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

[StarlitNavigator]

Pulled my 72-hour bag out last night for a refresh and realized I hadn’t rotated out the food bars since last year. Right now, I’ve got water pouches, a Sawyer mini filter, wool socks, light layers, mylar blanket, compact first aid kit, headlamp with spare batteries, small radio, and a pocket notebook (old librarian habits die hard). Curious what you all keep

 

[BlueMarigold]

Curious what you all keep

Curiosity gets the best of me too, StarlitNavigator, especially when I read everyone’s gear lists—there’s always something clever I haven’t thought of. My bag has the expected basics: water filters, a stainless steel bottle, protein bars, and a little tin of herbal teas (old habits). I keep a compact solar charger for my headlamp and phone, plus a small jar of home-canned applesauce for comfort. Switched to a packable rain poncho this season, since it’s lighter than my old jacket.

I always rotate in some heirloom seeds—never know if you’ll need a tiny garden start! A few canning jar lids sneak their way in, too. Also, I’ve tossed in hand-sewn cloth wipes instead of paper (lighter and easier to wash). I used to carry more books, but Kindle plus a paperback gives me peace of mind without the weight. Do you rotate any items seasonally, or mostly keep things steady?