[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help me pack a bugout BAG (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 2/24/2013 2:19:51 PM EDT
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So I got this voodoo bag and I would like to make it a grab and go bag. I was thinking of putting 4 loaded pmags and 4 loaded handgun mags in it. Maybe more. (weight is in mind)
I am not really sure what else to put inside. Food, medical equipment, water? Help me make a list and give me ideas please. 
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Not trying to be a dick, but that is a range bag, a bug out bag is worn. Not sure what your plans are, but you aren't bugging out on foot with that thing. Just my $.02 I want a bag thats lightweight enough go grab and go. Not really looking for a backpack, plus it has a sling. |
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http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_18/506065_BOB_what_it_should_be_.html
Go to the survival forums on here and read the tacked thread. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile This. Pack a lunch, that's over 30 pages. |
| 6 bottles of water, 2 mainstay 3600 bars, 4 rifle mags, 4 pistol mags, emergency poncho, small fixed blade knife, small first aid kit, signal mirror, fire steel, kindling, 50' paracord, water purification tablets, bandana, beanie, flashlight, a few nylon ties and some toilet paper. That should leave you plenty of room left over for that bag. |
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What most people call a BOB I call a survival pack.
My BOB is to get me from A (Home) to B (Parents House) and here's what's in it. BOB Water Datrex 3600 Poncho Liner Poncho Energy Shot Toiletries Socks Undies ID (Passport) Money Headlight CR123's & AAA Multi-Tool First Aid/Trauma With it goes a pistol case holding a G17, 2 mags a spare mag carrier and holster and a Surefire combat light. I have a separate survival kit for TEOTWAWKI. Hope that helps; looks like it would fit your bag. |
| first aid stuff... http://www.redflarekits.com/celox-quikclot-israeli-bandages |
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Not trying to be a dick, but that is a range bag, a bug out bag is worn. Not sure what your plans are, but you aren't bugging out on foot with that thing. Just my $.02 I want a bag thats lightweight enough go grab and go. Not really looking for a backpack, plus it has a sling. Slings get annoying, very quickly, if there's any weight involved. A 3 day pack (not a framed ruck) is light and not too bulky. If that's still too big for you, take a look at day packs. |
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Not trying to be a dick, but that is a range bag, a bug out bag is worn. Not sure what your plans are, but you aren't bugging out on foot with that thing. Just my $.02 I want a bag thats lightweight enough go grab and go. Not really looking for a backpack, plus it has a sling. You do what you like. The man was trying to be nice. If you go to a place full of people who have been researching, practicing, living the life for years, you'll get the same answer. To discount friendly advice, out of hand, shows that you want to hear what you already believe and guys who really know what they're talking about won't spend time trying to educate you. |
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Are you physically fit? Can you jog with a loaded backpack? If no to either one of these you need to stay in your house or get a vehicle that can take you off the beaten path.... Somebody has to live in Realville.... Never heard of a bug-out rascal? http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab213/d5pc/rascal_zps59665579.jpg Bigger tires... a small trailer... It has potential. |
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Five c's first. combustion, cordage, cover, container, cutting. then fill it with whatever you want. Most important thing is to get out and hump it around a while. Jump up and down, run, roll around in a ditch, get wet and cold. I'm guessing all the recommendations for a backpack will make much more sense. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Not trying to be a dick, but that is a range bag, a bug out bag is worn. Not sure what your plans are, but you aren't bugging out on foot with that thing. Just my $.02 I want a bag thats lightweight enough go grab and go. Not really looking for a backpack, plus it has a sling. He's right, that's a duffle bag and you're not going to be "bugging out" anywhere with it. Why does a back pack weigh more than a duffle bag? Are there some sort of lead weights inside of them that I don't know about? Plus, they have shoulder straps.....I know crazy right. You don't need to get a big 72 hour bag if you don't want. Back packs have a top handle if you just want to carry them in your hand, as well. But if you think you're going to walk around and be efficient with a dufflebag on a single strap swinging on your side, you're mistaken. Anytime you would need to run you will have to hold it down with one hand, bend over and you will need to keep it from sliding off of your shoulder, poor weight distribution, etc etc. That's a poor bag choice for a BOB. I can see no advantage of a duffel bag and my empty Midway range bag weighs as much if not more than my 5.11 72hour bag. With all of their base reinforcements and stiffeners to maintain their shape and rigidity, duffel bags are not all that light. |
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I thought the most experienced people always say you really don't want to "bug out". It's better to "bug in", but if the place you planned to "bug in" is on fire, or the police just announced that the dam upriver is in danger of breaking, you might want to consider "bugging out". |
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Sorry man, tried to save you. If you want serious responses get a serious bug out bag, read the pined stuff in the survival forum, then search your question, then ask in survival forum.
If these guys, far more knowledge then I, answered ever thread about "help me pack a bug out bag" or "what's the best ar" in a serious manner, this site would be on constant repeat. |
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Think of it this way: You are going on a three day hike through Indian Country. You have to carry everything you will or could need on your BACK. Plan accordingly. There are a bunch of books, a bunch of websites plus a ton of stuff here in the survival forums. 105mm Arty and CAS doesn't fit in my backpack. Link to better backpack? |
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Quoted: OP, I was all ready for the SHTF (or so I thought). Then one day I had a serious vehicle breakdown driving somewhere. I learned that a cell phone and $1000 in cash were some of the first things you should pack if preparing for hard times.  i have to agree .. to add to that. any cash should be stored in SMALL bills .. storing large isnt the greatest idea also - if you have a celly or anything that needs recharging, a small solar universal charger for stuff like that would be beneficial - not sure whats available but now im thinking it would be a must now i have two flashlights that require power to recharge ontop of that a cell phone etc etc and you cant garuntee you will be with your vehicle .
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OP, I was all ready for the SHTF (or so I thought). Then one day I had a serious vehicle breakdown driving somewhere. I learned that a cell phone and $1000 in cash were some of the first things you should pack if preparing for hard times. i have to agree .. to add to that. any cash should be stored in SMALL bills .. storing large isnt the greatest idea also - if you have a celly or anything that needs recharging, a small solar universal charger for stuff like that would be beneficial - not sure whats available but now im thinking it would be a must now i have two flashlights that require power to recharge ontop of that a cell phone etc etc and you cant garuntee you will be with your vehicle . I'd just go with a 8 pack of lithium Energizers and a charging adapter from walmart. I'd agree, at leat half of the thousand should be $20s. Funny think, some places don't have the stuff to use plastic, and won't take out of town check, but cash really gets shit done. 
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Help me make a list and give me ideas please. pics = 1000 words... see: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_18/506065_BOB_what_it_should_be_.html&page=12#i10538647 ar-jedi |
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Having done a lot of backpacking and camping, I've put some thought into mine.
Basically, I have mine designed around the idea that I might have to leave my home, for whatever reason, and get by for a week. I may go to a FEMA shelter or I might be on the streets/in the woods. Who knows. 1. Food and water. You can't carry enough water for a week. I have a couple of liters and some purification tablets. Lots of high energy stuff like nuts and bars, some Toblerones and 5 MRE's with heaters since a hot meal is essential sometimes. Some gatorade packets. 3. Clothes. Enough to stay warm and dry in your climate. Colors that blend in about anywhere. Tans/browns/etc. No camo. Change of smart wool socks and underwear. Well broken in boots near the pack. Super lightweight rain gear which is also wind protection. 4. Basic emergency stuff. Here's my list from a lot of time spent in the outdoors dealing with stuff: 1.Smoke signals, 2 (orange, Skyblazer brand) Useful for all sorts of things when trying to be found. Flares are good too when you aren’t worried about fire. (Nothing like being lost/hurt, then being lost/hurt in a brush fire!) Flares show up at night. 2.Space blanket bag (get the foil bag, not the blanket. (Better than nothing for conserving heat, staying dry, etc.) Also serves as emergency shade during the day. 3.Duct tape, wrapped around a waterproof match container filled with matches. 4.Blister/athletic tape (Duct tape will work but this stuff is better for feet. I use it a lot) 5.Multitool with at least a knife, saw, tweezers, and scissors. (I like the Leatherman Juice) 6.Headlamp 7.Super glue gel (useful for all sorts of things including closing wounds) 8.Bic lighter (Note: if you’ve never built a fire from natural materials and ever think you might want to, I’d advise practicing first. 9.Fire starter tablets (help with reluctant fires in frustrating circumstances) 10.Compass (learn a little about how to use one, otherwise skip it) 11.Couple of assorted zip ties, large and small (attaching anything to anything) 12.Small plastic trowel and tissues (bathroom issues) 13.Chemical hand warmers (heat is the hardest thing to come by out-of-doors at night) 14.Bandana (million uses) 15.Head net (if bugs are even suspected. Weighs nothing and saves sanity) 16.Basic first aid kit •Band aids, asst. •Antiseptic and antibiotic wipes •Large sterile dressing (yes, gashes can happen. Get them off to a good, clean start) •Decent tweezers and magnifying glass (splinters, cactus spines, tics, etc.) •Aspirin, any other meds you might occasionally need, anti-histamines. A couple of great pain killers (Vicodin, Percodan) or amphetamines might come in handy. •Optional: Cold packs are the current recommended treatment for snake and insect bites so one or two might be handy but they are bulky and heavy (4-8oz). Inflatable splints are a handy item that allows you to immobilize a sprain or break without getting creative. Couple of loaded mags and a G19 in a discreet belt pouch on the waistband of the pack. Pepper spray in another discreet pouch. |
imagine you find yourself here...
i guess i would want the following.... - no long guns - not more than 3 pounds of ammo/guns - lots of water containers, water and food - sunscreen - soap - toothbrush - toothpaste - bic lighters - flashlight - batteries - insect repellant - moleskin - hat - jacket - toilet paper - a towel - more food - more water - nyquil pills / aspirin / bandaids / neosporin that's a decent start |
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Not trying to be a dick, but that is a range bag, a bug out bag is worn. Not sure what your plans are, but you aren't bugging out on foot with that thing. Just my $.02 I want a bag thats lightweight enough go grab and go. Not really looking for a backpack, plus it has a sling. You do what you like. The man was trying to be nice. If you go to a place full of people who have been researching, practicing, living the life for years, you'll get the same answer. To discount friendly advice, out of hand, shows that you want to hear what you already believe and guys who really know what they're talking about won't spend time trying to educate you. 
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