How to Make a Go Bag

Purchase a heavy-duty, yet light, duffel bag., Browse the list of recommended items below and determine what you must buy and what you already have., Pack your bag, with the heaviest items first., Put clothes in resealable plastic bags, such as...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Purchase a heavy-duty

    If you have a backpack you are no longer using, this can work.

    Ultimately, you want a bag that is large enough to carry the necessary items but not be filled.
  2. Step 2: yet light

    While it may be tempting to take things you already have, make sure you can do without it or you have enough to spare.

    For example, if you have a large box of disposable gloves, you can probably do without a few pairs.

    But if you only have one knife, you should purchase one just for your kit. , The bulkiest items should line the bottom of your bag, for easy lifting. , This will ensure your clothes stay dry in the event of a flood. ,,
  3. Step 3: duffel bag.

  4. Step 4: Browse the list of recommended items below and determine what you must buy and what you already have.

  5. Step 5: Pack your bag

  6. Step 6: with the heaviest items first.

  7. Step 7: Put clothes in resealable plastic bags

  8. Step 8: such as Zip-Lock or Vacuum bags.

  9. Step 9: Store the bag in a safe place where it can be accessed quickly.

  10. Step 10: Finished.

Detailed Guide

If you have a backpack you are no longer using, this can work.

Ultimately, you want a bag that is large enough to carry the necessary items but not be filled.

While it may be tempting to take things you already have, make sure you can do without it or you have enough to spare.

For example, if you have a large box of disposable gloves, you can probably do without a few pairs.

But if you only have one knife, you should purchase one just for your kit. , The bulkiest items should line the bottom of your bag, for easy lifting. , This will ensure your clothes stay dry in the event of a flood. ,,

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