Comments on: Do you have seasonal clothes in your Bug Out Bag?

By: shadow

shadow — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:44:52 +0000

when it comes to cold weather ive always had a hard time keeping my feet and fingers warm but not any more . muckboots for my feet , fleece lined poly gloves let me dig in the snow without getting cold. i also heard that solders in the korean war wrapped heavy wool blankets around their kidneys to keep their core temp high . they said their feet staid warm after that.

By: KitKat

KitKat — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:57:51 +0000

If you get the kind of Space Saver bag, "travel" I think is the term, that you can 'roll' the air out, it is reusable without having to use a vacuum cleaner. It's not the same as the ones used to seal food. You can get them anywhere (Big Lots, Walmart, etc.).

By: Lucas_SurvCache

Lucas_SurvCache — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:31:59 +0000

You mean like the ones you use for sealing food?

That sounds like a good idea, but can only be used one, and it's a pretty expensive way to go.

By: Lucas_SurvCache

Lucas_SurvCache — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:31:27 +0000

Cool thanks for the heads up, I will look into those.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:06:06 +0000

I use Space Bags. They’re not cheap ($15 buck for three.) You need to get the dual use models if you are planning to re-seal them after you open them. But they’re heavy duty and water-proof until you open the bag.

By: aj52

aj52 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:22:09 +0000

They're not cheap but the Space Saver bags that you vacuum the air from really compress a large amount of clothes. Should protect against some critters.

By: Lucas_SurvCache

Lucas_SurvCache — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:10:33 +0000

Brian,

sounds like a good system. What do you use for your waterproof bags and such?

For clothes I usually just use heavy duty 1 or 2 gallon zip lock bags because it's a cheap way to go.

By: Lucas_SurvCache

Lucas_SurvCache — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:09:34 +0000

Sounds like you are pretty well prepared in that department.

You bring up a good point too. Take care of the extremities: It's amazing how much cold you can withstand if your feet, hands, and head are protected.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:26:23 +0000

I have a fleece pullover, neoprene over socks, a over sized bandanna, and a fleece hood/hat in a Space Saver bag. Once you squeeze out all the air it all takes up very little space and is water-proof. I put that and a fleece blanket (in a water proof compression bag) in a yard waste trash bag in the bottom of my pack. A rain jacket, and a pair of neoprene gloves go in a top pocket of my bag.

By: warthawg

warthawg — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:57 +0000

Certain essentials always stay in my BOB when it comes to clothes. I live in a 4 season clime and socks are the most important. I keep lightweight wool, heavy wool, acrylic pairs, midweight thermal top and bottoms, fleece jacket, watch cap, work gloves and polypro liners, and a balaclava. These items are suitable for all season wear. During the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer the contents change.