BOBs & GHBs

BOBs - Bug Out Bags:

Are essentially the bag (rucksack, bergen etc) that you would carry the following items in. It's purpose is to provide you with enough resources to last you 72 hrs in the event that you have to "bug out."

Water - And the ability to make unsafe water drinkable
Food - Enough to sustain you for at least 72hrs or more
Multi-vitamins
Shelter - Bivvy or tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Fire lighting equipment - lighter, matches, flint & steel
Reliable knife
Multi-tool
First Aid Kit and Meds
Toilet paper
Personal hygiene items
Spare clothes
Mess tins
Stove
Torch - Spare Batts
Radio - Spare Batts
Note book and pencil
Map(s)
Compass
Whistle
Cordage
Sewing Kit

GHBs - Get Home Bags:

Are usually smaller than BOBs, (daysack, breifcase, satchel etc) and contain items that will assist you in getting home in the event of an emergency.

1L of water
Multi-tool
Lighter
Snacks - Granola bars, Kendal Mint Cake, Dextrose Tablets etc
First Aid Kit
Sturdy walking shoes or boots
Map(s)
Compass
Small radio to hear news updates etc
Torch and spare batts
Note book & pen
Light Sticks
Whistle
Baby wipes
Face Mask
Gloves
Waterproof Jacket & Trousers
Spare cash - notes and coins
Mobile phone

These lists are not exhaustive and will of course be modified to suit your own requirements. My own GHB is geared towards an "over nighter" should the need arise. To view my GHB click here.