Bug Out Bags 101

[BryanMay]

best to keep tampons in a bob to have in case of bullet wounds

 

[daedrian]

best to keep tampons in a bob to have in case of bullet wounds

Pretty sure that was covered earlier in the thread.

Welcome to INGO

I'm looking at your avatar. Weren't you on Doomsday Preppers?

 

[IrishSon of Liberty]

BassPro has round bottom dry sacks on clearance. It's a great option if you recently participated in the NRA membership and received the $25 BassPro gift card promotion.

Regardless, dry sacks are a great idea to utilize in your BOB/Get Home Bag.

Ascend™ Round Bottom Dry Bags | Bass Pro Shops

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Who cares? It might not be NEW "news" to you ...

.... but IS to some anothers. It costs you nothing to ignore a Noob error, and makes your ego begin to swell your head, making your head an easier target. Ah'm jus sayin'

Pretty sure that was covered earlier in the thread.

Welcome to INGO

I'm looking at your avatar. Weren't you on Doomsday Preppers?

 

[JRL]

I picked up a couple Otterbox 'crush-proof', water proof boxes online for like $7 each, just got them the other day. Pretty impressed with them so far. Dry bags are great bug I wanted something with a little more strength.

I tried different combinations of filler, pretty impressive with what they will hold. I put one in each of our cars gloveboxes containing, 80 waterproof matches, 3 wetlite starter blocks, i set water purifying tablets, 50 rounds of ammo, a 3" folding knife, small LED weatherproof flash light and 9 extra batteries and still had room to spare. They were worth the money for sure.

 

[Car Ramrod]

I picked up a couple Otterbox 'crush-proof', water proof boxes online for like $7 each, just got them the other day. Pretty impressed with them so far. Dry bags are great bug I wanted something with a little more strength.

I tried different combinations of filler, pretty impressive with what they will hold. I put one in each of our cars gloveboxes containing, 80 waterproof matches, 3 wetlite starter blocks, i set water purifying tablets, 50 rounds of ammo, a 3" folding knife, small LED weatherproof flash light and 9 extra batteries and still had room to spare. They were worth the money for sure.

Have a link?

 

[JRL]

http://www.google.com/shopping/prod...lOILaygHA9ICIAQ&ved=0CGQQ8wIwAg#hsec:overview

 

[csilouisville]

I have created a BOB for each of the 5 members of our family. Each BOB has a poncho with poncho liner and one of the emergency sleeping bags. In the military the poncho w/ poncho liner was easy to pack, light and provided the needed protection from the elements. cost was pretty low and they fit perfectly in the bottom compartment of the BOB. Its like the Bag was designed to be used for that purpose.

 

[csilouisville]

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

The Henry Survival Rifle is a great addition to the Bag. Self contained and keeps the 16 rounds in the magazines protected from the elements. Great for small game.

I would up the amount of .223 to at least 210 rounds.

We have 5 BOBs that each have ammo for the .38 .380 .45 .223 .308 and 12 Gauge. Our bags are each 20-25 lbs so portable enough for my youngest (12 year old) to carry what she needs. Each of the 5 of us carry more ammo for our primary weapons. Yes I know that it would be better to limit the calibers of the weapons so we could carry less versions of ammo. It was tough for my daughters to fire the .45s when they were smaller. The .357s firing .38s were easier and the kids were more accurate with them.

 

[10Forward]

Interesting article in TIME about what the US Navy is looking for in a bid put out for a SEAL survival kit.

http://nation.time.com/2013/02/21/y...s-in-your-survival-kit/?xid=newsletter-weekly

 

[Freedom4all]

A real of fishing line goes a long way. Just sayn.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Question re: knives in a vehicle.

Is there any limit on a folder carried, stowed, in a vehicle? Or a game bone-cutter, cleaver, Bowie-knife, butcher-saw, etc? Even a machette, which may have a belt-attachment for carry. Am I illegal when walking on the ground with such a "blade?"

I picked up a couple Otterbox 'crush-proof', water proof boxes online for like $7 each. <snip> I put one in each of our cars gloveboxes containing, <snip>50 rounds of ammo, a 3" folding knife, still had room to spare. They were worth the money for sure.

 

[Meister]

Is there any limit on a folder carried, stowed, in a vehicle? Or a game bone-cutter, cleaver, Bowie-knife, butcher-saw, etc? Even a machette, which may have a belt-attachment for carry. Am I illegal when walking on the ground with such a "blade?"

Not in Indiana, except in a school. It's only illegal there if it's a "weapon". Auto knives are going to be legal soon IIR.

 

[Car Ramrod]

Not in Indiana, except in a school. It's only illegal there if it's a "weapon". Auto knives are going to be legal soon IIR.

I would like to know how they determine intent to use it as a weapon.

IC 35-47-5-2.5
Possession of a knife on school property
Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "knife" means an instrument that:
(1) consists of a sharp edged or sharp pointed blade capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds; and
(2) is intended to be used as a weapon.
(b) The term includes a dagger, dirk, poniard, stiletto, switchblade knife, or gravity knife.
(c) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally possesses a knife on:
(1) school property (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-285);
(2) a school bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-8); or
(3) a special purpose bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-10);
commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a previous unrelated conviction under this section and a Class D felony if the offense results in bodily injury or serious bodily injury to another person.
(d) This section does not apply to a person who possesses a knife:
(1) if:
(A) the knife is provided to the person by the school corporation or possession of the knife is authorized by the school corporation; and
(B) the person uses the knife for a purpose authorized by the school corporation; or
(2) if the knife is secured in a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.72-2006, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.114-2012,

 

[Meister]

I would like to know how they determine intent to use it as a weapon.

IC 35-47-5-2.5
Possession of a knife on school property
Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "knife" means an instrument that:
(1) consists of a sharp edged or sharp pointed blade capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds; and
(2) is intended to be used as a weapon.
(b) The term includes a dagger, dirk, poniard, stiletto, switchblade knife, or gravity knife.
(c) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally possesses a knife on:
(1) school property (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-285);
(2) a school bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-8); or
(3) a special purpose bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-10);
commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a previous unrelated conviction under this section and a Class D felony if the offense results in bodily injury or serious bodily injury to another person.
(d) This section does not apply to a person who possesses a knife:
(1) if:
(A) the knife is provided to the person by the school corporation or possession of the knife is authorized by the school corporation; and
(B) the person uses the knife for a purpose authorized by the school corporation; or
(2) if the knife is secured in a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.72-2006, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.114-2012,

Intentionally nebulous.

 

[10-32]

Is there any limit on a folder carried, stowed, in a vehicle? Or a game bone-cutter, cleaver, Bowie-knife, butcher-saw, etc? Even a machette, which may have a belt-attachment for carry. Am I illegal when walking on the ground with such a "blade?"

You'll have to check city ordnances. Brownsburg has one in place stating that you can't carry a knife over 3 inches in length unless you are hunting/camping or coming from/going to camping/hunting trip.

 

[wastamer]

Great information from all looking at setting up my own bob soon. Thx

 

[wrnyhuise]

I have been wanting to get bags like these started but am on a very low budget. Aside for the normal surplus stores is there a good way to get ahold of durable bags very cheap?

 

[teddy12b]

I have been wanting to get bags like these started but am on a very low budget. Aside for the normal surplus stores is there a good way to get ahold of durable bags very cheap?

Ebay & armygear.net. The local surplus store in my town never really seems to have any good deals.

 

[gewehr3]

Check REI, steepandcheap.com, and spotwoot.com, and craigslist.