Official NJGF Bug Out Bag Thread

[jermz1987 243]

So, Lets discuss Bug Out Bags. Do you have one? What do you keep in it? What type of bag do you have? If you have one, Lets see some pics. hopefully we can learn from each others BOBs and get some ideas on how to improve our own.

 

 

 

So Ill kick things off, This is a very small BOB. More of a kit really. But I am slowly building up supplies to keep in my larger bag. The Bag

is a Condor Deployment Bag. Its small, But its a start. Here is a list of what I have so far.

 

1. Condor Deployment Bag 

 

2. Eton Self-Powered AM/FM Radio With Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger 

 

3. Industrial Grade Snap Light Sticks

 

4. Adventure Medical Kit Trauma Pack With Quick Clot

 

5. Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filter System

 

6. Zippo Outdoor Line Emergency Fire Starter

 

7. Coleman Pocket Compass

 

8. New Millennium Survival and Emergency Ration Bars

 

9. Gerber Multi-Tool

 

10. SOG Aegis Pocket Knife

 

11. Smith's Pocket Pal multi-functional knife sharpener

 

12. CRKT Eat'N Tool

 

13. Magnesium Fire Starter

 

14. Stormproof Match Kit With Waterproof Case

 

15. Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets

 

16. American Red Cross CPR Kit

 

17. Medical Scissors 

 

18. Bandages 

 

19. Tweezers 

 

20. 5-Hour Energey

 

21. Pill Container

 

22. Surefire G2

 

23. Streamlight Micro Stream

 

24. Glock 19 with Spare Magazine

 

25. Glock Tool Kit

 

 

I have more Items In the bag that are not in the pictures. Also keep in mind the Glock doesn't sit in the bag all the time. Just posting to show how it fits. Bear in mind I am just starting to buy supplies. I understand I dont have everything needed, But this is a start.

 

 

[blksheep 466]

Need a holster.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Question - have you actually tested out the Eton/radio charger and used it to charge a very low/dead cell phone?

[jermz1987 243]

Question - have you actually tested out the Eton/radio charger and used it to charge a very low/dead cell phone?

 

 

I tried it out a little. When my phone died at work I tried it out when I got home. I was able to get a bar after cranking for a few minutes. Not ideal but in an emergency it could be helpful. 

[PeteF 1,044]

Need a holster.

 

Absolutely.  The bag packed that way looks like a recipe for a ND.  Lightstick could easily get in the trigger guard while carrying the bag.

 

 

Duct Tape, don't leave home without it.

[Vlad G 345]

Not enough spare dry socks. Not kidding.

No toilet paper.

No Mole skin

No water container

No holster

No fixed blade knife

No rain gear

No cordage (and I include ducttape there)

 

Those are simple, low tech, non-sexy things that matter more. You should go on a overnight hike in the woods with nothing but your kit, and not on a perfect day and night weather.

[jermz1987 243]

I have a Holster, I have a fixed blade knife. I also have para cord. This is just a small bag. I am still working on the items. I have a larger bag comming that will hold a lot more.. 

[Hops 0]

Shouldn't a bug out bag have shoulder straps so you dont have to carry it with your hands? Backpack?

[jermz1987 243]

Its has a strap.

[blksheep 466]

Cool, good bag. It has a lot of the essentials.

[1LtCAP 4,263]

i still have to get moving on one of these.......

[seamusSU 0]

Just saw that Woot has a Bug Out Bag today

[pjd832 146]

It must be the nj compliant version ...based on the bright orange rape whistle in place of an actual weapon....but who would one be summoning with it during a "bug out"? Lol

[seamusSU 0]

It must be the nj compliant version ...based on the bright orange rape whistle in place of an actual weapon....but who would one be summoning with it during a "bug out"? Lol

Actually, the description for the whistle sounds pretty good:

5-in-1 Emergency Whistle

Great for auto emergencies or outdoor survival

• Signal whistle
• Waterproof match container (matches NOT included)
• Compass with luminous dial
• Signal mirror
• Flint fire starter
• Includes lanyard

[mge_1 2]

1 - Metropack Gear Backpack (FiveBelow)

 

Outside Compartments / Hooks:

2 - 16oz Spring Water Bottles

6 - Trash Bags (Rolled)

1 - Glow Sticks (5)

1 - Folding Mini Shovel

1 - Security Mase

1 - Duct Tape Roll

1 - 1/4 Rope Roll

1 - Cotton Twine Roll

4 - Ponchos

12 - Mini Clips

4 - Dusk/Filter Masks

1 - Sling Shot

1 - 8" Survival Knife with Saw (Items in the storage handle:Matches, Compass, Fishing Hooks, Striker)

1 - Wistle

 

Inside Compartments

1 - SOL Emergency Bivvy (2 Person)

1 - 4/1 Hand Crank (Flashlight, Radio, Alarm, Charger)

1 - Tealight Candles (16)

1 - Tarp 5x7

1 - ERBar 3600 Calories (Food)

1 - Lifestraw

1 - Tube Tent

1 - Pocket Stove w/8 Fuel Tabs

1 - Hand Warmers (10)

1 - Mesh Kit

 

ZipLock #1 (Food)

2 - Canned Chicken Salad w/ Crackers

4 - Assorted Sealed Candy Bars

2 - Granola Bars

4 - Slim Jims

 

ZipLock #2 & #3 (Water)

12 Emergency Water Packs (4.2oz ea)

 

ZipLock #4 (Liquids)

2 - Hand Sanitizers

1 - Repel Bug Off

1 - Body Wash

1 - Neosporin

1 - Benadryl

1 - Lighter

1 - AAA Battery Pack (4)

1 - AA Battery Pack (4)

1 - Moisture Cream

 

ZipLock #5 (Dry Items)

1 - Iodine NBC Tablets (12)

1 - Mini Tampons (20)

1 - Aspirin (60)

1 - Gauze Tape Roll

1 - Medical Roll

1 - Medical Kit

2 - Emergency Mylar Blanket

 

ZipLock #6 (Tools/Misc)

6 - ZipLock Bags

2 - Multi Tool Kit

1 - Fire Striker

1 - Led Flashlight

2 - Cotton Gloves

4 - Plastic Gloves

1 - Travel Tissue Pack

1 - Pencil

1 - Mini Notebook

1 - Travel Wipes

 

*** All items are in travel or mini size and got them from the dollar store, ebay, amazon, harbor freight, walmart or fivebelow *** aka BOB on a budget.  I have a 2nd BOB, it will be for the toys and brass hehe...

 

Things to buy or on the wish list: 

Retractable Baton

Retractable Fishing Kit

(4) Israeli Gas Masks

[1LtCAP 4,263]

It must be the nj compliant version ...based on the bright orange rape whistle in place of an actual weapon....but who would one be summoning with it during a "bug out"? Lol

to be honest, if ever a situation really arose that we all HAD to bug out, who really cares if it's nj compliant or not at that point?

[mge_1 2]

to be honest, if ever a situation really arose that we all HAD to bug out, who really cares if it's nj compliant or not at that point?

Very true...

[Hooligan 0]

Several ways to start fires so far but why no Bic lighters?   They are small and can start a lot of fires without fussing with matches or strikers.  Seems like they should have a place in any kit, no?

[jermz1987 243]

Several ways to start fires so far but why no Bic lighters?   They are small and can start a lot of fires without fussing with matches or strikers.  Seems like they should have a place in any kit, no?

 

 

Agreed. I have a huge pack of BIC lighters that just sit around. there are one or two in my bag.

[ogfarmer 138]

I got the BBQ ones with the long neck so dont burn fingers while holding for long time

[mge_1 2]

Lighters for sure...

[Old Glock guy 1,127]

to be honest, if ever a situation really arose that we all HAD to bug out, who really cares if it's nj compliant or not at that point?

 

All right, I hate to be the party pooper, but that's definitely not true.  There could be plenty of good reasons to evacuate that would not be WORL situations (like Superstorm Sandy, as an example).  And in the state of NJ, carrying a handgun (or any loaded gun, for that matter) compliant or not, would put you at risk for a felony arrest.  

[njpilot 671]

Am I the only one who can't see Jeremy's pictures?

[ogfarmer 138]

looks like he deleted them and then posted 1 and changed it to stuff for his big BOB

[bhunted 887]

Am I the only one who can't see Jeremy's pictures?

Yea, but it's because Photobucket won't let you share photos on other websites...

 

 

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[CMJeepster 2,778]

Don't forget that most alcohol-based hand sanitizers are flammable!

[mge_1 2]

Sprinkle some on leaves, twigs and etc... Good to have.

 

Anyone here have a ziplock bag of dryer lint?

[seamusSU 0]

Sprinkle some on leaves, twigs and etc... Good to have.

 

Anyone here have a ziplock bag of dryer lint?

Why carry a bag of trash (lint) when you can use something that has many purposes: tampon/pads. If you have a lady that you would be bugging out with you will probably want to have them for the customary purpose but they also work very well as wound dressings and can be good tinder when shredded

[jermz1987 243]

Yeah I moved my photos to a seperate folder on my  photobucket and I guess that means it lost the link. Ill put the pictures back up when I get home from work where photobucket isnt blocked.

[mge_1 2]

Why carry a bag of trash (lint) when you can use something that has many purposes: tampon/pads. If you have a lady that you would be bugging out with you will probably want to have them for the customary purpose but they also work very well as wound dressings and can be good tinder when shredded

Tampons checked!