Bug Out Bags

Bug Out Bags on sale to help you prepare for an emergency or disaster. You may need to survive on your own after an emergency, earthquake, or other disaster. This means you'll need your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Pack all these items up into an appropriate bag and you have a Bug-Out-Bag, or Bail-Out-Bag that will see you through an emergency in the short term. Buying a Bug Out Bag can help you get prepared for any emergency. The links below will open a new window with a full description about the Bug Out Bag for sale on eBay at the lowest prices.

The American Red Cross recommends that you have the following basic supplies, at a minimum. Keep your supplies in an easy ­to ­carry emergency preparedness kit, also known as a Bug Out Bag, that you can use at home or take with you in case you need to evacuate.

• Water—one gallon per person, per day (3­day supply for evacuation, 2­week supply for home)

• Food—non­perishable, easy­to­prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)

• Flashlight

• Battery ­powered or hand­crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)

• Extra batteries

• First aid kit

• Medications (7-­day supply) and medical items

• Multi­purpose tool

• Sanitation and personal hygiene items

• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)

• Cell phone with chargers

• Family and emergency contact information

• Extra cash

• Emergency blanket

• Map(s) of the area

 

Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:

• Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)

• Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)

• Games and activities for children

• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)

• Two-­way radios

• Extra set of car keys and house keys

• Manual can opener

Additional supplies to keep at home or in your kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:

• Whistle

• N95 or surgical masks

• Matches

• Rain gear

• Towels

• Work gloves

• Tools/supplies for securing your home

• Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes

• Plastic sheeting

• Duct tape

• Scissors

• Household liquid bleach

• Entertainment items

• Blankets or sleeping bags