my BIB(bug in bag)

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I started out making this kit about six months ago as a bob, but soon realize it was to heavy to be one. I still would like to get the weight and size down a bit. Any suggestions or advice would be. plus if you guys or like you just like seeing others kits. thanks

WATER
2x Nalgene bottles with water purification tabs
1x collapsible 5 gallon jug
FIRE KIT
1x 5inch waterproof tub with cotton ball soaked it pj
1x wally world fire-starter log
3x Bic lighters
4x small boxes of waterproof matches
SHELTER
9X12 tarp
1x50' of para-cord
1x emergency blanket
2x wool hats
2x pair leather gloves
TOOLS
2Xdusk masks
am/fm crank weather radio
1x roll of duck tape
1xmuti- tool
1x Stanley hack/wood saw combo
1x mini-mag with extra batteries
1x utility knife with extra blades
1X 50' of wire
1x can opener
1x small folder( leatherman 301)
1x SOG field pup
1x cheap 5inch fixed blade knife (wal-mart brand)
1X folding shovel
1x Gerber camp axe
FOOD
2 quart pot with lid
6x packs of oatmeal
6x cliff bars
1x propane camp stove
1X bottle of propane
6x packs of coffee & tea
PERSONAL HYGINE
wash cloth with a bar a soap
1x small a bleach
1x home made first aid kit

I think that's about it I also have 4 one gallon of water next yo this bag and 12gauge shotgun . I will be added a Becker bk7 as soon as it gets here thanks
 
First thing I would say is that you need a better flashlight. In addition I would suggest you get a head lamp, and a lantern of some type (if this kit is staying at home.)
 
sorry I forgot I do have head lamp and a big mag -lite on the wall next to it.
I also carry a surfire on me.
 
I think it's a pretty good well-rounded BOB you've got - for additions I'd recommend wool blankets or sleeping bag. But that'll add several more pounds to your overall weight.

As far as losing weight, from what I can see you've got a lot of tools - and tools are heavy. I'd recommend limiting yourself to a multi-tool, a small/medium fixed blade and a hatchet. Lose the Stanley hack/wood saw combo, utility knife with extra blades, small folder(leatherman 301), cheap 5inch fixed blade knife (wal-mart brand), and folding shovel. Once that Becker bk7 arrives you could go with just the multi-tool and the Becker. If you really need a saw, get a Pocket Chainsaw. Replace the shovel with a small plastic trowel.

If you're going to spend weight on tools, I'd recommend professional-grade aircraft-cable snares. Snares will feed you - a folding shovel won't.

You probably don't need a whole role of duct tape. Take a portion of the roll (maybe 1/3 or 1/2) instead of all of it - duct tape is heavy.

Other ways to shave off some weight are a small LED light powered by button batteries instead of a Mini-mag. Also, a Sony AM/FM Pocket radio with two rechargeable AA batteries and a small photovoltaic cell will weigh less than a crank radio (the dynamos are usually pretty heavy).

And maybe consider a .22 over the 12gauge - you can carry many more rounds of ammo for the same weight.

All that said, you've still got a sensible kit - even if it's a bit on the heavy side.
 
1x mini-mag with extra batteries
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Convert the mini-mag to LED. The $5 Nite Eyes conversion works great. Converting it LED will give you better battery efficiency and brighter light. You may also want to consider one of the Nite Eyes head bands to allow for hands free operation if you don't want to look into a headband lamp. For in home use, not carrying in the field, it might be wise to have a C or D cell Maglite on hand. They won't break the bank, only like $15 at Wal-Mart.

And maybe consider a .22 over the 12gauge - you can carry many more rounds of ammo for the same weight.
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I disagree. It sounds like this his bag for when he's in 1 place. I would probably disagree even if he was on the move. A .22 is good for killing small game animals and will kill a man if necesary for self defense. A 12 gauge will also kill small game and with slugs can take larger game. It is also better for personal protection than the .22. Like the .22, it'll kill a man. 12 gauge slugs or buck will accomplish something a .22 won't in a self defense situation, whether be the assailant a biped or quadraped. A 12 gauge has a much better probability of a one shot stop than any .22 LR.

I noticed that some of your gear is really planned towards being on the move. Light and compact. Water jugs, naglene bottles, water purification tabs, small bleach packets, compact first-aid kits, small quantities of packet food, small camp cookwear, and small quantities of other consumables and hardware that should also be around your house. Bugging in, generally involves staying put, having caches of food, water, and other necesary supplies in the location where you intend on staying held up until (insert situation) clears. Think of the concept behind fallout shelters, for example. I would really reinventory, and think about your bug in v. bug out (going on the move) preps, and making appropriate adjustments.
 
I do have some d-cell maglites in the house. I plan on buging in but if shtf I still went to able to move. Decided on the shovel because it be used for sd also and I can dig a hole alot faster than a small backpackers shovel. The saw I will replace with a folding saw when I get a chance to get a good. The reason I first put the saw in there that in a hurricane and or power outage it could be more useful. thanks
 
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