Whats Your Top Must Have for Bug Out Bags?

CrimsonWren145

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Whats Your Top Must Have for Bug Out Bags?

When it comes to bug out bags, there’s always a lot of debate about what’s really essential versus just “nice to have.” Over the years, I’ve pared mine down a lot but water filtration always stays at the top. With so many lightweight options now (Sawyer Mini, Lifestraw, etc.), it seems like the best tradeoff between weight and survival value. You can stash water bottles all you want, but if you get caught somewhere with only questionable
 
Totally agree on water filtration—can’t overstate its importance. For me, backup comms like a handheld ham radio is right there too. Anyone else keep one in their bag?