Ok guys i have decided to put togather a bug out bag and i am asumeing that a few of you already have assembled them for yourself. i would like to know sugestions for supplies to stock it with. other than guns, knives, and ammo. Thanks guys.

Adam

DETAILED KIT CONTENTS, Of course all items are subject to improvement, change, or discontinuance by the manufacturer:

 

CARRY CASES: Small day pack (Kelty "Cadence" model used here, 1700 cubes. 2 main compartments), zipped organization pouches, Columbia Toiletry Valet.

 

COMMS: Survival crank radio or small transistor radio (AA variety like Sony Panasonic RF-P50, Sony ICF-S10MK2, Grundig Mini-300 or similar are good options), 2-way AA cell-capable radios (Motorola #MR351R shown) with 550 cord lanyards, mini polycarbonate signal mirror (Gerber shown, "Ultimate Survival" brand good too), flare pen or gyro jet with extra flares (optional; also hand held compact signal flares), 2 loud whistles (options: Fox, WindStorm, NRS Storm Safety-brand whistles, 'Ray Gonia' dog training whistle), 2 fine tip black Sharpie markers, Post Its, index cards, waterproof paper (Write in the Rain), Fenix L1D and LD20 AA multi-mode flashlights with light cones (red, white), Fenix light headband, Streamlight Stylus Pro penlight, 8 (min) lithium AA and 4 (min) AAA batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium shown).

 

PROTECTIVE GEAR: heavy leather gloves (Petzl rapelling gloves shown, any high quality can work), 4 pair disposable Nitrile exam gloves, safety glasses, sun glasses, dust masks (2 min), foam ear plugs (3 pair), respirator if SAWC permits (AO Safety model shown), sunscreen, chapstick, disposable plastic poncho or rain suit, skull cap, sweat band, Adventure Medical Kits Thermo-Lite 2 Bivy bags (1 small, 1 large).

 

TOOLS: Leatherman Super Tool 300 (or equivalent), pry bar (options: Stanley "Wonder Bar II," 10'/25cm "Claw Bar"), multi-bit drivers (like Stanley #68-107 Fiberglass Screwdriver), gas shutoff wrech (not shown), heavy wire, heavy duty aluminum foil, Gorilla brand duct tape, 3M electrical tape, mini hacksaw (like Stanley MiniHack #20-807 shown), spring loaded punch, 100 ft 550 nylon cord wrapped on tempered hardboad winder, 25 ft heavy duty nylon cord (on exterior to case belay and lashing), portable saw if SAWC permit, dedicated wire snips, 1 small can WD-40, Stanley Stanley #10-16 Utility knife with extra blades (or Gerber EAB model, reviewed), dedicated mini-scissors (Gerber shown), flint and steel (like "Light My Fire" brand shown, "Ultimate Survival" brand Sparkie also excellent), 2 to 4 packs Trioxane fuel bars, adjustable flame lighter, REI "Lifeboat" matches.

 

SELF DEFENSE: large OC pepper spray container (as big as SAWC allow; UDAP brand 8 oz bear spray excellent), pry bar, folding tactical/utility blade (Buck Vantage Select shown, many other great options reviewed), Kel-Tec P3-AT .380 auto pistol with extra mag, 50 rds minimum 90 gr Federal HydraShok ammo, Uncle Mikes Size 10 ankle holster & belt holster (Fobus also good), spare mag case ("RIPOFF" brand shown), mid-size Survival knife (options: Ontario SP-17, CS SRK, KaBar Combat, Fallkniven A1, Randall RC-5,etc).

 

MEDICAL: Level 1 First Aid Kit (see review). WATER: Katadyn Hiker water filter, Nalgene folding Wide-Mouth Cantene 96 oz #2595-0096, coffee or paint screen pre-filters, collapsible backpacking bucket.

 

FOOD: As many energy/candy bars (solid chocolate store best) that SAWC allow, 2 freeze-dried meals, MSR "Pocket Rocket" stove, propane fuel cartridge, tin can/canteen cup/titanium cup with lid, salt packets in plastic baggy. MISC: miniature playing cards, thermo compass, alcohol swabs, Scott-brand blue shop towels, Kleenex, Kirtland-brand Household anti-bacterial wipes in baggy.

 

PREPOSITIONABLES: Xootr scooter in travel bag (compact, fast, maneuverable escape vehicle, 5 times faster than walking), Rapelling gear (Blue Water brand 150' kernmantle rope preferred, US Army 120' surplus rope ok too; good for 9 or so story escape only though), Rescue 8, carabiners, Rapelling seat, Sport Parachute, strap adjusted, ready.

 

Water, clothing, basic emergency type tools, some medical stuff, some type of foodstuffs(candybars and granola bars work well for this), flashlight & batteries if not rechargeable, rope/tie down straps, blanket(s), work gloves, duct tape, single edge razor blades, lighter, small mirror.

Ok guys i have decided to put togather a bug out bag and i am asumeing that a few of you already have assembled them for yourself. i would like to know sugestions for supplies to stock it with. other than guns, knives, and ammo. Thanks guys.

Adam

Very timely subject, I just received the LA Police gear bug out bag they had on sale last week for $14.99.

make it a serious backpack, with a handle- not a duffel.

 

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I always wonder when I read these threads, what do you all consider an appropriate wight for your BOBs? I have thru hiked the AT and I look at the contents and wonder how you could even put it on your back, let alone travel quickly and quietly for any distance. Not that I don't see the purpose of all the above and other lists that I have seen, but where is a practical wight limit? fOR ME, 6'3" 220, anything over 50lbs is beyond comfort, and I would rather be down closer to 30lbs. Weight savings can be realized by subbing out things like a commercial water filter for a bandana and small dropper bottle filled with bleach (visine type bottle, 2 drops per quart, let sit for 10 min, bandana for particulates). I am not so ridiculous as to cut off zipper pulls, but how much is too much?

PREPOSITIONALBES: Xootr scooter in travel bag (compact, fast, maneuverable escape vehicle, 5 times faster than walking), Rapelling gear (Blue Water brand 150' kernmantle rope preferred, US Army 120' surplus rope ok too; good for 9 or so story escape only though), Rescue 8, carabiners, Rapelling seat, Sport Parachute, strap adjusted, ready.

 

A parachute and rapelling gear?

 

ANyway, these are pretty good too

 

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