whats in YOUR go bag?

longbow50 said:
After seeing Rock6s kit, I just wanted to share with those who are putting a kit together, that when you carry meat and consume it, you will require more water than normal. Because meat requires more water than other foods to digest and move through the system and this is in addition to what you would normally drink to remain hydrated. So, if you are in an area, like desert, where water can be scarse, it might be best not to carry and eat meat.
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That's very true...plus my son really helps to "rotate" my bug-out food:D Since my jerky disappeared, I've upgraded to the Datrex rations (one brick)...they taste much better than the Mainstay rations according to my taste buds. One 3600 calorie brick augmented by a few Clif bars and trail-mix will keep me going for a good 72 hours. Anything longer than that, I'll need to start scrounging. Also, my "over-72" hour bags have dehydrated meals (but as Longbow already pointed out...water is always an essential and deydrated meals take thier share).

ROCK6
 
Hehe, I used to have that help myself. The daughter would throw cake, donuts, popcorn and other goodies into her go bag when we went woodswalking and I put on about 10#s.:D
 
jca21 said:
anyone know if u can eat spam raw/?? lol
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you can but.....:barf: unless I was pretty damn hungry I wouldnt.
I think I had to eat that crap too much as a kid cause now I cant stand even seeing the can in the grocery store.
sigh.... but yea , if I was hungry I would eat it cooked or not.
 
It's unapetizing nature (Spam) is why I included a can. Its likely to become an antique before it gets eaten.
Enjoy!
 
I love spam and yes you can eat it straight out of the can, I like to lick the jellied fat off and then eat with french's mustard, YUM.

When I was in college I lived off of spam, rice, beans and ramen....if my deer meat ran out.;)
 
We've included 8 cans of spam in our stores and will pick up another 8 on our next trip to Costco. I don't care for it unless it's fried, but it's not bad in a pot of beans.
 
i usually eat it cooked with rice and some ketchup but its interesting to hear that you CAN actually eat it raw.
 
ok...I'll play:

Blackhawk 3-day assault pack w. a petzl caribineer on strap containing:

front pocket:
ziploc freezer bag w. wet-ones, anti-microbial wipes, 3x pocket kleenex (tp...)
work gloves
sharpie marker
leatherman fuse
bic lighter
paracord

middle pocket:
"in any case" battery container w. 8xAAs
pill bottle w. 80lb fishing line, needles, fishooks, safety pins, and buttons
bk&t crewman
otter box w. grundig worldband radio (small one), 2x glow sticks, katadyn puri-tabs, pencil, and ti spork
otter box w. jet-scream whistle, signal mirror, waterproof matches, blastmatch, birthday candles, wetfire tinder and signal mirror
gerber tx 3.0 flashlight
ziploc freezer bag w. insect repellant, soap, purell & militec
canvas tool bag w. wire saw, zipties, multi-screwdriver, gatco triceps sharpener, small vicegrip, & small adjustable crescent wrench

main pocket:
18 oz peanut butter
snowpeak ti coffee mug w. 3 cans tuna
tupperware w. energy bars, power beans & sport drink mix
2 liters bottled water
katadyn exstream water filter bottle
ziploc freezer bag w. listerine strips, toothbrush, toothpaste, lip balm, sunblock and hand lotion
space blanket
contractor bags
small pelican case containing:
2 x filter masks
nitrile gloves
waterjel
quikclot
gauze
coban
neosporin
small hemostat
disposable scalpel
medical tape
band aids
4 x 4s
alcohol prep pads
steri strips
4x sutures (assorted sizes)
scalpel blades
visine
small shur-clens wound wash (fancy irrigant)
pill bottle w. ibuprofen, tylenol, alleve, zantac, immodium & iosat

....I also have a second bag with less necessary but nice to have items (extra clothes, folding shovel, etc.)
 
geekswithguns said:
ok...I'll play:

otter box w. jet-scream whistle, signal mirror, waterproof matches, blastmatch, birthday candles, wetfire tinder and signal mirror
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...and oh yeah... a compass is in there as well :p
 
holy crap...good thing I saw this post...my duct tape is missing from my bag (either the wife-doubtful...or last time I switched out the food...)
 
I am really getting a lot out of both these threads!
Go bag and BOB threads. great work guys.

Each post makes me think about what I'm missing, or should toss out.
Keep em coming.

I actually tore down all my gear a while back, and am now in the process of "retooling" the whole thing (in large part due to all these discussions).

I am working on it by "chapters"

Shelter
Fire
Water
Food
First Aid
Signalling/Orienteering and all other needed field craft.

For anyone looking for a simpel starting point? I was just in Dick's Sporting goods. They had some small survival kits. One was $9.99 one was $12.99
It consisted of a liter nalgene bottle, and inside it contained Fire Starting, flashlite, whistle and some other goodies.
I was thinking of getting one and throwing it in my wife's car, along with a blanket and bottled water, and toss a folding knife in there, just in case she is stuck out in the world, and I'm not around.
 
Think about giving your wife a little better gear. Something that won't let her down when she really needs it. Not knowing your wife, it will be difficult for me to say what to include, but keeping it simple and showing her how to use everything to her advantage will be important.

Different items that I've placed in my wifes vehicle that are fairly inexpensive, yet quality products are;

Victorinox SAK w/saw
Spark-lite firestarting kit
Jetscream whistle
flame adjustable, disposable lighter
Mora Clipper fixed blade knife
Inova mini LED keychain light
2x longlife survival candles
2x industrial grade drum liners
wool glove liners
wool watch cap
USGI poncho
2x 1.5 liter bottled water
bandana
iodine tabs
esbit stove
esbit fuel
SS cup
Natural Jute twine

There are a few other items that I can't recall. Everything lives in a small backpack that I picked up at Kmart and she placed a few personal items in.
 
runningboar said:
I love spam and yes you can eat it straight out of the can, I like to lick the jellied fat off and then eat with french's mustard, YUM.

When I was in college I lived off of spam, rice, beans and ramen....if my deer meat ran out.;)
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I'll have you know I am now permantently scarred from this information you just shared.

:D
 
SkunkWerX said:
IFor anyone looking for a simpel starting point? I was just in Dick's Sporting goods. They had some small survival kits. One was $9.99 one was $12.99
It consisted of a liter nalgene bottle, and inside it contained Fire Starting, flashlite, whistle and some other goodies.
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TADGEAR has an on-steroids version for $100, doesn't have everything, but its a great start if you're lazy. Other lazy man shortcuts are by Adventure Medical Kits- they sell the Doug Ritter pocket survival pack, good medical kits (obviously) and gear repair kits- if I had to tell someone who didn't want to spend the effort here is what I would tell them:

backpack
Doug ritter pocket survival kit
Adventure medical kit first aid kit
Adventure medical kit gear repair kit
fixed blade knife
multi-tool
toilet paper or kleenex
soap
matches
aa batteries
led flashlight that takes aa batteries
paracord
duck tape
katadyn puri-tabs
food
water
metal coffee mug
contractor bags
blanket
 
I am working on another one that would include desert,winter,jungle,water and mountain survival.

It would just to cover transitions from one extreme to another. The way things are going you need to cover all fronts.

S/F,
CEYA!
 
If you live in the city (I do, L.A.), should you gear you bob for the city or for both city and boonies? I don't see it mentioned too much, but money ($500) would get you a long ways in a power outage w/o atm's or banks to pull your moola from. Good old cash talks. I have $200 in my bob now. I'll just add a $100 every few months.

Anyway, should i gear my bag to the city, boonies, or both?

Oh guys, while we're on the topic, check out this light. Small enough for keychain and 50% brightness after 5 hours continous use. Readily available AAA batteries.

http://www.arcflashlight.com/

cliff
 
I'm going to get one of those Arcs soon.

I too live in the city , my BoB is geared to where it will work either way (at least I think so). I mean you pretty much need the same essentials either way , except for maybe shelter in the city.
 
my go-bag is mostly geared towards outdoors or boonies as you called them. although it does have city applications as well.. so i guess it all depends on where your gonna be most of the time.. btw i became the happy new owner of an sog with the new tactical sheath design. sheath is perfect size for a small oregeon whet stone. gonna take her out this weekend and give 'er a beeting =)
 
You should pack like you was living in each environment.

With the four seasons in the north , we can test out during the year because you never know when to go.


S/F,
CEYA!
 
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