That doesn't always work out though - I was evacuated due to a wildfire a couple of years ago and in the rush to get out (flames were literally right across the street) I completely forgot any medications I was on - that's not something you can easily get at Walmart.

Ever since then I've had a go bag packed and ready near the door, with a week's supply of pretty much anything I can think of that I'll need.

The joys of living in the dry southwest.

I also had to do this. I didn't even get time to go through things, had to describe to someone else what I wanted, and leave everything else behind. The person packing for me got mixed up and so I had no clothes for several days and no money to buy anything new. You just never know what situation you're going to have.

The need for a bug out or emergency pack varies greatly by the environment your in