10 Bug Out Bag Items You Usually Forget To Include | Outdoor Warrior

It’s best to have a bug out bag ready when things get out of hand and you need to leave quickly. Read on and check out the list of items for your bug out bag!

Bug Out Bag: 10 Survival Items You Need To Pack Now

We can never predict what’s going to happen that’s why it is such an advantage to have the necessary survival items at our disposal. Being prepared is our best defense in a survival situation. But unintentionally, we fail to include some items in our bug out bag or apparently, some of us don’t recognize its significance. And because of that, I listed some of the things you might forget including in your bug out bag.

1. Antibiotics

Antibiotics should always be included in your first aid kit and having it is a must in your medical arsenals. Studies show it can treat various kinds of infections such as an open wound, urinary tract, and burn infections. Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin, and Cephalexin are some of the common antibiotics you should include in your survival pack.

2. Backpack Rain Cover

Not all backpacks are totally waterproof. A rain cover will be very useful because of the weather, as we know it, is unpredictable. Keeping your bag dry is important for the protection of your gears and other essentials inside your bug out bag.

3. Bandanas

Bandanas are very useful. It can be used as a sling, a tourniquet, a rope, or a mask. This is just to name a few from the numerous ways a bandana can provide. This piece of cloth is more than just a fashion accessory —it can be a life saver.

4. Compact Survival Fishing Kit

Most of the preppers I know include this piece of tin in their bug out bag. They all recognize the utility of this compact fishing kit. A useful storage where they can put assorted items that may come handy in a survival situation.

5. Poncho Liner Blanket

The poncho liner blanket does not only provide comfort and warmth but also it can be used as a shelter. American soldiers have proven its advantage and always carry it in their missions to keep them dry. So when you pack your bug out bag, never forget to include a “woobie”.

6. Glow Sticks

In an event of a survival situation and your flashlights run out of batteries, these glow sticks will illuminate the dark. It’s lightweight, inexpensive, can provide you hours of lighting, waterproof, and most of all it is safe. These glow sticks don’t just light up and add attraction to a party, but it can also light your path to safety.

7. LifeStraw

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We can sweat profusely under the heat of the scorching sun and excessive loss of bodily fluids can obviously result in dehydration. When you run out of bottled drinkable water in your pack you need to look for other sources, this awesome and game-changing invention comes into play. LifeStraw is an award-winning, internationally recognized water filter ideal for camping, hiking, and survival. This water filter can remove a jaw-dropping 99.99 percent of water-borne bacteria!

8. Binoculars

People may have an opinion about carrying binoculars and including it in a bug out bag is just a waste of good space. But I have to disagree. In my experience as an outdoorsman, binoculars are essential not only in hunting but also in a survival situation. When you’re lost in the vast wilderness, a good pair of compact binoculars is important in checking out trails that will lead you back on the right track.

9. Pepper Spray

Safety and security are what matters, especially in a survival situation. It’s best if you carry a can of pepper spray. In the event of SHTF or when we encounter people with harmful intentions towards us, this self-defense weapon will surely come convenient. Yes, it may be less lethal than guns but it can stun any perpetrator and gives you time to call for help.

10. Sharpening Kit

Having a sharp knife is important in camping, hunting and in survival situations. So to keep it sharp and ready to cut, you need to carry a sharpening kit in your bug out bag. A dull knife is unreliable like paper shoes in a stormy weather.

If you’re looking for more info on how to set up a bug out bag then watch this video!

Now you know the items often missed to include in a bug out bag, it’s time to learn how to pack for a 7-day hunting trip! 

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 2016 and has been updated for quality and relevancy. 

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