Family BOB

[bsquare]

OK, I now have a nice BOB for myself...one I keep in the car and another one in the house that is larger and contains more gear, but still put together, they aren't enough for the whole family (4). Each kid have their own small kit and the wife has a medium comprehensive survival kit, though I doubt she has the faintest idea on what's in it, how to use the items nor cares . To try and assemble a BOB for the entire family makes me think I'm going on a long campout! Any suggestions or approaches on how to limit things would be appreciated. I already work towards double duty items, but still can't afford a complete BOB for each one. At the moment, I'm leaning towards just clothing in their bags with the small survival kit and letting me carry the hardware and do most of the work.
Your thoughts are appreciated.

 

[frank k]

If your and your wife's BOBs have survival gear, you could certianly only include the basics in your children's kits. I would suggest some clothing, a poncho, a sleeping bag (cheap one), 3 days worth of canned food and bottled water for each child (preferably stored in some sort of backpack). It is also a good idea for each family member to have a good whisle. Also, it is a good idea to include some toys or games to keep the kids occupied during an emergancy. You could, of course add more survival gear as the kids get older.
Good luck!

 

[psy-ops]

and that seems like a lot of stuff.

I think the mini kits are very important, start small then build up.

I just recently made 3 minis one for the car, house and on me always.

good luck

 

[bsquare]

thanks for the info.
I think I'll stick with the adults carrying the gear in graduating order of bulk according to size.
The kids bags include a cup, poncho, 2 garbage bags, bandana, space blanket and a lanyard/neck strap with whistle, photon, and SAK. I've got little kits here and there, one for on me, one for my "briefcase", one in my Becker #7 Sheath and another in my larger kit in the car. These vary in size from the Altoids tin to larger film cans (the kind 35mm film comes in for newspapers, about 4 inches in diameter).