Putting together a B.O.B.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel on September 27, 2008 at 12:04am

You forgot the Kitchen sink...

But in all seriousness, I think you have way too much crap in that bag, unless your bugging out to the wilderness with no place to go in mind, to live. What you have listed is just wayyyyyyy too much weight to carry around and be able to cover distance quickly. This would do pretty well for a weekend hiking trip, but to bug out I think not. Allow me to edit....
(+) to add.... (-) to remove... (=) for changes

Shelter:
•Reflective Blanket
•Poncho
Tarp 9.99
Rope 5.99
Mosquito Net 14.99
Flint and steel and magnifying glass-6.99
•Waterproof matches and lighter 2.99
Shoe polish 4.99
•Polarized sunglasses
•Widebrimmed hat-
•(?)Sleeping bag... Season/location appropriate. Winter/North this is good, if it will be warm/wet leave it behind





Sorry if I came off snotty, I didn't mean it like that.
Health and first aid:
First Aid Kit
Insect repellent
(=)•Soap.... Trade for baby wipes
•Toilet paper
•Lip balm
Sunscreen
(+)Deodorant
Medicines: Tylenol, Advil, Pepto, all

Food and Water:
(-)Stove + propane 25.00... unnessesary weight
(+)1 gal. Water... Consider more, and in 1 quart or smaller bottles
Iodine tablets
Edible salt
(=)Canned food/MRE... Canned Tuna works great, consider crackers or bars for carbs
•Fishing line, hook, lure, lead weight
•Tea, gum, hard candy
(=)Spoon, Knife, Fork... Get a mess kit from army surplus. They are 1-2 lbs at most
(=)Can Opener... get a P-38 can opener. Small and works wonders
(-)Pot, Pan... dead weight

Money:
Small denominations: 1 one hundred dollar bill, 1 fifty dollar bill, 2 twenty dollar, 2 ten dollar bill, 2 5 five dollar bill, 5 one dollar bill, 4 quarters
Signalling, lights:

•(+)Flash light... bring extra batteries
Glowsticks
Mirror
(=)Flare gun... if you have money to burn... Road flare is a good alt.
(-)Emergency beacon... if you have money to burn...
•Pen and paper
(-)Candles... this is why you have glowsticks
Whistle
•Compass
(=)Maps... where you are, where your going, and all places en route
(+)GPS... extra battery set
(=)Survival manual... make sure you read it before you put it in the bag
(+)Important personal docs... deeds, will, titles, ID, Birth Cert., SS Card

Tools:
(=)•Fixed bladed Knife with sheath... 4-6 inches of good quality.
Hatchet 9.99
Multipurpose tool 29.99
(-)Saw... bulky, noisemaker
(=)Cable saw... insulated wire cutters would be better
Machete
Aluminum foil
(=)Parachute cord... 50 feet should do
Whet Stone

Weapons:
(=)•Gun + ammo... Depending on size/weight already. 100-200 rounds
(=)Machete/Crowbar
(-)Bat... this is why you have a machete and a walking stick

Clothes:
(+)1 hat... Boonie hat is a decent choice... camo?
•(=)1 pair of jean pants... Cargo pockets are a plus. Camo may be a good idea
•(-)1 pair of shorts... toss unless your bugging out to an island
•(+)3 pairs of boxers
•(+)2 pairs of beaters
•(++)6 pairs of GOOD socks
•(++)1 pair of GOOD broke in hiking boots
•(=)1 weatherproof jacket
•(-=)1 long sleeve... you already have a jacket. May consider camo blouse

In all honesty I would probably cut down on the cloths a bit, except the socks. 6+ is a godsend.When you have most/all of these items pack them into your bag. Do they fit easy? Or only if you pack them carefully? If it has little room for error, imaging trying to dig something out of it then repacking? Better drop something or get a bigger bag. Also when it's all packed up, go for a short 10 minute walk. See how it rides on you. It may be light at the start but you will quickly realise that the weight will wear you down pretty fast. Consider adjusting the straps, lighting the load, and hiking with the loaded bag every once in a while.

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Permalink Reply by L1TTL3 BR0TH3R X on September 27, 2008 at 12:17am

I know its a lot of stuff, and its all going into my hiking backpack and I lugged that thing at about 60lbs once 8 miles through Catalina.

The Emergency beacon and flare gun are more of a hopeful thing. I doubt I would have enough money to buy that, esp. when im getting my hours at work cut because of the season.

The weight might be a problem, but the way I was thinking I would linked up with my gf, and since she's only making a basic b.o.b. With clothes and food only, I was gonna dump some stuff on her like the mess kits, pot, pan, and cooking stuff =P

I might consider taking you up on a lot of your ideas, esp the baby wipes, cable saw, and reg. saw.

And as for the survival manual, I have 2 or three lying around and skim through it every so often when im on the can. That and my old boy scout handbook. Its been awhile since I roughed it in the woods, but 7 years of training is hard to forget yanno?

All in all, thank you for replying and giving me your input, I'll research what you've put down and seriously consider them all.

And guys, please put in your input. =)

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Permalink Reply by L1TTL3 BR0TH3R X on September 27, 2008 at 12:25am

And don't worry about coming off as "snotty" at least you left some serious feedback. That's what I asked. I don't expect someone to pull their punches yanno?

Good name btw, God is my judge.

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