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Bug Out Bags 101
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I like 5.11 products generally but I think there are others out there more suitable. I recommend that you assemble all the items you want in your car/get home bag first, then start shopping for a bag big enough to carry all that.
jblomenberg16
Grandmaster
My wife and I use those for range bags. They work well for that. I think as a bail out bag there are better options if you need to carry items for an extended period of time, such as a quality hunting back pack with hydration carrier.
If you need a good bag to keep items in for a quick grab and go for stationary use only (like you are bugging out at home) the 5.11 bag would be pretty good.
I've got one of the 5.11 bail out bags and I seldom use it. Too small for most of my needs. Unless you're a survival guru and used to deprivation, you aren't going to carry enough stuff in one to get you through more than about 12 hours.
Agreed. I gave it to my brother to use as a range bag.
Great thread...I've realized I need to make some adjustments to my BOB. I bought one pre-packaged off of eBay, and it's cool, but I'm realizing now I need to have much different inventory. Are there any groups that have pre-determined meeting spots for an emergency situation? I've often thought about gathering some folks to plan a shared resource facility, but have always wondered if they already exist.
They do. Commonly referred to as Mutual Support Groups. Search this site for MSG. LOTS of reading. Most all of it can be found in the Survival and Disaster Preparedness sub forum.
Survival and Disaster Preparedness
Survival and Disaster Preparedness
I'm going to take another moment in this thread and mention eye care.
Safety glasses, one clear and one shaded, weigh very little, cost very little, and are omitted frequently. I have one good eye, so I use them at home and work for most tasks that might create debris.
Checklite
Safety glasses, one clear and one shaded, weigh very little, cost very little, and are omitted frequently. I have one good eye, so I use them at home and work for most tasks that might create debris.
Checklite
Hi all.
I've read thru the first ten or so pages till my eyes were red and I didn't notice one thing that I thought someobody would have somewhere... that is the "Casting Net" for fish. Fish provide protein and you can gather much, much more with a net. Many third world villages use nets... ... i just honestly think the string and hook would be a major waste of time unless absolute stealth is requred...
Love the subject... Any input!
Be safe all!
I've read thru the first ten or so pages till my eyes were red and I didn't notice one thing that I thought someobody would have somewhere... that is the "Casting Net" for fish. Fish provide protein and you can gather much, much more with a net. Many third world villages use nets... ... i just honestly think the string and hook would be a major waste of time unless absolute stealth is requred...
Love the subject... Any input!
Be safe all!
It all depends on what your plan is. My primary intention is to stay put. But in the event I do decide to leave, I have no intentions to stop and fish. My primary objective is to head to my destination with as little down time as possible.
Great thread. This prompted me to consider what I would really need if the SHTF. I had a few items mostly focused on medical emergency care, but no consideration the the larger picture. Now, I have made 2 more trips to add critical items to the kit and keep reading more to get more views. Thanks to all for the detailed lists and photos.
Its great to talk with the family about the need for a kit (like how quickly a grocery store would be empty in a real emergency).
Its great to talk with the family about the need for a kit (like how quickly a grocery store would be empty in a real emergency).
Our Army Aviation survival vests used to have a gill net that could double as a hammock (for a skinny guy) and a carrier for bulky gear you didn't want to carry in your helmet bag. More modern survival kits don't have them anymore; perhaps because if you have time to use a net, you have time to build a fishing weir instead.
ScrapbinBobber
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- Mar 7, 2013
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Just reading through to get an idea of where to start, lots of great info. Thanks
jblomenberg16
Grandmaster
I have a small roll in my bag and it is inside of a ziplock bag so it stays dry. The only things worse then no TP is wet TP that doesn't stay together when you need it. Also, if space if a major concern, a small travel package of baby wipes or wet wipes can fill the need.
Check the classifieds? I see some come up here from time to time.
