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Posted: 9/1/2021 11:41:58 AM EDT
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This thread hasn’t seen much traffic in awhile so I’ll try posting it here and then if not much interest I’ll try posting a new thread.
What size pack do you think is ideal for a BOB and why? Details as to why you chose what you did? Cubic inches or liters I know this is a very subjective question and location will have a huge impact on why you chose the size you did. Just looking for a variety of opinions. Thanks |
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Posted: 9/1/2021 1:10:00 PM EDT
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I just reuse old 3 day assault pack or medium ALICE rucks. All my kit inside is old TA50 that I know works and how to use it.
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Posted: 9/1/2021 11:20:40 PM EDT
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I'd say 40-50L. If you are reasonably fit, you can move with that for a bit, and it can carry a fair amount of gear. I think over 40 is where most people would severely overload themselves. 50L, if you gave a couple bulky items.
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Posted: 12/5/2021 2:11:00 PM EDT
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Kelty Redwing 50 but only buy when on sale. About 3.5lbs empty.
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Posted: 12/5/2021 8:51:56 PM EDT
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So here is a stupid question. BOB or GO BAG. Tell me the difference. I have a backpack setup as well as a smaller bag in my setup. Is it overkill?
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Posted: 12/5/2021 10:05:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By low96hb: So here is a stupid question. BOB or GO BAG. Tell me the difference. I have a backpack setup as well as a smaller bag in my setup. Is it overkill? It just depends if you have a place to buy out to. All I have is an emergency possibles/get home bag. Bug out supplies are already presaged at my BOL and along my route to same so as to lighten the load. In today’s climate I think any preparations will serve you well. @low96hb |
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Posted: 12/21/2021 10:02:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By low96hb: So here is a stupid question. BOB or GO BAG. Tell me the difference. I have a backpack setup as well as a smaller bag in my setup. Is it overkill? Bug out bag is designed to sustain you for the long term, away from resupply, for the duration of an event. For example, you live in a big city like Chicago and there are massive riots and violence, streets shut down, etc. You need to get to safety, probably by foot, or with the supplies in your car. You won't be coming back for weeks or months. A common scenario people like to reference is leaving home with the family to survive in another location, like a national forest or similar. That's not realistic. It's much more probable you will be with a buddy or living in a car/hotel for weeks or months. There is no long term bug out without a "bug out location" that you've groomed for years. Go bag (get home bag?) is a bag designed to handle just about everything for a very short time. The most likely scenario I can think of is that mass violence breaks out while you are at work and you need to get home, 25 miles away. You're likely to need weapons/ammo, blow out kit (first aid), some food, water, basic tactical gear, etc. Just my .02 |
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Posted: 12/21/2021 10:22:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raimius: I'd say 40-50L. If you are reasonably fit, you can move with that for a bit, and it can carry a fair amount of gear. I think over 40 is where most people would severely overload themselves. 50L, if you gave a couple bulky items. Problem with anything in that range is that it looks like a pack, which is going to equate to "stuff" for anyone interested in ripping you off. My day hiking pack is 26 liters, and while it isn't big enough to carry a real sleeping bag or shelter it has a little bit of the essentials I need if I were stuck outdoors overnight on one of my hikes. Weight and the pack suspension are two critical components as well. Thirty pounds in a properly constructed and loaded pack will feel differently than the same weight in an ultralight pack that is poorly loaded. Anyone reading the advice in this thread really needs to put the advice to practical use before you're forced to do so by circumstances such as an actual bug out scenario. In other words, use the advice here as a foundation of advice, but once you have your own pack loaded up go out and walk around with it on. Take it out overnight and put the gear to a practical test. That's the best way to find out what works best for you |
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Posted: 12/21/2021 12:56:43 PM EDT
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100% agree.
We even ruck with weighted bags a few times a month. You'll be surprised how much suck 40lbs in rough terrain can inflict. Even as little as 4-5 miles will tell you if your shoes/socks/ruck are configured properly. 
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Posted: 12/23/2021 2:32:07 AM EDT
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Me and the wife have been gathering lots of survival items for SHTF scenerios that may/might, or could happen the way things are going.
We also live in secluded rural country, where we probably won't see much uprising, and have good surrounding heavy and thick wooded areas with good flowing creeks to choose from, compared to city dwellers where there's more danger of being out in the open for just 1-city block. I also hunt and fish, so getting food wouldn't be a problem with any of the gear I(we) have and we also have books w/pictures on what wild berries/mushrooms are safe to eat that would also go into this bob. Now that we have all this stuff, we need a pack to put it all in and there's so many sites that have these packs for sale. What are some selections in a BOB material one should look for when one wants something good, but at reasonable price. Would like to keep BOB around $100 or less(sales). Should it have webbing sewn onto material to give better strength, as I see these backpacks with and without webbing. Denier 600 and oxford600 are just a couple materials I've seen some of these packs made from. I grew up at a time when canvas was the material one needed and you just silicone sprayed it down like you'd do a tent to keep it water resistant. Hard to choose when one doesn't know one material type from another. |
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Posted: 12/24/2021 1:39:03 PM EDT
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Under 100$
Stick with a med or LG Alice or molle 2 . |
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Posted: 12/24/2021 5:04:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: writerdeluxe2006]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By protus: Under 100$ Stick with a med or LG Alice or molle 2 . What proteus said or one of these given your price point. I always look at what section hikers use as a guide. https://sectionhiker.com/osprey-packs-atmos-ag-50-backpack-review/ |
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Posted: 12/25/2021 8:32:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: protus]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By writerdeluxe2006: What proteus said or one of these given your price point. www.amazon.com/dp/B082P5K19F I always look at what section hikers use as a guide. https://sectionhiker.com/osprey-packs-atmos-ag-50-backpack-review/ Well those got cheaper lol. For under 100 I'd go with the kelty. The surplus stuff has external frames with allow yo to become a human pack mule. Not my gig now that I'm older.....I mean wiser now  Eta.... Just watch the size.. |
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Posted: 2/15/2022 11:12:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: rodical]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By protus: Under 100$ Stick with a med or LG Alice or molle 2 . Get Home Bag... 5.11 $80.00 |
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Posted: 2/16/2022 12:24:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryWould recommend internal frame if you're going any appreciable distance. |
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Posted: 2/20/2022 8:55:05 PM EDT
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Made some updates today while I rotated expired food and shuffled stuff around.
Figured I'd share. This packs into a Mystery Ranch Scree 32.   
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Posted: 4/2/2022 10:51:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bcauz3y: Would recommend internal frame if you're going any appreciable distance. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bcauz3y: |
