Recommendation: Ocean Front B.O.B. ???

[tueller]

My father recently visited my home and was impressed by my survival bags. It surprised me how interested he was in the contents of my survival tin (on my esee 5), my mid size bug-out-bag (back-pack) and my full size survival duffel bags. This got me thinking that a mid-size B.O.B. would make a great Christmas gift for him.

My survival gear is mostly organized for wilderness and urban survival. However, my father lives on the East Coast... actually right on the beach. They are often dealing with strong storms, hurricanes and the harsh sea that follows. This raises concerns and situations that I don't have to deal w/ where I live.

That is why I am turning to you guys for HELP. I plan on simplifying the items I store so that I can fit some ocean front specific survival tools for him. I would love some ideas for B.O.B. items to include that are specific to ocean front survival. Thanks in advance.


PS- Although he is getting older, slower and a little rusty... I am confident that his knowledge, strength and needed mindset is still there. He is a Vietnam Vet and retired LE. Thanks again.

 

[hankbarlow]

i've been dealing w/ the hurricanes on hatteras nc and a little further north

bugging out from the coast means moving west--- via car

8x4 boards for windows and take off about 2hrs west

if you stay---same gear as for anywhere else----your gonna be w/o elect so you need a msr type stove or even a propane grill--canned goods/can opener---pasta---tuna---water----flashlights/headlamps---rain gear-----warm synth sleeping bag----etc etc

basically---you aint bugging out on foot if youre ocean front

ive been stuck on knotts island nc during some hurricanes-----you just hunker down and deal

unless he intends to stay at a local church or school shelter--i'd gear him up for a pre-planned car evac to a higher ground destination ( hotels/campgrounds and routes and contingencies )

hurricanes bring lots of rain---rain water is drinking water (plan on collecting some)

 

[Bowman1911]

First need would be fresh, salt free H2O!

 

[Fred A]

I would recommend a regular 72 hour BOB with food, water, shelter, first aid, extra clothing and protection ie the usual. Then I would also recommend storage container boxes with extra food, water, extra clothing and meds to be kept there sealed and waterproofed for when he returns home, in case there is no power or what not. I lived on my supplies that were stashed at home and some that I picked up before I came home after hurricane Ike. 3-4 weeks with no electricity sucks.