Well, this is going to be long. Let me start by saying that a year or so ago I mentioned to one of the guys I work for that I was going to be putting together one of these bags. When I mentioned it he said, "Hey, I got one of those bags at a seminar I attended. You can have it." I thought, great, at least I don't have to buy a new bag.
He didn't mean just the backpack itself.
SovereignDeed puts bags like this (called EvacPaks) together for the well off. When my boss showed up with this I was floored. He did keep the Garmin Rino 130 GPS and Iridium Satellite phone that came in the kit, but the rest of the bag he just gave me.
The bag is made up of a backpack with various compartments. In the main compartment were several, smaller bags that organized the gear (First Aid Kit; Heat, Light and Energy; Food and Water; Protection and Medical; Health and Hygiene, Communication and Navigation).
I have replaced most of the calendar limited items and I have added a few items of my own, like the cash and ammo. When I refreshed the out-of-date items I created this checklist so I wouldn't have to rip the bag open every 6 mos. looking for expired items:
Main EvacPak Compartment
Heat, Energy & Light Bag
• 44 Hour Nuwick Candle
• Waterproof Matches
• ProHeat Hand Warmers
• Hand Crank Flashlight
• Coghlan’s Fire Sticks
• Fire Steel
Other Items
• Work Gloves
• Bivvy Sack/Blanket
• Emergency AM/FM/NOAA Wx Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger
• Folding Shovel
• Wire Saw
• Ammunition
Front Compartment
• NukAlert
• Radiation Dosimeter
• Thyrosafe Pills
• M8 Chemical Detection Card
• N95 Particulate Filter Mask
• Microfiber Towel
• Poncho
• Sharpie Permanent Ink Pen
• Spare Eyeglasses
• $500 Cash
• Playing Cards
Top Compartment
• Duct Tape
• Nylon Cord
• Steel Wire
• Plastic Ties
• Headlamp
Waist Belt
• Gerber Multitool
• Pepper Spray
• AA Mini Maglite
• 7" Survival Knife
Outside Mesh
• CamelBak 32oz. Water Bottle with hose and bite valve
Food and Water
Mesh Compartment:
• Tuna Packet 6.4oz (replace by 7/23/2013)
• Trail Mix
• Sport Beans
• Real Lemon Flavoring
• Chewing Gum
Main Compartment:
• Datrex Emergency Ration Bar 2400 cal (Feb 2016)
• Mainstay Energy Bar 1200 cal (Feb 2016)
• Pure Easy Water Filter
• MicroPur Water Purification Tablets (Katadyn MP 1, 1 tablet treats 1L in 4 hrs in an opaque container or in the dark) (5 year shelf life, due May 2015)
• Datrex Emergency Water Bags (1.8 oz, 6ea)
• Oral Rehydration Salts
Protection & Medical
Mesh Compartment:
• Insect Repellent Button
• Natrapel Insect Repellent
• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm
Main Compartment:
• SAM Splint
• Trauma Wound Bandage (5 year life, exp Jan 2012)
• Bio Wash
• Latex Gloves (4 pair)
• N95 Particulate Filter Masks (4)
• Orajel Swabs (exp May 2012)
• Non-Adhesive Dressing Tape
• Cold & Hot Pain Relieving Liquid (muscle/joint pain)(exp Nov 2012)
• Lost Filling & Loose Cap Repair
Adventure Medical Kit:
“A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine (3rd ed)” by Eric Weiss, Latex Gloves
Medicine:
Anti-Diarrheal (exp May 2012), Antacid (exp Dec 2012), Antihistamine (exp Oct 2011), , Aspirin (exp May 2012), Acetaminophen (exp Oct 2011), Ibuprofen (exp Oct 2011), After Bite wipes (2), Aromatic Ammonia (smelling salt)
Wound Care/Blisters/Burns Supplies:
4 Sterile Cotton Tipped Applicators, 6 Cut & Scrape Cleaner, Surgical Blade, Moleskin, 3 Tegaderm Film (waterproof dressing) (exp Sep 2012), 2 Non-Stick Dressing (exp May 2014), 2 3”x4” Non-Adherent Pad, 2 2”x2” Surgical Sponges, 2 3”x3” Surgical Sponges, Gauze Roll, Medical Tape Roll, Adhesive Bandages (various sizes), 1 Compound Benjoin Tincture Swabstick (exp Aug 2008), Tweezers
Bleeding & Sprains Supplies:
5”x9” Sterile Combine Pad (dynarex), 2 5”x9” Surgipad
Health & Hygiene
Mesh Compartment:
• Toothbrush, Toothpaste & Dental Floss
• Nail Clippers & Small Scissors
• Mini Soap Bars
• Contact Lens Remover
Main Compartment:
• Deodorant, Shampoo & Powder
• Wet Ones
• Purell Wipes & Liquid
• Tissue Paper
• Feminine Pads & Tampons
Communication & Navigation
Front Compartment
• Battery-Driven Cell-Phone Charger with attachments
• AA and 123A Batteries
• Notebook and pen
• Compass
• Whistle
• Signaling Mirror
• Monocular
Hiking boots with two extra socks, extra pair of underwear.