6 Best Bug Out Bags

Brave brutal winds or heavy downpour with this heavy-duty bug out bag. The high-density material repels water and handles bumps and drops well. Survivalists also appreciate the mesh sections that promote air flow.

When you’re dealing with an emergency, you need quick access to your survival gear. This Reebow Gear makes it easy to grab your supplies, whether you need a knife from the mesh pouch or a flashlight from one of the bag’s many pockets.

The padded straps let you comfortably trek to a safe location, though they could have a bit more padding. Multiple zippers, pull cords, and buckles hold your supplies snugly inside the bug out bag.

Customers rave about the great value of this budget-friendly bag, which typically costs half the price of other bug out bags.

Resilient yet breathable. Several pockets have mesh, which helps promote airflow. There’s also a foam back panel that helps prevent bulky supplies from scratching or scraping your spine.

There are plenty of pockets on this Condor bag, and it has more exterior storage space than the Maxpedition Vulture-III. We love that it utilizes the MOLLE system because we can customize our storage space and truly pack everything needed for an emergency.

For starters, there’s a large load cargo capacity compartment equipped with a separate pocket for two 3L hydration bladders. There are also 3 document pockets, 2 radio pockets, pen holders, mesh pockets, and side pockets.

Folks hesitant to lug around a heavy backpack will appreciate the waist belt and sternum strap. These features help redistribute weight from the bag, and the padded shoulder straps also promote comfort.

Expect to pay an average price for an above-average bag. It’s cheaper than the 5.11 Rush72 bag but more expensive than the Reebow Gear bug out bag.

Super durable – in fact, the bag is backed by a lifetime warranty. However, you may want to invest in a frame if you plan to fill this bag to the max.

This could have easily been our top pick if it wasn’t so hard to lug around – but there’s a good reason for that. It has 11 different storage pockets, plus a generously sized interior.

There are also plenty of clips so you can add extra bags, pouches, pockets, or whatever suits your style. This bag is compatible with MOLLE webbing accessories, so you can cram even more essentials into your newly added exterior pockets.

When you get tired of carrying the VooDoo Mojo as a duffel bag, take advantage of the adjustable padded shoulder strap. It’s removable, so you can get rid of it if you don’t think you’ll need it.

This is one of the priciest bags on our list, but it holds more than most other bug out bags we’ve seen on the market. It’s built to last and worth the price.

Like most bug out bags, this one is crafted from resilient nylon. That makes it lightweight yet durable. 

There are several colors available, including black, khaki, and multiple shades of green.

This spacious bug out bag boasts 2,100 cubic inches or 34 liters of carry capacity, so go ahead and load it up with supplies. Just be careful not to overfill the interior, as it may bulge into the outer pocket and leave you with very little storage space there.

Hikers and survivalists appreciate the double shoulder straps padded with plush foam. There’s also a handy sternum suspension belt that helps distribute weight evenly across your body instead of pressing it all against your back.

This hiking bag has an average price compared to other bug out bags we’ve reviewed. It’s a solid choice if you’re not a big spender but don’t want the cheapest option available either.

Lightweight yet resilient. We debated between this bag and another prepacked bag, but reviewers said the other bag was made from cheap, flimsy material. 

Slide your arms through the thick straps of this backpack-style bug out bag and comfortably lug around more than 30 pounds of supplies. This bag contains everything your group of four needs to survive a 72-hour crisis, including bath wipes, food, water, flashlights, lanterns, blankets, and 24 packs of food.

There are plenty of zippered pockets, plus several easy-access pockets. The prepacked supplies take up most of this bug out bag’s space, but you still have room for some extra essentials.

$300 may seem like a hefty price to pay for survival, but it averages out to just $75 per person. Sure, you could probably buy all the supplies cheaper and assemble your own bug out bag, but why do that when you can get this prepacked bag?