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B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) #44593 04/17/07 09:07 PM
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Whats everyone got ready for when the balloon goes up? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: diceman] #44594 04/17/07 09:21 PM
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I've got my BOB in the back of my AWD Ford Explorer - ready to go anywhere. In the Bag itself (Kelty Super Tioga, 7 day frame pack), I have a Cold Steel Bushman, a few MRE's, a 0 degree sleeping bag, warm clothes, first aid stuff (plenty), water purification tabs, lots of fire starting gear (flint,steel, dryer lint, fire past, starer sticks, magnifying glass, waterproof matches in waterproof holders), pocket saw, plenty of 550 cord, a few quarts of water, mosquito net, deet, compass, GPS, fishing line and hooks (all sizes, and some big trebble hooks incase I want to throw a line across a creek and just snag fish), couple cans of chew <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />, plastic sheeting (for water proofing or water collection), gloves and hat, neon yellow fleece shirt and safety orange tape (set up landmarks/checkpoints or to be seen from the air), snakebite kit, Army FM-21-76 (survival manual), mirror, 4 candles, 3D maglite with change of batteries, 2 15minute flares..... I'm sure I'm forgetting some things!

In my Explorer: I've also got a (7?) gallon jug of water, a Coleman tent (4 man, as the family is with me), a cheap Machette, my Ontario RTAK II, Dumpster Mutt, an Ontario RAT5, a CS Voyager, wool blankets, 2 pairs of boots, socks, an LCE with more water and set up w/ 2 big ammo pouches (one with a fire kit, one w/ miscelanious stuff) and a butt pack - which is what I'd use for a short daypack, if I needed to leave camp for any reason and would be back. I'd definately grab up the "Arms," of which I would take my AR15 (heavy "sniper" barrel, and my M4 barrel is on the way) and my Colt 1911 series 80 .45, my Glock 9mm, and the S&W .38spl (everyone armed, ok!!). I've been nagging the wife to get some extra boots and warm clothes in the car too, which I'm going to make her do pretty soon here <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

If I remember other things, I'll just edit and add them.


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: diceman] #44595 04/17/07 09:29 PM
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I used to have it all in a box in my Jeep. I guess I need a new bag, hurricane season is near and i'm not going into the Mexican shelters. It was a nightmare last time. I'm heading for high ground, armed, dangerous, and off my medication.


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: Horn Dog] #44596 04/17/07 09:32 PM
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'Atta boy Vic!!! I really like my Kelty pack - check 'em out!


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: diceman] #44597 04/17/07 09:51 PM
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I've got three basic set ups really. The first is my Get Home Bag which centers around my Maxpedition Jumbo Versi pack.

The second is a sheeple friendly bag. It's my backpacking pack. And for all intensive purposes it really doesn't differ from what I might normally carry when backpacking excepts for a few things such as a hand gun, hatchet etc....

lastly, is my going down fighting set up. I've set this one up according to lines, 1st line, second line, and 3rd line. This is what I'll resort to if I don't have to worry about discretion or society returning to normal. It emphasizes the basics and relies heavily on wilderness skills.

i'll postt contents of my bags later.


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: Jerrwhy] #44598 04/17/07 09:56 PM
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Good idea on the multiple setups. I'm going to get an assault kit ready when I get my M4 upper here for my AR15. I'll probably get a differnet day pack and use my LCE set up. Its got mag pouches for 6x30rnd mags, the Butt Pack for some energy food and other accessories, 2 1qt. canteens, I'd probably lash the Yard Guard to it, and I'd carry my 1911 in a shoulder holster underneath of it. I'll probably get an assault vest w/ pockets for the other odds and ends too!


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: diceman] #44599 04/17/07 10:28 PM
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Good idea on the multiple setups. I'm going to get an assault kit ready when I get my M4 upper here for my AR15. I'll probably get a differnet day pack and use my LCE set up. Its got mag pouches for 6x30rnd mags, the Butt Pack for some energy food and other accessories, 2 1qt. canteens, I'd probably lash the Yard Guard to it, and I'd carry my 1911 in a shoulder holster underneath of it. I'll probably get an assault vest w/ pockets for the other odds and ends too!

72 hours is the key. My assault set up relies on wilderness and living off the land skills. Datrex energy bars are used to get me away from the danger.


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: Jerrwhy] #44600 04/17/07 10:45 PM
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I like the different setups too Jerrwhy. I have also pondered the amount of weight of guns and ammo with the "no discretion needed" setup. I am considering going to firearms that can handle two calibers, such as .38/.357 rifle. A Glock with a couple of barrels. I considered adding a .308, but I can carry a lot more .223 ammo in the same space. Same goes for knives, which is how I ended up here in the first place. I figured the S6 was big enough to work, small enough to hike with and affordable enough to get a couple. PC is a factor, a lever action will get a lot less attention than a 16" Bushmaster, S6 less than the DF.


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: jmosh] #44601 04/17/07 11:01 PM
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My basic philosophy is this. If I have to take up my long arms, then it really doesn't matter who the heck sees them. I tend to favor a lite is right approach. You can only carry so much for so long, then there comes a point where you have to look at the land to sustain you. The food is just there to provide a margin of comfort and give you some time to get away before you look to mother nature.

I like the Lever action approach in .357 magnum. That way you can run a 6 inch wheel gun as well. Then you can direct your efforts at acquiring the same basic ammunition.


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: Jerrwhy] #44602 04/17/07 11:11 PM
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Good points. I guess its all a pro/con. In New Orleans a .223 might have been nice to reach out and touch some of the thugs. .357 is more flexible for ammo, I guess if its long gun time the stuff has hit the fan anyways. .357 is nothing to sneeze at in a caribine either. Next to that water is probably the most important.


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: jmosh] #44603 04/17/07 11:16 PM
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In my sheeple friendly BOB I carry my sig 229. It's discrete and carries well. However, I can also easily hold either my Ruger MKIII hunter or fold up my Springfield M6 scout rifle. I like the option of carrying along a .22 for getting game.

And the either the MkIII or the M6 is definately comming with in the fighting kit.


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Re: B.O.B. (Bug Out Bags) [Re: Jerrwhy] #44604 04/17/07 11:33 PM
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Great choices, .22 ammo is plentiful and efficient. My Bushmaster fits into my BOB with the pins out, about 30 secs to ready to go. I have a Marlin 39A lever that takes down nicely as well (wife can huck that one). SW 66 and SW P99 round out the hand cannons. MK111 is one Santa (and the state of MA) have denied for awhile. Camelbacks for both and some of the usual gear, knives is where I came up short. I have a Ka-Bar, nice knife, lousy chopper,clearly not in the same catagory as a Dog from a toughness standpoint.

Gerber folding saw, first aid stuff, folding solar panel, rechargable AA bats, GPS, phone charger (works with AA). Time to outfit the kids (4 year old can carry something!).


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