04/07/2025
ARE YOU PREPARED?
Optional Packing Lists to keep in mind.
Essentials, Bug-Out, and Survival,
3-5 Day Road Trip…
Essentials
[ ] Driver's license
[ ] Car registration + insurance
[ ] Paper map
[ ] Phone mount + charger
[ ] Snacks + drinks
[ ] Cooler
[ ] Cash + coins
[ ] Trash bag
[ ] Tissues/wipes/hand sanitizer
[ ] Sunglasses
[ ] Playlist/audiobooks downloaded
[ ] First-aid kit
[ ] Car emergency kit
Clothing
[ ] 3-4 tops
[ ] 2 bottoms
[ ] Comfy outfit for driving
[ ] Light jacket/layer
[ ] 1 'going out' outfit (optional)
[ ] Underwear & socks (enough + 1 extra)
[ ] Comfortable shoes
[ ] Flip-flops/sandals
[ ] Pajamas
[ ] Swimsuit (optional)
Toiletries
[ ] Toothbrush + toothpaste
Packing Lists: Road Trip, Bug-Out, and Survival
[ ] Deodorant
[ ] Face/body wipes
[ ] Hairbrush/comb
[ ] Dry shampoo
[ ] Sunscreen
[ ] Bug spray
[ ] Medications
Extras
[ ] Blanket
[ ] Travel pillow
[ ] Refillable water bottle
[ ] Notebook/journal
[ ] Deck of cards or games
Emergency Bug-Out Bag
Core Survival Essentials
[ ] Backpack (sturdy)
[ ] 1L water bottle or hydration bladder
[ ] Water filter/purification tabs
[ ] 3 days of non-perishable food
[ ] Emergency bivy or mylar blanket
[ ] Tarp + paracord
[ ] 1 full clothing change (non-cotton)
[ ] Waterproof shell or poncho
[ ] Extra socks & underwear
[ ] Headlamp + batteries
[ ] Backup flashlight
[ ] Knife (fixed-blade)
[ ] Multitool
[ ] Firestarter (ferro rod, matches, lighter)
Road Trip, Bug-Out, and Survival
[ ] Compact first-aid kit
[ ] Personal meds
[ ] Map + compass
[ ] Whistle
Hygiene
[ ] Wet wipes
[ ] Toothbrush + paste
[ ] Toilet paper
[ ] Hand sanitizer
[ ] Small towel
Documents
[ ] Copy of ID
[ ] Emergency contacts list
[ ] Local map with marked routes
[ ] Cash (small bills, coins)
Highly Recommended Additions
[ ] Power bank
[ ] Solar charger
[ ] N95 mask
[ ] Emergency radio (crank-powered)
[ ] Self-defense (pepper spray, etc.)
[ ] Small fishing kit (if trained)
72-Hour Survival Bag (Extended/Hardcore)
Survival Additions
[ ] 2,000+ calories/day in food (MREs, protein bars, etc.)
[ ] Water purification system (not just tabs)
[ ] Full tang, heavy-duty knife
Packing Lists: Road Trip, Bug-Out, and Survival
[ ] Shelter: tarp, bivy, or mylar + paracord
[ ] Tourniquet & trauma gear
[ ] Redundant fire-starting methods
[ ] Signal mirror
[ ] Fishing line/hooks
[ ] Snares/trapping wire
[ ] More paracord (50 ft+)
[ ] Durable gloves
[ ] Compact cookware (cup + stove or Esbit)