BUG OUT BAG (BOB)

[black_hawk06]

I PLAN ON TAKKING WHAT I NEED AS I GO, SO IM TRAVELIN LITE.......GOOD LUCK WITH THAT SURVIVAL BAG

[Monte]

Originally Posted by black_hawk06

I PLAN ON TAKKING WHAT I NEED AS I GO, SO IM TRAVELIN LITE.......GOOD LUCK WITH THAT SURVIVAL BAG

And that's why most of the rest of us are armed. Good luck with "takking" anything from one of us.

[tortoisethunder]

Originally Posted by black_hawk06

I PLAN ON TAKKING WHAT I NEED AS I GO, SO IM TRAVELIN LITE.......GOOD LUCK WITH THAT SURVIVAL BAG

If you "TAK" anything from me or my friends or family you will be dealt with in a negative manner...sorry in advance.

[383green]

Originally Posted by black_hawk06

I PLAN ON TAKKING WHAT I NEED AS I GO, SO IM TRAVELIN LITE.......GOOD LUCK WITH THAT SURVIVAL BAG

It is because of people like you that we require the right to keep and bear arms. And dictionaries.

[Dark&Good]

By the way, I used to go to a forum a year ago where we discussed the same BOB issue. After 16 pages, somebody started talking about the necessity of protecting our supplies, and he said that he would shoot anybody who comes too close (in a SHTF situation). I think that TRUST would be generally low, but there would still be many people who wouldn't want to harm others unnecessarily and would be looking for a good group. I still wonder, how can we recognize, who is a threat and who's not, before it's too late.

I'm hoping for a world in which honor, courage, virtue and help value a lot. In the meantime, I'm trying to have a high awareness about the world around.

Sorry, it's a bit different subject, but it's related enough...

[popndrop]

Originally Posted by Dark&Good

By the way, I used to go to a forum a year ago where we discussed the same BOB issue. After 16 pages, somebody started talking about the necessity of protecting our supplies, and he said that he would shoot anybody who comes too close (in a SHTF situation). I think that TRUST would be generally low, but there would still be many people who wouldn't want to harm others unnecessarily and would be looking for a good group. I still wonder, how can we recognize, who is a threat and who's not, before it's too late.

I'm hoping for a world in which honor, courage, virtue and help value a lot. In the meantime, I'm trying to have a high awareness about the world around.

Sorry, it's a bit different subject, but it's related enough...

We could form teams now I get first dibs.

[Dark&Good]

If we wanna discuss it, we need to start a new thread, I think

[tortoisethunder]

Originally Posted by Dark&Good

If we wanna discuss it, we need to start a new thread, I think

I would start by picking you...but you live in San Fran...little far from me in Simi...in a SHTF situation we might be worlds apart in distant but not ideas.

If you start the threat I will look for it.

[Dark&Good]

I started it ;-)

Still, let's keep on posting any related info to this one. I think it's a very good thread.

[popndrop]

I added my pics to the first posting - finally - in case anyone has a voyeuristic hankering to see inside of my B.O.B.

[Dark&Good]

I do have voyeuristic tendencies when it comes to opportunities to learn something

[Dark&Good]

Originally Posted by popndrop

Wife's Bag's Contents (not including un-mentionables of course, since they can't be mentioned)

Did you really have to mention those???



Your BOB looks great - you seem to have gotten what you wanted

Is that a Busse Combat ASH-1 ?

[popndrop]

Actually, Its a Busse NMSFNO, good eye.

[Dark&Good]

Originally Posted by popndrop

Actually, Its a Busse NMSFNO, good eye.

It looked too much like my ASH-1 CG. If people ever see me carrying my Busse, that means the SHTF...

[Dark&Good]

Hey, I ain't seen' nobody mentioning it, so I'd like to remind you of studying proper behavior in lightning storms.
How is that related to the BOB? Guess...

[Macadelic4]

Originally Posted by Dark&Good

Hey, I ain't seen' nobody mentioning it, so I'd like to remind you of studying proper behavior in lightning storms.
How is that related to the BOB? Guess...

Uh...don't pack a long, carbon steel fishing rod?

Otherwise, I'm stumped.

[Dark&Good]

Almost
Any metal can facilitate the leader' formation (knife, gun, tin foil hat ), so if I was in the open, I'd get away from these items, before everything else.
The rest of the behavior is not BOB-related, like get inside a building/car or uniformly grown parts of the nearest bush/forest, don't stand with my feet apart, don't touch anything else but the ground with my feet, wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before coming in the open, etc.

Of course, it also depends on your circumstances.

[tacticalcity]

Finally got around to taking a picture of mine? Left a noticable space for a Radio/GPS. All the pouches and the bag are made by Maxpedition.



Contents...

1) USAF Pilot's Survival Knife
2) Fishing line, fishing hooks, sinkers and floaters
3) Duck Tape
4) Sewing Kit
5) Tactical first aid kit
6) 2 MREs
7) 100 oz H20 Bladder
8) Travel size shaving kit, tooth brush, toothpaste, razors, soap, etc.
9) 3 pairs underwear
10) 3 pairs socks
11) 2 t-shirts
12) Winter Scarf
13) Nomex Gloves
14) Khaki Pants
15) Ripstop Gortex Hooded All-Weather Jacket
16) Small binoculars
17) Leatherman Pocket Tool
18) Pocket Allen Wrench Set
19) Surefire 6p Tactical Light
20) Surefire Batteries and AA Batteries
21) Emergency Cell Phone Charger
22) Dakota watch with Compass, Whistle, and Watch of Course
23) Copy of Catspaw by Joan D. Vinge for boredom
24) 5.11 Tactical Flacon Sunglasses
25) Kydex Handgun and Magazine Holsters
26) Magazines for Handgun and Rifle
27) Ammo
28) Foamie Ear Plugs
29) Flexfit Khaki Hat

Hard to believe it all fits!

Also have more H20, MREs, AMMO, and a pair of very comfortable 5.11 Combat Boots at the ready.

[pullnshoot25]

Originally Posted by Macadelic4

Uh...don't pack a long, carbon steel fishing rod?

Otherwise, I'm stumped.

AHAHAH!

[olhunter]

Another item worth mentioning....

We keep around 12 cheap (K-Mart - 6 for $20) solar garden lights in our earthquake supplies. Make sure you get the white lights and not the amber. I have 2 for the BOB that strap to the outside. Lightweight and provides a light supply as long as the sun keeps shining. Not a real prob in SoCal. Or unless we need these BOB's because TEOTWAWKI comet hits Earth. Read the book "Lucifers Hammer". Will happen...just a matter of when. But the book is entertaining either way.

[Wildman]

check out professionaloperatorskit.com they have some cool bail out bags and range bags.

[paintballergb]

Originally Posted by Wildman

check out professionaloperatorskit.com they have some cool bail out bags and range bags.

What other websites do you guys know of to get good bags.

[Dark&Good]

Originally Posted by paintballergb

What other websites do you guys know of to get good bags.

http://www.eberlestock.com/

[tacticalcity]

Originally Posted by paintballergb

What other websites do you guys know of to get good bags.

Tacticalcity.com for Maxpedition and BlackHawk gear.

[olhunter]

Originally Posted by paintballergb

What other websites do you guys know of to get good bags.

Ebay for all your shopping needs.

[Mazilla]

Along with the usual stuff I have always kept a baggie of dry dog food in my b.o.b., I figured I could survive a good amount of time on it and it's not the best tasting thing in the world so it may help deter my appetite...for a little while anyways.

[paintballergb]

Thanks for the websites guys.

Originally Posted by Mazilla

Along with the usual stuff I have always kept a baggie of dry dog food in my b.o.b., I figured I could survive a good amount of time on it and it's not the best tasting thing in the world so it may help deter my appetite...for a little while anyways.

But the space it takes up couldn't you just pack energy bars instead?

[Mazilla]

I have those too, but I figured if a dog can live off of dog food it's whole life it must be good enough to get me thru a couple of weeks. Like I said, the appeal to eat dog food isnt too high, so it will help with conservation.

[paintballergb]

Originally Posted by Mazilla

I have those too, but I figured if a dog can live off of dog food it's whole life it must be good enough to get me thru a couple of weeks. Like I said, the appeal to eat dog food isnt too high, so it will help with conservation.

Lol. They also lick their own butthole! But seriously, is it regular dog food or lamb and rice?

[Mazilla]

Actually it's royal canine<sp> and it's like 55.00 for 30lbs, so it probably tastes good. is supposed to be good anyways right?

[HUGH]

Dont forget these:http://www.taintpaint.com/info.htm
http://www.smeat.net/

[Mazilla]

LOL @ "niagara balls".

[Seesm]

Originally Posted by tacticalcity

Tacticalcity.com for Maxpedition and BlackHawk gear.

So if I order the 16 inch flat top upper for $395 off Tactical City how long till that is in my warm hands, realistically?

Thanks!

I am building (2) AR's as I speak and need (2) .223 units. And then a .22 conversion kit for (1) of those.

[tacticalcity]

Originally Posted by Seesm

So if I order the 16 inch flat top upper for $395 off Tactical City how long till that is in my warm hands, realistically?

Thanks!

I am building (2) AR's as I speak and need (2) .223 units. And then a .22 conversion kit for (1) of those.

I'll PM you so people won't think we hijacked the thread.

[till44]

Originally Posted by Dark&Good

By the way, I used to go to a forum a year ago where we discussed the same BOB issue. After 16 pages, somebody started talking about the necessity of protecting our supplies, and he said that he would shoot anybody who comes too close (in a SHTF situation). I think that TRUST would be generally low, but there would still be many people who wouldn't want to harm others unnecessarily and would be looking for a good group. I still wonder, how can we recognize, who is a threat and who's not, before it's too late.

I'm hoping for a world in which honor, courage, virtue and help value a lot. In the meantime, I'm trying to have a high awareness about the world around.

Sorry, it's a bit different subject, but it's related enough...

If a situation ever arises my family will all be wearing homemade CG t-shirts, so don't shoot, we're friendlies.

I think some of the often overlooked items in a BOB are maps (the more detailed for you area the better) with already identified "escape" routes and various predetermined destinations. Also portable radios, baby wipes (various uses), and any prescriptions you may need on a daily basis. Great packs so far. I have three kids, some in diapers still so my pack seems to grow weekly and is in a constant state of change.

[anhero]

+1 on a detailed map and escape routes preplanned. wouldn't matter what you have if you don't know where you're going and what's ahead of you. just don't let the zombies get a hold of it!

[Canucker]

Originally Posted by Dark&Good

I started it ;-)

Still, let's keep on posting any related info to this one. I think it's a very good thread.

Where is it... not to thread jack but it would be pretty cool if we had a general map of California with "friendly" flags.... Simi to San Francisco can be a ways but if there are "friendly" stops along the way that helps.... just don't be expecting me to share some of my dog food

[Dark&Good]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=159859

[tacticalcity]

Half the time when I click on Outdoors, Camping and Survival this thread does not appear in the list of threads. Sometimes it's there, sometimes it is not. Very strange!

[Dark&Good]

Pick a longer time interval under the threads list...