Creating my first BOB ($150 for supplies)

[slacker]

After doing some reading it makes perfect sense to have a BOB that is always ready to go when you need it. I am not expecting to need it anytime soon, and I am not one to think that zombies will be invading, but a littler preparedness never hurt anyone (much)

So, Here's the plan
1) Start from scratch, not reusing anything
2) large bag that can be carried easily and contains all necessary supplies
3) under $150 for supplies (not including food)
4) Order everything at once for ease


Here is what I came up with so far:

Defense force style assault bag
LEG-131 - Israeli Defense Force Style GREEN Assault Bag 34x15x12" Green Cotton Three Exterior Pockets

Molle Deployment bag (To hold smaller supplies and as a day pack etc.)
MOLLE-302 - MOLLE Deployment Bag OD Green 11.5x5.5x6" Compress Divided

First Aid Kit
MHR-400 - Platoon First Aid Kit, Army Digital, Molle Straps on Back Size 9.5x7x3"

3-pack "space blankets"
MLT-4948 - Emergency Blanket Package of 3 Double Sided Reflect-Insulate

Bolo Machete
36809 - 16-3/8" Bolo Machete, Polypropylene Handle, Black

100 feet parachute cord
MLT-5069 - Nylon Braided Cord 100 Feet GREEN OD Parachute Cord 550 Test New

Molle Survival Pouch
1-Compass
1-20" Emergency Saw
1-Box of Waterproof Matches
1-Emergency Whistle
1-Roll of Military Gauze Bandage, 2" x 6 yds.
2-6" Light Stick
1-7" Emergency Flashlight
1- Scissors
4-Regular Adhesive Bandages
1-20' Roll of 1/2" Medical Tape
1- Emergency Mirror
MOLLE-616 - MOLLE Survival Pouch Black 5x7x2.5" Flashlight Mirror Whistle Light Sticks

Disposable "space shelter"
CAMP-232 - Disposable Emergency Tent Silver Reflective Material Tube Tent Seven Ft Long 2 Person, 20Ft Cord

10-pack of water bags
CAMP-230 - Ten Pack of 8 Liter Emergency Water Bags Completely Flat When Empty, Cut-out Handle

Water purification tablets (24-pack)
CAMP-185 - Aquamira Water Purification Tablets package of 24 Tablets. Meets EPA Guidelines

Total $111 + $20 shipping ($131)

Obviously I will add in a change of clothes, personal hygiene products, a firearm and ammo, & food / water


As far as the list of stuff that I could not find on cheaper than dirt:
-nail clipper
-leatherman wave (already have, and always on my me)
-mess kit
-Ziploc bags
-Zip-ties
-baby wipes

What other necessities are there?

 

[Bubbajms]

Is this going to live in your car? At work? At home? Depending on where it's going to be, some things may need to be added or subtracted..

In general, though, a few other things that I'd add in -

I'd recommend a good headlamp. Flashlights are always handy, but if you're hiking around and using your hands to carry something, a headlamp can be mighty handy..

Sunglasses?

Whistle

Bug dope/sunscreen

A couple things that you also can't get from CTD, but they're also worth keeping in there, are maps, both local and state. Get them from your local police department or something.

 

[slacker]

This one will be stored at my house, I already have a small kit in my car with some bare necessities.

The sunglasses, sun screen, bug spray and headlamp are all good ideas.

DealExtreme: Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - Site-Wide Free Shipping (Page 1) has great deals on LED flashlights, headlamps etc So I might pick up a few things from there.

 

[Crystalship1]

After doing some reading it makes perfect sense to have a BOB that is always ready to go when you need it. I am not expecting to need it anytime soon, and I am not one to think that zombies will be invading, but a littler preparedness never hurt anyone (much)

So, Here's the plan
1) Start from scratch, not reusing anything
2) large bag that can be carried easily and contains all necessary supplies
3) under $150 for supplies (not including food)
4) Order everything at once for ease


Here is what I came up with so far:


Obviously I will add in a change of clothes, personal hygiene products, a firearm and ammo, & food / water


As far as the list of stuff that I could not find on cheaper than dirt:
-nail clipper
-leatherman wave (already have, and always on my me)
-mess kit
-Ziploc bags
-Zip-ties
-baby wipes

What other necessities are there?

That's a nice set-up, Slacker!!!

I'd add a knife or bayonet. Here's a great deal: AKS-225 - AKS Accessory Kit Used Romanian 10.5" AK Bayonet 2 Pocket Mag Pouch with Sheath and Leather Frog and Sling

And maybe a couple of these??: MIL-1200 - Finnish Gas Mask, Filter and Bag New Unissued Condition

Again..... NICE JOB!!!!

 

[Bubbajms]

They've got good prices, but it can take a while for them to get to you. I like name-brand stuff better, so I usually go through flashlightz.com. They're based, both corporate and warehouse, in Indy..

 

[WHITE_WOLFE]

I like to have one of these in mine.

CAMP-223 - Blastmatch Fire Starter Black Flint Bar Hardened Steel Striker in Compact Package

 

[NateIU10]

I have these to suggest:

Schrade Hatchet And Knife Combo at Sportsman's Guide

3 Fire Starter Sticks, Military Surplus, Brand Not Specified at Sportsman's Guide




ETA: Those thermal blankets seem a little expensive Discount Hunting Gear, Discount Hunting Boots, Discount Shoes, Discount Ammunition, Discount Ammo, Discount Boots, Military Surplus, Outdoor Gear At the Sportsman's Guide

 

[dblagent]

I was going to suggest some more methods to make a fire as needed, but it was just covered above. I want at least three methods to make a fire if possible, and some good tender. The good old Vaseline and cotton balls seem to be a favorite everywhere.

 

[JetGirl]

I'm a candle junkie and when they get to low to stay lit, I use the rest of the wax on dryer lint to make fire starters in cupcake papers. They burn forEVER...and they smell good, too.

 

[paulgl26]

some fishing line,weights and hooks, good knife, ammo for ccw gun
and i would use a backpack just in case you have to walk
your hands are busy with a rifle,helping somebody

 

[Sailor]

Here is the guide I used from another forum.
A “Bug Out Bag” is different than a “Survival Kit”.

A bug out bag is very specific and is used to get you from one location to another. Typically the destination, distance, and routes are known. The bug out bag contains what you need to make that trip as quickly and efficiently as possible.

A common planning period for a bug out bag is three days, but modify this to suit your conditions and plans. After three days it is used up and no longer useful. This means, for example, it will contain food rather than the tools to get food, and water rather than water treatment tools.

Some basic things found in a bug out bag include:

* Water - At least a 1.5 liters minimum
* Signal devices - Cyalume, Flares, Strobe
* Map/compass/GPS
* Food - Take enough for 1-3 days
* Cash
* Medical Kit
* Multi-tool
* Mags

In contrast to the BOB the survival kit is meant to sustain life for an unknown time under primitive conditions and includes tools to:

* Gather Food
* Collect Water
* Build a Shelter
* Take Care of Medical Emergencies
* Signal
* Start Fires

A bug out bag should be designed first to expedite your bug out, and then a primitive survival kit should be added. Keeping the two functions separate in your mind will improve the way you think about your selections. There will be some overlaps giving you efficiency and the dual design will give you some back-up gear and methods.
SHELTER
7x5 piece of waterproofed ripstop parachute nylon. (camo)
2 space blankets
50 ft 550 cord
50 ft cordage
small pk of screws, nails, clips, duct tape
2 poly adult sized ponchos-heavy, camo
2 garbage bags

FOOD-some of this stuff has been overpacked w/ a food sealer-nice and tight.
3 field stripped MREs
2 pounds rice
1 pound beans
1 pkg lifeboat rations
small zip bag of coffee and tea, sugar, salt
Crackers, MRE peanut butter
6 BALANCE bars
4 pc beef jerky

WATER
1 filled USGI canteen-soft
1 20 oz bottle of water
1 Sweetwater water filter w/ brush, screen, coffee filters, rubber bands
6 Iodine preps
6 water treatment tabs
1 empty Platapus water bag

FIRE
2 bic lighters
1 "fire kit" w/bic mini lighter, steel/flint, tinder cubes, life boat matches, waxed paper
1 waterproof container of strike anywhere matches
2 eight hour candles
1 esbit stove w/ 3 tabs
1 small can of sterno

COMMS
1 Grundig SW radio inside a fitted case, w/ extra batts, long antt. List of stations and freqs
1 Bearcat scanner preprogramed w/ local public safety, surrounding county-same, plus lots of others
Signal kit w/ mirror, penflare and 5 flares, whistle, handheld flare, signal panel
2 GMRS radios in ALosaks.

TOOLs
1 multi tool
1 WETSU survival kit
1 Airforce pilot's survival knife
1 Gerber folding saw
1 Old Buck lockback
1 metal cup w/ foil lid
2 spoons, 2 forks, 1 knife
1 Boy Scout cook pot-small w/wire bail (no lid)
1 small metal bowl
Solar battery recharger w/4 AAs, 4 AAAs. (rechargaable type)
Waterproof case with extra 123 batts and coin batts for Reddot sights, M3 and Surefires

LIGHT
3 white 8 hour lightsticks
1 red stick
1 green stick
1 Minmag light
1 LED pinch light
1 Princton tec headlamp in it's case
1 "shake" light


HYGINE-no more diapers yahoo!
pkg of baby wipes
smashed half roll of toilet paper
7 tampons, 7 panty thingy's
Camp suds 4 oz bottle
finger toothbrushes (4)
floss
chap stick
small tube of petroleum jelly-Eucerin?

CLOTHING
2 pairs socks-his and hers(sealed)
2 pairs grundies-his and hers (sealed)
4 pairs kids socks, 4 pairs kids undies (sealed) Rotated out each year, sized a bit large in case
extra fleece pullover, OD, vaccum sealed-nice and tight
2 sets kid's sweats
2 pairs gloves-nomex, flyers
2 wool watch caps
spare glasses w/ nerd strap (me)

MEDICAL
1 boo boo kit w/ bandaids, neosporin, meds, eye drops, dental repair kit, tape, etc
1 Blow out kit w/ H bandage, TK4, Traumadex, Primed, ACE, 2 safety pins, 14g needle, Nasal airway, gloves
Other medical: 2 USGI dressings, eye patch, 2x2, 3x3, and nonstick pads, 1 Thin Cinch, short SAM splint, pet gauze, syringe, EMT shears, bandage scissors, iris scissors, hemostats, splinter forceps, temp dot as well as glass thermometer, #11, #10 scalpel blades, 3M 5 shot stapler and remover.

OTHER STUFF
Cash
maps of AO, routes etc
Arial photo of same
Range Card-360 degree
Pen, pencil, waterproof paper grease pencil, sharpie
prepaid phone card
Contact list
Thumbdrive w/ business and personal info
USGI lensatic compass
small button compass

This all fits into a medium ALICE and is easily carried by me.

 

[mconley]

May i suggest alot of batteries

 

[flagtag]

How about an extra pair of socks. Hat? Eyeglasses if you need them?

 

[Zoub]

A lot of your gear listed looks like first line gear to me.

While anything is better than nothing, I suggest you start over. why? Because you plan to put this gear in a duffle bag. Ever carry a duffel bag in your hands 10 miles?

You are well intentioned but to me it looks like you will have gear spread over two locations, home and car with neither kit complete.

Get one set of gear done right. I would suggest it be the kit in your car. It goes where you go. Pay once cry once, buy the best. Some of my gear is 40 years old. Came off a flyer in Vietnam to me in 1971 when I was 8.

Read 6 ways in 12 ways out. Good basic gear lists and goes from line 1 to line 4. A novice could do very well by just following those lists verbatim. Of course it is up to you to use your gear and test it and yourself.

Put spare clothes and seasonal surival gear in the duffel bag. While my gear in my truck can get me home 24/7 year round. Soon I will add my hunting gear bag. Clothes I use for hunting are also good for winter walking and survival. So if I want to leave town and go hunt I can. If I am jammed in a winter storm in rush hour, I am also going to be fine.

 

[ar15junkie]

I got one of these and I'm happy with it.

ZRW-170 - Military 5-Piece Cook Camp Set Pot, Lid, Stand, Bottle, Handle

 

[Zoub]

I got one of these and I'm happy with it.

ZRW-170 - Military 5-Piece Cook Camp Set Pot, Lid, Stand, Bottle, Handle

It is an excellent kit but heavy as hell for a pack. I keep one in my truck kit. You can do some fancy cooking with it.

Also, alcohol burners SUCK in cold weather. You don't really use these in snow. For going light and cheap it is hard to beat an esbit stove with esbit fuel or triox bars and a pot or cup. You boil what you have and eat. My old man used one in the arctic 60 years ago. Good enough for me and never failed.

You really need a plan before you buy gear or you end with a mix of light weight, back pack and base camp gear. If the purpose is to be mobile and go fast, then the goal is light weight, easy to carry, quick to use and conserve energy both in your body and in the use of the gear itself. Fuel is heavy and a limited resource.

 

[PapaScout]

Add tampons in your first-aid kit for gun shot wounds.

 

[agentl074]

I have the two A bags and C bag that was issued to me. I had to re supply some of the items that I had to turn back in:

AR-10 rifle (replaces my M4)
Glock 20 (replaces my M9
Magazines
First aid kit
Cold weather gear
BDU's and boots etc
Level IV vest (replaces Level III+)
Level III helmet (replaces PASGT)
Flashlighs with red lense
Handcuffs
Gerber tool
Ear plugs
US Army field manuals
US Air Force field manual
Cleaning kit can
Ammunition cans
CCO and Scope
Hydration pack

... and a few other items I may have missed off the top of my head

 

[flagtag]

Add tampons in your first-aid kit for gun shot wounds.

And sanitary pads as well. (pressure bandages)

 

[PatriotPride]

One of the OLDEST necros yet.