WifeBugOutBag

Mrs. Quux has a BugOutBag of her own. It's a little lighter; here it is.

Inventory: 

1. The pack is an OVO helmet bag with a pouch for hydration system. OVO seems to be out of business; I remember picking the bag because it was on a cheap closeout price. This bag by Nalgene would probably do well as a replacement.
2. The sleeping bag is a SnugPak Softie 3 Merlin; about $250. Shop around; I'm sure I paid much less for this in 2001!
3. NATO waterproof safety matches, about $3.50
4. Stabilized oxygen (not Amazon link) for water treatment, about $20.
5. Survival tabs (not Amazon link) Emergency food, about $25. EXPIRATION DATE: December 2011 (lasts 10 years)
6. Meal, ready to eat (MRE). Qty: 2. About $75 for a case of 12. No expiration date! Really! Also see RepackingMRE (to save space).
7. Leatherman classic with clip. I don't think they make these anymore; Amazon has the newer Leatherman Kick which is very similar. About $32
8. Hooded blanket/Poncho is made strong like a tarp but has interior reflective foil surface like space blankets. Mine originally came from MPIoutdoors; but apparently they no longer make them. I located a similar one here (not Amazon link). About $15
9. Coghlans folding stove. About $9
10. EcofuelXP for foldng stove; $10 for sixpack
11. I could not find the Adventure Medical 'Savvy Traveller' kit I have. Their World Traveller seems similar. About $70
12. Storm Whistle. About $5
13. P-38 can opener. Get from local army-navy store (usually at the counter), or buy 15 of them for $13 and give some away as party favors! This is one of the all-around niftiest small things you can have on your keychain.
14. EMT scissors/shears. About $3
15. Mace Pepper Foam. About $18. 4 year shelf life.
16. Fire escape hood. I could not find the Kaptair type that I have for less than $50 each (I know I paid less, I just don't remember where!); I did locate this very similar one (not Amazon link). About $32.
17. FreePlay Eyemax Wind-Up AM/FM/Weather Radio and flashlight. About $60. Note, I looked at a lot of other wind-up survival type radios. Most are not very sturdy; my first one broke the first time I used it (during the Great Seattle Power Outage of 2006). This FreePlay unit is designed by a company who make similar units for the Third World; it is strong and sturdy. Don't get crappy knockoffs; you'll regret it like I did!
18. Garmin Rino 110 GPS/walkietalkie. About $155. You may be able to find refurbished ones for around $100 - I did. Because we have two bugout bags (one for me, one for wife), I like this device which will help me stay in contact with her, and also help us locate one another if we become separated. It takes 3 AA batteries; I use rechargeables. Discharge/recharge yearly in December.
19. Energizer mini battery charger. Has a nifty slide-out battery holder that makes the charger nice and small so you can take it with you. I got mine at a drugstore with 4x NiMH batteries, on closeout. NewEgg has the same kit for about $18.
20. Four-pack lithium AA batteries. EXPIRATION DATE: December 2017 (lasts 10 years)
21. Gloves.

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1. The hydration system is a Camelbak Omega Hydrotanium 70 oz/1.5 liter. About $30. RINSE and REFILL YEARLY in December.
2. SAS Survival Guide. About $14
3. Heatsheets space blanket. Big enough for 2 people; has many emergency tips printed right on it. About $6
4. Spare glasses.
5. Spork. 4-pack for $10, or $3/each
6. GI mess kit. About $7
7. Magnesium fire starter. About $8
8. Toilet paper.
9. Small packet of emergency info and cash.