1-fixed blade knife
2-waterproof strikeanywhere matches, mag stick and flint and steel
3-bandana
4-compass and a map would be nice
5-snare lines
6-gloves
7-fishhooks and line
8-first aid kit
9-550 cord
10-multi-tool

In the case of "bugging out" and having to snatch my bag and run for the hills, these are my top 10 items (in the bag). Typical items, such as clothes, wallet/money/ID, cell phone, bandanna/handkercheif, etc... would already be on my person.

(Click on each item for links : )

1. Becker BK7 Combat/Utility Knife

2. 550 Cord

3. Magnesium Fire Starter (and a couple of standard lighters : )

4. MSR Miniworks Water Filter (would also grab a canteen)

5. First Aid Kit (185 pieces) - and throw in a Snake Bite Kit

6. Leatherman Core

7. Wilderness Survivors Guide (great reference on everything)

8. Pocket Chain Saw (nuff said, shnick shnick)

9. Map(s) and Compass

10. Pistol and ammo - preferrably a H&K USP40 or a Springfield 1911 Operator (both still on my wish list)

No specific order really, because almost all items are equally important. Although, in any extreme survival situation, the knife and rope would be the 2 most useful (and possibly life saving) tools to have.

Why is everybody carrying a compass but nobody has a map?

I keep a map of the state and a couple different city maps because i travel for my job

IronKnuckles wrote:Why is everybody carrying a compass but nobody has a map?

there men, and everybody knows we men do not ask for directions or need a map

water and water filter
food 3 days
food bars
fire starter kit
gas masks & gas mask filters (mine, wife and son)
550 cord
fixedblade
cask & checkbook (have emergency account at large nationwide bank)
flashlight (extra btty)
first aid kit

I only seen two people really had shelter rule of threes people
3min without air
3 hrs without shelter
3 days without water
3 weeks without food

Any way
1. Rat 7
2. Leatherman
3.Tarp/poncho with grommet holes
4.50-100 ft 550 cord
5. Light my fire (firesteel)
6. 1 qt. Military canteen with cup
7. bic lighter
8. Energy bars or snickers
9. roll duct tape
10. Rifle and ammo

Depending on time of year and climate
My wife just said" MAPS" do men know what those are LOL

I was just going to point out the 'rule of three', but potbellybob beat me to it.
Anyway.....
1) Poncho
2) folding saw
3) knife
4) 'Katiden' (or simular) hiking water purifier
5) fire ( flint, lighter(s), trioxaine)
6) Emergency food ( high energy/calorie bars, mre parts)
7) compass (map if I know where I will be at)
8) firearm(s) (at least handgun, rifle (both) if possible)
9) Ammo (is this an item by itself or does it go with #9?)
10)wool blanket

I hate to keep posting but you guys really know your stuff I'll get there

#1.75 coilspring trap 3ea
#110 conibear trap 3ea
Sleeping bag
Tube tent made from a tarp
Fire starter's
Mess kit/hobo/canteen
Candles
Fishing kit
Gun/ammo
Tomahawk or trenching tool