Comments on: Starting My Bug Out Bag

By: SurfingJerry

SurfingJerry — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:37:39 +0000

Just found this site today and have enjoyed looking around.

Some of you may scoff at this idea, but a rolling backpack (like a rolling suitcase with shoulder straps) or even a rolling suitcase might be a good choice for some folks.

Not everyone can put a heavy, or medium p-heavy pack on their back. Or if they can they may not be able to get very far with it for a number of reasons.

Even if you could, there will be times when you’ll wish you could get that pack off and be able to keep moving and save your energy.

Effectiveness would be limited to paved surfaces, but if you’re in Urban (like me), there isn’t much else for MILES.

I think the rolling backpack is better becauwe you can put it on when you need to (obstacles, shortcuts, crowds, etc).

Also, if you have kids, you could carry one while wheeling along.

Speaking of kids, until yours are old/strong enough to walk unassisted for a couple miles, keep a small/cheapie umbrella stroller around (or one for each adult if you’re blessed with 2 or more children). They’re not too big or heavy and will alow you to keep moving with your kids when they get too tired or are too slow. Beats having to carry them with that Alice pack on your back. Also the stroller itself can be used to carry stuff and provide a sort of base-of-operations when you stop to rest.

These ideas are probably not too viable in the wilderness, but as an urban dweller, I’m more concerned with getting outta here than what I’ll do when I get there.

By: RudeBoy

RudeBoy — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:55:49 +0000

Just rotate mags quarterly. Although honestly I dont think its much of a concern with modern tech and metallurgy. Youll find that quality modern springs dont take a set. Also, I always keep mags topped off. A broken in mag is far more dependable than one that hasnt seen much action or held full cap.

By: wiskyhalo

wiskyhalo — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:05:35 +0000

Lucas,

I also use a med. ALICE pack as a BOB that I started recently. I keep mine on the frame, mostly so that I have something to lash things onto while out in the woods, such as firewood or food. Its a lot easier to remove the pack and lash on a large load of firewood to bring back to your camp, or an animal that has been skinned and field dressed for food.

By: Mainstreet_American

Mainstreet_American — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:12:35 +0000

Now for what is not necessarily attached but included in one way or another:
Sleeping bag
Mossberg 500 Persuader (About 30 rounds of 00 Buck, and about 40 rnds of Bird shot)
Unknown manufacturer 30-06 with about 30 rnds
Bersa 380 with about 75 rnds
Two thick walking sticks built for action

FYI – I am bugging out four people one of which is a 16 month old so its obvious I will have to equip our party with another ALICE pack.

Please provide comments and suggestions.

By: Mainstreet_American

Mainstreet_American — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:12:08 +0000

Compass with magnifier lens (Fire source)
Small Bass Pro first aid (I have a Johnson and Johnson 150 piece kit as well not packed though.)
Two rolls of TP
About 200 feet of Para cord (either braded or knotted for compression or loose)
Three different survival books (Yeah it adds a little bit of weight but in case of my demise I want my city mouse wife to have something that will help her.)
Two flash lights one crank style (8 double A Batteries, 8 triple a batts, energizer battery charger.
Sewing Kit
Lighter, Matches, flint striker, Brilo pad and a cell phone, and small fire starter logs.)
Glow Sticks
Bungee cords
Pocket Saw
Four 9×12 Husky 2 mil drop clothes, one 10×20 1 mil husky drop.

More below:

By: Mainstreet_American

Mainstreet_American — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:09:11 +0000

Back to the details:
Deep Woods Off
2L Bladder
4 Knives (Machete, two Bowies, and a pocket… oh and I have two Katanas not packed though)
Poncho
Maps of Texas (I have also compiled MapQuest directions to three different BOLs within 10 miles of my home. I have to mention that I live in a suburb of Fort Worth, TX. It’s not easy to find a location close by to hike a family of four to. If our vehicles are available I have a map taking to a very remote country road in Montana if needed.)

The last part is below:

By: Mainstreet_American

Mainstreet_American — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:07:22 +0000

recently started my BOB. I purchased a large ALICE with frame and straps on Ebay. I have to admit I would probably have been just fine with a medium. I say probably knowing damn well it’s a sure thing.

Here is a little run down of what I have in the pack. Keep in mind I am not mentioning clothes for upwards of five days (Four pairs of socks, five pairs of undies, two pairs of pants and shorts, Four shirts. The pants and the shirt change with the season as I said I live in Texas).

Please read below, I have had to break up this post as it is too large.

By: laughingman79

laughingman79 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:47:23 +0000

Hey Lucas…. I'm worried my bob weighs too much. I have just the basics.. tarp,tube tent. socks,two things of freeze dried food and three ramon noodles, wind-up flashlight,paracord,shirt,homemade survival-kit,folding fire with heat source, cooking set,some snacks( just acouple)along with some powdered drinks packages,tiger-stripe bdu shirt,water filter,poncho,one water blatter and one water bottle(both empty)a lighter,blastmatch,matches,fire tinder bag,Panga knife, bivy bag(from adventure kits!). I have it all paked in my assult pack I picked up on the cheap! If I'm missing anything or if you think I have too much of something let me know! How much shopuld a bug out bag weigh or how much is too much? Thanks!

By: shadow

shadow — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:22:16 +0000

dustin 2 good things to add to your pack is medicated foot powder and oregano oil . this oil kills athletes foot fungus on contact !

By: caine30

caine30 — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:10:21 +0000

that is why i love this site we all have our own veiws of situations servingbrother makes a good point but what if you had to trek a ways it does not take long to get heavy once you start walking. so having a frame pack might be a good idea atleast one