You might want to consider personalizing or adding some of the items from the list below to your bug-out bag. This list came from one of my favorite websites www.urbansurvivalsite.com/survival-items-forgot-bug-out-bag/ from Alan Smith. Alan’s website ‘Urban Survival Site has tons of information and he is a prolific writer and blogger. The list below is a subset of his original list “Top 100 Survival Items you FORGOT to Put in Your Bug Out Bag”.

Baby Powder – This is not just for treating diaper rashes. Baby powder can also be used as deodorant, to soothe dry skin, and to prevent chafing.
Baby Wipes – These are an easy and convenient way to keep clean.
Bandanas – You would not think so, but bandanas have dozens of uses, and every prepper should consider carrying one.
Battery Adapters – Imagine needing a C battery for something but only having AA batteries. Battery adapters solve this problem.
Benadryl – If you are outdoors and on foot, allergies could become a major problem. Benadryl will make your life much better.
Binoculars – The importance of these should be obvious. If you can get to some high ground, you can look around and figure out which way you need to go.
Bouillon Cubes – Just add one cube per cup of water and boil it. Use the broth to make soup.
Chalk – This could be used to leave messages for others, draw a map and strategize, or just entertain the children.
Chapstick – Use this stuff to prevent blisters, help start fires, moisten chapped skin, lubricate your gear, stop small cuts from bleeding, and much more.
Clothesline and Pins – Even if you take a lot of clothes with you, you will still have to wash and dry them at some point.
Clotrimazole Cream – Some rashes can get so bad that you are unable to walk. This cream will clear them right up.
Collapsible Bowl – This is a sturdy bowl that takes up little space.
Collapsible Canvas Bucket – A bucket for hauling water or supplies, but since it is collapsible, it will not take up much space in your bag.
Compact Survival Fishing Kit – If you pass any lakes or rivers on your journey, try to catch some fish so you do not go through your packed food as quickly.
Dental Floss – Flossing is the most important thing you can do to keep your teeth clean, but it also has many other uses.
Dice – These can come with rules for seven dice games. It could be a fun way to pass the time.
Duct Tape – There is a reason MacGyver liked duct tape so much. It has all sorts of surprising uses.
Earmuffs – Frostbite on your ears will make you miserable. Do not let that happen.
Ear Plugs and Mask – As long as somebody is keeping watch, a mask and earplugs could make it easier for other people to sleep.
Glow Sticks – You can use these to mark things in and around your camp, so you are not fumbling around in the dark.
Gum – I always have a pack of gum on me. And if you also have an AA battery, you can use that and the gum wrapper to start a fire.
Head Lamp – If you are carrying several items, something large, or perhaps a small child, this will help see where you are going at night.
Hoyle’s Rules of Games – If you pack a deck of cards, make sure you also pack this book.
Hydrogen Peroxide – Pack a small bottle so you can prevent infections in cuts and scrapes.
Instant Coffee – If you are a caffeine addict, be sure to pack this so you can avoid caffeine headaches.
Laces – Do not forget to bring extra laces for your shoes and boots.
LifeStraw – Drink water directly from the source. This awesome invention filters up to 260 gallons of water.
Liquid Bandage – An invisible, flexible, waterproof, antiseptic bandage to prevent infections.
Paper Clips – There are at least a couple dozen survival uses for paper clips.
Pictures of Family and Friends – This is important in case you get separated. People you encounter might be able to help you find your family and friends again.
Rubbing Alcohol – This is an essential part of any first aid kit.
Sawyer Mini – A small water filtration system that can filter up to 100,000 gallons of water.
Scream Whistle – This emergency whistle gets incredibly loud and works in any conditions.
Sewing Kit – If it is the end of the world as we know it and you have bugged out to a remote location far away from any stores, you will have to fix damaged clothes.
Spork – This is so you do not have to pack both spoons and forks.
Stanley Wonderbar – Not just for prying open doors. This is a very versatile tool.
Superglue – This could be used for repairing gear, tools, water bottles, and even wounds.
Trash Bags – There are dozens of reasons to pack some trash bags.
Trick Candles – Since these candles refuse to go out, they are great for building a fire in windy conditions.
Trowel – Use it to dig a cat hole, level your shelter floor, plant seeds, etc.
Vaseline – Although it is mainly for moisturizing skin, it has many other interesting uses.
WD-40 – Most people just use it for squeaky doors, but there are literally hundreds of other uses.
Zip Ties – Yet another small item with multiple uses. Even just a few of them could be especially useful.

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