What's your BOB checklist?

[T.O.M.]

Totally new to the term, and just found out what it meant, so I'm beginning to horde stuff to make one. I'm kind of asking for a lot, but if you've got time, make a list on what you think a BOB should have. I have a general conception of what's supposed to be inside, but I maybe missing alot.

Thanks and much appreciated.

 

[sr45]

Since you live in the SoCal area, as I do, I would recommend a serious disaster kit. There are many earthquake kit lists online. After you have your Disaster Kit put together, take the all the small, urgent things and put them in a BOB. Things like spare glasses, keys, money, knives, gun, phone numbers, medicines, small first aid kit, leatherman, flashlight... You get the idea.

This is the bag that you want to have by the bed or the door, so when the fire starts or the earthquake hits, you can grab it and run. Later, hopefully, you can return for the Disaster Kit for the long haul.

Hope this helps...

sr45
(Former SAR Technician and Urban SAR Team Member)

 

[gulliamo]

Mine are based on these:
http://equipped.org/survlkit.htm

I have several of different sizes and for different uses and scenarios (wilderness, urban, etc.). You have to give us a better idea of what your "plan" is. If you are preparing for a fire in your home where you run to your neighbor, call the insurance company and stay with your Mom 3 blocks away I'd say have a backup of your family photos, important documents and pair of sneakers. If you are preparing for a New Orleans-esque flood then something more substantial is in order. If you are preparing for a TEOTWAWKI scenario then you should rethink about your strategy.

What are your size/weight constraints? (If you say "none" I'll tell you to pack an RV.)
Are you packing for only yourself?
How far/long do you intend to travel?
Personal medical considerations?

Like buying knives one can spend as much time and money on this as they choose. If you want a couple of quick lists check the link above. If you want something customized for your situation then you may want to create an account on the ETS forums and introduce yourself.

 

[din]

mine has:

a hat
another hat
shoes
some hats
eight ounces of neufchatel
a toque

 

[Macchina]

mine has:

a hat
another hat
shoes
some hats
eight ounces of neufchatel
a toque

Do you wear all the hats at the same time, or do you have different hats for different uses? Is your bag just a 10-gallon hat or a sombrero?

 

[low96hb]

Check out AR15.COM to see some good forums on this.
I have 2 BOBs. Bob 1 is at the house packed and ready for a grab and go situation with the exception of a firearm. Bob 2 stays with me in my ride and is a smaller version of the one at the house. Some may not agree with me on having 2 of these but hey whatever you find that works for you.

Some of the contents are as follows.
-knife
-firstaide kit
-rain gear
-small stash of cash
-firearm ( pistol )
-ammo
-paracord ( this stuff has a million uses )
-flashlight
-batteries
-small stash of some type of food
-matches/ligher ( firestarter )
-compass

This is not a full list by any means nor is it in any order, but you can see my point. If I got in a situation where I was stuck and had to survive out of it for a day or so I could. When I got on a long road trip I take both of them with me as the larger pack at home contains much more stuff. The sky is the limit here just think about what you need, lay out a plan and pack the basic necessities. Hope this helps.....

 

[Les Snyder]

water...filter bottle w/stainless cup or stainless bottle w/tabs
shelter..GI poncho, groundcloth,mosquito netting
fire...BIC and mischmetal striker
medications... prescription and OTC ibuprofen, tylenol, and immodium
light...LED headlight and small flashlight, extra lithium batteries (standardized)
communication... cell phone with charger, whistle, waterproof paper/pencil/grease pencil, dedicated silver coins for phone
utility tools... multitool with small saw or SAK, hacksaw blade, cordage,fence pliers
first aid....kerlix, betadine (water purify also) cloth knuckle bandages,burn gel, tape, neosporin, 4x4pads
orientation...lensatic compass w/mirror (signaling)
personal protection.... pistol w/reload, leather gloves, boonie hat,
personal comfort... paper towels for TP in baggie, baby wipes, insect repellent, toothbrush, bar of motel soap, deodorant, floss
1 day food...power bar, hard candies, can of tuna, ramen noodles,tea bag
thumb drive.. digital copy of important photos, financial investments,deed to house and car,insurance papers, medical records/prescriptions
cash...I keep $100 in $5's
quality pack to hold everything

 

[EricV]

Here are some of the items in mine:

knife typically one fixed and one backup folder
multitool and SAK
flashlight and a little LED guy too
compact first aid kit
pens/pencils/sharpies
full sized writing pad
two small pads
duct tape (gorilla tape technically)
550 cord
zippo, fuel
bic lighter
cotton balls
breakfree CLP (little bottle)
fire steel
spork
cell phone charger ac and dc
silicone cup and bowl set
polished steel mirror
ceramic sharpening stick
gerber course diamond stick
spare batteries, AA, AAA, and cr123
whistle
hydration bladder
zip ties
Various carabiners and a rescue 8
10' tubular nylon webbing
50' dynamic climbing rope
Last two are attached to the outside usually

And I'm sure I'm forgetting some things, I know I want to get some quick clot for my first aid kit, and get some non volatile super glue for emergency suture situations.

 

[ROCK6]

I developed a few lists for a couple different “BoB’s”.

Focus on the "Essentials":

Essentials:

Appropriate and seasonal clothing
Shelter (I include cordage – about 50-100 feet of 550 cord)
Water
Fire
Water (procuring, purifying/filtering, transporting)
Food
Tool (read as “Blade or multitool&#8221
Navigation (i.e. compass/map)
Signaling (flashlight, whistle, signal mirror, cell phone, Shortwave/WX radio for receiving)
First Aid (kit, sunscreen, prescription meds)
Self Defense (hiking stick, firearm, etc….my addition)

Understand that everybody’s situation is going to be a little different:

Staying home?
Getting home?
Leaving home for another destination?
Rural or Urban location?
Terrain – open, wooded, swamp, waterways, etc.
Season
Distance
Transportation type (Public, car/truck, motorcycle, bike, etc.)
Any medical concerns?
Current physical fitness?
Are you trained in martial arts or have a Carry Concealed Permit...can you carry at work?
Have you reconnoitered your routes?
Water sources along your route?
Do you have alternate routes?
Have you identified hazard areas or choke points along your bug out/bug home route?

Sorry…a lot to consider on top of just cramming stuff in a backpack. Whatever you finally decide on, spend a couple nights camping with your BoB. Figure out what works, what doesn’t, how it carries, what’s missing, what can be dropped. If you plan on doing anything by foot, make sure you have a comfortable pack and you’ve done at least some walking/hiking with it. Don’ t forget to pack some separate clothes if your daily attire isn’t conducive to hiking (quality boots/shoes).

Also consider what you EDC (Every Day Carry). A lot of handy tools and "essentials" can be carried even in ordinary clothing attire...LED flashlight, folding or even fixed blade, a little 550-cord, compass, CCW, whistle, etc.

Hope that helps a little,

ROCK6

Pack: Kifaru Zulu (or Pointman)

Hennessy Hammock
ECOTAT Lt. Wt. Bag
Silponcho
Sleeping pad, Thermarest (3/4 size)?
Ground cover (tyvek)
Groundhog aluminum stakes (4)
Bungees (2)
550 Cord guy lines (4) with Figure 9 clips
Camelback bladder, 3 liter
Platypus 3 liter water container
Katadyn Pocket water filter
Polar Pure
Vargo Steel Spork
Tools / Utility
550 Cord (100 feet)
100mph / Duct tape (20 feet)
Medical tape role
Steiner compact binoculars
Webbing, tubular, 1" 30-40 feet
Large garbage bags
Clear gargabe bags
Gallon Ziplocs
Quart Ziplocs
Binoculars, small
Map case/map
Compass
Zebra LED Headlamp (3V, single battery)
Extra batteries (6 x 3V Lithium)
Leather strop (loaded)
Fallkniven diamond/ceramic stone
DMT Duo-Fold sharpener
Small triangular ceramic sharpener
Small tin w/ abrasive paper (400/600/1000/1500)
Small Fire Kit
Cigarette Lighter
Strike Force firestarter
Candle
Trioxane (?)
Tinder bottle (cottonballs/Vaseline)
FAK*
Small Repair Kit*
Hygiene Kit*
Hygiene Kit:
Baby wipes, travel pack
Wash cloth
Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap
Toothbrush
Footpowder
Razor (?)
TP Role in Ziploc
Small bottle, hand sanitizer
Small Repair Kit
Zip Ties, 14"
Extra/repair plastic clips
Cord Lock
Shock Cord
Duct tape
Silicone sealant tube, small
Sewing kit
Spyderwire fishing line
Bicycle Innertubing, 8" section
Small bottle of lubicating oil
Krazy glue
Rations
Datrex (18 bars x 200 cal = 3600 cal) brick
Trailmix (8 oz)
Dried Mango slices (8 oz)
Instant Oatmeal, individual packets
Instant Soup, 2 serving packets
Clif bars
Beef Jerky (8 oz)
Boullion packets
Emer'gen-C, Cranberry drink mixes
Emer'gen-C, Elecolyte drink mixes
Emer'gen-C, Coffee substitute drink mixes
Tea, Licorice Root
Coffee singles
Sports Drink mixes, individual
Sports Drink mixes, Green-Tea
Gartoraid, Instant mix, 1 qt.
Salt/Pepper
Tobasco sauce, small bottle

Book: Six Ways In Twelve Ways Out
Edible plants card deck
Small bible
US Constitution

First Aid Kit (FAK)
FAK Case
Sam Splint
Field Dressing
Cravat
Inspect repellant
Sun Screen
Surgical Tape role (white)
Alcohol Wipes
Ace ankle brace
Tweezers
Suture set
Safety pins, large and small
Rehydration salts
Mole skin, sheet
Guaze pad, large
Guaze pad, small
Steril role bandage, 2"
2nd skin burn bandages
Razor blade
Bandaid, large 1" x 3/4"
Flex bandaid, larger
Flex Knuck bandaid
Flex Finger bandaid
Butterfly closures
Fingersplint
Vasoline tube
Neosporin (antibiotic cream) packets
Lip balm (Burt's Bees)
Anti-septic (proidone-iodine)
Pain reliever, Motrin/Advil
Pain reliever, Tylenol
Antihistamine, Zyrtec
Benadryl
Anti-acid
Anti-diarrhea (Imodium)
Hydrocortisone cream, tube (anti-itch)
SAT Self-Applied Turniquet
Super/Krazy glue tube
Clothing Packed
Swanndri Bush Shirt (or Surplus wool button shirt)
Polartec 200 pull over
Synthetic cargo-hiking pants (LL Bean, REI)
Smartwool long-sleeve, zip neck thermal shirt
Polartec silk-weight long thermal underwear
Wool socks (1 - 2 pair)
Glove liners
Neck gaiter/Recon Wrap
Polartec fleece watch cap
Geier leather gloves
Foraging Kit
Mini fishing kit tin (hand casting reel?)
Fishing line
Frog gig (2)
Gill net, small
Small game snares (6)
Snare wire, role
Springfield M6 Scout .22LR/.410 o/u
Sight/optics?
200 rounds .22LR CCI
12 rounds 00 Buck
36 rounds #6 shot

 

[gulliamo]

<snip>
I know I want to get some quick clot for my first aid kit, and get some non volatile super glue for emergency suture situations.

These are both on my list of items to add this year! Let us know what brand of suture glue you end up with. Also, is the antibiotic Quikclot worth the extra $10?

 

[EricV]

These are both on my list of items to add this year! Let us know what brand of suture glue you end up with. Also, is the antibiotic Quikclot worth the extra $10?

I'm told the antibiotic version is "the one to get" from a buddy of mine, but I will be doing some more research on the stuff eventually, same for the liquid stitches. I'll post up when I make up my mind eventually.