What’s In Your 72-Hour Bug Out Bag Right Now?

[StarlitNavigator]

Curious what folks are packing these days—what’s actually in your current 72-hour bag? I’m reviewing mine and wonder if anyone’s got new must-haves or swapped gear recently. Any regrets or recommendations on lightweight shelter or water purification?

 

[TeaTimeTalisman]

Swapped my heavy tarp for a lightweight bivy sack, huge difference. For water, Sawyer Mini’s still my go-to—fast and light. Anyone tried those new collapsible kettles?

 

[MeadowWhisperer]

Switched to a small folding saw instead of a hatchet—saves weight and still handles branches for shelter or cooking. Got a Lifestraw for water, but I’m thinking of adding purification tabs as backup, just in case. Shelter’s just a poncho and mylar blanket combo right now; keeps things light and packs down tiny. Anybody using those inflatable pillows, or do you just ball up extra clothes?

 

[PrepperLinda65]

Curious what folks are packing these days—what’s actually in your current 72-hour bag? I’m reviewing mine and wonder if anyone’s got new must-haves or swapped gear recently. Any regrets or recommendations on lightweight shelter or water purification?

Still refining mine, honestly! Been prepping my 72-hour bag for years, but I recently ditched the bulky tent for a simple silnylon tarp and a couple of bungees—cuts weight without sacrificing much comfort. For water, I’m sticking with my trusty Sawyer Mini too, but