BOB aka Bug Out Bag, Who Carries One ?
I wanted my BOB to be seasonal. Before that I felt I kept things for all seasons in one large ruck. Which in most cases would have never been probably ever used or left behind somewhere when I thought I had enough. I feel I have designed my BOB as a method to help me survive if stranded.
With my disability I cant walk out for help like other
Who knows what might happen to you, regardless its a great idea to have one
When we lived in Washington State my dad required us to carry a survival kit when out in the wilds, so my idea carries over from there
Mine is modular with the addition or removal of bags or pouches to fit the seasons climate here in VT
This side shows where I have my admin pouch with USGS topo maps, compass & GPS located. I realize now I need to add spare batteries. Amazing how much you see you are missing when you log all items.
My first aid kit is very basic. Consists of a few varied sizes of bandaids, gauze rolls, gauze pads, steriwipes, ace bandage, bug cream/lotion, and a few pain pills. I have this attached to the outside back of the pack so it is readily available
My food which is located in the front small pocket consists of one #11pasta with vegetables meal. Butterscotch candy, chicken of sea: crab-tastic & pacific salmon, bumble bee: BBQ chicken breasts & garlic & herb breasts, plus a Mrs.Grass homestyle chicken noodle soup. I almost forgot the 2 bags of jerkey
In the left sustainment pouch I have my MSR pocketrocket, titan kettle, fuel canister (inside kettle), homemade oatmeal & cocoa mix bags, & some more candy. Also my boonie hat & slingshot are in there. It is amazing how much you can cram into one of these pouches. I think I can ditch the candy though. Behind the toilet paper and MSR stove container are a bic lighter and a magnesium fire starter in the same Ziploc bag. I am not sure about some PJ balls here..maybe ?
In the right sustainment pouch I have my DIY hammock and hex rain fly. I seen reviews on the web where folks were not able to get it back in the same pouch afterwards. I had/have no issue in that regards, with the snakeskins it slides in easy no pun intended. Next to it in the silnylon pouch is the hex fly which can be used to create a larger camp site if so chosen. The hex fly resides in the main pack body.
In the main body of the pack there is a plastic foam insert for a little padding in here towards the interior I have my wild edibles guide and a few of these little plastic nets. The use for the nets are limited by ones imagination I feel.
Back to the interior of the pack I have several items that I felt could not be done without.
For starter in the orange pouch I have my Gerber gator folding knife, Gerber suspension multitool with sockets & adapter, Gerber folding saw, diamond sharpener, and in the leather sheath an old navy electrician’s knife. Maybe ditch the electricians knife as I have the Swiss in reserve in another pouch?
In this orange dry sack I have my assorted junk that I thought would be a benefit some how. I may remove some it not all of this to cut down on weight and excess worthless stuff. I have 100ft of orange paracord and about 75ft of black. In the bag with the black paracord I have a small bag of 8 inch zip ties. I know these will remain. Wrapped around the 35mm film canister is some duct tape and about 50ft of 8lb test monofilament line. Inside are a few #4-6 hooks, some small split shot sinkers, small bobber and a floating fly lure. I have the deer drag in there as a left over from hunting season a few years back. The boot laces I can remove and possibly the nalgene replacement cap as I always seem to lose or break these somehow. On the cord with the swiss army knife is tied to is a small USGI sharpening stone for small knives and fish hooks.
Photos were not being placed correctly with text so I've added them as thumbnails
I wanted my BOB to be seasonal. Before that I felt I kept things for all seasons in one large ruck. Which in most cases would have never been probably ever used or left behind somewhere when I thought I had enough. I feel I have designed my BOB as a method to help me survive if stranded.
With my disability I cant walk out for help like other
Who knows what might happen to you, regardless its a great idea to have one
When we lived in Washington State my dad required us to carry a survival kit when out in the wilds, so my idea carries over from there
Mine is modular with the addition or removal of bags or pouches to fit the seasons climate here in VT
This side shows where I have my admin pouch with USGS topo maps, compass & GPS located. I realize now I need to add spare batteries. Amazing how much you see you are missing when you log all items.
My first aid kit is very basic. Consists of a few varied sizes of bandaids, gauze rolls, gauze pads, steriwipes, ace bandage, bug cream/lotion, and a few pain pills. I have this attached to the outside back of the pack so it is readily available
My food which is located in the front small pocket consists of one #11pasta with vegetables meal. Butterscotch candy, chicken of sea: crab-tastic & pacific salmon, bumble bee: BBQ chicken breasts & garlic & herb breasts, plus a Mrs.Grass homestyle chicken noodle soup. I almost forgot the 2 bags of jerkey
In the left sustainment pouch I have my MSR pocketrocket, titan kettle, fuel canister (inside kettle), homemade oatmeal & cocoa mix bags, & some more candy. Also my boonie hat & slingshot are in there. It is amazing how much you can cram into one of these pouches. I think I can ditch the candy though. Behind the toilet paper and MSR stove container are a bic lighter and a magnesium fire starter in the same Ziploc bag. I am not sure about some PJ balls here..maybe ?
In the right sustainment pouch I have my DIY hammock and hex rain fly. I seen reviews on the web where folks were not able to get it back in the same pouch afterwards. I had/have no issue in that regards, with the snakeskins it slides in easy no pun intended. Next to it in the silnylon pouch is the hex fly which can be used to create a larger camp site if so chosen. The hex fly resides in the main pack body.
In the main body of the pack there is a plastic foam insert for a little padding in here towards the interior I have my wild edibles guide and a few of these little plastic nets. The use for the nets are limited by ones imagination I feel.
Back to the interior of the pack I have several items that I felt could not be done without.
For starter in the orange pouch I have my Gerber gator folding knife, Gerber suspension multitool with sockets & adapter, Gerber folding saw, diamond sharpener, and in the leather sheath an old navy electrician’s knife. Maybe ditch the electricians knife as I have the Swiss in reserve in another pouch?
In this orange dry sack I have my assorted junk that I thought would be a benefit some how. I may remove some it not all of this to cut down on weight and excess worthless stuff. I have 100ft of orange paracord and about 75ft of black. In the bag with the black paracord I have a small bag of 8 inch zip ties. I know these will remain. Wrapped around the 35mm film canister is some duct tape and about 50ft of 8lb test monofilament line. Inside are a few #4-6 hooks, some small split shot sinkers, small bobber and a floating fly lure. I have the deer drag in there as a left over from hunting season a few years back. The boot laces I can remove and possibly the nalgene replacement cap as I always seem to lose or break these somehow. On the cord with the swiss army knife is tied to is a small USGI sharpening stone for small knives and fish hooks.
Photos were not being placed correctly with text so I've added them as thumbnails
