🎒 Your Go-Bag

Non-negotiables

🟢 Food

• 2–3 protein / granola / energy bars
• Trail mix, jerky, or dried fruit
• Peanut butter packets

🔵 Water

• 1–2 water bottles, filled
• Purification tablets or straw filter
• Collapsible water container

🟤 Shelter

• Emergency space blanket
• Compact tarp or poncho
• Paracord, 10–25 ft
• Extra layer / light jacket

🟠 Fire & warmth

• Lighter, at least one
• Waterproof matches, backup
• Fire starter or tinder
• Hand warmers, 1–2 pairs

Support pillars

🔴 First aid

• Bandages, assorted sizes
• Antiseptic wipes/spray, gauze, tape
• Pain reliever
• Personal prescriptions, nitrile gloves

🟡 Communications

• Phone, charged before storing
• Power bank + charging cable
• Written contact card + paper map

💗 Hygiene

• Wet wipes, hand sanitizer
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, travel soap
• Feminine products if needed, small towel

⚪ Light

• Headlamp + backup flashlight
• Extra batteries, glow sticks

Extras

• Extra socks + underwear
• $10–20 cash, small bills
• Multi-tool or pocket knife
• Duct tape, pen + notepad
• One comfort item

Use a separate bag, not your everyday one. Keep it visible and ready — front door, under the bed, or trunk — never buried in a closet.