There are differing philosophies regarding bugging out. The one that I prefer is one where you bug-out TO someplace that is ready and waiting. For that you only need a bag and supplies in the bag to get from Pt A (where you Are) to Pt B (where you want to Be). In a perfect world that would take a day pack and a bicycle. In the real world in which I live, the bug-out is likely due to a wildfire and I’ll take my truck with as much as it will carry. They take Visa and breakfast comes with the room.

Realistically, bugging out and heading for the hills with a large backpack? Really? Who has that as a Plan A?