Bug-Out Bag Layout: Food + Gear Balance

Use this layout as a guide to balance your emergency food supply with essential gear in a compact, mobile backpack for 72-hour use.

Top Compartment

·         ☐ Survival Tabs (for quick access)

·         ☐ Water purification tablets

·         ☐ First aid kit (compact pouch)

·         ☐ Headlamp or flashlight

Main Compartment

·         ☐ Food items: protein bars, rice packs, nut butter packets

·         ☐ Change of clothes (moisture-wicking and layered)

·         ☐ Thermal blanket or bivy sack

·         ☐ Cooking tools (spork, compact stove/fuel if used)

Side Pockets

·         ☐ Water bottles (1L or more)

·         ☐ Electrolyte mix packets

·         ☐ Multivitamin container

Bottom Compartment or Exterior Lash

·         ☐ Tarp or poncho

·         ☐ Paracord (25-50 feet)

·         ☐ Compact sleeping mat or rolled blanket

Documents & Essentials Pouch

·         ☐ Copy of ID & emergency contacts

·         ☐ Map of local area + compass

·         ☐ Cash in small bills

·         ☐ Notebook + pencil