Hello all,

I know that this topic has been covered a zillion times, but it would be greatly helpful to me to learn from some of you experts.

I have been building a BOB for several months, and I think it is decent, but definitely needs work. I want to be as well prepared for a SHTF situation as possible. At the same time I have a horrible steel addiction, and would like to save money wherever I can, so for items that I need I want quality & affordability.

My main BOB is a Maxpedition Vulture II

What I'd like input on is the following:
1. Organization: Right now, I use a small Tupperware container for my FAK and a small drawstring sack (like a laundry bag) for my clothing. The rest of my stuff is shoved into the 2 additional compartments on my BOB & into 2 small & 2 large Tactical Tailor Molle pouches that are attached to the outside of my bag.

I'd like to know how you organize your BOB gear, what type of containers/pouches you use for inside the bag, and possibly some leads to where I can find some inexpensive pouches/containers to organize everything.

2. Gear you can't live without: My BOB gear is definitely missing a few key things. What are some essentials that you would never leave out of your BOB?

Also, what do you keep in your FAK that you think is essential?

I've got some other questions, but have to run at the moment.

What I'd really love to do is post some pictures of my kit and a full inventory to get your input on what is missing and how I can organize and pack better. My problem is that my pack is nearly full and I know I need a lot more.

I have made an inventory based on memory that I will post below. I know I am forgetting stuff, but I think I got most of it down.

I will post a list and pictures tonight as long as I don't have to work all night.

If anyone has an inventory and/or pictures of their bag, I'd love to see what you've got.

Thanks!

Clothing:
1 x Long Sleeve Thermal Top Layer
1 x Thermal Underwear
1 X Paracord Belt (thank you mr. Barnes)
1 x Wool Gloves
1 x Polyester blend cap (need wool)
1 x Heavy Wool Socks
1 x Lighter Wool Socks
1 x Columbia "Water Proof" jacket with fleece lining (need to upgrade)
FAK:
Various bandages
1 x Sm. tube of Neosporen (Spelling?)
14 x 130 mg potassium iodide
20 x 800 mg ibuprofen
Assorted meds: Loperamide (Imodium,) Amoxicillin, Clindamycin, et al. 
8 x Cotton Balls
1 x Rolled Cotton
3 x Rolls of gauze
5-8 x Q-Tips
Sewing Kit
1 x tube of Super Glue 
1 x Roll of Duct Tape
2 x Large & Durable garbage bags
5 x sandwich baggies
4 x Boxes of Waterproof matches
1 x Waterproof match container
1 x Waterproof Container (can fit about a deck of cards)
24" Snare Wire
1 x Prescription bottle filled with Vaseline soaked cotton balls
Gear:
Fenix LD-40 LED light
12 x AA batteries
Leatherman Wave
Various sharpening tools (Need to upgrade)
1 x Light My Fire Rod
2 x Bic Butane Lighters
1 x 1L Nalgene Bottle (knock off - need to upgrade) 
1 x Tarp (Forget the size)
2 x Emergency Blankets
1 x Poncho
1 x button compass 
(need a good full size compass because my cheap one broke)
4 x long lasting emergency glow sticks
50 ft. 550 Paracord Digital ACU
60-80 ft. Paracord in the form of a belt made by Mr. Barnes.
1 x folding shovel


JYD #137