I know this isn't really specifically gun related (although it could be), but I didn't know where else to ask it. Do any of you guys have big out bags and wanna tell me about them? It's just something I was reading about and wanted to discuss.
Bug Out Bags
- Thread starter devanjones
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I have an EDC carry bag that should get me home.
I could break it down and list what it consists of if you would like.
I have several friends that have BOB's packed that constantly fiddle with them considering time of year, they always keep them in their car.
Our OathKeepers chapter has a recent BOB quicklist of what they consider "must haves".
I could break it down and list what it consists of if you would like.
I have several friends that have BOB's packed that constantly fiddle with them considering time of year, they always keep them in their car.
Our OathKeepers chapter has a recent BOB quicklist of what they consider "must haves".
I would be interested in knowing what was on that list if you don't mind taking the time to find it and share it.
some of these are a bit overkill....but to each his own.
1. Backpack*
2. Dependable hiking boots( already broken in)*
3. Hunting/fishing supplies
4. Durable Water bottle or camelback*
5. Waterproof matches/lighters/flint*
6. Map+compass*
7. Small flashlight
8. Poncho, bandana, 3 pair socks, water proof jacket, gloves, beany, change of clothes, under wear*
9. Small signaling mirror
10. Bed roll or sleeping bag
11. Sunglasses(polarized)
12. Basic first aid kit*
13. Swiss army knife, multi-tool, hunting knife*
14. Hand held radio
15. 72 hours’ worth of food and water*
16. Binoculars
17. Primary firearms+60 rounds(two mags )*
18. Weapons cleaning kit
19. Secondary firearm+30rds*
20. Hand weapon (preferably machete)*
21. Signal flares
~~~Group extras~~~
22. Silent ballistic weapon (supressor or bow)
23. Extra ammunition
24. Telescopic sight
25. Medium med kit*
26. Tool kit including: Two Crowbar, two crippling hooks with 50-100ft of rope, two bolt cutters, hammer -claw, ball-peen, longnose pliers, phillips screw drivers, 3M electrical tape, adjustable wrench, axe or hand hatchet, shovel.*
27. Demolitions kit (3+explosive devices)*
28. 500ft of 550(type 3 nylon) cord*
29. Two spare maps & compass*
30. Extra batteries for all devices*
31. Ten extra flares
32. Four compact entrenching tools*
33. 3 gallons extra water*
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Those group extras are intense. A silenced weapon or bow? Explosives? That's a serious kit. I keep a knife and hatchet in my car as well as some paracord and a leatherman. There's no firearm because my car isn't secure enough for one. I also have a tactical flashlight, matches and a lighter, sunglasses, gloves, etc. I'm thinking about adding a hat and a jacket to my car as well as a tarp or one of those sun blanket things, as well as some good shoes or boots and socks. If I had those things I could get home.
Agree.
For me that list was more for ideas...I cant see using a few of those items.
I look at it this way, If my simple sling bag cant get me home Im fucked either way.
~Details~
Sog Hawk
Tactical Med pack ~ Pair Latex Free Gloves, Compression, ABD Pad, Cover Sponge, Duct Tape, N-95 Mask, QuikClot
2 Suture Kits, 1 forecept, 1 OR shear
1 10ml bottle Lidocaine, 2 needles, 1 syringe
2 glowsticks
Small Billfold, cash, silver
CRKT Gupppie / small flashlight / bottle opener
5hr Energy
stripped MRE
Headlamp / extra batteries x2
Poncho
Spare mag carrier +1 mag
50rds
Pistol
Fixed blade knife
beanie / 1 pair socks
Thermal Bivvy
2 Space Blankets
Fire starter / Wet fire tinder
Water purification pills
Eye drops, Tums, Gum
32oz water bottle
Sunglasses case has oddball cell charging cords and back up battery
Carabiner
Small roll elec tape
3- 3' zipties stored in the molle webbing
HT Radio
Yes, a tomahawk simply for the **** you that's why factor.
Yes I take this with me everyday, usually bag resides in my trunk, the pistol is usually on me or close enough that its not a theft issue...again, If i cant get home with this stuff I'm pretty screwed either way.
For me that list was more for ideas...I cant see using a few of those items.
I look at it this way, If my simple sling bag cant get me home Im fucked either way.
~Details~
Sog Hawk
Tactical Med pack ~ Pair Latex Free Gloves, Compression, ABD Pad, Cover Sponge, Duct Tape, N-95 Mask, QuikClot
2 Suture Kits, 1 forecept, 1 OR shear
1 10ml bottle Lidocaine, 2 needles, 1 syringe
2 glowsticks
Small Billfold, cash, silver
CRKT Gupppie / small flashlight / bottle opener
5hr Energy
stripped MRE
Headlamp / extra batteries x2
Poncho
Spare mag carrier +1 mag
50rds
Pistol
Fixed blade knife
beanie / 1 pair socks
Thermal Bivvy
2 Space Blankets
Fire starter / Wet fire tinder
Water purification pills
Eye drops, Tums, Gum
32oz water bottle
Sunglasses case has oddball cell charging cords and back up battery
Carabiner
Small roll elec tape
3- 3' zipties stored in the molle webbing
HT Radio
Yes, a tomahawk simply for the **** you that's why factor.
Yes I take this with me everyday, usually bag resides in my trunk, the pistol is usually on me or close enough that its not a theft issue...again, If i cant get home with this stuff I'm pretty screwed either way.
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My hatchet is also a tomahawk. A CRKT kangee T-Hawk I think is the model. That's my take on it as well (if this doesn't get me home some red dawn stuff must be happening) so this a great template. Thanks shelbyguy.
For those who use a bag, how many practice with it. Backyard or overnight?
I've made a few adjustments since taking mine out and freezing my nuts off. Always have a compressible bivy and a lightweight hiking bag. Well worth the bulk and weight. Space blankets don't do a lot and are usually useless after a single use, especially if its wet. The large military style space blankets aren't bad (about the size of a large brick when compressed and a good snug pack is same size or smaller) but the little foil types are garbage and give you a false sense of shelter. Lighters and rods with tinder are nice and i have them but nothing beats a good crack torch. Lot of energy expended prepping fire tinder and wood so a good pull saw is awesome. Mine fits in a altoides tin.
I've made a few adjustments since taking mine out and freezing my nuts off. Always have a compressible bivy and a lightweight hiking bag. Well worth the bulk and weight. Space blankets don't do a lot and are usually useless after a single use, especially if its wet. The large military style space blankets aren't bad (about the size of a large brick when compressed and a good snug pack is same size or smaller) but the little foil types are garbage and give you a false sense of shelter. Lighters and rods with tinder are nice and i have them but nothing beats a good crack torch. Lot of energy expended prepping fire tinder and wood so a good pull saw is awesome. Mine fits in a altoides tin.
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