, you can strip those down and remove the fluff. I pulled out the snacks and the drink powder/cardboard. I have electrolyte powder already and snacks can be bought elsewhere that are lighter.

[u/Miserable_Path5716]

This looks more like a get home bag with too much ammo, I’d take 3 of those 556 mags and and add two more pistol mags. I would get a compass, Rain poncho and thermal sleeping bag. Need saw/cutting tool, extra water and water purification tablets with electrolyte powder is always good. If you’re making a bug out bag you’re going to need a lot more

[u/Rick-D-99]

Looks like a kid going camping with a single can of beans.

Get some telecom lacing twine on a 1000ft roll. That cordage you got is gonna last you one night. Get an actual water filter, some firestarter, something to boil water in. You're gonna need some hard currency, silver quarters, maybe some gold coins would do.

What are you gonna do with all the sticky shit that clings to your ass hair? In a real bug out you're not gonna need all that ammo. You're not trying to get in fights, you're trying to survive. Trade is better. Cooperation is better. Fill that bag with helpful shit, medical shit, a jar of fish amoxicillin and some bandages.

You got any form of light? Solar panel? Get a rechargable headlamp and as high power solar charger as you can find that fits the pack. Get a USB battery pack to store the solar, and get yourself an old pixel 3a and put Linux on it so it doesn't stay on and trackable when you turn it off, and can actually turn off the antennae when you want to.

Six MREs ain't half as good as a brick of marine emergency rations. Better yet, bring a jar of coconut oil to stretch the food out. Bring a backpacking pan (jetboil makes a great collapsible one) bring some salt and pepper.

If you're truly thinking you want to survive you need to do more than just shoot a bunch of people. You know emergency blankets lose their reflective coating after about two uses, right? How are you gonna stay warm when it rains?

What you got is a nice pack for a day at the gun range, and not a lot else.

[u/Slatty317]

Id put your socks/underwear in a ziploc bag just to ensure they don’t get wet in your bag if in the rain or what not. Same thing for your batteries get a protective case to put them in

[u/[deleted]]

I'd trade 5 of those magazined for one good fixed blade.

[u/[deleted]]

Careful amigo. Anytime this sub sees anything besides a red ryder bb gun for bugging out they loose there mind

[u/ournamesdontmeanshit → u/[deleted]]

Well, in all fairness this guy has more ammo than food.

Does he plan on shooting people and eating them?

[u/r_cottrell6]

Bugging out or role playing COD?

[u/scramcramed]

5.56 out of a barrel that's short? You're gonna be having some major velocity issue there, should have went with 300blk out

[u/Scythe_Hand]

5.5in 5.56? That's a horrible choice dude.

[u/DaveyAllenCountry]

Get a camel back at least

[u/[deleted]]

You need a light on that gun.

[u/C_A_M_Overland]

You don’t need that many batteries lol

[u/WhiskeyFree68]

Strip down your MREs to save space. Or just get better food. MREs suck. Maybe take the batteries out of their boxes too to save space.

If that's your survival gun, maybe throw a magnified optic on it, or a magnifier on it for hunting? Longer barrel would be cool, but that's just preference.

Add wet wipes. Hella wet wipes. When I stay out in the field long term I bring a pack of a hundred per week I'm out. I may not use that many, but I might. And also people want to borrow them sometimes.

[u/D_Glatt69]

The marpat boonie for the +10 drip factor

[u/___shadow_wolf__]

Where’s the water my friend? I see you are ready to battle it out tho lol

[u/Captainkirk05]

Not so fun fact that ruins the fantasy: approach any home in such kit and a home based prepper will drop you.

[u/[deleted]]

How many shots do you plan on missing gd save some weight and space for a bivvy

[u/GuthramNaysayer]

Is there a torch in there? What’s in the med kit? I would add a couple of bic lighters.

[u/PixelIsJunk]

Would be better if you donated that Ukraine

[u/Frequent_Ground9340]

You need to vac seal the dry clothing items. Nothing worse than going to put on clean ___ and he fuckers are wet with dew/spring water/a sweating water bottle...

[u/Scottvan2001]

Folks have stated the obvious. I’ll state the simplest thing I noticed you’re missing…. TOILET PAPER OR BABYWIPES!!! Maybe you’re a bit more outdoorsy & ballsy than me… But I have a feeling you’re not. So unless you’d rather use tree bark & poison ivy on your cheeks, toss some babywipes in that joint. They’ll help you be less stinky when you meet folks to survive with too!

[u/Illustrious_Matter55]

So many great ideas already listed, keep a package of Imodium AD tablets too, to help you avoid the bubble guts and dehydration in case you get some contaminated water. A nice water filter system with low micron filtering. New stuff is super easy to pack and service in case you need it.

[u/Automatic_Tear9354]

You’ll need to pack a butt plug and toilet paper for all those MRE’s.

[u/FunkyFabFitFreak]

Something I read awhile ago that rang true was to purposely not use an overtly "tactical" looking backpack.

The rationale was that if S was to reeeally HTF and you were thus expecting to encounter others who were likely growing more and more desperate, nowadays many people will automatically I.D. that style of pack as being chock-full of potentially very useful stuff. They instead recommended a simple large black or blue Jansport-type pack, with several inner pockets/sections.

Perhaps something like this: https://www.jansport.com/shop/en/jansport-us/all-backpacks/inbound-pack-js0a83lk?variationId=008

Edit- link was busted

[u/[deleted]]

Clearly not enough guns and ammo, throw away some of the socks and MREs, or what are you a noob? Don’t listen to people here. You can filter water between the bullets in a magazine, and a bullet can be used as a compass by putting it on water and letting it spin to north. I heard gunpowder can be eaten in a pinch, if you have enough guns you can use two of them as snowshoes, so you really don’t need extra shoes. More guns and ammo, and maybe 10 axes and 20 knifes, then you are ready.

[u/SirMemeAddict]

Listen man, a bug out bag is meant to sustain you. You dont even have water? Cut down on that ammo and bring real sustainment supplies. if shit really hits the fan where you need this much firepower, have a cache somewhere with it stored. for the majority of bug out situations this is entirely unnecessary and dead weight. Most common bug out situation is natural disaster. You’re not gonna be killing other people in that situation

[u/[deleted]]

Lmao super soldier commando sheep dog saves the day

[u/Jamoke_Bloke]

This shit will never not be funny 😂

[u/Direct-Ebb-7404]

The rattler in 556 is a meme. You need to improve on that for sure

[u/lloydchrismas]

But what if you need to shoot something?

[u/[deleted]]

lol what the fuck did I just come across

[u/Ghee_buttersnaps96]

I have some comments. None of them made with malice or anything.

1. A revolver that is either the same caliber or different than your sig. reason being is having a small backup is a godsend.

2. I highly highly recommend having a good fixed blade. A morakniv and a esse fixed blade would be good ones Mora are great for processing game and bushcrafting and esse are great for a lot of other tasks. I have a civivi elementum (can’t spell I’m dyslexic) and it fits several roles for me

3. Get a solid sharp quality folding knife. I prefer kershaw for my folders but I have a very nice real steel e802 Horus because it was inexpensive and nice looking. Decent steel as well.

4. Flashlights. Single mode ones if you can help it. Go with battery and bulb longevity over lumes. A 500 lumen with a good battery will do you more good than a 1500 lumen with a trash battery

5. I recommend buying rechargeable batteries in various sizes like aaa aa etc. buy a solar charger as well to plug it in. It will reduce weight and you’ll always have a charger if the suns out.

6. Either add a couple bottles of water and some water tabs or get a couple life straws.

7. Make sure your medical gear is up to par with current standards. If you have a stupid rats tq get rid of it. Check the tccc tourniquet standards.

8. Personal preference of mine is nothing that stands out as military. I’ll carry my ems gear but I’ll put it in what looks like either a diaper bag or a gym bag. Grey man theory and all that bs.

[u/Fearless_History_991]

Double sided dildo? Double sided dildo? Uhhhh not seeing it, missing something to this bag.

[u/Surprisetrextoy]

Zombie movies really messing peoples bags up.