When setting up an urban get home bag there are many important considerations to keep in mind. Your urban get home bag is far different than a traditional “bug out bag” or a “get home bag.” In fact, if your serious about preparation and survival then you should carefully analyze your lifestyle and build a number of different bags that will help you survive any situation your find yourself in. First, you must carefully think about what type of bag you will carry your emergency urban survival supplies in. One of the biggest mistakes I see beginners make is there use a tactical or camouflage bag in an urban setting. In an urban setting it’s important that you blend and a tactical type bag will stand out, especially to law enforcement. Instead, built your kit around a bag that blends in with the type of people that are going to be around you. For example, an ideal bag would be a standard two strap backpack that you would see a student using for school. The color choice is also important because ideally in an urban setting you want to be the grey man that blends in to his surrounding. Furthermore, your urban get home bag should not look expensive or flashy because this could make you a target for criminals who are looking to rob people during an emergency.

Top urban get home bag contents

What are the ideal contents for your urban get home bag? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question because everyones situation is unique and different. With that said, there’s some staple items that everyone should have in their pack that I will cover in this article. 

1. Plastic water bottle
2. Walking shoes or boots
3. Snack bars
4. Lightweight rain coat
5. Warm clothing
6. Paracord
7. Wool socks
8. Portable phone charger
9. Map
10. GPS and compass
11. SAS survival handbook
12. Firearm or other self defense item
13. Headlamp and extra batteries
14. Lightweight sleep system
15. Gloves
16. Warm hat
17. Bandades and blister patches
18. Paper and pencil
19. Bic lighter and tinder
20. Tarp
21. Fixed blade or folding knife
22. Lightweight sleeping bag

Finals thoughts on urban get home bags

Remember, everyones situation is unique and you will need to evaluate your own specific needs to develop the best possible urban get home bag. Moving through an urban environment is drastically different then moving through the forest or even a rural setting. In an urban environment your primary concern is to blend in with other people and not get picked up by law enforcement. The next biggest threat is going to come from criminals and gangs so your going to need the proper tools to defend yourself without looking militant. One should do everything possible to avoid confrontation by spotting trouble areas ahead of time and avoiding them. Furthermore, you should walk with your head high and your shoulders up which will project to criminals that you won’t be an easy target. Avoid looking wealthy at all costs because this could make you a target to thieves. In an emergency situation you will need to act quickly so it’s important to plan your route ahead of time. During a crisis you probably won’t be thinking clearly so it’s good to practice your plan so you can execute quickly without having to think. In an urban environment transportation devices such as bicycles and skateboards can be an asset if your comfortable with them. At the end of the day, it’s up to you to take care of yourself and your family. In most cases law enforcement will be totally overwhelmed by the situation so don’t count on them for your safety.

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