{"id":170818,"date":"2022-11-26T19:33:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T00:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=170818"},"modified":"2025-11-27T06:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T12:11:57","slug":"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\/","title":{"rendered":"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/photo-output-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-170819\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/photo-output-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/photo-output-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/photo-output-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/photo-output-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/photo-output-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/photo-output.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loading up for back-country hiking with my boys<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is nearly impossible to find a tool or load out that works best for all situations, I continually find myself creating lists of things I want and that go well together for different tasks. Mission dictates everything, and companies design dedicated gear to fit specific situations. For the purpose of this article, I will list some of the items I would love to have for a quick bugging-out scenario. This will be far from a comprehensive list, but rather some products I would find useful in this sort of situation. Currently, there are also some pretty good holiday sales going on for those looking to snag anything mentioned below!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, what do I mean by bugging out? In this situation, I am going to mention the gear I would like to have for getting from point A to point B quickly. This isn&#8217;t a wishlist for complete wilderness survival, but rather enough to egress out to a better location to reassess current events. This list could be modified to fit your needs, but it&#8217;s a starter for me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concealed Carry:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, I think people should be concealed carrying, and especially so in a bug-out type scenario. I would recommend this to be your typical every-day-carry or EDC. It is always good to have extra ammo, so carrying your gun in a holster such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhawk.com\/bh-fathers-day-buying-guide.html?utm_source=gunsamerica.com&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=v828-72094-formlok&amp;utm_content=fathers-day-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackhawk Stache<\/a> would be a good idea. I have been appendix carrying for years, and this option seems minimalist, flexible, and affordable. MSRP is $34 for the base model and $55 for the premium model which includes an extra mag carrier. These holsters are injection molded and boast the ability to have thicker sidewalls where needed to increase strength where traditional Kydex holsters may fail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Made in the USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ambidextrous, adaptable for right or left hand carry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impact-reinforced, injection molded polymer design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low profile <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/gunfighter-tip-week-shirt-modification-improve-draw-stroke\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1560\">shirt guard adds comfort without inhibiting draw stroke<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can easily be adapted into several modular configurations or carry positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with handgun mounted RDS optics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with an assortment of Stache\u2122 IWB carry accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to accept popular Discreet Carry Concepts Gear Clips\u2122 Mod-4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friction adjustable passive retention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.5&#8243; J-style belt clip adjustable for height &amp; cant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1746-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-170820\" style=\"width:839px;height:559px\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1746-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1746-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1746-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1746-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1746.jpg 1207w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Premium Blackhawk Stache shown on their website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bug-Out-Bag:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime I travel I always bring my essentials in some sort of bag. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.badlandsgear.com\/collections\/fan-favorites\/products\/sacrifice-ls?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Badlands Sacrifice LS<\/a> looks to be a great option and is worth a spot on my Christmas list due to its modularity and size. Coming in at 3,400 cubic inches, this pack can carry a good amount of gear without becoming cumbersome. It features a Hypervent Suspension system which pulls moisture from your back keeping it cooler for those quick egress situations. This pack also features a hip-belt pistol holster which is ideal since an inside waistband holster (IWB) wouldn&#8217;t be compatible due to the hip-belt system going over your waist and applying load into an IWB holster. I have tried it, and it was the worst. A hip-belt holster is quick to access and comfortable. I hiked a 70-mile loop with some serious elevation change and had absolutely no issues with a hip-belt holster last summer, and have done many miles since. The Sacrifice LS also features a detachable bow\/rifle boot to sort of bridge the gap between a quick-go bag, and something to sustain longer periods off the grid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total Volume: 3,400 CI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Pocket Volume: 2,160 CI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Weight: 3 LB, 13 OZ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimensions: 28 IN x 15 IN x 11 IN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pockets: Seven<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Features: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carries Rifle or Bow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hip-Belt Pistol Holster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy-Access Hip-Belt Pouches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hypervent\u2122 Suspension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforced Carrying Strap\/Hanging Strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aramid Bartacking on Stress Points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydration Compatible (Up to 3L)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrapped Frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultralight Ripstop Fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load-Distributing Flex Rods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple Lash Points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top Loader Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floating Lid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in Rifle or Bow Boot for Easy Carry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C6 DWR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3BF8686F-A1CA-4177-9361-7D98B39CF733-1024x539.jpg\" alt=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-170825\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3BF8686F-A1CA-4177-9361-7D98B39CF733-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3BF8686F-A1CA-4177-9361-7D98B39CF733-400x211.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3BF8686F-A1CA-4177-9361-7D98B39CF733-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3BF8686F-A1CA-4177-9361-7D98B39CF733-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3BF8686F-A1CA-4177-9361-7D98B39CF733-1536x809.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3BF8686F-A1CA-4177-9361-7D98B39CF733.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.badlandsgear.com\/collections\/fan-favorites\/products\/sacrifice-ls?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Badlands Sacrifice LS<\/a> shown on their website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food is essential. Whether you are bugging-out, or just reading this article on a typical day, having food on hand is essential. Don&#8217;t wait for a crisis to try and find food, get it while the gettin&#8217; is good. Within the last year, we have witnessed the fragility of our supply chains due to COVID and food scares. Keeping your pantries stacked is a great and realistic option, and stocking them with food that has a long shelf life is even better. I have months worth of food with a 25-year shelf life from My Patriot Supply. I started by buying their <a href=\"https:\/\/mypatriotsupply.com\/collections\/long-term-food-storage\/products\/3-month-emergency-food-supply-2-000-calories-day?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-month Emergency-food-supply<\/a> a while back due to having the most calories per dollar and have no regrets. While not ultralight for backpacking out, we need to face the reality that most people will be traveling to better locations with vehicles that could transport this food. The current sale price on a 3-month supply of food is posted at $647 when bought directly from My Patriot Supply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1750.jpg\" alt=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-170824\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1750.jpg 839w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1750-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1750-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1750-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypatriotsupply.com\/collections\/long-term-food-storage\/products\/3-month-emergency-food-supply-2-000-calories-day?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-month Emergency-food-supply<\/a> shown on My Patriot Supplies website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transportation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel like having extra fuel on hand is a very overlooked aspect of preparedness, and I have even had coworkers make fun of me for it. If you don&#8217;t currently have enough gas to get you to your bug-out location on hand, you are wrong. Go buy some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractorsupply.com\/tsc\/product\/5-gallon-gas-can?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-gallon gas cans<\/a> for $20 from your local Walmart or Tractor Supply and fill them up. I have enough to get both my wife&#8217;s vehicle and my own out to where I want to go if things get crazy, and I rotate through the fuel every few months. Don&#8217;t be naive, gas shortages happen, and your ability to egress is totally up to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1751.jpg\" alt=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-170823\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1751.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1751-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1751-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1751-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A 5-gallon gas can shown on Tractor supplies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractorsupply.com\/tsc\/product\/5-gallon-gas-can?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scouting:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this is a Christmas list, and I am not ashamed to have expensive tastes, I will also list the <a href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.com\/fury-hd-5000-ab-10x42.html?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB<\/a> range finding binoculars. These seem to be everything I ever wanted in regards to a rangefinder and a binocular setup combining both into one sleek package. These can range reflective targets from 5-5000 yards, range trees from 5-2400 yards, and range deer from 5-1600 yards. The glass looks superb, and the unit looks to be built tough. It also features an Applied Ballistics system onboard allowing one to range a target and get the hold over for their uploaded ballistic profile in seconds. Even for those who are not shooting, having a rangefinder built into a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=binocular\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\">binoculars<\/a> is nice to have for hiking and judging distances. The binoculars feature Vortex&#8217;s &#8220;HD Optical System Optimized with select glass elements to deliver exceptional resolution, cut chromatic aberration, and provide outstanding color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and light transmission.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Magnification&nbsp;10x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Objective Lens Diameter&nbsp;42 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eye Relief&nbsp;16 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exit Pupil&nbsp;4.2 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linear Field of View&nbsp;321ft\/1000 yds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angular Field of View&nbsp;6.1 degrees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close Focus&nbsp;18.5 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpupillary Distance&nbsp;58-72 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Height&nbsp;5.8 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Width&nbsp;5.0 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight&nbsp;32.4 oz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1753-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-170822\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1753-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1753-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1753-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1753-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG-1753.jpg 1092w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.com\/fury-hd-5000-ab-10x42.html?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"a-christmas-list-for-bugging-out\" title=\"My Christmas List For Carrying Guns, Bugging Out &amp; Other Ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB<\/a> range finding binoculars shown on their website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is by far from a comprehensive list, but these items would put everyone who wields them in a much better position than those without. These are some of the things I prioritize, but altering this list to add\/subtract\/or substitute is valid as well. Find what works for you, but whatever you do, don&#8217;t wait until a disaster to try and find what you need. Be mindful, and think about what you can get right now to help you down the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While it is nearly impossible to find a tool or load out that works best for all situations, I continually find myself creating lists of things I want and that go well together for different tasks. 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