Recently I had to return home to S.C. after an ejection to get away from the GF. I realized that sometimes you learn B.O. lessons when you least expect it.
This is a short list of my recent education. I know this is simple stuff, but sometimes we forget.
1. When you think you have enough room, Your wrong.
I drive a fullsize long bed truck. I made the mistake of thinking I didnt have alot to move. That bed filled up faster than Obamas ego.
Ive learned that I need to have a better plan for vehicle bug out than my previous "I will just back the truck to the door and load it up"
Its time to downsize, Create a BO list of what needs to go, and actually do a test pack of the truck.
2. 550 para-cord is essential.
I keep about a hundred feet of it in my truck. It is most helpful when you have to "fred sanford" your pickup. MAKE sure you tie your stuff down.
A few minutes to secure your goods goes a long way.....I would imagine this to be very important when bugging out with your bare minimum gear.
3. Tarps are a great thing to keep stored in your truck kit.
I think without my make shift tonneau cover of tarp and para-cord, I would have lost alot of stuff on the road.
4. Those little cheap compressors are awesome to have on hand.
Temp changes, tire pressure ......yea...compact air compressor is a really good thing to have in your truck kit.
5. Keep an eye on your stuff!!!
People in some places have no problem walking up and checking out whats in your truck. They could care less if your standing by it.
Bless the person that came up with the pay at the pump thing.
6. Once your packed up, Make sure you do a final walk through...I got 60 miles out before I realized I left something really important at her place.
Important enough that I flipped around to go get it. In a true BO event....Not good. Make damn sure you get everything!!!
I know this is dumb, simple stuff to post about. But really its making me rethink my ideas on my BOV.
It takes a bit more planning than just thinking you can throw your stuff in the bed and take off.
what will you take, what do you NEED.
Check and make sure the gear you want to take will actually all fit together in the space you have. I can tell you that personally I felt like a dumbass having to overload and leave stuff behind.
Lets hope I will have a better grasp on this when and if it really counts.