Bug Out Bags 101

[dom1104]

With all the paranoid silly crap I see on this forum, I also assumed the ninja weapons were something you really thought you needed.

Its not all that far away from some stuff people were SERIOUS about

 

[pingme]

I know ppl need alot of stuff.. but how far can you hump with your bag? You may wanna re consider what you really need. IMHO If you need to leave your vehicle or shelter or ??? Its call a bug out bag.. not a bug in bag.

 

[Flaydogg]

There is a lot of useful information on this thread. I'm just beginning to start my bag.

 

[jbrooks19]

My B.O.B.

In my BOB i have the following:

Walther P22, w/2 mags
250rds of .22 ammo

Henry Survival Rifle, w/2 mags
Savage Axis .223 Bolt action w/Bushnell 3-9x 40mm scope
90rds of .223

Tea bags
Instant Coffee
Sugar Packets
Creamer Packets
2- cans of ravioli
2 Instant Mac and Cheese
6- Ramen Noodles
6- Instant potatoes
1- Datrex 3600cal food bar
6-Bottles of Dasani Water
2-empty water bottles
100- water treatment tabs (Saving up for a good purifier/filter)
Mess Kit (includes pan to cook, silverware, and 2 plates.
6-Granola Bars
6- Bags of Planters nuts
6-Drink mixes (Kool aid, the kind you just add to a bottle of water)


10 person first aid kit
8-Blue Glow sticks
2-Panchos
2-Thermal Blankets
2-canned heat
10- sets of handwarmers
Coghlans fire starting tinder
TONS of matches
Flint fire starter
1-Hatchet
Maps (To bug out location, multiple paths for both in car and on foot)
Compass
Pencil, and paper

SOA One shot One Kill Knife
2- Fixed blade knifes
1- Multi tool hammer, pliers, and crew drivers.
1- Collapasable shovel/saw/pick/hammer/hatchet
Wire saw
5-flashlights (3 require batteries, the other 2 are windup)
3-Extra sets of batteries
4-Signal Flares
Headband light
Smoke balls (Colored)
2 person tent
Sleeping bag
Magazines and books
Identfication, Copies of the following: ID, SS card, Birth Cert., car titles, and LTCH.
Toilet paper
Condoms
Super glue
Sanitzing hand wipes
Spray hand sanitizer
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap.




And in my wifes bag is the following:

Bottles (For my newborn son)
Formula (1 week supply)
Baby water
Diapers
Wipes
Extra Clothes (For the whole family, Wife, Son, And Myself)
4- Bottles of Dasani water
100-Water treatment tabs
4-Ramen noodles
MRE's
First aid kit
10- Sets of Hand Warmers
2-Flashlight w/extra batteries
Matches
Multi use pocket knife (Swiss Army)
Phoenix Arms .22 Pistol, w/2 mags and 200rds of ammo

 

[Justin Case]

@jbrooks19, just out of curiosity, how much does your bug out bag weigh?

 

[Car Ramrod]

@jbrooks19, just out of curiosity, how much does your bug out bag weigh?

I was wanting to know the same thing when I saw it.

 

[10-32]

Where are you hiding the Savage Axis .223 Bolt action w/Bushnell 3-9x 40mm scope in there?

 

[jbrooks19]

It's not in the bag, duh

And it probably weighs about 40-50lbs

 

[jbrooks19]

I was wanting to know the same thing when I saw it.

It is very heavy, probably 40-50lbs and that's why I throw in on my back and walk on the treadmill at least 3 times a week. To me prepping isn't only just, weapons, food and water but also prepping my body by working out.

 

[10-32]

It's not in the bag, duh

In my BOB i have the following:

Walther P22, w/2 mags
250rds of .22 ammo

Henry Survival Rifle, w/2 mags
Savage Axis .223 Bolt action w/Bushnell 3-9x 40mm scope
90rds of .223

I figured someone working towards their 50 count was going to ask, so I thought I'd be a nice guy and ask for them.

In all seriousness, I know Remington makes a bag that has a flip out pocket you place the stock of the rife in and run the barrel of the rifle through the bag. I thought maybe your bag was made similar to that Remington one and was interested on how well it works.

 

[jbrooks19]

I figured someone working towards their 50 count was going to ask, so I thought I'd be a nice guy and ask for them.

In all seriousness, I know Remington makes a bag that has a flip out pocket you place the stock of the rife in and run the barrel of the rifle through the bag. I thought maybe your bag was made similar to that Remington one and was interested on how well it works.

I didn't know such a bag existed, I may have to look into that

 

[10-32]

I didn't know such a bag existed, I may have to look into that

Sorry told you the wrong brand. It's a FieldLine where the barrel runs through the pack.

Big Game Technical Frame Pack

Remington makes one also but the entire rifle is outside the pack.

Remington Twin Mesa Day Pack Mossy Oak Break Up Infinity: MGW

 

[spencer rifle]

Something I did not see come up in reviewing this thread: if you leave your sleeping bag packed and compressed, it WILL lose loft and insulation ability permanently (depending on how long it is left packed). These should always be stored in a loose bag or hanging free and compressed just before leaving. This fact complicates having the family BOBs ready. We have plenty of sleeping bags, but they can't be packed ahead of time.

 

[Dragon]

Something I did not see come up in reviewing this thread: if you leave your sleeping bag packed and compressed, it WILL lose loft and insulation ability permanently (depending on how long it is left packed). These should always be stored in a loose bag or hanging free and compressed just before leaving. This fact complicates having the family BOBs ready. We have plenty of sleeping bags, but they can't be packed ahead of time.

Is this concerning sleeping bags filled with natural fibers or synthetic?

 

[Car Ramrod]

I know it is said to randomly stuff your Modular Sleep Systems into their bags instead of rolling them up. It's supposed to be better on the stuffing.

 

[spencer rifle]

Is this concerning sleeping bags filled with natural fibers or synthetic?

Both.

 

[Nick4562]

if you look on ebay there is a company that makes a sleeping bag that stuffs down to a sack that will fit in the palm of your hand. down to like 40 degrees I believe but like most manufactures you could probably get lower than that especially if sleeping in clothing.

 

[spencer rifle]

Bug Out Bag program
Metea County Park, 8401 Union Chapel Rd, For Wayne, 46845
January 24, Thursday 7:30 PM
If your power went off or you house was damaged in a storm and you had to evacuate, what could you grab quick to supply your needs? We will consider preparing a Bug Out Bag (BOB) with items you may have already, and that may also be useful for backpacking. Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 1/20
Min. 5
Max. 30
To register or for more information:
Email: metea@allencountyparks.org
Call: 260-449-8619

 

[Wcain143]

@Spencer rifle. Are you going to have another program running in February or march?

 

[spencer rifle]

@Spencer rifle. Are you going to have another program running in February or march?

Maybe in April or May.