Show off your BOB -- Pics Links and Descriptions Only

[Brunt The Grunt]

salutations folks. I've been at this for a while but gonna bust the cherry as far as posting it for folks to see.

*exclaimer*
I'm a god when it comes to price matching lol

Maxpedition Vulture 2 with Mystery Ranch Nice Pockets on the sides and 2 d rings


Gerber Nato Spade shovel to dig holes for the zombies



Cold Steel Magnum Kukri with custom kydex sheath to put the zombies in the holes



Right side Mystery Ranch Nice Pocket

houses an Israeli Gas Mask with a few canisters

Left Side Mystery Ranch Nice Pocket



Houses my med kit in a Voodoo Tactical pouch
ESS Goggles
Bushnell Binocs
Zebralight headlamp

Bladder Pouch

Houses a Camelbak 100 ltr bladder Military Bio/chemical

Small Front zippered pocket


Houses a Ultimate Survival Tech Blast match
14 Iosat Radiation pills
Three 12 hour Chemlights
Bandanna

Medium Zipper pouch

Fire Starting Kit in Aloksak
Bio wipes
Large Mylar blanket
Hearing protection
Mechanix cold weather gloves
Carhartt Thinsulate mask
Compass
Knife Sharpener
SAS survival guide pocket size
Write in the Rain pad
Black Sharpie
Inka all weather pen
2 pairs of Wool socks

Main zippered compartment

Maxpedition Bottle holder

(Front pouch)

Esbit Stove
Nato windproof/waterproof safety matches
Cambelbak cleaning tabs
Brunton folding spork titanium
Frontier Emergency water filter
Army can openers small and large
(Main compartment)


38 oz Maxpedition/Nalgene bottle with splash guard (soon to be the Guyot Designs Standard 38 oz soon as there in stock lol)
Snowpeak Titanium cookset
Swedish folding cup
12 esbit fuel tabs

Gerber Gator saw and Katadyn Hiker Pro


Hygiene kit


Johnson & Johnson mini first aid kit
powder detergent
Bug spray
hand sanitizer
bottle of bleach powder
tooth brush/paste
good ole TP

Food



Communications, etc

Eton Scorpion hand crank/solar flashlight, radio, charger, bottle opener (hell yeah)and something else I'll forget, prolly could do my taxes too!
Motorala Brute Rugged I380
Little Ipod,charger, phones, USB cord in Aloksak

Charging the Brute via USB

charging the Ipod via USB

Puxing PX-2r

charging the PX-2r via USB

(the solar panels only charges the radio and flashlight, the charging for USB,etc is done via handcrank)
Brunton 4.4 Solar port with Battery Charger


Survival and misc in Aloksak


hand and feet warmers
Stormproof matches
tube of safety pins
gorilla tape wrapped card
Signal mirror
survival 7 in 1 card
few sheets of aluminum foil
extra Boot strings

Change of Clothes in compression sack with gun cleaning kit attached


Clothes
Propper active shirt with wicking and all that stuff
5.11 taclite
Polartec wicking top and bottom base layer silkweight
Wigwam Wool socks
Under Armor active boxers
Gun cleaning kit has some breakfree, bandanna, brush and breakdown rod and assorted bore snakes

Butt of the pack

thick wool layer socks and some extra comfort soles
Boots are Timberland Valley Forge 8 great boots, love em so much I've got an extra pair in the box

USGI Modular sleeping system complete


sucker is big and heavy but I've got it rigged pretty good, lets just say it involves
a single point cobra sling and thank god the duraflex buckles are the same lol
I may down grade to something smaller that achieves the same thing if it fancys,
otherwise this thing has kept me pretty freakin warm when the time arose

few of the bare necessities are not shown like the multi tool, fixed knife, folder, flashlight, those are occupying space elsewhere on my war belt. The tent that isn't shown is a Gear Guide 3 pole dome tent that's mounted on the bottom

[yzingerr]

-Dump pouch
-AR Mag pouch
-Multi-tool
-2 FRS Radios
-Orienteering compass
-Machete
-Flashlights
-paracord
-canteen
-camelbak bladder
-Knives
-pen/paper notepad
-MREs
-MRE heaters/trioxane
-military folding stove
-granola bars/snacks/gorp
-ponchos
-blanket
-emergency blanket
-plastic utensils
-monocular
-slingshot
-TP
-hygiene products (soap,shampoo,toothbrush/paste,razor,chapstick,etc.)
-p-38 can opener
-small saw
-complete first aid kit
-magnesium fire starter
-mini combo screwdriver
-vitamins/anti-biotics
-ranger rubber bands
-dry bag
-carabiners
-hand sanitizer
-latex gloves/gloves
-dust masks
-cyalume sticks
-medicines
-duct tape
-bandanas
-fishing supplies (line,hooks, fake bait)
-small solar panel + connectors
-safety glasses
-candles
-water purification tabs
-water purifier
-coffee filters
-light clothes/ shell layer
-collapsible water bucket
-garbage/ziploc bags
-safety wire/cable ties
-Feminine and baby products
-Ki tabs

(some things aren't listed because they are a part of another item; i.e. I have a sewing kit in my first aid bag)

I also keep a list attached to my bag of stuff that I need to grab before bugging out... ammo, firearms, go kits (my blue bins in garage filled with food/water,etc.), gas masks, batteries, fuel, etc...

[WayfaringStranger]

Edc

My bag, with winter sleeping bag on top, tarp, thermarest, etc is in the truck

Filleted open

Sturdy....
My bag, with winter sleeping bag on top, tarp, thermarest, etc is in the truck

Cooking system

Knife, flask, extra fuel

First aid, socks, undies, shorts

Snacks, glasses, etc.

Coffee!!!

Side pocket

Top pocket, high viz.

What I'm wearing...up top.

Down south...

Pink para cord...

Shower shoes, balaclava, beanie...

This is my bag, I use almost everything in there on a weekly at worst, monthly, basis. Some if it is in case of emergency, so it's not a daily user, cell phone and iPad aren't included, but they're also generally pretty close by. The bag is a recent purchase to combine my 3 smaller bags into something more practical... I also would like to find a small pan eventually, maybe a griddle instead. I'll figure it out, but cast iron is heavy so it'll probably live in the truck... Bag itself is a camelbak trizip. Soap and stuff is also in a dopp bag in the toolbox of the truck. I'll take pics of all that soon.

[Domindart]

here is what Im designating as my bob/camping bag currently. I have yet to gather food, ammo, clothes, but have a lot of stuff to pack including sleeping bag, tent, flashlights, hatchet, knives, first aid etc...

[JSinAlaska]

Photo of the outside of my 5.11 Rush 72 Bug out Bag.


Some of the things inside..
Trangia Mini stove/cookset
Sven folding saw
Ruger Redhawk Super Alaskan .44 mag
Sawyer Squeeze water filter and bags
This is my basic backpack I keep in my truck when I head out for the weekend

..and my BOV / makshift RV / 87 K5 Blazer, new 350 / rebuilt auto tranny with 6" lift and 35's
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[JWebb]

Clothing:

-Woodland Camo BDUs
-Blackhawk CQB Belt
-Blackhawk Engineered Fit Boxer Briefs x3
-Black Under Armor Undershirt x3
-Bates 922 s Boots
-Blackhawk Lightweight Boot Sock CoolMax / Wool
-Bootbands x2

Weapons:

-Colt M4 Carbine
-Sig P226 MK25
-Sog Seal Team Elite Knife w/ Nylon Sheath
- Winchester Model 67A

Ammo:

-In Car-6 GI Ammo Cans Full Of Mil Spec 5.56, 6 Ammo Cans Full Of Mil Spec 9MM And 1 Ammo Can Full Of Federal Bulk 22LR Ammo
-On Me- 8 AR Full AR Clips + One In Gun And 5 Full P226 Mags + One In Gun
-

Hardware:

-Kiwi Shoeshine Kit In GI Ammo Can
-GI Canteen
-Flint Firestarter Kit

Personal Hygiene:
-Toothbrush x4
-A Lot Of Toothpaste
-Multiple Bars Of Soap
-Hydrogen peroxide

Pet And Supplies:
-My German Shepherd Leo
-Black K9 Storm ID Collar
-Woodland Camo K9 Storm Assault Vest (Dog Body Armor) (I Dont Have It But I Want It)
-K9 Storm Assault Lead

PS. Because I Am New Here Suggest Any Ideas To Add On To This

[eugene]

I posted mine before so this is the start of my kids

[airlock]

The B.O.B. for my car smash and grab

[Doomtrooper]

So ok my first kit that I am posting is my current car kit (a.k.a Get me home kit) I will post the B.O.B later. I do need help and accept advice on how to improve upon this kit

Contents

Molle II Woodland Assault Pack
Two Molle II 100 round Pouches
One Molle II Canteen pouch

Clothing
5.11 Pants Green
T-shirt Green
One bandana woodland
One pair cotton socks
One shemagh
One pair hard knuckle gloves
One Woodland Military Issue Poncho

Utility
Two folding knifes
Two lighters
One box of strike anywhere matches in waterproof container
One compass
One multi-tool
One head mounted lamp
100 ft of para-cord green
One notebook with pencil
One tube Camo paint
Two bottles Water purification
One canteen with metal cup
One set of hand cuffs with keys

Defense (not included in picture)
One pistol S&W M&P 9mm
Two 18 round magazines
50 rounds 124 gr JHP
100 rounds 115 gr FMJ

Food
One MRE (Meatloaf with gravy)
One Datrex three day food bar

Medical
IFAK w/quick clot
Two Isralie Bandages
One Thermal Blanket

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[airlock]

[Alpha-17]

Finally got new pictures of my BOB:






More pictures here (resizing all of them takes too long): http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/Alpha-17/Survivalist/

Inventory:

Top Pouch
-Head Lamp
-AAA LED Flashlight
-Monocular
-2x Energy Bars
-Bag of Batteries, AAA, AA, 123, mixed
-Duck Tape
-Weapons Cleaning Kit
-Elixir CamelBak drink Mix
-Weapon Muzzle dust cap

Outer Pouches
-4x 5.56 AR mags
-4x SCAR H mags
-3x 8rd 1911 mags
-Gerber Multi-Tool
-Tomahawk
-Compass

Canteen Pouch
-USGI Canteen
-2x 50 Tablet Bottles of water purification tablets
-OD compressed muslin bandage

IFAK w/medical Shears

NBC Pouches
-USGI Pro-mask Paper w/color guide
-smoke and clear lens for Pro-mask
-waterproof bag for Pro Mask

Left-side Pouch
-Tan 550 Cord 100ft
-4x Bungee Cords
-8x Chem-lights, various colors and types
-Flaming Rock

Right-side Pouch
-Emergency Blanket
-4x Hand Warmers
-wire saw
-steel/flint emergency fire starter
-Fork/Knife/Spoon set
-pencil
-water proof pen
-Toothbrush and toothpaste
- 2x boxes of matches
-waterproof match holder w/ matches
-3x lens cleaners
-Silver, .999 Troy ounces, and Pre-65 US coinage (junk Silver)

Main Compartment

-MultiCam Tactical Response Uniform (ACU cut), jacket and trousers
-MultiCam boonie hat
-2x pair of boot socks
-2x t-shirts (tan and brown)
-Light weight ECW drawers, top and bottom
-gloves
-watch cap
-USGI mess kit
-FM 21-76 Survival
-Holy Bible
-Esbit Field Stove
-5x Compressed Trioxane fuel bars
-6x stripped MREs
-Zip-Lock bag of wet wipes

Bottom:
-MultiCam Poncho Liner (woobie)
-OD poncho
-2x bungee cords

Any comments, suggestions, or questions, please, send them my way.

[brownwaterwarrior]

This is my first real post here regarding my stuff. This is my BOB/"Delta" bag (since I am a first responder less likely to Bug Out and more likely to move to a central location on installation).

























KIT LIST

Pack: Multicam MOLLE II Medium Rucksack

I have a set of Level 5 Multicam ECWCS in an OR compression sack.

Multicam pack cover (unknown maker)

HYDRATION
Camelbak Nalgene bottle pouch in Coyote Brown with Nalgene 32oz bottle
Steripen
Frontier Pro Camelbak hose water filter
Camelbak Orange flavor Elixer
Platypus water bottle
Camelbak bladder (not shown)

FOOD
6 MRE's field stripped (Not shown)
SHO-KO-KOLA German Caffine Dark Chocolate
Trangia Alcohol stove
Fuel Bottle w/ Alcohol
Mess Kit
Plastic Spoon/Fork x 2

FIRE
Waterproof matches
Fire Steel
Wet Fire tabs
2 Lighters
Steel Wool w/ 9 volt battery
Sterno Can

SHELTER / SLEEPING
Hennessy Hammock Expedition A-sym zip w/ Hex Fly
Alluminum stakes
550 Cord
Shock Cord
Zip Ties
Bungee Cords
Multicam Poncho Liner (Not pictured)
Olive Bivy (Not pictured)

LIGHT / ELECTRONICS
Surefire Weapon light
Energizer Hat light
Petzl Tactika Headlamp
Petzl E-Light
Electric "Chem" Light
Assorted Chemlights (IR, Green, Blue, Red)
USB LED light (Goal Zero flexilight)
Goal Zero Solar Panel
Solio Classic Solar Panel
Assorted batteries (AA,AAA rechargeable and USB,3V,Surefire Batteries)
various squeeze lights (Red, Green, and Blue)
Gerber flashlight
IPOD charger (AAA, Princeton USB, and Wall Charger and Cord)
IPOD Classic W/ Pelican Case
Digital Recorder W/ Pelican Case
WI-FI HotSpot W/ Pelican Case
Toshiba Thrive (Has useful Manuals etc on it.)
Goal Zero Rock Out USB speakers

MISC
POP Flare case with Toilet paper (These cases are great, they are waterproof and perfect for small Charmin travel rolls)
Medicine's (Advil, Allegra, etc..)
IFAK North American Rescue Products
Write in the Rain book
Casualty Report smart card
Ranger Joe, Map, etc.
GPS Garmin 76 (not pictured)




As I said this is a BOB of sorts, my bag is geared toward a DELTA event that will make me have to go to a central location and begin my job as a first responder. I have this bag to sustain me for at least 72-96 hours without being dependent on outside sources. Thanks for looking and any critique is welcome.

[bacpacjac]

Here's our family BOB!

FAMILY BOB
http://s1105.photobucket.com/albums/h35 ... 164614.jpg
*We are a family of 3 (Two adults and one 8 year old) as far as this BOB is concerned, though we could be as many as five people when bugging out (step-daughter and my mom and regular house guests)
*There's way too much for one person to carry so we have a second pack so we can divvy up the gear.
*Our 8 year old has his own BOB with a change of clothes, and his survival stuff
EDIT: he now has an OD green poncho
http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.p ... 098&page=1
*hubby and I both EDC a Leatherman Wave, bic, MagliteSolitare, cell phone....
*this kit lives in my Jeep along with 2nd pack, 2 thermarests, 2 wool blankets, cold weather sleeping bag, small tent, extra water, shovel, vehicle emergency kit, etc. and my EDC daypack (which has things like cel phone chargers, etc.)
*Will add sunscreen and bug spray as the weather warms up

EQUIPMENT
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-FAK (built on AMK 0.7 with many things added nclu. OTC meds)
-Sharps (CRKT folder, Buck fixed blade, sierra saw, mini sharpener) *Sven saw in pic has been removed
-Shelter (tube tent, thermal sportsman blanket with paracord tie-outs, AMK bivvy, 1p Heatsheet, 2p Heetsheat, 100 ft 550, bungee cords, bank line)
EDIT: we now have 2 OD green GI ponchos
-Fire (ferro rod, bic, strike anywhere matches, PJ cotton balls, quick tinder packs, tea light)
-Light ( 2 X LED headlights, 2 X mini mags, extra batteries, chem light)
-radio (with extra batteries)
-Silva compass
-local maps (standard and topo, in H2O proof case with compass and radio)
-sunglasses
-eye glass case with repair kit inside
-cooking (esbit stove, hobo stove inside cook pot with lid)
-TP and wipes
-feminine hygiene stuff
-PSK (started with AMK Ritter PSK and added to it - i.e. BIC, fire steel, folder, bandana, etc.)
*hygiene kit added since picture (toothbrushes, paste, soap, deodarant, floss)

WATER & FOOD *packed
http://s1105.photobucket.com/albums/h35 ... 155728.jpg
-Breakfasts (oatmeal, granola, dried fruit, jam)
-Lunches (soup, rice) *2 Mountain House meals and 2 retort packs tuna added since pic taken
-Dinners (MRE mains, Lipton rice, Lipton spaghetti)
-Snacks (Cliff bars, jerky, chocolate, licorish, trail mix, fruit snacks)
-Drinks (instant coffee, instant lattes, hot choc, tea, Koolaid)
-Drinking Water (Kleen Kanteen in sierra cup, military canteen in canteen cup, H2O disinfection tabs)
-Utensils (sporks, spoon, son's take-apart knife/spoon/fork SAK knock-off)
*2L camelback pack kept in Jeep, along with about 15Ls extra water

WATER & FOOD *unpacked
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CLOTHES
http://s1105.photobucket.com/albums/h35 ... 154158.jpg
EDIT: we all usually wear nutral earth-toned clothes, including our son, whose favorite colour is "army"
*1 change for 1 adult
*Our son has his own BOB with a change of clothes
-2 X wool socks
-2 X underwear
-1 X LS shirt
-1 X fleece pants
-1 X wool jacket
-1 X rain pants
-1 X rain jacket
-2 X ponchos *1 OD GI poncho added since picture taken
-1 X Thinsulate hat
-1 X pair wool gloves
-1 X baseball bat
-1 X polar buff
-1 X fleece neck gator

[Longshadow]

So here is my E.D.C. bag and my B.O.B.
PM me for any questions, suggestions or comments, Thanks
Edit: I included direct links to the pictures because they were auto cropped

E.D.C.

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Voodoo Tactical w/ 3 liter hydration unit
E.D.C. Contents
Water:
3 Liter Hydration pouch/water purification tabs from first aid kit
4 Mainstay Water Rations 4.2 Oz.
Fire:
Travel soap carrier with magnesium block and flint, 2 bic lighters, 1 bag of plain cotton balls, 1 bag of petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls
Exotac TinderTin w/ fatwood pine shavings
Exotac Nano Striker
Food:
2 Mainstay Food Rations 1200 Calories (3 Pre-Measured Servings 400 Calories Each) Pack of Beef Jerky/4 Cliff Bars
Shelter:
Fleece Neck Warmer/Beanie/Bandanna/Shemagh x2 Charcoal/Black Drk. Brown?Black, Poncho/2 Emergency Blankets/3 packs of 2 ea. Hotties hand warmers Qty 4 Paracord weaves of varying lengths
Weapons:
Sig Sauer P226 9mm/3 mags (46 rounds) /Serpa paddle holster /2 mag pouches
Boker Kalashnikov 74 Automat Folder (Side opening automatic)
Tools/Misc:
Hand made acid etched patch knife with curly maple handle
Leatherman Wave
Klarus XT11 LED Flashlight 600 Lumens LED headlamp CR123A batteries x6
Headphones/charger for phone
Gum x2 packs,
Personals:
PanOptix Dusk to Dawn Suglasses
Body Spray
Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Soap
Toothbrush/Paste
4 pr contact lenses
Afrin, Epipen, First aid kit (heavily supplemented)

B.O.B

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B.O.B. Contents
Eberlestock Gunslinger II Pack (3000 c.i.)

Water:
2 3 Liter Hydration pouches/water purification tabs from first aid kit
The Survivor4i (Aqua Traveler) portable water purification and 1 extra filter (ea. filter good to filter 350 liters of water)
Stainless Steel water bottle, 6 Mainstay Water Rations 4.2 Oz.
Fire:
Exotac Nano Striker Fire Starter
Exotac Nano Matchcap (w/25 strike anywhere matches)
Exotac TinderTin filled with fatwood pine shavings
Small bottle packed with petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls, Bic lighters x2
Food:
x2 Mainstay Food Ration 3600 Calories (9 Pre-Measured Servings 400 Calories Each)
Small seasonings kit (chicken/beef bullion cubes, salt/pepper, seasoning salt, vegimite, Lipton onion soup mix, tea bags 6 black/6 peppermint)
Shelter:
Fleece Neck Warmer/Beanie/Bandanna/Shemagh x2 DE/Black & DE/Black
Poncho/2 Emergency Blankets
3 packs of 2 ea. Hotties hand warmers
1 10’x12’ Tarp/1 50’ coil of para cord
Small bundle of zip ties
6 Aluminum Tent stakes
Weapons:
FN SCAR 16 5.56x45 w/ Trijicon 4xACOG Tritium Recticle and RMR, 4 30 rnd mags (Z360 Tactical Link 2 Point Sling)
Mossberg 590 Blackwater 8+1 Capacity pump action 12 ga shotgun (Z360 Tactical Link Single Point Bungee Sling)
Sig Sauer 9mm Navy w/3 15 rnd mags
HK P30 9mm w/ 3 15 rng mags
S&Wesson M&P 340 .357 w/ 2 Speed Loaders
1 60 round shell belt with a mix of rounds 00 9/p rounds, Centurion Defender Rounds and Hollow Point Slugs
Tools/Misc:
ESEE RAT 5 w/ MOLLE backs and tin (tin holds, flint, steel, super glue, small bag of petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls)
ESEE Izula Neck knife w/para cord lanyard
EDC Boker Automat Kalashnikov 74 side out auto folding knife (good for all-purpose)
Leatherman Surge Multi-tool
Klarus XT11 LED Flashlight 600 Lumens
SureFire CR123A batteries x6
Silva Voyager 9020 Global Compass (will balance in both hemispheres)
Whistle
Small binoculars
Water Proof Bags x2 containing pen, pencil and small notebook
Small fishing kit
Weapons cleaning kit, 12ga and 5.56 bore snakes, gun oil, patches
Personals:
Sewing kit
Deck of cards
Epipen
TP Wet Wipes
Hand sanitizer
Aloe
Tooth brush/tooth paste/floss
Deodorant
Chapstick
6 pr extra contact lenses and case Saline solution
Eyeglasses and case Sunglasses and case
1 pr Rip-stop Carhart Cargo pants 1 short sleeved shirt/1 long sleeved 1 Set Under Amour 1 Set Long Underwear 1 pr wool socks 1 pr of Golden Retriever work boots
Rapid Response First Aid Kit
Size 11" X 6" X 6.5" 2.5lbs Kit includes: Snakebite kit 2 bloodstopper kit 1 3" elastic bandage 4 4" x 4" sterile sponge 2 Bandage gauze 4" x 4.1yrds 16 3" bandage strip 12 Benzalkonium chloride wipes 1 triangular bandage 5 butterfly closure strips 6 ammonia inhalants 1 burn cream 1 sutures package 1 multi-trauma dressing 12" x 30" 1 Hemostat 12 providone-iodine, USP wipe 1 SS tweezers 1 EMT shears 3 5" x 9" abdominal pad 1 first aid instructions 1 airway 1 pair latex gloves 10 aspirin 1 Tape 1 tourniquet 1 epipen *supplemented with water purification tablets

GI Spec Surgical Set: Contents Include: 2-Straight & 1-Curved Hemostats 1-Pair Scissors, 1-Pair Tweezers 1-#3 Scalpel Handle 2-Scalpel Blades 2-Suture Sets 1-Holder 1-Needle Probe 2-Alcohol Wipes 2-BZK/Iodine Wipes 1-Pen Light

[dizie]

My BOB weighs 50 pounds. Any ideas to lighten it up?

1. water
=2 gal water of water
=water perafation - tablets 25qts

2. food
=8 energy bars
=22 1.25 oz peanuts
=3mre
=4lbs jerky


3. clothing
=poncho
=3pair whool sox
=face covering
=gloves
=3 shirts 1 long sleve
=3 pair pants 1 short

=4. shelter
=tarps 8x10ft
=rope
=sleeping bag
=spikes
=floor pad

=5. first aid
=first aid kit
=extras

6. basic gear
=alaskan canteen
=knife bowey
=knife machette
=mag bar
=multi tool
=bandana
=compass
=magnafied glass
=duck tape
=calapasible shovel
=water proof matches
=lighter

=7. weapons
=9mm leg
=500 rounds
=2mag hip

[moab]

My BOB weighs 50 pounds. Any ideas to lighten it up?

1. water
=2 gal water of water
=water perafation - tablets 25qts

2. food
=8 energy bars
=22 1.25 oz peanuts
=3mre
=4lbs jerky


3. clothing
=poncho
=3pair whool sox
=face covering
=gloves
=3 shirts 1 long sleve
=3 pair pants 1 short

=4. shelter
=tarps 8x10ft
=rope
=sleeping bag
=spikes
=floor pad

=5. first aid
=first aid kit
=extras

6. basic gear
=alaskan canteen
=knife bowey
=knife machette
=mag bar
=multi tool
=bandana
=compass
=magnafied glass
=duck tape
=calapasible shovel
=water proof matches
=lighter

=7. weapons
=9mm leg
=500 rounds
=2mag hip

How far are you going and in what AO?

I'd ditch the etool and at least one pair of pants and one shirt. Maybe even all of your shirts and pants except the one pair you wear. Except if your shirts are layers. Bowie knife? And a machete? I'd ditch the bowie for a small 4 inch blade mora or something. Keep the machete. And ditch the etool.

But again this all depends on your AO.

Patrick

[dizie]

My BOB weighs 50 pounds. Any ideas to lighten it up?

1. water
=2 gal water of water
=water perafation - tablets 25qts

2. food
=8 energy bars
=22 1.25 oz peanuts
=3mre
=4lbs jerky


3. clothing
=poncho
=3pair whool sox
=face covering
=gloves
=3 shirts 1 long sleve
=3 pair pants 1 short

=4. shelter
=tarps 8x10ft
=rope
=sleeping bag
=spikes
=floor pad

=5. first aid
=first aid kit
=extras

6. basic gear
=alaskan canteen
=knife bowey
=knife machette
=mag bar
=multi tool
=bandana
=compass
=magnafied glass
=duck tape
=calapasible shovel
=water proof matches
=lighter

=7. weapons
=9mm leg
=500 rounds
=2mag hip

How far are you going and in what AO?

I'd ditch the etool and at least one pair of pants and one shirt. Maybe even all of your shirts and pants except the one pair you wear. Except if your shirts are layers. Bowie knife? And a machete? I'd ditch the bowie for a small 4 inch blade mora or something. Keep the machete. And ditch the etool.

But again this all depends on your AO.

Patrick

Dont wanna sound foolish but what is AO.

And the etool has 3 purposes, dig, defend, sit.

Losing some of the cloths does make sense. Thanks for the tips.

[moab]

AO is short for Area of Operation. Meaning what part of the country are you in? What terrain are you covering? How long are you traveling? Rural? Urban? ETc. etc.

As far as your etool goes. What are you digging for? (Seriously asking.) You already have a machete and a bowie knife to defend yourself. Which is still to much. Two very similar tools for the same job. The etool makes three. And why do you need it to sit on? (Again seriously asking. Not being a smart ass.)

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[dizie]

Moab - I see your point about the etool now.

AO is the hills of North Carolina

[zenlunatic]

@brownwaterwarrior what kind of bag is that?

[Jeffcee]

Show off your BOB -- Pics Links and Descriptions Only

[Guy Fawkes]

There's no pic or link, so delete this if you want.

I just got back from a weekend backpacking trip with my BOB--stripped down for simply camping. We did probably 3.5 miles climbing mountain trails, and another 3.0 or so down--and it nearly killed me.

We were having to take breaks every few minutes it seemed like, and that was after I'd taken out everything that wasn't necessary for that 24ish hour period. It was insanity.

Weigh your BOB now before you have to use it! Practice wearing it full and actually feeling how heavy it can be--especially some of you people with 4+ knives, a machete, an e-tool, a rifle, shotgun, 2+ handguns, and all the other stuff.

This is coming from a healthy 23 year-old male, and I know many of you are older and in worse shape than me. Just FYI...

[jeepinbandtrider]

There's no pic or link, so delete this if you want.

I just got back from a weekend backpacking trip with my BOB--stripped down for simply camping. We did probably 3.5 miles climbing mountain trails, and another 3.0 or so down--and it nearly killed me.

We were having to take breaks every few minutes it seemed like, and that was after I'd taken out everything that wasn't necessary for that 24ish hour period. It was insanity.

Weigh your BOB now before you have to use it! Practice wearing it full and actually feeling how heavy it can be--especially some of you people with 4+ knives, a machete, an e-tool, a rifle, shotgun, 2+ handguns, and all the other stuff.

This is coming from a healthy 23 year-old male, and I know many of you are older and in worse shape than me. Just FYI...

Another thing take it out and hike with it. Even if it's just walking down the side of the road looking like a homeless guy you need to condition yourself to carry extra weight like that. Even a small bag can get you winded in short order if you aren't used to carrying it. I try to get out once a week and do 3 to 6 miles with my fullsize BOB and even though I've carried a lot more weight a lot further it's been a while since I was in boot camp and it took a few sessions to get back into it again.

But you have a good point about weight. You want to be humping ounces not pounds. Like the first post on this page why have 3 tools that do something similar when you can have one that does all three. It may not do them all great but it will get them all done.

Ammo- How much do you really need? I saw one post here where someone was humping 500 round of 9mm with him. Have you ever carried that bag along with everything else you need? I only carry enough ammo to reload my bug out mags one time. Even that is a lot of weight when you really get down to it and it's only about 120 rounds of 5.56 and 100 rounds of 9mm. I've got a 500 round case of 9mm sitting right here next to me. Screw humping that thing. I got a buddy who has a decked out 870 shotgun. He has a sling that holds a bunch of ammo and then a stock mounted shell holder not to mention a "zombie spike" on the mag tube. That thing has to weigh close to 12 pounds. Ouch.

Clothing- Your top layer will last a pretty good while even being worn everyday and you can do a quick clean in a stream if you need to even without soap. Most of what I Pack clothing wise now is Underwear and socks. The two most important clothing items you can have IMO.

I need to get my get home bag and BOB out and get some pics and descriptions up now lol. I have some in here but they're way outdated now.

[Blue_Flame]

Contents of mine and my husband's BOBs, unfortunately can't post the pictures but you can get the general idea. Not completely done yet obviously but coming along nicely I think since they waere just started a month ago The packs are quite similar in contents so just noted where there were differences.
Both packs are camo Molle system style with a camelpak, mine has two medium sized pouches attached to the front, a small expandible pouch with mulitple pockets is on the side and on one side of the belt is my canteen case. On the ther side of belt will be an ammo pouch when I get it. Husband'smpack is larger and had more pockets than mine so didn't need as many attachments. He does have the small expandable pouch like mine and a medium pouch on the front.

Sewing kit in waterproof container in my pack only: Buttons, small scissors, thread, safety pins.

Mini fire starting kit with waterproof matches in a waterproof match case in both packs plus hubby has a fire starter in his bag.

Cookset with pan, plate, utensils and foldable stove in both bags.

Waterproof notebook and mechanical pencil, assorted zip ties, and a hand held vacuum pump for ziploc bags (my bag only).

Can't forget the dogs!! 3 days worth of food and a collapsable food/water dish in my bag. We bought extra paracord to make leashes for them as well. By the door to grab on the way out are their harnesses, bark collars, and a leash splitter in case one of their leashes needs to be taken apart, they can both be on one!

Food in both packs: 3 single serving MREs, 1 full meal MRE, 1 tube of electrolyte dissolvable tablets, 1 Powerbar protein bar, vacuum sealed bag of dried fruit, vacuum sealed bag of trail mix, 2 Cliff protein bars, 1 MRE sugar snack, 1 MRE dried fruit snack.

We both have emergency blankets, canteens, rope, paracord bracelets, lighter wrapped in duct tape, and I've got a whistle/compass combo, my husband has the military compass in his pack as well as playing cards for boredom.

Clothes in each pack: 2 T-shirts, 2 bandanas, 1 buff, 3 pairs of socks, sports bra (obviously this is just in mine lol), camo jacket and pants, fleece vest (mine only)

First aid kit, etc: suture kit with alcohol prep pads, antiseptic wipes, variety of clamps, needles, pen light. Burn gel, moist wipes, water purification drops, iodine, large guaze pads, non stick gauze bandages, wrap, waterproof tape, bag balm, chapstick, tide, anti-diarhea tabs, allergy tabs, super glue, antibiotic cream, nail clippers, and tweezers. This is the main first aid kit and it's in one of the medium pouches attached to my bag, the small pouch attached to my husband's bag holds a smaller version of this kit.

Crank radio/flashlight combo with USB port in husband's pack, each of us have a regular flashlight with spare batteries as well. Husband has a tomahawk and a couple lightweight books on wilderness survival and edible wild plants, I've got a hatchet and throwing spikes. I've also got a dive knife with sheath to hang around my neck under my jacket as backup and we each have a knife with sheath to hang on our shoulder straps. His is a Cold Steel, mine a Kabar.

We've ordered our hand guns from the local military supply store but still have some things we need to get...rifles, another hand gun each, a bow, machetes, underarmour, mummy style sleeping bags, ponchos, and of course as much ammo as we can carry. That should just about do it for the packs besides some small tradeable items and the couple things we still need for the first aid kit. Next step will be to reinforce the RV as much as possible then complete our renavations on it (it's an older model that we've slowly been gutting and redesigning). We've ripped out the main bed over the truck cab and that section has become an entertainment center/major storage area. The dinette in the back doubles as our bed and has great space under the the seats for storage. The couch has storage under it as well and once we leave Maine the furnace will be removed opening up yet more storage space. It's truly amazing what you can fit in a 22 ft RV , just have to be creative and use every available inch! By the end of the summer this will be one lean mean BOV that just also happens to be where we live

Edited to add pictures (thanks majorhavoc!! ) This is just my pack, will add hubby's another time...