The 72-Hour Bug-Out Bag Checklist
Everything you need to be self-sufficient for 72 hours — organized by category, printable, and actually usable under stress.
💧 Water
- ✓1 gallon per person per day (3-day supply)
- ✓Water purification tablets
- ✓Portable filter (LifeStraw or similar)
🍱 Food
- ✓3-day supply of non-perishables
- ✓Manual can opener
- ✓High-calorie energy bars
📋 Documents
- ✓Copies of ID, passport, insurance
- ✓Cash in small bills
- ✓USB drive with digital copies
🩺 First Aid
- ✓72-hour medication supply
- ✓Basic first aid kit
- ✓Prescription glasses backup
📻 Communication
- ✓Battery or hand-crank radio
- ✓Fully charged backup battery
- ✓Written contact list (no phone needed)
🏕️ Shelter & Warmth
- ✓Emergency Mylar blankets
- ✓Rain poncho or tarps
- ✓Sturdy walking shoes in the bag
🔦 Tools & Light
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