Another Bugout Bag thread/ with pics

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I know that this topic has been talked to death, but I wanted to create another anyway. My bugout bag is just a bag that I can grab and go, not live out of for 3 months.

For my bag I have a Blackhawk Battle Bag http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=60BB02

My rifle is Rock River Arms Entry Tactical With an R4 barrel

Other Gear:

Medical- IBD, Quickclot, compressed gauze, Samsplint, other stuff (Chapstick, Bandaids, medical tape...etc...)
water filter- Hiker from Katadyn
My Bible
Cordage- 550 Paracord, 50 feet
Knife- Cold Steel SRK
Gloves- some offbrand


Survival Gear/ Personal

Contact lenses & extra pair of glasses
contact solution and cases
Superglue
Compass
GPS- Garmin GEKO
Soap
Emergency whistle
Large trashbags
Small LED
Notepad & pencil
Safety pins
dental floss
ductape
Water purification tablets

Fire Starting:

Bic lighter
FireSteel
Cottonballs & Vasoline
REI matches
WetFire

Gun Gear:

8- 30 rd magazines: Six on my bag, one in my gun, another in my main bag compartment
As before, my Otis gun cleaning kit
Spare parts for my AR

Spector sling
Vortex Strikefire Red-dot scope (coming soon)
Midwest Industries Rail System (soon)
Surefire weaponlight
vertical foregrip
GG&G BUIS (soon)

Please show pics of your own setup, Suggestions please

Thanks,
Sam
 

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throw in some energy bars/gel/etc and some sort of water bottle/nalgene to hold that purified water.

I'd probably add in a small back up folder and/or multi tool.

otherwise, nice job.
 
Hey guys,
I was going to add some power bars and also I have a military Camelback 3 liter bladder. I don't have a bag for it, but I use it for backpacking, to save space. It can be folded up, making it very compact. I'll add that! Also I did try to go with the limited space rule. People with RVs filled with 6 months off supplies are gonna regret it! :D:D:D
Thanks
Sam
 
Two hundred and forty rounds of ammunition and not a square of toilet paper.

But hey, at least you've ordered a lot more stuff to hang off of your rifle!

ROFL.
 
Man, I hate it when you try to insult people and they just laugh at you. Harrumph. :)
 
I gotta ask: What are you bugging out from? The list of supplies looks like you're going to live in the woods while the police are searching for you.
Are you thinking a collapse of government like Katrina? Then I might agree. But then you could have driven to another city, you just needed money.
Or some one looking for you with evil intent? Jealous husband? Someday you're going to have to come out.
Tell me the scenario where you grab the bag and "bug out".
:confused:
 
In all seriousness, and speaking as a mountaineer... TP is near the top of the packing list. Tylenol comes in just underneath.
 
Yeah i'll get some t.p. in there ;) If you guys don't know what a bugout bag is, you otta research it, everyone needs one. Looking at the news from the past 15-20 years, from terrorism to natural disasters to the upcoming election ;) It's really wise to start thinking ahead. Nothing creepy just being prepared.
 
Well you're well on your way, but it kind of looks like a Get Home Bag (G.H.B.) to me instead of a BOB (since it looks more like you'd be traveling light with more focus on weapons/ammo and the possibility of encountering threats rather than trying to survive out in the middle of nowhere using just the contents of the bag).

If you're going to be trying to survive out in the middle of nowhere or in a city run amok (like N.O. during Katrina) with that bag as your only resource where's the food (MRE's or canned food), shelter (tent or tarp) or a way of cooking your food (trioxane tablets or propane burner)?

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See what I mean? There's more of a focus on weapons, ammo, mags, light, gloves, the possibility of getting cut or shot, cleaning weapons and finding your way to your destination (GPS) than survival gear. There's nothing wrong with having the above, but if it's going to be a true BOB then you'll need some other supplies to actually live on (food and shelter).

Unless it's actually a G.H.B. that we're looking at.

Then just an emergency blanket, a GI poncho and a couple MRE's or a bottle of survival tabs would do.
 
Sort of like a g.h.b. but with heavier longer sustaining equiptment. Gear is excellent, but I have know-how also,(survival skills, I'm also a Blacksmith, which is not much help in a SHTF ). I know my way around the wilderness. The Ziplok bag is my survival bag, and has what I need. Food is another thing. I don't want to have food that is heavy ( food with water, canned food etc....) Power Bars are good, so are dehydrated foods like Mountain House. I'll see what I can do. :)
Sam
 
If you're going to be trying to survive out in the middle of nowhere or in a city run amok (like N.O. during Katrina) with that bag as your only resource where's the food (MRE's or canned food), shelter (tent or tarp) or a way of cooking your food (trioxane tablets or propane burner)?
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Wait a minute! My point exactly. You're talking about surviving after Katrina, when what you needed to do was get in your car a day ahead of the storm and go 500 mi. away. Get a hotel room and figure what you were going to do. There was no living in the woods scenario. Take your credit cards and wait. I think you're watching too many Rambo movies.
 
If you guys don't know what a bugout bag is, you otta research it, everyone needs one. Looking at the news from the past 15-20 years, from terrorism to natural disasters to the upcoming election It's really wise to start thinking ahead. Nothing creepy just being prepared.
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Nope, it's creepy. As others have pointed out, the emphasis always seems to be on the weapon, and the weapon always seems to be some version of militaristic semi-auto with lots of extra magazines, dot sights, accessory rails, and all the other bells and whistles. And the strong thread of Red Dawnish fantasy is almost always present too.

Again speaking as a mountaineer, me and my pals have put a lot of thought and training into "surviving in the woods" because it's something we do on a regular basis. We're all really big on stuff like food, water, shelter, and staying dry and warm. And none of us bring military-styled rifles with us.

But everyone needs a hobby, and if yours is daydreaming about how cool you'll be when the world ends, it's no business of mine. Have fun!
 
"Two hundred and forty rounds of ammunition and not a square of toilet paper."

Who needs toilet paper? By then, all the ****'s going to be hitting the fan anyway. ;)
 
Wait a minute! My point exactly. You're talking about surviving after Katrina, when what you needed to do was get in your car a day ahead of the storm and go 500 mi. away. Get a hotel room and figure what you were going to do. There was no living in the woods scenario. Take your credit cards and wait. I think you're watching too many Rambo movies.
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Well there's nothing wrong with having the ability to live in the woods if it comes to that, but the....

Several hundreds of dollars in cash at the very least (a few thousand would be better).

Maybe a few credit cards.

A few Krugerrands or other gold, jewelry or valuables.

The spare medications for you and your family along with medical history and allergies listed.

Your childrens school and shot records.

Spare ID and an employment resume along with your diplomas and/or certifications.

A cheap pay as you go cell phone with several hundred minutes already paid for.

$20 in change (for payphones in case the cell phone doesn't work).

An address book with everyone you know inside with their name, address and phone number(s) listed.

The deeds to your home and titles to your cars along with your homes and vehicle insurance policy's and your family's medical and dental insurance information and anything that you can think of that will help your family gain a new start in another city should be in the bag next to the B.O.B.

http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/blogs/klessons/p/0006.html

I wouldn't try and have all that in a G.H.B. though.

A B.O.B. yes, a G.H.B. no.
 
What's creepy is to have 10 years of food and supplies stashed away. I'm just looking to keep myself safe, reasonably comfortable and capable with dealing with bad stuff, not hiding in a bomb shelter. What some of you guys are saying about just driving out of the disaster zone is true if everyone in the area is not driving out at the same time, people are not panicing, and looters are not trying to steal your stuff.

Some sort of I'd is good but I don't like having all of it with me. That can be copied or stored somewhere safe other than on my person.
Thanks
Sam
 
No tent, tarp, sleeping bag, extra clothes, food...

I'd have a hard time surviving with your setup. Any concept of comfort would go completely out the window.

Seriously, mate, it's cool that you've got that neat-O rifle and stuff, but if you really think having to survive on your own for a few days or weeks is a realistic possibility, you should check out some books on backpacking and camping and see what folks are actually using.

Then it's time to go out into the real world and see what works for you and what doesn't. I'd bet money that you quickly grow to hate toting around that rifle and all the ammo and will soon decide that a lightweight revolver and a box of shells makes you a lot more comfortable.

But again, whatever floats your boat!
 
Dr. Strangelove.

This is starting to remind me of the scene in Dr. Strangelove when Slim Pickins was looking over the survival gear and said something like: "$20 in gold, 2 pairs womens panty hose, a dozen condoms, 2 chocolate bars, a fellow could have a pretty good time in Moscow with that." :evil:
 
FWIW, my bug out bags (one in each car) are stocked with just enough stuff to get my family and I over the hump for a couple days if we were forced to be in our car for an extended period of time--jammed roads getting out of town, caught in a blizzard, accident in a deserted area, etc. We could survive for a few days, but would in no way be "comfortable." Protein bars, toilet paper, water, first aid, rope, knife, flashlight, etc. Nothing fancy, but prepared for a few days of hard living.

As for guns and ammo as part of that equation, sure, I have my SHTF stash and all. But when the SHTF, there's no guarantee you'll be in the same place your guns and ammo are, and you sure as shootin' can't haul an AR-15 and extra mags with you in the trunk every day. Best hope is that you're able to get out of Dodge as quickly, and as resourcefully, as you can.
 
I guess maybe the delineator between "creepy" and "prepared" is the focus on weapons.

The guy with the backpack filled with food, clothing, shelter, etc. can certainly be thought of as reasonable if he includes a firearm.

The guy who's survival kit is built around a firearm and firearm accessories, with food, shelter, clothing, etc. as afterthoughts, well...
 
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16 oz. Nalgene Bottle
1 Aquamira 50 gal. H2O Filter
Compass
1 tube EMT Jel
2 pair socks
1 roll TP
GI Mag. Firestarter
Empty 16 oz Pork and beans can
12 Safety Pins
2 3'X3' cotton bandanas
Small Jar Vasoline
Handfull Dryer Lint
150' Paracord
Leatherman
Kabar
British IPK
1 Space blanket
25 yrds. 3/4" Duct Tape
1 roll elec. tape
10 Energy Bars
1 spool of trip wire
Browning Micro Buckmark .22
empty 12 oz. water bottle
300 rnds ammo
75 yards 4# Mono
10 hooks/weights
5 sewing Needles
6' Surgical Tubing
24"X12" Piece of Soft Leather
 
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"What You Need..........Depends Entirely on How Much you Know" Well said

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"The guy who's survival kit is built around a firearm and firearm accessories, with food, shelter, clothing, etc. as afterthoughts, well..."

You do know that THR is a gun forum don't you?
 
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