What is a Go Bag?

Why do I need a Go Bag?

What goes in a Go Bag?

Further Recommendations, Tools, and Resources

What is a Go Bag?

A Go Bag is a bag that you can grab immediately during a crisis. They are for situations of environmental causes, but can be useful for challenges to infrastructure such as a breakdown of the power grid. A Go Bag can be useful to survive during states of emergency and resolution phases.

Why Do I Need a Go Bag?

A Go Bag can be the difference between survival and suffering. In some instances a Go Bag can help you evade factors that increase death risks. A basic Go Bag helps you survive at least 24 hours. The average Go Bag gets you through 2-3 days. Unlike a survival kit or prepping backpacks, the Go Bag assumes a return to society. You need a Go Bag so that in the event of an emergency or infrastructure crisis, you have the tools to get to and survive in a safe zone.

What goes in a Go Bag?

The items in your Go Bag are typically reflective of your environment. The risks of the place you live, work, and play determine what is needed and kept in your bag. It is recommended that the Go Bag be accessible. For optimal safety, you will have a Go Bag at home, at work, in your car, and anywhere that you regularly spend time.

Your Go Bag may vary also by social circumstances. You might have a Go Bag for yourself and your family, students, associates, medical dependents, and clergy. You may also need to consider transient conditions such as pregnancy, menstruation, existing regimens, any health concerns. Chronic and permanent conditions that require medical intervention and support, especially disabilities.

The following are items needed in every Go Bag:

• 1-3 day supply of food & water
• Wilderness water filter (i.e. Lifestraw)
• Portable water bottle
• Personal documents, personal identification, copies of documents identifying ownership of a residence or lease to a residence.
• Utility knife
• Tactical pen
• Tactical Knife
• Flashlight
• Power Cord
• Small Fishing kit
• Portable Solar Charger
• Portable Solar or Crank Radio
• Clothing alternative, including undergarments
• Blanket
• Compass
• Local Maps
• First Aid Kit
• Fire Starter
• Sanitary necessities, reusable cloth & towel, cleaning agents, disposable cloths or towels, hand sanitizer
• If needed – Backup prescription medicines which are not or are not close to expiration
• If needed – feminine sanitary napkins and supplies