Ditch Kit: Bug Out Belt

jca21

jca21

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Hello all,

After reading some threads i came across the notion that there is a chance i'll need to ditch my bug out pack for whatever reason.

I recall reading an interesting thread by DaleW (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496448)

So. i put together a bug-out-belt of my own which combined with my bug out pack is my ultimate system.. the belt alone is more then enough for me to comfortably be out for atleast 72 hours.

I thought i'd throw some pics up because what kinda bug out post would this be without pics? :D

Please excuse the crappyness of my camera skills.

The first shot is the entire belt:
The belt is a tactical tailor medium sized modular belt
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The Second shot is my main pouch/compartment for storing gear:
The pouch is a maxpedition M-4 waist pouch mounted with two malice clips
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The third shot is the cutlery housed in a large spec ops brand survival sheath:
A ka-bar 7inch USMC fixed blade
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Lastly the fourth shot is a canteen and dump pouch:
A generic US Gi canteen cover with canteen. Also a maxpedition mini rolly polly.
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The contents of the Maxpedition M-4 Waist pouch:
1x Wegner Ranger knife
1x 50ft of 550 paracord
1x fishing kit
30x strike anywhere matches in water proof container
2x large zip-loc bags
1x first aid kit
1x emergency blanket
1x pocket poncho
1x whistle compass thermometer and magnifier combo
1x bic lighter
1x mag fire block
1x sweedish firesteel
3x nature valley bars
1x bag of jerky
5x katadyn micropur water treatment tablets
1x maglite
4x spare batteries
1x knife sharpener
1x pack of mini zip-ties (160 in total)
1x 10 feet of snaring wire
1x mirror
1x pair of work gloves
1x bandana

The contents of the Spec Ops Survival Sheath:
1x Ka-bar USMC 7inch Fixed Blade
1x Swiss Army One Hand Trekker
1x Mag fire block
1x bic lighter
1x 20 foot roll of black electrical tape (attached on top of sheath

The contents of the Generic Gi Canteen cover:
1x canteen
1x canteen cup
1x canteen stand
1x box of strike anywhere matches

The Mini Rolly Polly does not have anything in it right now and is there to serve as a dump pouch. I plan to use it while out gathering food or fire making materials. There is a hole in the bottom of the bag and it is possible for a hose to be put through it. it would make an interesting IV carrier for injured personnel or a place to store a water bladder or back up nalgeen bottle. The joys of having a spare dump pouch is that you can use it for just about anything.

Thanks for taking a look. any suggestions, compliments, or criticism is welcome :)

cheers
 
I would add a few nitrile gloves if there are none in the first aid kit. Also a medium size garbage bag. Possibly some handy wipes.
 
gloves and handy wipes are in first aid kit.

thought about putting in the garbage bag..

stil debating...

thanks for the post oli! :D

cheers
 
Do you have a pic with it on you?

It will be interesting to see how the knife fits, whether it will bow out or not.
 
i dont have a pic of it on me.

the knife does not bow out because i weaved the malice clips to make the sheath stay flat against the belt.

the sheath is secured by 4 malice clips and stays in position well.
 
i wish DaleW would come by and take a look. perhaps leave a comment :o
 
decided to go ahead and add a garbage bag.

also put in one 12 hour glow stick and an emergency candle :)
 
forgot to mention that i had a bottle of purrell alcohol hand sanitizer.
 
100 views and only 2 people commented :(

please give some feed back so i can make improvements. although i use these kits mostly when out on hiking, fishing or camping trips there is a chance i will have to use them for real life one day.
 
Just looking at it real fast, the horizontal belt carry takes up a LOT of belt space. Also, it appears it would be difficult to withdraw it without hitting the canteen.

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thank you David for the post.

yes the horizontal carry takes alot of space but i dont really have anything else i wish to put on the belt. i found this the most comfortable way to carry the sheath because it is long it tends to bounce off my leg.

once the belt is on my hip it wraps around giving plenty of space for me to put my entire hand between the canteen and handle to withdraw the blade. also putting the knife back in is no problem either.
 
Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get comments from some of the more experienced people in time. Until then I guess you are stuck with mine.

Overall it looks like a really nice set up. The only suggestions I might make are:

-It seems to me that having both the Wenger Ranger and the Vic OHT is perhaps a bit redundant. You could free up a little space by removing one of them, especially if you also carry a folder in your pocket as well.
-A LED flashlight might be nice since they eat up batteries a lot more slowly.
-In a pinch you can go for 72 hours without food easily enough. I would probably remove most of the bulky food items to free up some space.
-are you really going to use 160 mini zip ties in 72 hrs? If not, lose what you think you can do without.
-you probably don't need both mag blocks given all the other fire starting stuff you've got
-I tend to distrust those whistle/compass/thermometer/magnifier thingies and not all emergency blankets are created equal.
-with the extra space I would see if i could fit an AMK bivy bag in there, more water purification tabs, some TinderQuik or some fire straws, a decent quality compass and whistle, a candle, a small map of the local area, and maybe a slightly beefier first aid kit (if you've lost or ditched your bag you might need it).

But, as I said, it looks very good. And you definitely seem to have lots of options for getting a fire going. Just out of curiosity how heavy is it and is it comfortable to wear with a pack?
 
g30ff said:
Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get comments from some of the more experienced people in time. Until then I guess you are stuck with mine.

Overall it looks like a really nice set up. The only suggestions I might make are:

-It seems to me that having both the Wenger Ranger and the Vic OHT is perhaps a bit redundant. You could free up a little space by removing one of them, especially if you also carry a folder in your pocket as well.
-A LED flashlight might be nice since they eat up batteries a lot more slowly.
-In a pinch you can go for 72 hours without food easily enough. I would probably remove most of the bulky food items to free up some space.
-are you really going to use 160 mini zip ties in 72 hrs? If not, lose what you think you can do without.
-you probably don't need both mag blocks given all the other fire starting stuff you've got
-I tend to distrust those whistle/compass/thermometer/magnifier thingies and not all emergency blankets are created equal.
-with the extra space I would see if i could fit an AMK bivy bag in there, more water purification tabs, some TinderQuik or some fire straws, a decent quality compass and whistle, a candle, a small map of the local area, and maybe a slightly beefier first aid kit (if you've lost or ditched your bag you might need it).

But, as I said, it looks very good. And you definitely seem to have lots of options for getting a fire going. Just out of curiosity how heavy is it and is it comfortable to wear with a pack?
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first off. thanks man this is exactly the kind of feed back i need.

the reason i have 160 zip ties in there is because it came in a pack so i just threw them in. i think i should take some out and maybe toss in only 10-20 tops.

i have a fox 40 whistle and a brunton compass and will toss those in and pull out the combo whistle.

i would like to keep the OHT because it has a saw so i guess taking the Ranger out might be a good idea. i will check out the local map store and see what i can get for the area i live in.

the first aid kit is well stocked and provides enough for 72 hours.

i was considering tossing in an Adventure Medical Bivy but it would not fit into the m-4. i carry one in my backpack and when ditching the pack i would be able to toss it into the rolly polly for carrying.

i have cotton balls in the first aid kit for emergency purposes but will try and find some fatwood as well.

thanks for your input man!

cheers
 
small flat whistle with no pea

micro sewing kit
(3 small needles, small amount of thread for those needles, needle threader)
Optional expansion: larger needle and dental floss that fits larger needle.

I saw First Aid Kit, but make sure it has enough to treat blisters:
the most common injury.

I question 20 feet of electrical tape.
If you have any small pill bottles, you can wrap small amounts of
tape around them. You could have a little duct tape, athletic tape, and
cloth electrical tape. Most modern plastic electrical tape sticks well
until you turn away, then it contracts, and pulls itself off.

50 feet of para cord, may be too much. What about 20 ft para cord and
supplement with other cord?
What about smaller nylon cord or heavy dental floss? You might consider
pre-tied bindings for shelters. If you are considering extreme cold, then yes,
you need a larger diameter cord, not so much for strength, but to be able to
tie and untie it.

Consider a small pill bottle with aspirin, ibuprofen, silica gel. Separate each
med in its own plastic bag. Ratchet-type closure is best.

One envelope of quick-clot or equivalent.

Something to boil water in would sure be nice, but is difficult to have in
a belt kit. GI canteen cup ?: stainless is heavy, aluminum for emergency.
A folded aluminum bread pan, may spring a leak, or not.
 
1x emergency blanket
1x pocket poncho
1x garbage bag

Could these be rolled up together and attached to the belt above the sheath?
If they poke you in the back, they're too soft for you to feel it. :)

Personally, I would take as much food as I could, being diabetic.
In an emergency, more energy is good for anyone.
 
thank you fnc and esav for the suggestions

a sewing kit sounds like a good idea however i think safety pins would work just as well to hold clothes together for a 72 hour period.

the first aid kit i have has plenty of round blister bandages and i carry lots of them because i've had many experiences with blisters on the back of my feet while out hiking.

i have a spool of fishing mono filament that is 20 feet long inside the kit as part of my fishing kit. i believe that is enough suplementary cordage.

i am not a diabetic but my family has a history of diabetics so i like to keep a few energy bars on me at all times regardless of the fact that i do not have diabeties.

i dont really wanna roll up the 3 items u listed and attatch them to the outside of the belt in fear of loosing them. although i'm paranoid atleast i know they're in my pouch.

i did not know they made folded aluminum bread pans. i really gotta look into these.

i have a small bottle of pills, standard stuffs (pain killers and such) inside the first aid kit.

i have boiled water in that canteen cup for the past two years. no complaints with the weight regardless of the fact its stainless steel.

FNC where can i obtain quick clot? sounds like a useful tool in medical emergencies.

after collecting alot of input i will post up my final revision of the belt kit.

untill then please keep offering advice and suggestions

thanks
 
"If used incorrectly, there is the potential to cause a
second degree burn."

kinda scary if you ask me

also its friggen expensive stuff lol

thanks for the links esav
 
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