What is a bug out bag?

A bug out bag is a pre-packed emergency kit designed to sustain you for 72 hours or more when you need to leave your location quickly. Also called a BOB, go bag, or get home bag depending on the intended use.

How much should a bug out bag weigh?

A general rule is to keep your loaded BOB under 20–25% of your body weight. Most practical setups fall between 25–40 lbs depending on scenario length and individual fitness. A lighter, well-prioritized kit outperforms a heavy kit with filler every time.

What is the difference between a bug out bag and a get home bag?

A bug out bag is built for leaving home and sustaining yourself for multiple days. A get home bag is lighter and optimized for a single mission: getting from wherever you are back to home, typically kept in a vehicle.

Should I buy a pre-made kit or build my own bug out bag?

Pre-made kits are faster to acquire and well-suited for buyers who want a ready solution. Building your own gives you control over every component — weight, quality, and configuration — and is usually the better option for buyers with specific requirements or existing gear.

What is the best bag to use as a bug out bag?

Look for 35–55L capacity, a structured frame, load-bearing hip belt, MOLLE webbing for expansion, and a durable fabric rated for outdoor use. Eberlestock, Condor, 5.11, and Tasmanian Tiger are proven platforms.

Training

Proper preparation is key to tackling any emergency situation. Our TCCC training supplies are designed to help individuals and teams build life-saving skills through hands-on simulation and practice. From trauma manikins and wound simulators to bleeding control trainers, we carry all the necessary gear to support your TCCC training. Here, you'll find products from leading brands like North American Rescue, built to meet the standards of military, law enforcement, and first responder programs.

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TCCC Training Supplies

Tactical Combat Casualty Care divides care into three phases:

Care Under Fire

Tactical Field Care

Tactical Evacuation Care.

These stages recognize that the responder’s actions must change as the tactical situation evolves, from returning fire and moving to cover, to performing more deliberate lifesaving interventions and preparing the casualty for evacuation

The FMST “Principles of TCCC” manual states that Tactical Combat Casualty Care has three overarching goals:

1) treat the casualty

2) prevent additional casualties

3) complete the mission

These principles acknowledge that responders must balance good medicine with good tactics; saving lives must not jeopardize the mission or create new casualties.