Check off the gear you're packing, adjust quantities, and we'll track the total weight against your body weight in real time. Every item links straight to Amazon so you can price it out and buy in one shot. We've loaded 125+ products across 11 categories — from shelter and fire to first aid and comms — so nothing gets forgotten.
Bottom line: the number one bug out bag mistake is overpacking. Stay under 20–25% of body weight. This tool keeps you honest with a live weight gauge so you can ditch dead weight before mile two.
Keep the loaded pack at or under 20–25% of body weight. A 180-lb adult caps around 36–45 lb including water. If you cannot walk an hour without stopping, cut gear — not the water.
Most people land in 30–55 liters once water and food are in. Under 25L is a get-home bag. Over 65L usually means you will dump gear on the road.
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For most adults I start with a 30–55L pack that empties around 3.5–5.5 lb. The 5.11 RUSH72 2.0 is my primary tactical pick; hiking packs often beat cheap 'tactical' bags on straps.