The Best Gear for Your Bug-Out Bag

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Hydro Flask 21 oz Standard Mouth with Sport Cap
"Our pick: The best water bottle"
Survivor Filter Collapsible Canteens
"Our pick: The best collapsible water bottle"
Sawyer Mini Water Filter
"Our pick: The best personal water filter"
Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets
"Our pick: The best water-purification tablets"
Katadyn Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets
"Our pick: An identical option"
UST Survival Blanket 2.0
"Our pick: The best heavy-duty emergency blanket"
Titan Emergency Survival Blanket
"Our pick: The best lightweight emergency blanket"
Survive Outdoors Longer Thermal Bivvy
"Our pick: The best emergency sleeping bag"
Bic Lighter
"Our pick: The best lighter"
UCO Titan Stormproof Match Kit
"Our pick: The best weatherproof matches"
CLIF Bar
"Our pick: The best energy bar"
First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit
"Our pick: The best first aid kit"
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer
"Our pick: The best hand sanitizer"
Seventh Generation Free & Clear Baby Wipes
"Our pick: The best emergency-bag baby wipes"
Husky Contractor Clean-Up Bags (50-Count)
"Our pick: The best heavy-duty garbage bags"
Custom LeatherCraft 124L Flex Grip WorkRight Gloves
"Our pick: The best gloves for emergency use"
3M 8511 N95 Cool Flow Valve Particulate Respirator
"Our pick: The best disposable respirator"
ThruNite Archer 2A V3
"Our pick: The best flashlight"
Black Diamond Spot 350
"Our pick: The best headlamp"
Midland ER210
"Our pick: A great weather radio"
Shoreline Marine Emergency Survival Whistle
"Our pick: The best emergency whistle"
Leatherman Skeletool CX
"Our pick: The best multi-tool"
Titan SurvivorCord
"Our pick: The best paracord"
G4Free 50L Outdoor Backpack
"Our pick: An inexpensive to-go bag"
5.11 Rush72 Backpack
"Upgrade pick: A premium emergency bag"
3M 8516 N95 Particulate Respirator
"Our pick: The best disposable respirator"
Vitchelo V800
"Our pick: The best emergency headlamp"
Lumistick Industrial Grade Premium 6″ Glow Sticks
"Our pick: The best glow sticks"
Epica Emergency Radio
"Our pick: The best weather radio for an emergency"
Leatherman Skeletool
"Our pick: The best lightweight multi-tool"
OutdoorMaster Hiking Backpack 50L
"Our pick: An inexpensive to-go bag"
CLIF Bar White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
"Our pick: The best energy bar"
First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit (FAO-442)
"Our pick: The best first aid kit"
Husky Contractor Clean-Up Bags (42 gallons)
"Our pick: The best heavy-duty garbage bags"