These are suggestions for my personal bag so not all of this is essential.
Dash bag contents If you need to get out of somewhere fast get all this stuff into a bag before you go. If you need to leave at a moments notice but not yet, hide this bag somewhere. Shower the night before you leave and eat a big meal. You’ll need the energy. Sleep for a long enough time. Make sure that nobody unsavoury will see you leave and then get out.
Medical- Pain killers - First aid book- Bandages - Bacitracin or other antibacterial ointments- Numbing cream- Medical tape- Burn stuff. Like second skin and aloe lotion. - Rubbing alcohol- Tweezers- Sewing kit- Any medications you need- Benadryl or other stuff like that- Ginger gravel non drowsy chewable.
Hygiene- Soap- Shampoo - Washcloth- Towel - Toothpaste - Toothbrush - Nail clippers- Tweezers- Dish soap to do laundry with
Clothes- 3 t-shirts- Tank tops- 2 long sleeved shirts - 3 pairs of jeans- Leggings- 2 pairs of sweat pants- 2 hats- Gloves - Bandana- 2 hoodies- Leather jacket or a rain jacket. - As many socks as possible - As much underwear as possible - Sunglasses- Sneakers. Good ones. - Boots. Warm ones with good grip. - Bring extra laces.
Personal - Whatever money you can get your hands on. Spend cautiously. Trade if you can rather than spending. Be careful. Never say you have money. - A book with the phone numbers of all your friends with addresses and emails. Don’t EVER lose this. It might be the only way to reach them. - Personal items like photos or childhood toys. You’ll need the comfort. - Books. Bring some books for the ride because if you don’t bring the next item shit will get boring - A music player. Get an old iPod and just load music and podcasts and anything else you may need. - Headphones - Cords for that stuff and a battery pack with an adapter. iPods only work if they’re charged. - Something to write in or draw in or something.- If your religious bring whatever book your religion uses. It might make you feel better to have it with you. - Pencils and pens. - A small pillow and blanket. - Whatever stuff of value you’re willing to sell for cash. Jewelry, tech, cds, movies. Anything that a pawnshop will take.
Tools and equipment - A lighter. You’ll need it for something at some point- Flashlight. It can get dark. - Swiss Army knife. Multiple tools and a knife. - Multi bit Screwdriver- Rope- A compass- Crazy glue- Duct tape - Scissors. You’ll need a haircut. - A map of your city. You don’t want to get lost. - A bus pass or transit pass. If you don’t have a car that is. - An umbrella. Rain is a thing. - Any gift cards you have. See if there’s food at any of the places. That will be your main worry.
Food- Granola bars and protein bars- Whatever non perishable, no cooking foods you can get your hands on. Jerky, dried fruit, crackers, vegetable chips, cereal, peanut butter, apple sauce. Even uncooked ramen noodles beat starving. Pack some sandwiches and fruit for the first few days. - Dry oatmeal packets. They can be soaked in water and eaten cold if necessary and they’re high in calories and carbs. Or eat it dry and wash it down. - Bottled water. Only use this when you don’t have a way to refill the good one. Be cautious. Don’t drink too much at once. - A sturdy water bottle. Fill it before you leave because you will need it. Refill this whenever you can. - Bring a can opener but no cans. If you have money you can get canned food at dollar stores. Don’t bring cans when you leave because they are heavy and will slow you down. - Get a book of what plants are and aren’t poisonous in your area. That way you can eat foraged food. Always triple check that it’s not poisonous. When in doubt dandelions can be eaten from flower to root.
Advice - Go to libraries to send messages and emails to friends. Avoid any place where you had a card. - [ ] Avoid cell phones like the plague. They have gps even when location services is off which is really not good if you’re trying to disappear - Almost any free food is good food. Live by this. It doesn’t matter what’s in it as long as you can digest it. Just be careful not to get swindled- Don’t pick up food from the ground because there are sick fucks who try to poison dogs with bad food and you could get hurt. - Work for things like space at sites and advice or info. Make connections because that will keep you alive - Don’t start fights but don’t let anyone walk over you- Don’t judge. An alcoholic, a smoker, a druggie, and a sober man can be equally good at fucking you up if you get preachy. - Don’t trespass or harass anyone because the last thing you need is a visit to the cops or to get the shit beat out of you by someone you pissed off- Sleep in the safest place you can find. Somewhere public enough that nobody will mug you but private enough that nobody will mug you and escape into the crowd- That bag is your life. Never EVER leave it unattended - Your name is not yours unless you’re speaking to the cops. Use a nick name. Anything distinguishing should be avoided. Go by something generic and forgettable.