When I think of a go bag, I’m thinking of the bag I grab every day, whether to the local coffee shop to work or a short 2 to 3-day work trip. Anything past that, and I will use a larger bag for travel.
My minimalist go bag is not set up to fight off a Russian or Chinese invasion but to support my daily needs with a few extras to support those unexpected emergencies.
Why don’t I have a PCC or backpack gun? Because I have my concealed carry pistol and spare mag on me. I’ve trained and practiced enough to be confident in my capabilities to get out of a bad situation.
So, to answer the question “what to put in a minimalist go bag,” we need to start with the bag. For me, that is the 5.11 PT-R Daily Grind backpack.
What I Put In My Minimalist Go Bag
- Apple MacBook Air 13 Laptop
- Bose earbuds
- Charging cable for laptop, phone, and earbuds
- Medical kit
- Compact rain jacket
- Mission Darkness Cell phone Faraday bag – (Authorized for use by the NSA)
- Field Notebook and pen
- Achilles Heel Tactical Water bottle
- Multi-tool
- Cash (Minimum of $100 – $300 recommended)
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