My Ukraine War Bug Out Bag
Just wanted to share the Bug Out Bag I put together over a year ago, when the EU advised the public to do so due to fears that the war might spread to other countries.
I’ve just learned a lot and wanted to share and receive recommendations if any. Mainly looking for advice how to remove even more weight.
I don’t have a car but I have a cat. A heavy cat. Items are not 1to1 to reality, for example I’ve replaced the cat leash with paracord, because thats lighter.
Edit:
Its for finding the nearest shelter or for a 2-3 day walk to the nearest safe town, like 50-100km / 30-60 miles.
Listed items:
Bag
Money
Copy of ducuments
Shelter:
- Reusable emergency blanket
- Sleeping mat
- Rain coat
- Nalgene bottle and titanium mug for making a hot water bottle
- Quick-dry convertible pants
- Socks and underwear
- T-shirt
- Gloves
- FFP3 mask
- Hearing protection
Water:
- 3L of water
- Mechanical water purifier
- Coffee filter with water purification tablets
- 750ml titanium mug for boiling water
Fire:
- Lighter (will add matches)
- Solid fuel tabs
- Solid fuel stove
- Windshields
Hygiene:
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste pills
- Hand sanitizer
- Tweezers
- Toilet paper
First aid, meds
Information:
- Phone
- Radio
- Combo whistle, backup compass, magnifying glass, thermometer
- Paper based contact list
- Pen and paper
- I will add a mirror
Other Electronics:
- Power bank
- Radio Battery
- Charging cable that can charge the power bank and the phone
- Charger
- Usb C - Lightning adapter
Useful tools:
- Fixed blade stainless knife
- Some ligher rope and paracord
- Super glue
- Releasable cable ties
Food:
- High calorie candy
- Freeze-dried backpacking meals
- Titanium fork
Cat:
- Harness
- Leash
- Water bowl
- Water
- Kibble
Sum weight with cat: around 15kg / 33lbs
Edit 2:
Adjusted the post to not imply I’m from Ukraine, sorry for that, English is not my first langue. I’m from a neighbouring country, and EU officials advised EU citizens back then to prepare a bag in fear that the war might spread to other countries.