Bug Out Bag - Things you need to know

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A bug out bag is mostly used for get through an emergency situation. Always keep in mind what to put BOB for survival in situation where you can't find helpful resources to get over from that situation. BOB should be light in weight & able to carry all necessary things. Tool is most important addition in bug out bag like utility knife, because it's small in size & usable in every survival situation. Utility knives with feature including a file, screwdriver, pen and flashlight are most helpful. Another thing is First Aid Kit. All of you know its so much important in BOB. Headlamps is another thing & a strong rope which is helpful in so many survival situation. There are some other BOB things:
Sewing kits, Duct tape, small plastic shovel, Firearms can be used for protection, Folding survival knives, Food, Clothing, Communication equipment, Whistles, Tactical flashlights, navigation tools, Shelter, Water, Personal Care and Hygiene, Fuel, Batteries, Lanterns & Other essentials.

please let me know if anything is missing or you have new thoughts or idea.

Thanks
 
Welcome to the forums...Trevor?
There's a wealth of knowledge on survival, bug out scenarios, equipment etc in the Wilderness and Survival Forum.
 
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Welcome! Thanks for telling us what we need to know!

BF has an entire subforum on the subject called Wilderness and Survival Skills. You should check it out.

There's something YOU need to know! :thumbup::)
 
I keep my bag in my truck as it is usually wherever I am. I can also have more options like heavy or light clothing and larger tools. It's funny I see all the hubub about being able to do light prying with knives or combat ax with prying. Why not a pry bar I have a 28" bar that would make a great weapon and about a 100 uses.
 
Snare wire.
For long term usage you could throw some seeds in there like carrots or something allng those lines.
Pry bar, pepper spray, and rechargable batteries along with a solar pannel are great ideas to.
I dont think i seen some thing specific relating to fire but redundency for fire would be important (matches, fero, lighter, magnifing glass) also maybe a piece or two of fatwood.
Also maintnence pf your tools is important, you should have lubricants, cleaning devices, possibly some spare parts. Also important a small sharpening device for your knife (one of those small diamond pen rod sharpeners will fulfill that role easily). Water proof bags for your electronic stuff that you have packed. A couple pairs of socks (needa take care of your feet our you will regret it later). A hobo pattern knife, my dad gave me one thats made by ka-bar for my birthday and its came in handy. There is alot of stuff we could come up with but it is also important to keep in mind what you will be prepping for to personalize you kit for your expected situation.
 
Situations alter cases. Who, where and when has a powerful influence on what and how much. So a single answer will be wrong for someone(s), somewhere, some time.
 
Utility knives with feature including a file, screwdriver, pen and flashlight are most helpful.

I tend to find the more stuff you try and bunch together the less 'useful' the tool, quality, bulk and comfort usually suffer
 
I think the temptation is often to gear up and be "ready for everything" instead of looking at likely scenarios. I think that planning for societal collapse leads people into a false sense of paranoia, as well as leaves them unprepared for more "simple" situations.

As I've mentioned before, the most likely event to happen in your life that will force you out of your home in short notice is a house fire. In this case you are going to need your important documents, maybe your harddrive and archive backups. Meds and comfort items for few days while you are in a hotel. That can't be a 70lb bag. It has to be by the door or easy to grab on your way out.

The next would be an industrial accident or some other controlled evacuation. Do you know your communities plan for that? In this case again, you want what you need for the next few days, maybe some PPE (googles, mask depending on the likely event) But again this is going to be under control, but time will be limited.

after that, its weather, or other natural occurrence, in which case, what sort of events are likely in your area, and are they evac (flood/hurricane) or bug in events. Can you go without power for a few days, or how will you prep your house for that sort of event. For example, the most likely natural disaster to happen where I live is flooding from tropical storms. In this case I'm going to stay put, since I'm on high ground. Any event that will cause me to have to leave is going to be very local. In most cases I'd have at least a few minutes to grab and go. I also live in a very fire resistant house.

From all those factors, you can more easily set up a realistic kit. Most likely the most important things to have with you is going to be ID and documents (insurance, etc) and stuff like photos. a crowbar is going to be pretty useless in a hotel when all you really wanted was a book and some reading glasses.
 
a hobo knife is a slipjoint that can be taken apart, usually has a spoon on one side, and fork on the other. One note with them, if you are in a demographic or location that is likely to face suspicion of drug possession, they are one of those items that some PDs use as a probable cause item. So if you are likely to be hassled, it might be better to avoid them.
 
sabre cat said:
I have to ask. What in the world is a hobo knife?
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Its basically like a silverwear version on a multi-tool. It has a spoon, fork, and a knife on it for the most part. Other makers may add stuff like cork screws and can openers; but the spoon fork and knife is what you are going to always see. Also some of them can be taken apart, that way you dont have to eat with a big item in your hand.

This is mine when taken down: http://www.jaysknives.com/kabar/1300Camper'sSpecialBreakDown.jpg (off internet pic)
And when it is all in one piece: http://www.kabar.com/images/products/knives/1300_v_lg.png (off internet pic)
 
Load the dang thing up and actually carry it!!! Don't end up with 500 lbs of crap that you haven't used. Take the kids out on an afternoon hike and carry the bag/use some of your stuff. Get acquainted with it while things are not so stressful.

Just my .o2

Doc
 
DocGP said:
Load the dang thing up and actually carry it!!! Don't end up with 500 lbs of crap that you haven't used. Take the kids out on an afternoon hike and carry the bag/use some of your stuff. Get acquainted with it while things are not so stressful.

Just my .o2

Doc
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Pretty much $.99, I think.

Do not wait until you are on the trail miles from a road to see if the water filter and flashlight work, the boots fit, or the rain gear keeps out rain. There are many stories of boots that made blisters.. An outdoor magazine's 2008 test of four expensive "big name" rain jackets found that two leaked badly when brand new. Not every flashlight comes out of the package in working condition. Your gear should be "old friends" -- fully dependable and performance-tested. If it is, you should be comfortable in your ability to use the gear and in its ability to help you meet wilderness survival needs.
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signalsurvival said:
A bug out bag is mostly used for get through an emergency situation. Always keep in mind what to put BOB for survival in situation where you can't find helpful resources to get over from that situation. BOB should be light in weight & able to carry all necessary things. Tool is most important addition in bug out bag like utility knife, because it's small in size & usable in every survival situation. Utility knives with feature including a file, screwdriver, pen and flashlight are most helpful. Another thing is First Aid Kit. All of you know its so much important in BOB. Headlamps is another thing & a strong rope which is helpful in so many survival situation. There are some other BOB things:
Sewing kits, Duct tape, small plastic shovel, Firearms can be used for protection, Folding survival knives, Food, Clothing, Communication equipment, Whistles, Tactical flashlights, navigation tools, Shelter, Water, Personal Care and Hygiene, Fuel, Batteries, Lanterns & Other essentials.

please let me know if anything is missing or you have new thoughts or idea.

Thanks
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You can read my thoughts on the BOB here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1200695-An-Educated-BOB
 
A good pair of shoes and insoles (my prefered are superfeet blues), along with some shoe-goo for maintenance/repair of your shoes should the need arise.
 
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