Having what you need when you need it when faced with an emergency, survival or bug-out situation is paramount not only to your comfort but if the situation is dire enough, to your survival.

Too often, though, survivalists make some common mistakes; here is how to avoid them.

The easiest way to avoid these common mistakes is to have a detailed checklist of bug-out and survival items that you can refer to as you build your cache.

That list can ensure you do not over or under prepare and that you do not have gear or clothing that will make you a target.

What mistakes do you see people making when preparing their bug-out bags? Tell us below.