When you’re researching bug out bags or just trying to get new ideas, there is no shortage of information available. Most of these lists include typical prepping gear like a fishing kit and a Life Straw. The problem is, these supplies may not be as important in an urban bug out bag or survival kit.

This is because most of us “prepping experts” with websites tend to live in rural areas, while the majority of preppers live in suburban or even urban areas.

While it’s undeniable that the further away from population you are, the better your odds will be, that isn’t feasible for some people. Sometimes people have jobs and family that make moving out to the country impossible…for now at least.

With that being said, if you do live near a big city, and you are serious about preparedness, you should be working on an alternative to living in the city. This could be a bug out location (or locations) a survival retreat, or a goal to move further away from the city.

SPP301 Urban Bug Out Bag & Survival Kit Considerations

In episode 70 of the Survivalist Prepper podcast I had Chris on from The Bug Out Bag Guide on to talk about urban bug out bags. Specifically the pre-made TUUSK urban survival bag that he put together with Ready to Go Survival.

As far as pre-made survival kits go, the TUUSK (The Ultimate Urban Survival Kit) is top of the line. This is not a mass produced made in China kit, and the price reflects that. At the very least, you can take a look at the prepping supplies included and get some ideas.

What’s in Your Bag…

Just like every prepping list we read online, we need to remember that our urban survival kits and supplies may be different then the next persons supplies. Your location, your family and your skills will all play a factor in what you put in your bug out bag.

This means taking an in depth look at your situation and doing a personal threat assessment and a S.W.O.T. analysis. On the surface this may seem fairly basic, but as you dig deeper you’ll get a clearer picture of your needs.

Here is a free PDF I put together about preforming a threat assessment. [Click Here to Downlooad]