Finding the right bug out bag is a personal thing and that's why we believe in choice. You should be able to choose the bag that speaks to you.

Voodoo Tactical Mojo

If you are looking for sheer capacity and compartmental storage, then the Mojo Tactical is probably the bug-out pack for you. Across one large main compartment and eleven exterior pouches, this bag has roughly 173 liters of potential storage space. And it’s even expandable outside of that thanks to its PALS webbing around the exterior. But, perhaps the biggest highlight of this bag is that, while it can certainly be carried like a normal duffel bag, it also has removable backpack straps, for when you need to make the long haul.

Capacity: 173 Liters
Weight: 2.5 Pounds
Highlights:11+ Exterior Pouches, PALS Webbing, Removable Backpack Straps

Maxpedition Vulture II

Although this bag looks a little less tactical than some of its counterparts on this list, that doesn’t mean it is any less equipped to handle those tough circumstances for which you might need it. Its tough 1000D nylon exterior features a bonus in the form of a rubberized base – helping protect it from the elements when you need to set it down for a spell – and it’s equipped with handy MOLLE grids (for expandable carry) on its back, sides, and straps. And while you could certainly use it as a bug-out bag, it also works just as well as a short-form hiking backpack or even something you might take on travel.

Capacity: 34 Liters
Weight: 3 Pounds
Highlights: Sternum Strap and Integrated Belt, Rubberized Base, MOLLE Grid System

Condor 3 Day Assault Pack

This tactical backpack, while low in price, is plenty beefy to store enough food, water, and supplies for – you guessed it – around 3 days (or more, depending upon how spartan you are). It also includes a separate compartment that can fit up to two 3-liter hydration bladders at a time. Which is great because, in the case of an emergency, clean water is the most important thing you can have. And while the Condor 3 Day Assault Pack has a total of 7 compartments – with the option for more compartmentalized storage within – it’s also equipped with a MOLLE external grid onto which you can attach even more storage, survival tools, and more.

Capacity: 50 Liters
Weight: 5 Pounds
Highlights: 2 x 3L Hydration Pack Storage, Exterior MOLLE Grid

Kifaru Emr II

One of the best things about this bug-out backpack is that, if you end up emptying some of its incredibly large capacity (up to 137 liters total), you can actually compress it down to a much smaller and more manageable bag. In fact, this bag compacts down all the way into a 39.6 liter format. And, if you need to fill it back up again, it expands just as easily. On top of that, the EMR II is built from 500D DWR coated Cordura nylon, comes with two exterior wing pockets, and has a full-length front zipper for easy access to its interior contents.

Capacity: 137 Liters
Weight: 3.3 Pounds
Highlights: Interior and Exterior PALS Matrix, Compression and Expansion Options, Full-Length Center Zipper, Compatible With Kifaru Duplex Frames.

Mystery Ranch 6500

While it is, by far, the heaviest bag on our list, this offering from Mystery Ranch is also – arguably – the most capable. Much of that weight, for example, comes from the interior frame that helps this bag support far more than similar frameless backpacks could. In fact, the brand claims that you can carry 70 pounds worth of gear in comfort, but the bag will actually stabilize loads over 100 pounds. Furthermore, if you want to pare it down a bit, it comes with a removable daypack attachment for shorter outings, wherever you might be. And, best of all, this bag was made right here in the USA.

Capacity:106 Liters
Weight: 10 Pounds
Highlights: NICE Support Frame, Speedzip Sleeping Bag Compartment, Body Armor Compatible, Removable Daypack Lid, Made in the USA

If you think these bags are great, but you would like to see other similar styles, check out the full list at HiConsumption. Before purchasing a bug out bag, figure out first what your needs are. Make a list that way you can check it off as you check out each bug out bag. Hopefully, you'll find the right bag that'll fit your bug out needs!

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