How to pack a go-bag for quick evacuations

09/06/2024 / By HRS Editors

Your preps should include go bags for all family members. With go bags for the whole family, you can quickly prepare for emergencies that may require you to bug out or evacuate. (h/t to SoCoEmergency.org)

A go bag (or go-bag) is a bag that contains at least 72 hours’ worth of essential supplies, such as water, food and assorted survival gear.

Your go bag should have supplies that will help you survive an earthquake or an emergency evacuation. Personalize kits for each family member and store them in a safe place where everyone can easily reach them, such as at home, in your car, at work, or at school.

A go bag is crucial, especially during fire season when you may need to evacuate the whole family quickly. Store all items in a sturdy backpack or a small bag like a duffle bag so you can easily carry them as you evacuate. (Related: Prepping 101: 4 Essential tips for new preppers.)

When dealing with medical emergencies, add items such as N95 masks or cloth face masks, hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes and a thermometer.

Go bag supplies list

Make sure each go bag contains the following supplies:

Water (Three bottles.)
Food and snacks (Enough for at least three days.)
Shelter and warmth (Emergency blanket, three 12-hour body warmers and a poncho.)
Medical supplies (First aid kit, three pairs of medical gloves and a three to seven-day supply of any life-saving medications and copies of prescriptions. Include an N95 face mask, cloth face mask and hand sanitizer.)
Lighting (Flashlight with extra batteries or a crank flashlight.)
Radio ( Include an AM/FM emergency radio with extra batteries.)
Support supplies (Emergency whistle, one pair of work gloves, sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, three face masks, a pack of wet Wipes, pocket tissue, a 30-gallon plastic bag and three 10-gallon plastic bags.)
Packaging (Backpack, bag or bucket with a handle.)

You will also need these additional items in your go bag:

Emergency cash
Copies of important documents (IDs, insurance cards, etc.)
Medical consent forms and medical information for dependents or minors
Spare eyeglasses and personal hygiene supplies
List of emergency contact phone numbers (Include an out-of-state contact.)
Comfort items such as a game or teddy bear for young children

Don’t forget to prepare supplies for infants, young children or pets.

Replace the perishable items in your go bags like food, water, medications and batteries as needed or every year.

Where to buy lab-verified supplies for your go bags

The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you prepare for any emergency as you gather supplies for your go bags.

That’s why we’re proud to introduce supplies like Organic Raw Cashews, Freeze-Dried Organic Whole Blueberries and Ranger Gear UHMWPE Braided Survival Cord.

Cashews are tasty snacks and organic raw cashews contain high amounts of antioxidants, protein, monounsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals.

Our Health Ranger Select Organic Raw Cashews (Whole & Pieces) are carefully grown under strict organic standards by trusted growers and are not exposed to radiation, fumigation, or toxic chemicals. Our premium raw cashews are completely non-GMO, non-China, vegan and certified Kosher and organic.

We also verify their cleanliness and purity with extensive in-house laboratory testing for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

When preparing go bags, you can include Health Ranger Select Organic Raw Cashews (Whole & Pieces) since they can be eaten straight out of the bag or combined with granola bars and trail mixes.

Loaded with a variety of essential nutrients, Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Whole Blueberries are an excellent healthy snack you can enjoy all year round. They have been carefully freeze-dried to preserve the taste, texture and nutrients of fresh produce without any chemical preservatives.

You can eat them directly or reconstitute them by adding water.

Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Whole Blueberries contain no gluten or GMOs and have undergone extensive lab testing for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology. They are also vegan, non-China and certified Kosher and organic.

You should also have sturdy and reliable cordage in your bug-out bag, emergency kit, or go bag.

Boasting a multitude of survival uses, Ranger Gear UHMWPE Braided Survival Cord 1.5mm is the perfect cordage for nearly all your basic survival needs. It’s so versatile that you can also use it for everyday applications.

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) cordage has a multitude of survival uses. In terms of raw strength per mm of thickness, UHMWPE is stronger than 550 paracord, nylon and even Kevlar cordage.

It’s also buoyant, meaning it floats on water, and is excellent at resisting abrasion. Offered in 100 ft. lengths, this UHMWPE cordage is a high-quality survival cordage, and it is made by tightly braiding individual fibers into a super strong finished cord.

Visit Preparedness.news for more tips on how to prepare before SHTF. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more food supplies for your prepping needs.

Click on this link to learn how to make Very Berry Energy Bites with Organic Raw Cashews.

Watch the video below to learn more about the benefits of having Organic Blueberries in your go bags and survival stockpile.

This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.