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Post by doglovingjim on Dec 1, 2018 6:11:28 GMT 10
Lightweight or heavy? Internal frame or external frame. What type of bug-out-bag do you vouch for and why?
Let the discussion commence.
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Post by norseman on Dec 1, 2018 11:05:58 GMT 10
Lightweight or heavy? Internal frame or external frame. What type of bug-out-bag do you vouch for and why? Let the discussion commence. OK mate, so are you going to kick off then? Tell us about your BOB, let the discussion continue!
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Post by spatial on Dec 1, 2018 18:06:39 GMT 10
Lightweight or heavy? Internal frame or external frame. What type of bug-out-bag do you vouch for and why? Let the discussion commence. If it is for 72hour emergency kit or an inch (i am not coming home) bag, long-term wilderness bag.... I go for 100l bergen with everything including the kitchen sink including the pantry. I don't care if I only can only make 5km a day in SHTF bugout, at least it is survivable. I also use trolleys, wheelbarrows, bicycles, carts etc... That is if all motorized vehicle transport is no longer available. Worse comes to the worst one can always dump equipment. Something crazy like this: www.military1st.com.au/14035001-teesar-backpack-100l-olive.html
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Post by Joey on Dec 1, 2018 19:29:49 GMT 10
Your end BOB will depend on many things.. Type of environment you will need it to last for (arid/urban/city/etc) How many days you plan on needing to survive out of the pack Other modes of transport that are avail Your BOB is a very personal type setup rather then going off whatever everybody else has in theirs. As long as you cover your basics.. food/water/shelter/fire you just have to adjust the quantity of the items to suit your possible bug out route. As far as packs go, not to toot my own horn, but I make some pretty mean custom packs, as a few members on here can attest to
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Post by Peter on Dec 1, 2018 23:13:25 GMT 10
As far as packs go, not to toot my own horn, but I make some pretty mean custom packs, as a few members on here can attest to Damn straight you do, Joey. Excellent quality gear.
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Post by ml8300 on Dec 2, 2018 2:19:56 GMT 10
Toot, toot.
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Post by norseman on Dec 2, 2018 6:07:35 GMT 10
Hey norseman, You should watch the netflix series 'norsemen'. It's about a tribe of kick arse vikings being gradually taken over by leftie latte sipping theatre loving pillow biters. There's this hardcore stunner in it that really gets off killing the new age pussies. I'm going to marry her. I'll need to steal the tablet off the skjaldmær and dial it in!
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Post by doglovingjim on Dec 2, 2018 11:02:46 GMT 10
Lightweight or heavy? Internal frame or external frame. What type of bug-out-bag do you vouch for and why? Let the discussion commence. OK mate, so are you going to kick off then? Tell us about your BOB, let the discussion continue! Truth be told my latest BOB is currently destroyed (which was chosen originally since it was the only thing at my disposal), so this thread has a bonus of potentially giving me new ideas and insights I haven't considered when I get the v2 BOB (which I'll probably be contacting Joey for since I hear good things about his handy work). What I 'hypothetically' had in the prior daily-beater BOB (also destroyed due to use) was 25ft paracord, flashlight, canteen, bible, flathead screw-driver, duct-tape, trench-whistle and a general first aid kit. Hypothetically I would also add an laminated guide for morse code, space-blanket and a fire-source (been experimenting with the latter).
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Post by jonasparker on Dec 3, 2018 5:59:59 GMT 10
IMHO - 1 small lightweight shoulder bag, no frame.
Contains: small med kit (Coban, sterile dressings, antibiotic ointment, triangular bandage) 3 collapsible water flasks (total - 2 qts water when filled) pocket knife multi-tool (Gerber) saw-blade hunting knife (worn on belt) stainless steel spoon waterproof matches 1 small steel drinking cup beef jerky and protein bars (total 6000 cal) 50 90% silver US dimes 2 pair boxer shorts 2 pair socks 2 t-shirts 1 pair blue jeans 1 small bar of soap (hotel size) 1 terry cloth hand towel 1 space blanket 1 pocket Bible
In addition: 1 semi-auto pistol in holster w/ cleaning kit (worn on belt) 2 10 round magazines 150 rounds ammo
This is my setup for 3 days. YMMV
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Post by tomatoes on Dec 3, 2018 6:44:24 GMT 10
IMHO - 1 small lightweight shoulder bag, no frame. Contains: small med kit (Coban, sterile dressings, antibiotic ointment, triangular bandage) 3 collapsible water flasks (total - 2 qts water when filled) pocket knife multi-tool (Gerber) saw-blade hunting knife (worn on belt) stainless steel spoon waterproof matches 1 small steel drinking cup beef jerky and protein bars (total 6000 cal) 50 90% silver US dimes 2 pair boxer shorts 2 pair socks 2 t-shirts 1 pair blue jeans 1 small bar of soap (hotel size) 1 terry cloth hand towel 1 space blanket 1 pocket Bible In addition: 1 semi-auto pistol in holster w/ cleaning kit (worn on belt) 2 10 round magazines 150 rounds ammo This is my setup for 3 days. YMMV Why a shoulder bag and not a backpack (even if small)? Do you have a pic of/link for the sort of bag you mean?
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Post by doglovingjim on Dec 3, 2018 8:59:44 GMT 10
IMHO - 1 small lightweight shoulder bag, no frame. Contains: small med kit (Coban, sterile dressings, antibiotic ointment, triangular bandage) 3 collapsible water flasks (total - 2 qts water when filled) pocket knife multi-tool (Gerber) saw-blade hunting knife (worn on belt) stainless steel spoon waterproof matches 1 small steel drinking cup beef jerky and protein bars (total 6000 cal) 50 90% silver US dimes 2 pair boxer shorts 2 pair socks 2 t-shirts 1 pair blue jeans 1 small bar of soap (hotel size) 1 terry cloth hand towel 1 space blanket 1 pocket Bible In addition: 1 semi-auto pistol in holster w/ cleaning kit (worn on belt) 2 10 round magazines 150 rounds ammo This is my setup for 3 days. YMMV Why a shoulder bag and not a backpack (even if small)? Do you have a pic of/link for the sort of bag you mean? On one side I can see a shoulderbag having an advantage in getting stuff out/inside while you're on the move (without taking it off like a backpack), however on the downside the weight distribution must mess up your shoulder of choice overtime and it can get tagged on a branch if you're running through bushes. Of course I'm not the guy you are asking, so I'll second your question since I'm also curious.
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Post by spatial on Dec 3, 2018 15:03:28 GMT 10
I know I am over the top, I also have chest webbing in addition to 80L backpack, that is for long-term. Short term a 20L plastic bucket might do the trick. Water tight sturdy, stores well in house or car, no rodents or insects getting in, unlikely to be stolen. 72h is just local emergency where walking long distance on foot probably not required.
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Post by Beno on Dec 3, 2018 15:10:43 GMT 10
If it is for 72hour emergency kit or an inch (i am not coming home) bag, long-term wilderness bag.... I go for 100l bergen with everything including the kitchen sink including the pantry. I don't care if I only can only make 5km a day in SHTF bugout, at least it is survivable. I also use trolleys, wheelbarrows, bicycles, carts etc... That is if all motorized vehicle transport is no longer available. Worse comes to the worst one can always dump equipment. Something crazy like this: www.military1st.com.au/14035001-teesar-backpack-100l-olive.htmlI agree to a lot of this. If i have to bug out then bad stuff is happening. That means i want a heavy duty large pack to not only carry what is in it but also other “stuff” i collect along the way. If shtf and i come across a stash of cans, meds, gear or what ever, i’ll be wanting more than a man-bag to carry it all. That said, the original contents of the my bob is relatively small and kept to the basics. Generally the capacity to carry more stuff if required apeals to me and i train for it. If you don’t train to carry weight then a man-bag would be the way to go. Shearing a vertrbrae disc while bugging out with a massive pack would be detrimental to your survival. I like internal frames. I have never used an external frame and don’t see the need. I would like to try one one day to see what the difference is.
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Post by Pion on Dec 10, 2018 13:35:36 GMT 10
Itll carry more without collapsing is about the only reason...itll take more shit and carry it comfortably...
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