Myself, I made Bug Out Bags (BOB’s) for my family. Their small bags kept in the house for a quick exit. Each family member has their own bag, so it’s tailored for them. The bag looks like a large gym bag and it has shoulder straps.

In each bag there is a change of clothing and stout shoes.
A travel size first aid kit. (cheap from Wal-Mart and Dollar Store)
A small sample size toiletry kit. (cheap from Wal-Mart)
Three days worth of food, like energy bars and mountain house freeze dried food.
Ziploc bag with salt, pepper and plastic cutlery.
Small pocket knife and multi-tool.
Space blanket.
Windup flashlight ( cheap from Dollar Store)
One chemical light stick.
Two army canteens with drinking cups and water purification tablets.
Two packs of travel size Kleenex.
One butane lighter.
Two small tea candles.
Pepper spray (for 2 and 4 legged varmints)
Small AM/FM radio.
Rain poncho
Xerox copies of birth certificates, drivers licenses, insurance papers, address books, etc.
Rechargeable phone calling card with at least 120 minutes.
A small notebook with a pen.
Also each bag has $300.00 in small bills and two rolls of quarters.

The bags don’t weigh much, but they can be worth their weight in gold if needed.