Zombie Apocalypse Bugout Bag Essentials [Video]

Story by John Moore

When evaluating your zombie apocalypse bugout bag, there are three important items which you might overlook. The tendency is to stock up on “tactical” items – knives, firesteel, water purifiers and the like. All of those things are important, but there are some everyday items you don’t want to overlook.

Protecting your eyes, hands, and head wile preventing a health crisis due to exposure are going to be important to your survival. This is why we recommend a good hat, pair of sunglasses, and rugged pair of gloves. In this video, we go through the survival uses of all three and how to choose the appropriate ones for you.

One thing we didn’t mention here, but is also important is an extra pair or two of clean comfortable socks. Keeping your skin in tact and your feet dry will help prevent infections and keep you moving when the zombie SHTF.

A light jacket, like a fold-up windbreaker, can also act as an extra layer of protection from the elements.

Exposure will kill you before thirst, thirst before hunger. Plan accordingly.