Posted: 4/18/2008 3:03:27 AM EDT
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You guys got me motivated! I started a BOB! its nothing yet, but it's a start. I plan on having more of an expanded GHB that I carry with me and keep a BOB at home. Due to my line of work, short of a complete desintegration of society, i won't be bugging out. This is more of a GHB/oh-shit-im-stranded-in-the-desert kind of bag. in addition to the stuff that I have on hand at any given time (a glock 27, Boker Jim Wagner reality based knife, surefire E2D), this is what I'll start leaving in my truck: I still need a bag, but I picked up: a Mountain Home dinner two 32 oz nalgene bottles a cheapo 3W LED flashlight a pretty well stocked FAK for minor injuries a 6x8 tarp (i could only find blue, unfortunately) 50 ft of paracord (camo in color, since white was my only other choice) a gerber diesel multi tool 15 ft duct tape/a roll of electrical tape misc vehicle supplies (snot for the tires, etc) a lensatic compass misc toiletries (tp, wipes, sunscreen, etc) a Dead On Annihilator wrecking bar  this post kind of has a question attached to it. anybody else consider carrying some sort of breaching equipment in a BOB/GHB? I know it adds a lot of weight, which was a consideration, but you never know. I debated for about 15 minutes between the Dead On or a FatMax FUBAR  ***sorry, i realized i put this in the discussion forum instead of equipment*** |
| I've got the original FUBAR in every vehicle, 1 of the smaller ones is in my truck as well. That Dead On bar is pretty tempting though, and I think it's lighter than the FUBAR. As for my BOB/GHB, I don't pack one away, but there is one available to grab if the situation warrants. |
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I saw a picture of one of those things posted here and went out and got one. I've already used it and it packs a hearty punch. Good deal on starting your gear bag! Good luck with assembling your kit. If you think you might need something, just get it while the getting is still pretty good. The situation is deteriorating rapidly. Use your precious time and money wisely and you will be a victor instead of a victim. 
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often they are used in demolition work. they also have a hammer function, both nailing and pulling. the toothed opening works to allow you to straighten a 2x4 when it's twisted/warped and you need to nail it. in a vehicle, they would obviously function to break windows to aid in evacuation. |
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if you haven't seen the fubar or the dead on, definately go to home depot in the tools section and check them out! The fubar has a demo hammer, a claw, a pry bar and a nail remover built in. The dead on has those, plus a chisel end and (according to the packaging) a bottle opener[%|. I weighed the pros and cons of each. The fubar is heavier, longer, and has an angled end, making it hard to pack. However, the angled end would be better for prying an outward opening door. The dead on has a chisel end and no angle, which makes it less efficient for prying, but it is lighter and smaller, making it more compact. The fubar was $39 whereas the dead on was $29. |
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I cant wait for the *new* FUBARs that are coming out... Link 1 - 18" Fubar® Forcible Entry Tool Link 2 - 30" Fubar® Forcible Entry Tool
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Awesome |