Bug Out Bags

[fz'ing in nj]

Originally Posted by diehli

Now to add something to the thread (as if the discovery of the Fisherman's Friend and Smelly Proof bags wasn't enough for some people), I've had this bookmarked for a while: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Go-B...ch_f_1_rsrsrs0

Nice list. I have a lot of the stuff on there. I purchased that hand chain saw and plan to try it out on a camping trip.

Don't see any Mylar thermal blankets on your list. 10 for $7.75, shelter, heat retention, rain catch, etc.

EDIT: also, check out the Coleman Hooligan tent. Only one pole to set up.

[jredford]

Originally Posted by diehli

Now to add something to the thread (as if the discovery of the Fisherman's Friend and Smelly Proof bags wasn't enough for some people), I've had this bookmarked for a while: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Go-B...ch_f_1_rsrsrs0

I am guessing you are partial to #22...

[quazz]

City boys will have a rough time.

[diehli]

I do love my depilatory.

[fz'ing in nj]

Given it's utilitarian uses and relatively small weight, this would make for a good addition to a BOB:

[fz'ing in nj]

OK, because I'm bored, and for fun, I spent some time going over what was posted here and combining it with some of my own ideas to create a list you all can critique, discuss and add to.

Food & Water

• (3) liters of drinkable water (one liter per person, per day minimum, for three days)
• Water purification system and a backup (UV purifier or Katydine type pump/filter)
• Water purification tablets (titratable iodine)
• Stainless steel cup
• Nalgene bottle
• Three days of ready-to-eat food such as MRE, dried or canned foods
• Examples: ramen noodles, rice, canned fish, freeze dried foods, power bars
• Tea, coffee, powdered sports drink

Tools

• LED Flashlights (x2) and Lithium batteries
• Glow sticks
• Multitool
• Knives (strong, quality folder, full tang larger knife for battoning or heavier work, pocket knife)
• Pocket chain saw
• Entrenching tool
• Hatchet
• Locking, load-bearing carabineer
• 50-100’ cordage (550 Para cord)
• Small fishing kit (hooks, sinkers, line, small lures, bobber)
• Fire starters (at least three methods): stormproof matches, lighter, steel and magnesium rod
• Duct tape
• JB Weld

Signaling and Information

• Solar/hand cranked radio with AM/FM/SW/NOAA bands
• Whistle (one for each person)
• Mirror
• US Army or SAS survival guide
• Compass
• Binoculars
• Map of area

Sanitation

• Soap
• Toilet paper
• Hand sanitizer
• Respirator mask
• Feminie hygiene items for females

First Aid

• Antibiotic cream
• Bandages (self-sticking, butterfly, large, small, female sanitary pads for massive bleeding trauma)
• Blood coagulant
• Tape
• Scissors
• Anti-diarrheal medicine
• Aspirin
• Benadryl
• Multivitamin
• Water purifier tablets
• Smelling salts
• Thread and needle for sutures
• Burn gel
• Nitrile gloves
• Emergency Mylar blanket
• First aid guide

Clothes & Shelter

• Tent
• Sleeping pad
• Tarp
• Microfiber towel
• Boots
• Long legged pants
• 3 changes of underwear, socks
• Shirts
• Jackets
• Hat
• Bandana
• Poncho
• Bug repellent
• Sun block

Cooking

• Pot
• Utensils (or multi-use spork)
• Pot scrubber/soap
• Stove (alcohol stove or micro light canister style camp stove)
• Fuel
• Lighter

Misc

• Cash
• Documents – birth certificate, social, passport, etc.(copies)
• Identification
• Firearms or conceal carry permits
• A Plan!

Self Defense

• Pepper spray
• Kubaton, knife, blackjack, expandable baton
• Firearm, clips and ammunition
• Knowledge of how to use all the above or other weapon of choice, to be aware of environment and avoid confrontational situations

[packnrat]

now why would any fool trade silver when lead works far better.
i gots bullets that will take out your motor. and kill deer for food. even some ammo for trade.
one box of .22 cb short for the deer,
one box of 30.30 for a night with the girl.


up here in the hills, any city folk gets to walk back out. as i get there fuel, and what ever they can not carry out with them....like any guns and ammo, knives, etc.
unless the guy is stout..he can give the mule a break.
no need to bug out here. but if need to, i can go were you can not.
but maybe i can bring you along to shovel the snow.

my retreat is at the end of a 20 mile long very rough dirt trail. even in the best of days you need a very well prepped 4X4 to get there.
and the back yard is a loong drop. no roads, no trail.
front yard i can see you coming as well as hear you miles away.
even trying to hike cross country is very tough.





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[quazz]

Originally Posted by fz'ing in nj

OK, because I'm bored, and for fun, I spent some time going over what was posted here and combining it with some of my own ideas to create a list you all can critique, discuss and add to.

Food & Water

• (3) liters of drinkable water (one liter per person, per day minimum, for three days)
• Water purification system and a backup (UV purifier or Katydine type pump/filter)
• Water purification tablets (titratable iodine)
• Stainless steel cup
• Nalgene bottle
• Three days of ready-to-eat food such as MRE, dried or canned foods
• Examples: ramen noodles, rice, canned fish, freeze dried foods, power bars
• Tea, coffee, powdered sports drink

Tools

• LED Flashlights (x2) and Lithium batteries
• Glow sticks
• Multitool
• Knives (strong, quality folder, full tang larger knife for battoning or heavier work, pocket knife)
• Pocket chain saw
• Entrenching tool
• Hatchet
• Locking, load-bearing carabineer
• 50-100’ cordage (550 Para cord)
• Small fishing kit (hooks, sinkers, line, small lures, bobber)
• Fire starters (at least three methods): stormproof matches, lighter, steel and magnesium rod
• Duct tape
• JB Weld

Signaling and Information

• Solar/hand cranked radio with AM/FM/SW/NOAA bands
• Whistle (one for each person)
• Mirror
• US Army or SAS survival guide
• Compass
• Binoculars
• Map of area

Sanitation

• Soap
• Toilet paper
• Hand sanitizer
• Respirator mask
• Feminie hygiene items for females

First Aid

• Antibiotic cream
• Bandages (self-sticking, butterfly, large, small, female sanitary pads for massive bleeding trauma)
• Blood coagulant
• Tape
• Scissors
• Anti-diarrheal medicine
• Aspirin
• Benadryl
• Multivitamin
• Water purifier tablets
• Smelling salts
• Thread and needle for sutures
• Burn gel
• Nitrile gloves
• Emergency Mylar blanket
• First aid guide

Clothes & Shelter

• Tent
• Sleeping pad
• Tarp
• Microfiber towel
• Boots
• Long legged pants
• 3 changes of underwear, socks
• Shirts
• Jackets
• Hat
• Bandana
• Poncho
• Bug repellent
• Sun block

Cooking

• Pot
• Utensils (or multi-use spork)
• Pot scrubber/soap
• Stove (alcohol stove or micro light canister style camp stove)
• Fuel
• Lighter

Misc

• Cash
• Documents – birth certificate, social, passport, etc.(copies)
• Identification
• Firearms or conceal carry permits
• A Plan!

Self Defense

• Pepper spray
• Kubaton, knife, blackjack, expandable baton
• Firearm, clips and ammunition
• Knowledge of how to use all the above or other weapon of choice, to be aware of environment and avoid confrontational situations

And then some unprepared guy shoots you and takes it from you.
Then he eats you and fathers many children from your wife and daughter. And that is the good part.

[Crispy]

Originally Posted by fz'ing in nj

OK, because I'm bored, and for fun, I spent some time going over what was posted here and combining it with some of my own ideas to create a list you all can critique, discuss and add to.

Good list with one exception, weight. Imagine a tree fell on your car or the roads are clogged with panicking masses (very likely). Now you have to walk...

Do you really need a saw and a hatchet? Do you really need all those knives? With all the wood cutting tools, would a wood burning stove spare you the alcohol stove and especially the fuel? A stainless steel bottle replaces the the naglene and the cup since you can both boil in, and drink out of it. Some ponchos have eyelets to double as tarps.
And on and on...

The best thing one can probably do, is have the core essentials in no more than a backpack. A second "car" bag could be filled with heavy, bulky luxury items.

[fz1pone]

A preppers thread!

[fz1pone]

Originally Posted by quzzel

All you preppers already live out in the sticks, where ya bugging to? Are you taking seeds to setup a farm later? Do you have goats and sheep?

Seeds!

And rabbits breed faster than goats.

[diehli]

Originally Posted by fz1pone

A preppers thread!

Thank goodness for the post after this one. I thought your head might've 'sploded.

Something along the lines of combining these:

[diehli]

Originally Posted by fz1pone

And rabbits breed faster than goats.

That's not what the goats and sheep are for.

[fz1pone]

[klj7734]

Originally Posted by diehli

That's not what the goats and sheep are for.

In that case... don't forget the chickens!

[fizzyrider]

Originally Posted by quazz

And then some unprepared guy shoots you and takes it from you.
Then he eats you and fathers many children from your wife and daughter. And that is the good part.

Ah, so you've read "The Road" too.

The movie wasn't half bad either.

[quazz]

Originally Posted by fizzyrider

Ah, so you've read "The Road" too.

The movie wasn't half bad either.

That was one of the most gripping books I have ever read. I read his other books too and McCarthy is a great, great writer.
The movie was about as good an adaptation as you can ask for too.

But yeah, if you prepare yourself so well and others don't, then it would be silly to think that they won't take your stuff. Survival is a strong instinct.
You may have lots of guns but there is always someone with more.

You don't want to be sipping martinis and grilling steaks when desperate starving people are around. Safety is in numbers, to survive people will need to form societies and share scarce resources and defense. The individual will be overwhelmed. Yes we will go commie!

[fizzyrider]

Originally Posted by quazz

That was one of the most gripping books I have ever read. I read his other books too and McCarthy is a great, great writer.
The movie was about as good an adaptation as you can ask for too.

Very much concur.

Safety is in numbers, to survive people will need to form societies and share scarce resources and defense. The individual will be overwhelmed. Yes we will go commie!

I for one welcome our new overlord comrades.

[quzzel]

Mad Max was a loner in the wastelands. He didn't need nobodies.

[fizzyrider]

Yeah, but that was JUST A MOVIE!!