When disaster strikes, you don’t have time to decide which items you need to gather for survival. You need to be able to concentrate on leaving quickly with your supplies you already packed.
To do that, you need to have a sturdy, dependable bag. Here are our top 5 choices.
MonkeyPaks™ “Big Monkey” Tactical Military MOLLE Backpack
You can find one of these in the Tactical Assault Military Army Style Backpack By Monkey Paks. This one has a BPA-free 2.5 liter water bladder with drinking tube.
The main compartment is a roomy 20″ by 12″ by 8.5″ with two double zippered compartments. You also get two detachable zippered side pockets are 5.5″ by 2.5″ by 8″ in size.
There are also compression straps, which enable the bag to be expandable plus lots of MOLLE webbing for all your gear requirements.
5.11 Rush 72 Back Pack
The 5.11 Rush 72 Back Pack is another great choice. You get plenty of space with this water resistant bag and it’s easy to keep items organized with all the pockets.
- Dual-zippered front and main compartments with molded grip pulls
- Pocket to store maps, pens, and documents
- Main compartment is 23″ H x 13.5″ L x 8.5″ D
- Rugged and self-healing zippers
It also has a MOLLE system. You get a hydration compartment and wide zippered compartments as well. The bag offers a space for your sunglasses that’s lined with fleece to prevent scratches on the lens. The bag has compression straps for easy carrying. Extra attachment points makes expanding the bag a breeze.
Mil-Tec Military
When you’re looking for a good bug out bag, you want to get something like what the military uses. Those bags, like the Mil-Tec Military Army Patrol Molle Assault Pack Tactical Combat Rucksack Backpack Bag are designed to be tough.
The bag is water resistant to help it stay dry in inclement weather. It has 2 big compartments that offer a variety of smaller spaces you can zip and store things in.
Plus, it has front pockets and a roomy hydro pocket. These pockets are fastened with two way zippers. The straps for the shoulder are easy on the back and shoulders thanks to the thick padding and the ergonomic design.
The back is padded for extra carrying comfort and with the compression straps, you can add gear. You get plenty of MOLLE straps to enable you to get the bag ready the way that you want it. It offers a 36L capacity.
5.11 Rush 24 Back Pack
The 5.11 Rush 24 Back Pack is a great size for children to carry and offers plenty of room. It’s made of strong nylon and is water resistant. You’ll get 2275 inches of room.
- Has a reinforced grab-and-go handle, hydration pocket, zippered fleece-lined eyewear pocket and wrap-around MOLLE/SlickStick web platform
- Also has three mesh admin compartments, zippered side water bottle pocket and a hook and loop area for nametape and flag patches
- Made from durable 1050D nylon with a water-repellant coating
You get plenty of side pockets along with the bigger interior storage space. There’s also a hydration pocket. Thanks to the MOLLE platform, you can expand the bag as needed.
Paratus 3 Day Backpack Bug Out Bag
With the Paratus 3 Day Operator’s Pack Military Style MOLLE Compatible Tactical Backpack Bug Out Bag, you get a bag that’s completely customizable. This bag has the MOLLE system and other attachment features so you can personalize it for emergency preparedness, military, or outdoor adventure.
It’s made of strong weather resistant nylon with double stitched seams and has a center compartment that at 20″ by 12″ is perfect for carrying a bigger load.
It has padded waist belt and compression straps for comfort and support and several access points to make getting into the bag quick and easy if needed.
The bag is compatible for use with hydration bladders.
With so many backpacks/bug out bags out there we hope this list of our top 5 can help you decide which is right for you and your family.