I wanted a "Bug Out Bag" list and found a good one at M.D. Creekmore's blog: http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/bug-out-bag/. I took the list to Dick's Sporting Goods on Charlotte Avenue in West Nashville to see how many of the items could be found under one roof. I found 17 of 19, however M.D.'s favored brands were not necessarily represented. Below is the list, modified somewhat. The checkmarks indicate that Dick's had the item, and the brands listed are the ones that I found there (all widely known and of excellent reputation). I should point out that I have not yet tested these but hope to in the near future!
Bug Out Bag Contents
√ 1. The Pack – Field & Stream, Kelty, Jansport, Marmot, and Outdoor Products.
√ 2. Water – Canteen with cup & cover, water bottle, and water filter (MSR Miniworks Microfilter).
√ 3. Fire – Waterproof matches, a magnesium fire starter and tinder.
√ 4. Food – (Enough to last 5-7 days.) Mountain House brand Beef Stew, Stroganoff, Lasagna, Chicken Teriyaki w/Rice.
√ 5. Stove – Small stove. Dick's carries the MSR Pocket Rocket and Coughlan's Folding Stove.
√ 6. Sleeping bag – the warmest I found was the Field & Stream Hydro-Dri, rated to -15 degrees.
√ 7. Shelter – Rain poncho and tarp or compact tent.
√ 8. Cooking – Tex Sport Stainless Steel 5-Piece Mess Kit.
√ 9. First Aid Kit
√ 10. Light – Dick's carries the Energizer LED Pen Light, Dorcy 3-cell AAA LED, and many others.
√ 11. Tools – A folding saw, multi tool, and fixed blade knife. Also, light weight shovel and Machete, if you can afford the extra weight.
√ 12. Clothing – At least one extra pair of socks, underwear and other items important to you.
√ 13. Fishing – Line, hooks and sinkers and a few small lures. A small gill net for catching fish.
√ 14. Parachute cord
15. Plastic bags
√ 16. Small Binoculars
17. Sewing kit
√ 18. This n’ that – Head net, electrical tape, gloves, sharpening stone etc.
√ 19. Firearms
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