Tips & Tricks Tuesday: Pack a Wyoming-Ready Go Bag for Survival

Wyoming’s vast distances and harsh conditions demand a go bag that’s light, tough, and ready for anything. Whether you’re trekking to urban centers like Casper or bugging out in the backcountry, a well-packed go bag is your lifeline. Here’s how to build one that’ll keep you moving for 4–5 days!

🛠️ How to Pack It:

•  Choose the Right Bag: Pick a narrow, lightweight go bag (e.g., Mystery Ranch Tricep) that’s no wider than your body and stays below neck height for mobility through tight spaces like urban ruins or dense Wyoming forests.

•  Go Bag Essentials:

•  Hydration: Pack 20L collapsible water bags (marked “dirty” and “clean”) and a Sawyer filter (100,000-gallon lifespan) to purify Wyoming’s scarce water sources, like streams or urban runoff. Dip and move fast to avoid detection.

•  Food: Carry calorie-dense, cold-eatable foods like peanut butter tortillas, gummy bears, or protein bars for quick energy without cooking. Add green powder for nutrients.

•  Communication: Include a handheld GMRS radio (cross-referenced from DennyG video) with extra batteries for reliable comms in Wyoming’s remote areas or urban chaos. Keep it accessible for quick coordination with your team.

•  Entry/Exit Tools: Pack a sturdy hatchet or knife for breaking through urban obstacles (e.g., wooden barriers) or crafting in the wild. A hatchet is ideal for chopping, while a knife offers precision for smaller tasks—choose one or both based on your needs.

•  Shelter & Layers: Include a thermal poncho (e.g., Ralph Camo) for stealth and warmth, thermal top/bottoms, rain gear, extra socks (dry on pants while moving), and an emergency blanket for Wyoming’s cold nights.

•  Medical & Hygiene: Pack a boo-boo kit (band-aids, triple antibiotic ointment, butterfly bandages), antibiotics, anti-diarrheals, unscented foot powder, toothbrush, wet wipes, and a Rite in the Rain notebook for notes. Add Liquid IVs and a can opener.

•  Train for Wyoming: Test your go bag’s weight on long hikes to ensure you can move fast across Wyoming’s plains or mountains. Practice accessing gear quickly for urban or wilderness scenarios.

🌄 Why It Matters: Wyoming’s sparse water, cold nights, and long treks to places like Cheyenne require a go bag that’s mobile and self-sustaining. A lean, smart-packed bag keeps you ready for any crisis, from urban chaos to remote survival.

💬 Wyoming Patriots, what’s a must-have in your go bag? Share below! #WyomingReady #GoBagTips