Bug Out Bag Checklist: Build a Go Bag You Can Actually Carry
Ready & Resourceful | Updated October 8, 2026
https://readyresourceful.com/preparedness/bug-out-bag-checklist/

Household/group: ____________________
Date reviewed: ____________________
Conditions or destination: ____________________

[ ] Drinking water in containers you can manage, with a plan for additional safe water.
[ ] Familiar ready-to-eat food that suits allergies and dietary needs.
[ ] Needed medicines, a medication list, and essential medical supplies.
[ ] Identification copies, emergency contacts, and important records in a protective pouch.
[ ] Phone, correct charging cable, charged power bank, and written contacts.
[ ] Flashlight or headlamp, with compatible spare batteries where applicable.
[ ] Weather-appropriate clothing, spare socks, and a compact blanket or other suitable warmth layer.
[ ] Basic first-aid supplies that you know how to use.
[ ] Hygiene supplies, menstrual products, and household-specific sanitation needs.
[ ] Cash in manageable denominations, keys, glasses, and other daily essentials.
[ ] Supplies for infants, children, pets, or anyone requiring assistance.
[ ] A short packing list showing where critical items are located.

READY CHECK
[ ] Inspect condition and compatibility; replace missing or damaged items.
[ ] Record where critical supplies are and who can retrieve them.
[ ] Adapt quantities and supplies to the people, conditions and official instructions.
[ ] Write down a backup or relocation arrangement.

Items to add: ____________________
Next review: ____________________

Read the full guide for limitations and safety context. This planning sheet is not emergency instructions or a guarantee of safety. Follow current official guidance. AI-assisted compilation; no field-testing claim.

References from the guide:
https://www.ready.gov/kit
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/checklist3.pdf