Show off your BOBs

Christian for Israel

Christian for Israel

Knight of Jerusalem
why don't we post pics and lists of our BOB's? newbies could learn what to put in a BOB and everyone could share their ideas.

here's mine:

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from the top left:

fishing vest (aka poor man's LBE)

fanny pack (also a concealed carry holster)

main BOB

primary combat rifle (K-31 7.5x55)

RIA 1911 .45 acp pistol (primary carry weapon)

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on me all the time:

pocket pack (sealed pack containing P-38, 20ft of nylon string, tinder quik tab, pack of matches, 5 silver dimes, 1-1/10th oz gold round, $20 bill)

lighter

leatherman kick multi tool

gerber pocket knife

pocket money

ear plugs (i go shooting a LOT)

pistol

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fanny pack, clockwise from top left:

3 film canisters (one with 50 yards of nylon string wrapped around it) containing tinder quik tabs, strike anywhere matches and aspirin

collapsable diamond sharpener

sewing needle and thread

0000 steel wool (fire tinder)

fingernail clippers

10 yards of duct tape

several packs of ear plugs (i go shooting a lot :lol: )

moneyclip/knife with $50 in small bills

2-7 round mags for the 1911

coffee pack (instant coffee, creamer, sugar, etc)

several bullion packs (from raman noodle packs)

bead chain

50 ft paracord

1 GB thumbdrive (survival info)

magnesium fire starter

lensatic compass

radiation dosimeter

sewing awl

pill box with antacid and naproxin tabs

syringe needle (great for removing splinters)

roll of tums

2 packs of cigarette papers
 
Christian for Israel

Christian for Israel

Knight of Jerusalem
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combat (fishing :lol: ) vest. top to bottom on left:

energy drink mix

10 rounds of 7.5 ammo for my rifle

pack of cigarette papers

ear plugs ( :) )

film canister of matches with 30 ft of steel wire around it

several of the 30 - .30 carbine rounds (for wife's rifle)

LED flashlight

field dressing (in the red CPR pack)

8x21 binoc's

2-8 round mags for my pistol

on right:

10 rds 7.5

40 rds 7.62x39

lighter

20 rds 7.5

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hung on the outside of the BOB:

canteen with cover, cup and stove

local map

plastic decon box filled with wood shavings (tinder)

decon box filled with tobacco and sealed

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in one outside pocket. clockwise from top left:

allen wrench set

mountain eagle .22 target pistol with two mags and 50 rds of ammo (for survival hunting)

3 hand warmers

5 rds .308

5 rds .30-06

6 rds 7.5x55

6 rds .223

holster for pistol and ammo

pocket chainsaw kit

disposable razor and blades

100 rds .22 minimag

stick deodorant

more ear plugs...

deck of playing cards

handful of 1-1/4 inch drywall screws

cigarette lighter

8-.45 acp rds

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the other outside pocket. clockwise from top left:

2-3600 cal lifeboat rations

6 tea bags

3 coffee packs

3 instant oatmeal packs

hand lotion

bar of soap

lip balm

matches

alcohol wipes

cold/flu drink mix

hand cleaner towels

nylon mesh ditty bag

hand crank radio/flashlight/ cell phone charger

feminine napkin (improvised trauma dressing)

3 spiced cinnimon apple cider drink mixes
 
Christian for Israel

Christian for Israel

Knight of Jerusalem
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main compartment from top left:

mylar bivy sack (emergency sleeping bag)

mylar tarp

vinyl shower liner (tarp)

emergency poncho

2 pr nylon sock liners (i'm allergic to wool)

3 pr wool socks

6 raman noodle packs

change of pants/shirt

4 sawdust/wax fire starters

box of strike anywhere kitchen matches

container of sugar

container of instant coffee

box of jello

roll of TP

bushman spear/knife

2 packs of shoe strings (utility cord)

3 oatmeal packs

water filter bag

mess kit

road flares

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water filter bag contains:

emergency fishing and snare kit

traumatic wound dressing

tinder paper

katadyn mini water filter

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mess kit contains:

micro-fiber towel

utensils

tea bags

tommy stove with hexamine fuel

salt

lighter

soy sauce pack

6 bullion packs

well, that's it...anyone else?
 
BigFootsCousin

BigFootsCousin

Molon Labe!
Not bad CFI, not bad at all.

What's the deodorant for? You planning on going dancing?

I'll see if i can rustle up my camera and take a few pics myself.

Kewl thread!

BFC
 
Christian for Israel

Christian for Israel

Knight of Jerusalem
there's soap, deodorant, a razor, etc. i really don't know what situation i'll be facing when the balloon goes up, but it is possible i will have occasion to 'go into town' and will want to be presentable. also, keeping clean raises morale and that includes not stinkin' to high heaven. :lkick:

btw, one good result of this thread was doing a long overdue inventory and repacking of my bag. i carried it on my truck for a year, transferring it from vehicle to vehicle and now i have a much better idea of what holds up well and what doesn't. ;)
 
FloridaGirl

FloridaGirl

Veteran Member
My problem is that by the time I got everything I needed in my BOB, I couldn't pick it up. Guess I need to invest in a little red wagon. My makeup alone takes up a lot of space. I want to look good when I am bugging out you know.:lkick:
 
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1919A6

Inactive
Get real

Why would any one tell everyone in the world what you HAVE!

Wake up and smell the coffee!!!!!!
 
eXe

eXe

Techno Junkie
FloridaGirl said:
My makeup alone takes up a lot of space. I want to look good when I am bugging out you know.:lkick:
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heh Thats why my wife has HER Bob and I have mine :)

Mine = useful stuff

Hers = Mostly clothing, makeup, sneakers, socks.. blah blah lol you get the idea.
 
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Hammer

Veteran Member
A1919,

I don't think anyone is going to come rob his house of show up at his door WTSHTF over the contents of a BOB. Maybe if he discussed his AE system and gold stash or his 18 month supply of mountain house, but this is just a BOB discussion.

CFI, Why so many different types of ammo. If you pick up a rifle from someone, it will probably have some ammo with it.

Hammer
 
BigFootsCousin

BigFootsCousin

Molon Labe!
1919A6 said:
Why would any one tell everyone in the world what you HAVE!

Wake up and smell the coffee!!!!!!
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It's not like it's GOLD or bunches of CASH. It's just 'Camper Stuff'. I bet that almost everyone here has very similar BOB's. And I'm pretty sure most us have at least one firearm as well.

No State secrets here. Well, ok, I did think that his deodorant was a little sissy. :lkick:

BFC
 
Christian for Israel

Christian for Israel

Knight of Jerusalem
Hammer said:
A1919,

I don't think anyone is going to come rob his house of show up at his door WTSHTF over the contents of a BOB. Maybe if he discussed his AE system and gold stash or his 18 month supply of mountain house, but this is just a BOB discussion.

CFI, Why so many different types of ammo. If you pick up a rifle from someone, it will probably have some ammo with it.

Hammer
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during hurricane hugo (1989) folks in st croix (virgin islands) had guns but couldn't find any ammo with which to defend themselves. since i read about their situation i have always tried to carry a few common calibers with me just in case i'm in the same situation. it's a prepper thing. ;)

1919, if you want to come all the way to elko just to rob me of my BOB, come right ahead. if someone wants it THAT badly they probably need it more than i do. :lkick: just remember, that pistol is on me all the time, and i'm a VERY good shot. :eek:
 
Anne in TN

Anne in TN

Deceased
Mine is as much for certain emergencies not so much as a big time bug out.

Sugar Packets
Creamer Packets
Salt Packets
Hard Candy
Pack of Gum
Spiced Cider Packet
Maxwell House Coffee Packet
Lipton Cup-A-Soup Packet
Bumble Bee Chicken Salad
Bumble Bee Crackers
Small Container of Water
Knife, Fork and Spoon
Collapsible Cup
Packets of Purell Wipes
Pack of Wet Ones Towelettes
Wash Cloth
Paper Towels
Chap Stick
Small Bottle Curel Lotion
Small Bottle Shampoo
Small Bottle Hand Soap
Small Toothpaste
Folding Tooth Brush
Glasses Repair Kit
Scotch Tape
Small Knife With Scissors
String
Rubber Band
Pen, Pencil, Paper
Small Folding Fan
Flashlight
Spool of Thread
Sewing Needle
Paper Clip
Safety Pins
Lighter, Matches
Quarters
Mini Can Opener
Band-Aids
Socks
Sandwich Bags
Bread Bag
Twist Ties
Hair Band
Thirty Dollars in Small Bills
Thermal Blanket
Poncho
Toiletry Bag
 

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Safecastle

Safecastle

Emergency Essentials Store
I should add that my bag linked above (The Quest Mission Rig) is intended to be an everyday resource bag. I see it in fact more as a "Get Me Home" bag than a Bug Out Bag as my plan A, B, and C is to hunker down. In the slim event of needing a plan D--then it can serve that Get out of Dodge purpose as well (though I would be loaded up with a heck of a lot more than that if at all possible). ;)
 
rhughe13

rhughe13

Heart of Dixie
Rolling papers huh? I mean cigarette papers. I didn't see the can of Prince Albert or do you have something else down in the bottom of the bag? Ok! I see the decon box now. He he.

Very Nice though!!!! Mine is a tad smaller so it would only accompany a short bug out unless I had to immediately resort to living off the land. I would be ok in the warm months.
 
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Christian for Israel

Christian for Israel

Knight of Jerusalem
JC, mine too was built to be a 'get home bag', as i was driving up to 250 miles from home on a daily basis. for a real BOB i'd likely pack it differently. also i used it often while on the road so again it's more like what you're talking about.

rhughe, i have a bad habit of leaving the house with only a few papers in my tobacco can. it's for that reason that i pack several books of papers in my bags as many stores don't carry them. BTW, my tobacco can is also a decon box attached to my keys (i may forget my keys somewhere but i NEVER forget my tobacco for long :lol:). the box holds enough tobacco for 2-3 days if stuffed full. the extra box on my bag is for those trips that take longer than that. as for cold weather bugging, i'll be adding a set of thermal underwear soon as the temp is already starting to go below freezing at night.

Anne in TN, you have an excellent contents list there for a fanny pack. now you just need to work on the main bag. ;)

jarhead, i used the last of it and just haven't replaced it yet. :lol:
 
R

Ruckmanite

Veteran Member
so, any ideas on what i may have missed?

Fishing kit? (#10 hooks (small for panfish), 10# test mono line, a few split shot, small bobbers. Frog gig (handy spearing item for small game).

Work gloves (form fitting, compact)

Folding saw (or small rope saw)

Spare batteries for flashlight.

Headlamp w/red led for night vision preservation.

Polypropylene long john shirt.

Hat/sunglasses.

Great thread CFI. I have a few things to update now thanks to you.
 
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genrim

Veteran Member
so, any ideas on what i may have missed?
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Some "N95" face masks and latex gloves (or non-latex if you're allergic). For any situation where there is spreading airborne disease or disease that passes through contact. May possibly protect some against bird flu.

I've got "3M 8210 Plus Particulate Respirators" for masks and Powder Free Nitrile Gloves. (I'm allergic to latex.)

They're not in my BOB, but in my regular preps, because I don't yet have a BOB. Plans A, B, C, and D are shelter in place. Due to health problems, I'd in almost all circumstances have a better chance of survival at home than by bugging out. But, Plan X is bug out (before wildfire, possibly before hurricane, and possibly after tornado or hurricane). Putting together a BOB is getting high on my list right now, so thanks for the reminder.
 
Christian for Israel

Christian for Israel

Knight of Jerusalem
hey troy, how about a list? :shr:

everyone else, yeah, i need to add a few N95's to the kit. i have gloves in with the trauma dressing. as for the other suggestions...great! keep 'em coming! also, lets get some others in here showing off what they've put together!

sassy, i have the canteen full and a water filter for more from the field.

genrim, have you considered a pack to help you get home if you're out when the balloon goes up? especially if you go out of town or work a good distance from the house.

Kate, i have matches in every stage of my BOB, from those in my pocket pack to the box of 250 strike anywhere kitchen matches in the main bag. :lol: i admit, the fishing kit would be good for many, unfortunately, around here you'd die of starvation while trying to catch enough for a decent meal. we have what the locals here call a river, but most of us would think of it more as a ditch that's dry half the year...i'll be fortunate to get enough water from it to keep going.

leviolinist, good idea on the bible and BSA book. ;)

ruckmanite:

Work gloves (form fitting, compact) - good idea, i'll add some

Folding saw (or small rope saw) - i have the pocket chainsaw

Spare batteries for flashlight. - the main light is a hand crank LED model...no batteries needed

Headlamp w/red led for night vision preservation. - i'll seriously consider that, thanks

Polypropylene long john shirt. - they will be added soon as the weather is starting to get cold

Hat/sunglasses. - i hate wearing hats but it's not a bad idea...

mc2006, the nukalert is on my keychain, but i do have the dosimeter in the fanny pack also. the KI is in the freezer at the house. i'm not sure i want to keep any in a bag that see's the temp swings mine does.

dirtdigger, i'll look into it, thanks. btw, got a link?

anybody else? this is fun! :D
 
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KateCanada

Inactive
Okay CFI. Well maybe add a few tins of sardines instead. On second thought, if waters a problem, their salty. Never mind fish. Scratch that off. :lol: I think your bob looks great. I've got stuff, but not in a bag. Thanks for all your ideas as well. I've got some work to do. Will post a picture on the weekend.
 
L.A.B.

L.A.B.

CV19 West Coast 1st Battalion “Maverick’s”
No pics here.

Back-pack w/light weight sleeping bag with Coastal Temp ratiings. As much freeze-dried mountain house as will fit. A .22 Smith Model 41 w/ 7" bbl. w/ 200 rounds. A Katadyn H2o filter, sun-glasses, razors, lite gauge tie wire. Fishing line, and hooks. A Gore-tex bivy sack. A small foam air expansive pillow/neck cradle. Zeiss 10 x 25 Bino's Silva Orienteering and Sunnto Sighting compass divider w/pencil and small 360 degree protractor. Water proof note pad. Ghillie head net. w/ Los Angeles Times front page interwoven for Urban Camouflage - Kidding of course about that reading material.:lkick: Camel-Back 100 oz bladder that fits into or can be worn out side my pack. Matches, magnesium striker, magnifying glasses. Signal mirror, Led head-lamps and High intensity adjustable light. Two other special purpose tools ***'* and a *******. 100' nylon string. A sturdy blade. Small roll of duct tape. Small med kit. Do I have to fit everthing in the back-pack? With my hands free I would take the slung Steyr Scout bolt action in .308 and 100 rounds in a belt sling worn under the back-pack. Man this is getting heavy. Still lighter than I used to pack.

I have backed packed this way before but have never had to do a real Bug-out. Not looking forward to it to be honest either. Whoops almost forgot my roll up boonie hat and my tooth brush. Not sure I would take the deoderant, since I'd be traveling through Big Foot Country anyway.
 
Christian for Israel

Christian for Israel

Knight of Jerusalem
Do I have to fit everthing in the back-pack?
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not at all. in fact, i listed stuff in my pockets, my fanny pack and my combat vest, along with my bob.

L.A.B., sounds like you're pretty well set. btw, the reason i include the deodorant is i use this as my out of town bag as well as my BOB.
 
Phil Ca

Phil Ca

Inactive
I would add a couple of plain gray bandannas(No need to appear as a gang member). Great for mopping that perspiring brow as you tote your gear about the countryside.

A couple of rolls of TP would be possible. When a current use roll is down to a 1/3 or 1/4 size replace it and wrap the wrapper over the smaller roll, smash flat and tuck in a accessable spot in your kit. A small flat pack of baby wipes could add a measure of comfort also.

My headband lamp has a brite white light and a lessser beam as well as a red lamp for preserving night vision. How many ex-military here learned to close the master eye during a flare or when waking to a bright light? I have been doing this since basic training. (I realize that we did not have parachute flares in the cavalry) :LOL:

Does anyone carry FRS or other two-way comms in their BOBS?

How about your bug-out attire? Does anyone keep a paidr of sturdy pants and a shirt ready at a moments notice? What about a pair of leather-palmed gloves with cuffs covering the wrists? I live in the "Shaky State".

My wife and I are re-evaluating our bug-out capabilities due to some medical concerns so a back pack outing is probably out for us. That does not mean we will not have some preps ready to roll. I have a couple of travel bags that have a back pack set up wheels on the bottom as well and a handle for pulling.

BTW, do not forget any needed meds or inhalors, etc.

The June 2002 issue of guns and Ammo HANDGUNS has a great article on BOB's with color and B&W photos. (Go ahead, ask me how I know that?")
 
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Fleataxi

Fleataxi

Inactive
CFI: A red-LED $6 keychain light at Big 5 Sporting Goods would cover the red light option.

The hat is mostly a cold-weather option since you lose most of your heat out your head. Maybe Marthanoir can send you some SAS headgear?

You might want to pack some quart and gallon size Freezer-grade Ziploc Bags to collect water in case you can't stay by the water source, and have to fill up and run. remember to reinforce seams with duct tape.

I'd get another knife - something heavier than the bushman you can use for chopping and splitting wood, or a Cold Steel Rifleman hawk with a hammer pawl.

Other ideas later as they come to me.

Fleataxi
 
sierra don

sierra don

Veteran Member
This is my pack I keep in my jeep.

Since I spend alot of my free time in the forest by myself, my pack is put
together with my situation in mind.

As with others the contents changes every now and then,

Besides the pack I keep a light fleece jacket, a down vest, down jacket, wool blanket , canteen and bottles of water, few more MRE's, Extral cold weather gloves, another wool beanie, 100' of rope, 600 watt inverter, 12 volt flouresent
light

Some things are overkill but I want to be sure I can start a fire and
see in the dark.


Pack Contents

Fire Starting
18 books matches
250 strike anywhere matcha
6 bic lighters
1 magnesium bar w/striker
Steel wool
Dryer lint
1-pack birthday candles
2 magnifying glasses
2 log starters

Tools
Large daypack w/hydration bladder (all this stuff fits in it)
15” Callimus Breaker Brute knife w/kydex sheath
10” CRKT cheapy knife w/sheath
3 cheap folders
Multi Tool
Small sharpening stone
2 p-38 can openers
lensatic compass
Signal Whistle
Signal Mirror
LED Strobe light
2 small sewing kits
Small 6X4 fish net
3 pencils
1 pen
1 note pad
1 pack 3x3 postits
Motorola FRS radio w/weather
2 large trash bags
20 large zip ties
4 1 gal zip lock bags
Eye glass repair kit
Large sheet alum foil
Whist rocket (sling shot)
50 small nails
How to stay alive in the woods (book)
Road atlas of the US (Very small)
200 .22
50 .40

Eating
6 MRE entrees’ w/heaters
2 top ramin
12 bullion cubes
8 small packs crushed red pepper
4 small tobasco sauces
1 Alum mess kit
Eating utensils
Paper plates
Napkins
Instant coffee
Sugar

Lighting
LED flashlight
Penlight
Mini 5” fluorescent light
4 7hr candles
2 12” candles
2 green snap lights

Personal Items
Baseball type cap
Wool beanie
Sunglasses
Hair Brush
2 Bandanas
1 toothbrush
1 cheapy rain pancho
Shampoo
Soap

Other
4 AAA batteries
8 AA batteries
1 chem. hand warmer
100’ Nylon braid chord
2 space blankets
40 dollars small bills and change


Meds
5 benedryl
100 Ki
20 Aspirin
Assorted bandages
2 dust masks
Anti itch spray
Flask w/jack Daniels
250 Water purification tabs

sd
 
L.A.B.

L.A.B.

CV19 West Coast 1st Battalion “Maverick’s”
Christian for Israel said:
not at all. in fact, i listed stuff in my pockets, my fanny pack and my combat vest, along with my bob.

L.A.B., sounds like you're pretty well set. btw, the reason i include the deodorant is i use this as my out of town bag as well as my BOB.
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Christian for Israel- were all just poking fun at the deodorant carry. I also carry it "concealed" in my every-day walk around pack at work, as well as within the BOB. I have been an urbanite all my life but am very comfortable in all out-door experiences. My fishing is way more rusty than my shooting/hiking/or orienteering skills ever will be. Mom and Dad got me started as a 10 year old in the California Deserts and it stuck. They were my 1st hiking crew.

My best friends and I have more fun hiking, shooting, and camping out than grown men should. There is sooooooo much freeeeedom out there to be enjoyed with simple pursuits. Get me off-road and I'm in my play-pen; I just love it.
 
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