Whats in your bug out bag ?

[Mike Quinn]

Waiting impatiently for snail mail to deliver my 5.11 RUSH 72 bag from USA. that's been 10 days now , cmon royal mail.

 

[Maverick]

65 lbs is a lot of weight to haul for a full days hike.

I'm use to the hikes w/65lbs, with a good bag and it packed right wearing good shoes it's not bad Mike Also 5.11 rush 72 nice bag !!

 

[Mike Quinn]

I normally hike with 45/ 50 lbs

 

[Maverick]

I normally hike with 45/ 50 lbs

I normally carry more @65 as not to put to much weight in my wife's pack, we found out she max out at 45, we hit the pacific crest trail (washington state) generally for a 5day hike twice a year.

 

[Trapper]

The general rule is a pack would weigh no more than 25% of your body weight. 20% is closer to ideal. Too much weight and you run the risk of injury. We do alot of long treks in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Often we put on 10-15 miles trips while camping and fishing from 3-5 days. I can say I dont like packs over 50 lbs myself. Just something to think about.

 

[Maverick]

The general rule is a pack would weigh no more than 25% of your body weight. 20% is closer to ideal. Too much weight and you run the risk of injury. We do alot of long treks in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Often we put on 10-15 miles trips while camping and fishing from 3-5 days. I can say I dont like packs over 50 lbs myself. Just something to think about.

no argument here, a good number of people isn't fit for long treks especially with packs over 40lb, I know healthy people that are not fit for packing!

 

[Trapper]

The older I get the heavier those packs are, no matter how much I take out of them!

 

[Maverick]

The older I get the heavier those packs are, no matter how much I take out of them!

And that be the truth @55 anything is heavy anymore

 

[11B4X]

My inventory list has 147 items in my large ALICE pack. Most of it is army gear I have acquired over the years. Below are the highlights:

Gortex Bivy sack, intermediate sleeping bag and poncho liner
2 ponchos and bungee cords
550 cord
Zip ties
Medical kit from hell (all sorts of bandages, CAT tourniquet, SAM splint, J tubes, Kwikclot combat gauze, hemistats, suture kit, burn kit, assortment of meds and ointments, snake/bite kit)
6 days of Wise freeze dried food
3.5 liters of water
Water purification tabs, life straw and a purification filter for my camelback
Flint/steel, lighter, waterproof matches
Surefire tactical light / 12 extra CR123
Gerber multitool
Folding saw
Folding camp stove
Combat knife
Machete
Mirror
Personal hygiene kit
Microfiber camp towel
E-tool
Silk weight long johns
Underwear
T shirts
Socks
Combat hard knuckle gloves w/ polypropylene liners
Woodland BDU pants and combat shirt
Boonie hat
Weapon cleaning kit
Extra ammo for the pistol and AR
Lightweight north face jacket
Bible
Ranger handbook
Fishing kit
Wire for trapping
100 mile an hour tape
Compass
Monocular
Garmin GPSMaps waterproof hiking GPS
Eye protection

I also have my woodland MOLLE vest w/ 360 5.56 in mags, 2 .45 mags

Civilian M4 5.56 w/ EOTech & Surefire taclight
Springfield XD-S .45

 

[gimpdog]

My inventory list has 147 items in my large ALICE pack. Most of it is army gear I have acquired over the years. Below are the highlights:

Gortex Bivy sack, intermediate sleeping bag and poncho liner
2 ponchos and bungee cords
550 cord
Zip ties
Medical kit from hell (all sorts of bandages, CAT tourniquet, SAM splint, J tubes, Kwikclot combat gauze, hemistats, suture kit, burn kit, assortment of meds and ointments, snake/bite kit)
6 days of Wise freeze dried food
3.5 liters of water
Water purification tabs, life straw and a purification filter for my camelback
Flint/steel, lighter, waterproof matches
Surefire tactical light / 12 extra CR123
Gerber multitool
Folding saw
Folding camp stove
Combat knife
Machete
Mirror
Personal hygiene kit
Microfiber camp towel
E-tool
Silk weight long johns
Underwear
T shirts
Socks
Combat hard knuckle gloves w/ polypropylene liners
Woodland BDU pants and combat shirt
Boonie hat
Weapon cleaning kit
Extra ammo for the pistol and AR
Lightweight north face jacket
Bible
Ranger handbook
Fishing kit
Wire for trapping
100 mile an hour tape
Compass
Monocular
Garmin GPSMaps waterproof hiking GPS
Eye protection

I also have my woodland MOLLE vest w/ 360 5.56 in mags, 2 .45 mags

Civilian M4 5.56 w/ EOTech & Surefire taclight
Springfield XD-S .45

Now, That is a comprehensive list. I like the look of that a lot.

 

[jimLE]

getting stuff togeather to see what i have for a b.o.b.in which i had some things tobign with.bought some things..i created 2 diff list in a app that i have on my nook.one is for items i need to buy..and the other is for the stuff i already have.that list im just starting..

 

[11B4X]

I have an app to keep up with my packing list called 72 Hours, it keeps up with expiration dates of items too, so you can switch out stock as needed

 

[jimLE]

good idea about expiration dates..a list of the diff foods and thier expiration date be a pluse..

 

[jimLE]

the app i have is called out of milk shopping list.i've created 3 diff list b.o.b needs b.o.b haves and b.o.b. food.and in needs im adding every thing i already have and still need..once i've done with that,i can delete what i do have already.then go into b.o.b. haves and add what i have from my shopping history..that way im not going back n forth just to add what i need to in correct folders..

 

[Haloray]

Lord where to begin! I have 6 bags, 2 for my husband and I, 1 for my 1 year 9 mo old son, 2 personal waste pouch BOBS, and a first aid bag. I am probably not listing everything, but this is what I can remember

Food -
(so far only my son has food since my husband and I need to remake some MREs, the last batch got ate when we went camping)
Many pouches of organic mylar bagged baby foods, some cereal type containers of food, and yogurt bits. (subject to change soon since he is a growing boy)

Water-
Life straw x 2
pocket bottles of bleach x2
Liter water pouch x3
5 gal collapsible carrying bag
water bottles x7
coffee filters x50

Cooking-
hobo foldable camping utensils x3
Camping stove
gel fuel containers x3

Shelter-
2 person tent
Emergency blankets x 10
ponchs x2

sleeping bags with liners x3- 1 liner

Hygiene-
Toothbrush x3
Toothpaste x3
Floss x2
Deodorant x2​

Nail clippers
Q-tips x3
TP x2
Soap x6
Bug repellant
Chap Stick x 2
Hand sanitizer 4
Small shovel (digging a latrine)​

chap stick x3​

sunscreen​

pads/tampons​

hygiene wipes x 3​

diapers​

baby wipes​

3 in 1 multi use baby cream​

poof x2

Tools-
Leatherman multi-tool x2
Zip ties x2
Paracord x2
Various knives
Super glue
Sewing kit x2
Screwdriver set​

Duct tape x2
Lighter (metal zippo) x2
Scissors
Permanent marker
Machete (gerber but not the bear grylls one)​

Fishing Kit
Work Gloves​

wire​

4 in 1 thermometer, whistle, compass, magnifier x2​

tarp​

glow sticks x16​

pocket saw x2​

​

Personal Items-
maps​

state laws, constitution, list of amendments/bill of rights
Deck of Cards
Flash drive with all personal information
Hard copies of all personal information​

Knife Sharpener
Pen and paper
Earplugs​

few toys for my son​

id bracelet​

small waste bags​

foldable brush with mirror​

pocket first aid kits x3​

led crank flash lights x3​

other flash lights x3​

Weapons-
knifes​

machete​

45 cal XD​

shotgun

Communication-
weather radio/clock/flashlight/ crank generator with outlet accessories

Fire-
Lighters x 2
Cotton balls in petroleum jelly​

Magnesium fire starter x2
Dryer lint
9v battery with steel wool
waterproof match container with flint x2​

​

First aid bag-​

Dynarex Adhesive Bandage, Butterfly Fab, Medium, 3/8 Inches x 1 13/16 Inches Sterile, 100 Count
ECONOMY VALUE BUTTERFLY CLOSURE STRIPS LARGE 100/BOX​

ECONOMY VALUE BUTTERFLY CLOSURE STRIPS medium 100/BOX
Orange Emt Response Bag
Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10)
ADC ADSAFE Pocket Rescusitator
24 U.S. Military Field Style Medic Instrument Kit
Ammonia Inhalant 33 cc 10 per box
Kendall Alcohol Prep Pads - #6818 - Box of 200
First Aid Only Triple Antibiotic Ointment Pack, 0.5 Gram, 10-Count Boxes (Pack of 10)
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages, Variety Pack, 280 Count
20 Pack flents surgical masks
10 Curad 2X2inch gauze
10 yard flex adhesive tape
Band-aid wash 6 fl oz.
10 Curad 4X4inch gauze
Triple antibiotic ointment .33 oz
8 ansell vinyl exam gloves
Johnson & Johnson 6 2.8X4in large waterproof bandages
Equate ibuprofen 200 mg 200 caplets
Pain reliever ibuprofen 200 mg 40 tabs
Multi-symptom cold relief daytime 6 caplets nighttime 6 caplets
Equate lubricating eye drops .5 oz
Allergy Relief antihistamine 36 mini tabs 25mg
Anti-diarrheal 12 camplets 2 mg
Sinus congestion and pain daytime 12 caplets
Mucus relief 400 mg 15 tabs
Antacid equate 750 mg 200 count
Johnson & Johnson 2inx2.5 yds security flex wrap
All-purpose support wrap 4.6 feet
3 feet elastic wrap bandage
Campho-phenique 3/4 fl oz​

... other stuff too XD​

 

[gimpdog]

Lord where to begin! I have 6 bags, 2 for my husband and I, 1 for my 1 year 9 mo old son, 2 personal waste pouch BOBS, and a first aid bag. I am probably not listing everything, but this is what I can remember

Food -
(so far only my son has food since my husband and I need to remake some MREs, the last batch got ate when we went camping)
Many pouches of organic mylar bagged baby foods, some cereal type containers of food, and yogurt bits. (subject to change soon since he is a growing boy)

Water-
Life straw x 2
pocket bottles of bleach x2
Liter water pouch x3
5 gal collapsible carrying bag
water bottles x7
coffee filters x50

Cooking-
hobo foldable camping utensils x3
Camping stove
gel fuel containers x3

Shelter-
2 person tent
Emergency blankets x 10
ponchs x2

sleeping bags with liners x3- 1 liner​

​

Hygiene-​

Toothbrush x3​

Toothpaste x3​

Floss x2​

Deodorant x2​

Nail clippers​

Q-tips x3​

TP x2​

Soap x6​

Bug repellant​

Chap Stick x 2​

Hand sanitizer 4​

Small shovel (digging a latrine)​

chap stick x3​

sunscreen​

pads/tampons​

hygiene wipes x 3​

diapers​

baby wipes​

3 in 1 multi use baby cream​

poof x2​

​

Tools-​

Leatherman multi-tool x2​

Zip ties x2​

Paracord x2​

Various knives​

Super glue​

Sewing kit x2​

Screwdriver set​

Duct tape x2​

Lighter (metal zippo) x2​

Scissors​

Permanent marker​

Machete (gerber but not the bear grylls one)​

Fishing Kit​

Work Gloves​

wire​

4 in 1 thermometer, whistle, compass, magnifier x2​

tarp​

glow sticks x16​

pocket saw x2​

​

​

​

Personal Items-​

maps​

state laws, constitution, list of amendments/bill of rights​

Deck of Cards​

Flash drive with all personal information​

Hard copies of all personal information​

Knife Sharpener​

Pen and paper​

Earplugs​

few toys for my son​

id bracelet​

small waste bags​

foldable brush with mirror​

pocket first aid kits x3​

led crank flash lights x3​

other flash lights x3​

​

Weapons-​

knifes​

machete​

45 cal XD​

shotgun​

​

Communication-​

weather radio/clock/flashlight/ crank generator with outlet accessories​

​

Fire-​

Lighters x 2​

Cotton balls in petroleum jelly​

Magnesium fire starter x2​

Dryer lint​

9v battery with steel wool​

waterproof match container with flint x2​

​

First aid bag-​

Dynarex Adhesive Bandage, Butterfly Fab, Medium, 3/8 Inches x 1 13/16 Inches Sterile, 100 Count​

ECONOMY VALUE BUTTERFLY CLOSURE STRIPS LARGE 100/BOX​

ECONOMY VALUE BUTTERFLY CLOSURE STRIPS medium 100/BOX​

Orange Emt Response Bag​

Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10)​

ADC ADSAFE Pocket Rescusitator​

24 U.S. Military Field Style Medic Instrument Kit​

Ammonia Inhalant 33 cc 10 per box​

Kendall Alcohol Prep Pads - #6818 - Box of 200​

First Aid Only Triple Antibiotic Ointment Pack, 0.5 Gram, 10-Count Boxes (Pack of 10)​

Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages, Variety Pack, 280 Count​

20 Pack flents surgical masks​

10 Curad 2X2inch gauze​

10 yard flex adhesive tape​

Band-aid wash 6 fl oz.​

10 Curad 4X4inch gauze​

Triple antibiotic ointment .33 oz​

8 ansell vinyl exam gloves​

Johnson & Johnson 6 2.8X4in large waterproof bandages​

Equate ibuprofen 200 mg 200 caplets​

Pain reliever ibuprofen 200 mg 40 tabs​

Multi-symptom cold relief daytime 6 caplets nighttime 6 caplets​

Equate lubricating eye drops .5 oz​

Allergy Relief antihistamine 36 mini tabs 25mg​

Anti-diarrheal 12 camplets 2 mg​

Sinus congestion and pain daytime 12 caplets​

Mucus relief 400 mg 15 tabs​

Antacid equate 750 mg 200 count​

Johnson & Johnson 2inx2.5 yds security flex wrap​

All-purpose support wrap 4.6 feet​

3 feet elastic wrap bandage​

Campho-phenique 3/4 fl oz​

... other stuff too XD​

I love the level of preparedness. I appreciate the list, and will use it to become more prepared for my family. Thank you.

 

[Haloray]

I love the level of preparedness. I appreciate the list, and will use it to become more prepared for my family. Thank you.

I'll be quite honest I based my list a lot from bubbadreier, he had great ideas! I still need to pick up some loose ends and I know my bags seem like they are overflowing but thankfully they aren't (well.. maybe my first aid bag) I can post pics here if interested! I pack quite a bit because as a mother I have to make sure all my sons needs are met and that includes him having a functional mom. (also I didn't include my husbands tactical bag because its compact, but heavy do to the amo. Debating on if we should bring it in case of a bug out. )

 

[Haloray]

just so you know I am not fibbing. btw my sleeping bags are being washed, that's why the liners are there XD

 

[gimpdog]

View attachment 922 just so you know I am not fibbing. btw my sleeping bags are being washed, that's why the liners are there XD

wow! We also have a son (he is 7.) Our BOBags look very similar. And yes you should definitely bring all of your husband's weaponry and ammo. Thanks for the photo.!

 

[Haloray]

Anytime and yeah I think the ammo is an essential

 

[WilliamAshley]

IMO it really depends on the scenario. I usually hike with a mostly empty bag but if I know what I'm going out for I'll bring stuff associated with that.

Since bugging in is my first likelyhood for between April and October, I have my gear, but most of it is non essential for specific situations, and is not the same as what I would hike with. example I'm not likely to take a gas mask and chem suit with me hiking, although I might take a car tow rope hitch for use to shimy up a tree. I have first aid kits that I can bring but I almost always end up using mud, and sap, bracket fungi to cover up cuts that are bleeding. For a serious injury I think a whole lot of pain killers would be in store. None the less I've learned a bit about the forest up here so I know some uses for things like cedar leaves, birch, pine, spruce, and other trees, medicinal and modern nutirition. I'm not expert woodsman though.

If I need to bug out what is in my bag will depend on the situation but it would take total civil chaos for me to bug out, or pandemic, or something like a forest fire. In most cases the municipality would manage an evacuation for a forest fire unless it was out of no where but my solution would likely be throwing my inflatable kayak into the lake that is 100meters from me and waiting out the fire. with a dry suit on perhaps burrying a few item if I have time.

If government is still in effect I would expect them to lock everything down, road blocks, military and reserves called up with even potentially more government called into support roles. The only bug out would be to the back woods, and for that I'd be very concerned about availability of food because carrying food with me likely would not be enough to last more than a month to two months. although some could definatley be supplimented but with no certainty. But in non summer months bugging out is not much of an option unless it is bugging out to another country that has not been effected. I can't imagine bugging out up here past September, without having a winterized tent and more arctic survival gear, it could be doable but I think it would be more dangerous than bugging in. Now I have an interesting situation coming up in september I can't really go into but I'll perhaps say more when the time arrives.

Now for things I would likely carry with me in most bug out situations

-backpack
-camelpack with water bladder.
-hatchet
- food items (flour, rice, vanilla protein powder)
-compass/themometer
-water filter.
-lighter and matches

- I also like but not essential my cheap baofang uv5r - which also has a low light led that can strobe dual band, useful for team communications, there are lots of other small items but not essential.

-crossbow or firearm if extended or real back woods but I consider this just a safety measure as most wild animals might be able to be kept at bay with sharpened stakes.

- bug netting can also make life easier.
- a bivy bag can also improve ones sleep
- in colder times a sleeping bag can save time that would otherwise be spent collecting grass and leaves.

-- and of course extra socks.
-Im also considering taking an extra pair of boots with me too, not sure yet though.

Swimming trunks and a towel might be good too.

Apparently an easy way to get a lot of food is to leave your food out in the open and be prepared to eat whatever comes for it, now this likely isn't legal so it should only be used in emergency situations. Although I have maximum respect for animals and I'm not sure I have that sort of survivor spirit but it is a survival strategy in bear country.

---- Personally my prepping is more about capacity building. in a civil collapse situation things get very grey very fast. ArmyofOne

 

[MistiLoo]

Haloray, I love your list - it's very comprehensive. Question though - in the event of a bug-out, how in the world will you and hubby carry all that + your child? Or do you plan to drive to "there"?

I'm thinking to pack essentials for a walk-out, and then to the rear of my space some bags to load in the car that has items to make life easier.

So far I have:
Water purification
Fire
Warmth/Shelter
Clothing
Food
First aid, homeopathic knowledge
Safety

My biggest concern by far is for my very lovely daughter. I've been thinking of ways to make her plain - make her look dumpy, frumpy. I don't want terrible things to happen to her. Any pointers/ideas?

Anyway - I've made a beginning. And plans to follow up on more. I feel a terrible sense of urgency lately to hurry hurry!!

 

[MistiLoo]

Thanks for the ideas William. I hadn't thought of the STI route.

I don't know if I want to hear of the more graphic ideas. I'm kinda squeamish. Let me think on it.

 

[WilliamAshley]

Thanks for the ideas William. I hadn't thought of the STI route.

I don't know if I want to hear of the more graphic ideas. I'm kinda squeamish. Let me think on it.

they are sexually natured so not for a public audience but they will potentially work.. and reduce risk. (note also though that if the guy thinks there is no resistance or cooperation close in a good hard strike to the adams apple followed by use of a wrist knife may be enough.. There are many factors, krav maga however teaches that you take out your oponent its not about fighting fair it is about removing the threat. That means striking critical points hard and fast. Surpised assaults though can be reduced by chastity belts. There are even "pincer inserts available that attach to the male organ" like a mouse trap of sorts. With injectible knockouts, many are not legal in the us etc.. but really few women probably want to walk around with a pincer devise inserted. A legal version for example might be here http://scinewsblog.blogspot.ca/2010/06/new-rape-prevention-tool-female-condom.html. Carrying around some acid in a bottle is an easy defence also, people with sulfuric acid thrown at them will probably not continue the rape and have other worries. -- its funny you see all those rioting punks throwing molotovs they could probably get more damage dealt bydelivering sulfuric acid. readily available and corrosive as hell. Forget mace, sulfuric acid is legal to carry. However, be mindful that anyone using this method within rule of law may have issues after the attack.

PS I'm thinking about adding airtight garbage bags to my spring summer/fall in place of a sleeping bag or to supliment the bivy. As they can be used to seal in biomass and also potentially used to float a bag or stuff you don't to get wet if crossing water.

I've also added bunny boots (extreme vapour barrier type II) boots to my gear intentions for the winter, as well as the level 7's and a lined russian winter field jacket --- the pants are grey and the jacket black to not to scream military like. although I'm still putting my efforts into prepping for surviving outdoors during the winter up here in northern ontario I think the extra layer may be all I need, that and perhaps adding more fats to my diet. More or less I'll probably be sleeping 6 to 8 hours outdoors starting around september for a couple months, then in the winter I will be doing the same again. I think I may try to pick up another bivy because my old one is getting worn from two years of use, only a few months. If anyone has suggestions on a good cold weather waterproof, light, and relatively low cost bivy kindly send info my way.

 

[MistiLoo]

they are sexually natured so not for a public audience but they will potentially work.. and reduce risk.

PS I'm thinking about adding airtight garbage bags to my spring summer/fall in place of a sleeping bag or to supliment the bivy. As they can be used to seal in biomass and also potentially used to float a bag or stuff you don't to get wet if crossing water.

Alright. I think I have to know. I cannot see the button to PM you. Where is it located?

 

[rudyc]

I have...
Bag.
Food: 3 coleman dehydrated food. and 3 packs of tuna.
Water: 4 bottles of 1 liters.
Very Small fishing kit that came in a gerber survival belt.
Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set which can be used to boil water for drinking or for the dehydrated food.
Small First aid Kit.
Bandana.
Stanley Multitool.
Tarp.
Self Inflating Mat.
50 Ft. of Paracord.
Knifes.
Water Filtration Straw.
Sawyer Water filter.
Mini Prybar.
Flashlights.
Batteries.
N95 Mask.
Fire Makers: Water Proof Matches, Lighters, Cotton Balls, some with vaseline, flare stick, Striker.
Space Blanket.
BB. Gun with CO2 Cannisters and extra BB's.
Camping Stove With Fuel.
Pepper Spray.
Walkie Talkie.
About 20 Bucks in small bills.
Small Radio.
2 Ponchos.
2 Heavy Duty Trash Bags.
5 Hour energy drink.
Electrolyte Powder Mix.
Maps of Local areas.
Small Compass.


i can not remember any more of what i have out the top of my head. i am pretty sure i am mising a few more items and will add them as i remember.

i know i need a change of clothes. that will be added as soon as i can. if not in the bag, at least on the outside with the self inflating mat.

 

[Trapper]

Great start. I like you have a handkerchief. Countless uses for them. An item most people overlook.

 

[jimLE]

i went into a surpluse store a couple days ago.and bought a back pack..now its a matter of removeing my b.o.b. stuff from my tote bag and transfering it to the pack..i dont look forward to it.but it gotta be done..

 

[topdoc30]

TENT
SLEEPING BAG
WATER PUR TABS AND TUBES
3Liter CamelBak
12GA with rounds or AR-15
9MM with rounds
FIRE STARTER/Lighter/Matches
2X 3000 cal food bar
Flashlight/ 4 extra Bat.
Machettee
KNIFE with Stone
Fishing Line/ hooks/sinkers/ in pack
2 pair sock /underware/ change of clothes
Cheap Poncho
Canteen/ with Alum cup
8 Vit Paks small sealed
Compass
550 cord
Fleece jacket/leather gloves

Hat cammo
Gerber

 

[rudyc]

i went into a surpluse store a couple days ago.and bought a back pack..now its a matter of removeing my b.o.b. stuff from my tote bag and transfering it to the pack..i dont look forward to it.but it gotta be done..

I find this fun. I have been through many bags and enjoy transferring the items since it reminds me what I have and what I need to exchange. Also I get to play around with some of the items.