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Post by Ausprep on Nov 11, 2013 15:50:29 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2013 17:44:19 GMT 10
Awesome infographic. Obviously there is not ultimate way to build your BOB, ie I have moved away from the MOLLE / tactical packs and simply use a hiking bag now. It's all about seeing what works and what doesn't work. Best advice I can give anyway is to get out and truly test your BOB. If the first time you use your BOB is in a survival situation, then you're going to have a bad time.
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Post by Big Ted on Nov 17, 2013 15:56:06 GMT 10
I reckon any survival situation is a shithouse time regardless of what bag you got , who you're with and even what experience you bring to the task. having said that, the burden sure is a lighter load to bear when you do have kit that you know works well & you have used before.
Personally I don't mind those types of Molle bags at all and a great hiking pack is a beauty to. Whatever works for you though, all good.
Wayno that's a great picture full of info, I like it. Would'nt it be lovely for us all to rock up to Big W and grab a Bulk buy of 10 / 22 rugers with a 25% discount! LoL Prior to 96 we used to by all our guns from Big W.
Out of interest does anybody have a Tent & shovel in their BOB's or Carabinas or fig 8's?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2013 18:01:22 GMT 10
My bags always changing but I always have a trowel in it. I like the U Dig It because I use it as a hammer for stakes as well. Regarding shelter, I either use my hammock or tent. Depends on conditions. My hammock will be I'm BOB most of the time though.
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 1, 2014 11:58:26 GMT 10
Brilliant guide for beginners, stealing that.
One point I would add is about the firearm. A .22 rifle is a good idea for most, but given the weight of the rifle the weight of an extra couple hundred rounds is negligible.
If your taking firearms on foot, weigh the weapon and ammo. Without ammo its just an expensive bat, so take an appropriate quantity.
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Post by yeshi on Jan 1, 2014 13:23:14 GMT 10
Great and informative diagram there. It can be a bit overwhelming deciding what you really need and what you would like!
I think my first BOB will be tailored to the most likely event, ie storm or a large scale blackout.
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Post by nerdrage88 on Jan 3, 2014 12:17:51 GMT 10
ive added a good slingshot into my BOB..
quiet, good for game and easy to find ammo for..and of course, practice-practice-practice...
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Post by yeshi on Jan 3, 2014 19:42:05 GMT 10
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Post by wolfstar on Jan 5, 2014 21:48:59 GMT 10
Um, i know its not the most popular part of the bob, but instead of toilet paper, those packs of moist toilet wipes are far more compact, and far more sanitary... lol
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Post by Ammo9 on Jan 6, 2014 9:01:38 GMT 10
I'd recommend both, for the size and weight its certainly worth it to myself and probably to most people.
Also hand sanitiser.
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Post by Big Ted on Jan 11, 2014 15:13:46 GMT 10
Um, i know its not the most popular part of the bob, but instead of toilet paper, those packs of moist toilet wipes are far more compact, and far more sanitary... lol Absolutely and No way!! It's so popular it's not funny! LoL I steal packets of my daughters wipes. So much more effective than paper and easier to keep. Good for wiping your moosh and hands aswell after meals etc. Plus you get to smell Baby fresh afterwards! Good for morale trust me! Just wondering if everyone would actualy post up a picture of their BOB's?  Im not asking for a complete breakdown or pics of what is in them just pics of the bags themselves. I know a Few of us have already done so but can we get a good line of pics going in this thread at all?? If you got any kind of Bag, EDC, BOB or INCH bag....post it up! Lets all have a gander if you're all keen. A picture paints a thousand words and can actually tell you in a round about way the type of person you are. Cheers Preppers. |
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Post by wolfstar on Jan 11, 2014 15:19:09 GMT 10
i *would* have said baby wipes too TRG, but the toilet wipes are biodegradable, which makes it personally a little more appealing. there *are* bio baby wipes available, but theyre dear as poison :/
that said, i may be making some things youd be interested in for you (anyones really) BOB's and stashes ^_^
and no pics yet, im still new to this aspect of it, lol, gimme a couple of months n ill have a BOB that is perfect for me ^_^ that said, im always keen to see what others have, helps me with planning XD (and at times gives me severe envy issues, lmao)
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Post by Big Ted on Jan 11, 2014 15:58:35 GMT 10
Hmmmmm I appreciate your desire to do the right thing for Mumma earth but I just burn waste like that anyway so it's really neither here nor there for me on that one, plus as you say, quite expensive and I have plenty of other things to spend money on instead of expensive bum wipes! LoL Do tell about these interesting items then.......? Heres the EDC. Goes absolutely everywhere with me without Fail. It's like my Wallet.   Here is the INCH bag. Pack that I kept from the Army. The picture does this no justice what so ever. This is a Big well compressed heavy pack on a frame. Very very comfortable and no issues for someone to carry even with a bad back. The knees are another story. LoL   Son has my BOB at present but will post up it up as soon as I get it back. |
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Post by wolfstar on Jan 11, 2014 16:23:40 GMT 10
lol! she is adorable! dont worry, i get the impression that most of us know children dont always behave XD if that was me and mine, my girls would no doubt be both in the pic being cheeky, lol
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Post by remnantprep on Jan 12, 2014 17:17:29 GMT 10
Um, i know its not the most popular part of the bob, but instead of toilet paper, those packs of moist toilet wipes are far more compact, and far more sanitary... lol Absolutely and No way!! It's so popular it's not funny! LoL I steal packets of my daughters wipes. So much more effective than paper and easier to keep. Good for wiping your moosh and hands aswell after meals etc. Plus you get to smell Baby fresh afterwards! Good for morale trust me! Just wondering if everyone would actualy post up a picture of their BOB's? Im not asking for a complete breakdown or pics of what is in them just pics of the bags themselves. I know a Few of us have already done so but can we get a good line of pics going in this thread at all?? If you got any kind of Bag, EDC, BOB or INCH bag....post it up! Lets all have a gander if you're all keen. A picture paints a thousand words and can actually tell you in a round about way the type of person you are. Cheers Preppers. My bob is not ready for posting pics yet as it is only a rolling bag! A sturdy one but we are investing on good ones this year! |
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Post by Big Ted on Jan 15, 2014 23:44:46 GMT 10
No one else interested in doing this even for conversations sake?
Takers? Nerdrage88??
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Post by wolfstar on Jan 16, 2014 6:53:07 GMT 10
how about i write my *ideal* BOB (which im working on)?
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Post by Big Ted on Jan 16, 2014 13:54:04 GMT 10
Sounds good Wolf. Go for it.
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Post by wolfstar on Jan 16, 2014 15:14:51 GMT 10
ok, ill sort them by need so i dont double up or just make it all a mess, lol water- each of us have a charcoal filtered bottle for improving ok but funny tasting water (like pool water etc) a life straw, and steripen (planned) food- my sweetie and i are more than able to fish and hunt for meat, so thats not a huge concern to me - 2-3 meals each for tough times 2 snares (even if we have food they are good for catching the dogs dinner!) fishing gear and each of our weapons rice freeze dried fruits and veg a box of museli bars and a bag of lollies (good fast energy and morale boosters for the kids) solid fuel stove (back up plan to a fire pit) shelter/warmth- tent and tarp. failing that a traditional koori shelter! (eventually will upgrade to a camper trailer!) magnesium flint starter (that i picked up on special today!) led glow sticks from camping store (for light obviously, lol) sleeping bags security-as said, each of our weapons (my bow and eventually rifle, my sweethearts guns) 2 hand held cb's and a variety of h2h weapons one (this year to be two) good guard dog problem is, as i have littlies,(its far easier, safer and faster to carry my 3 year old in a carrier) i can only carry so much. and our first plan is bugging in anyhow, if we bug out, it will be together by car, and we wont be planning on coming home, so will be taking our seed bank, and supply of rice, bottles of water, first aid kit, fire extinguisher etc, lol and the funny thing is, nobody knows what i do and dont have bar my darling XD getting around like one of the zombies makes us far less of a target should the shtf imho  |
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