Get Home Bag Checklist

A "get home bag" is a set of supplies kept in the car or office that will help you get home in the event of a widespread disruption to normal transportation systems. Such a disruption might happen due to a severe weather event, natural disaster, man-made disaster, or other occurrences. While I'm not a survival expert, below is a list of some of the major categories of items that might be included, with examples of each. 

Your specific needs will vary based on your location, health status, level of physical fitness, outdoor/survival experience, travel/work routines, and other factors. I'm not suggesting that you should include every single item listed, nor that the list is comprehensive. A search of http://www.youtube.com for the term "get home bag" will provide lots of additional information and ideas. Whatever you decide to put in your bag, be sure you know how to use it. Practice!

WATER
Filter
Collapsible bottle
Water purifying tablets

FOOD

Granola/energy bars

"Lifeboat" bars

Canned food

Freeze dried food

FIRE
Matches
Lighter

SHELTER
Space blanket
Tarp
Cordage
Trash bag

MEDICAL
Bandaids
Bandages
Tape
Wipes
Antibiotic cream
Latex gloves
Tweezers
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Anti-diarrheal
Antihistamine

TOOLS
Flashlight

Headlamp

Batteries

Knife

Various small tools or a multitool

Duct tape

SIGNALING
Whistle
Mirror
Paper
Pen

NAVIGATION
Compass
Map

HYGIENE
Kleenex/toilet paper
Hand sanitizer
Re-closeable plastic bags

MISCELLANEOUS
Cash
Fleece cap
Poncho
Bandana
Sunglasses
Ball cap
Sewing kit