I seen a bug out list the other day that was just incredible. The lady pretty much had everything in the kitchen,bathroom,and garage on the list plus a mile long list of items to go with it. I guess if you were bugging out in a 45 ft tractor trailer it would be a good list! If some one says bug out I think pack. I know a car or truck are in a lot of plans. Depending on reason for bug out that could be good idea. Also depending on reason a terrible idea! If its an imminent disaster and there's time vehicle could be good,unless every other person in your area has same plan!
Putting even a tad of her list in a bug out bag you wouldn't be able to lift it. I think my pack is at or close to 50 lbs. Don't sound like a lot until you figure a bag of ready mix concrete weighs 50 lbs throw that on your back and try to run and evade,not to mention vest on under it full of rifle mags and misc. A gun in your hand and one on your hip and man o man you are loaded down!
A young soldier would have no problem with it, but we aren't young soldiers!
And not to disparage the lady it was a fine list for shelter or home prep kit. But just not a bug out list.
So that has me going over what I really need to haul butt away from trouble or towards it if I'm feeling froggy.
Always shelter,fire, food,water. With the essentials covered a lot of other things can be improvised! A good first aid kit,weapon, cleaning kit, of course are mandatory!
Oh boy list growing again. I have a small tent on my pack,could probably get by with small tarp or piece of plastic.
Bugging out it seems is a never ending puzzle. Will it be for a short while or is whats on my back gonna be it for a long time? That question changes everything!
Well just food for thought!
Be Prepared!
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Yeah China I have seen lists like what you are describing before also, most are way too realistic and never tested for reality, for me here in the desert almost half of my kit is water, or water filtration related, location really dictates what you can bring or take.
ReplyDeleteScott,yep I think so too! People should really try camping hiking etc with their packs.Some things seem like a great idea,but if you don't use it often its just dead weight.
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I have a couple of setups.
ReplyDeleteThe sucrets/Altoids tin can: If you can find one is a great set up. A few matches,tinfoil,fishing flies, bullion cubes, 10ft flyfishing line, salt pepper and sugar packs from fastfood joints. A razor blade, couple of teabags and some safety pins. A bandage or 2. Easily fits in a back pocket for everyday carry. The seamless tin is for heating/boiling water
A car kit you can add in some emegency blankets a sterno stove a metal cup and some wet weather gear. Fits in a shoe box. I also carry a solar charger to keep the battery going. A pack of cards, notebook and some dice.
Then the BOB. I'm at about 40#, I just need to figure out how to make my walker All-Terain. LOL
I don't think we will ever find the perfect, one-size-fits-all kit! So much depends on the location, the situation, and the individual.
ReplyDeleteAll we can do is to keep tweaking and trying to improve.
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ReplyDeleteASR,I have the tins too. Amazing what you can cram in them little buggers.Sounds like you are squared away!
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(What's on your Batman belt?)
ReplyDeleteIf I had to walk away now with only the
clothes on my back I'd have
-cash and credit cards
-Colt Commander 45ACP with 15 rounds
-Case Trapper
-magnesium firestarter (cut in two lengthwise)
-Leatherman Wave
In the pockets of the Wave pouch
--40 feet each 50 lb and 65 lb test Spiderwire braided
--eight fishhooks
--magnesium firestarter cut in two lengthwise
Wave is on a lanyard to my keyring on belt
clip.
HJ,you said it! Not one size fits all here.
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Vlad, I have similar setup. I crammed a mag + cerro starter in my leatherman case.So right there I have multi tool,firestarter,mini light.Always have a knife on me somewhere in addition to multi.
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I pick something up and can see me using the item(s)in a BO situation..so my one bugout bag has grown to three ..I cant carry all that plus weapons...so I bought an old camper..repaired it..built in extra shelves and put in a portapotty..the camper is loaded now with foodstuffs, guns and ammo and all my camping gear and has a heater heating it 24/7..30 minutes warning and Im good to go
ReplyDeleteAZV,thats smart! Only thing if you can't drive out? One bag with basics might be good. I am thinkin on loading one vehicle myself. Cause probably won't have time to round it all up and get it!
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