bug-out bag
Emergency survival kit
A bug-out bag is a packed bag kept ready for emergency evacuation, containing supplies for short-term survival—water, food, first aid, documents, and basic tools.
The term comes from military slang for hasty retreat: I keep a bug-out bag in my car in case of earthquakes.
Also called a go bag or 72-hour kit.
Strapped bag worn dorsally
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- suppliesResources for a task
- multitoolCompact combination implement
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
batteries · radio · compass · map · knife · paracord · firestarter · tarp
Removal from danger
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- exodusMass departure from somewhere
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
departure · evasion · exit · breakout · bugout · exfiltration · relocation · extraction
Removal from danger
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- hurricaneViolent tropical windstorm
tornado · wildfire · flood · pandemic · alert · rescue · shelter · warning
State of being prepared
- planningArranging for future events
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- contingencyUncertain possible event
foresight · provisioning · resilience · resourcefulness · precaution · strategy · drill · checklist
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- bushcraftWilderness survival skill set
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- fire-makingStarting a controlled blaze
- navigationDetermining position and course
signaling · hunting · trapping · orienteering · camouflage · cordage · improvisation · endurance
backpack
Strapped bag worn dorsally
flashlight · batteries · radio · compass · map · knife · paracord · firestarter · tarp · rations
evacuation
Removal from danger
getaway · departure · evasion · exit · breakout · bugout · exfiltration · relocation · extraction · retreat
evacuation
Removal from danger
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
hurricane · tornado · wildfire · flood · pandemic · alert · rescue · shelter · warning · blackout
readiness
State of being prepared
- planningArranging for future events
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
contingency · foresight · provisioning · resilience · resourcefulness · precaution · strategy · drill · checklist · rotation
wilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- bushcraftWilderness survival skill set
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- fire-makingStarting a controlled blaze
navigation · signaling · hunting · trapping · orienteering · camouflage · cordage · improvisation · endurance
- Portable Kitstravel kit, camping kit, first aid kit, survival kit, tool kit
- preparednessreadiness, preparedness, foresight, forethought, precaution
- Preppingstockpile, stockpiling, supplies, emergency kit, SHTF
- backupsbackup copy, backup file, backup drive, backup system, backup generator
- Zombieszombie, zombies, undead, walkers, walker
bug-out bagunpreparedness
Lacking readiness beforehand
complacency · obliviousness · suitcase · checked luggage · carry-on bag
bug-out bagshelter-in-place
Remain indoors for safety
fortification · homestead · bunker · safe room · storm cellar
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