Every now and again a fellow member will ask me to post up the contents to my INCH bag.
For years now I have repeatedly promised to do it, but never get around to it, shame on me.
Well, I took a bunch of pics of my gear for insurance/theft purposes and decided it was a good time to go full bore and finally post my kit contents up.
I've learned a lot from the folks here on the board, so maybe some of my ideas on a decent INCH will help future members tune, tweak, and build up there preps as well.
Before we start I want to thank all who bought, sold, and traded me stuff in Bartertown, as well of those who posted amazing deals in the Bug Out Deal thread. Without those tools available, I doubt I would have gotten very far, lol.
So lets get to it!
Purpose: To me, every prep/bag etc. should be built around a plan. In this case, mine was to build a bag that suited my needs if I ever had to leave my BIL permanently. I also wanted the various components of the bag to work in an E&E, offer multiple firearm/ammo carry options, and save my sorry ass from the elements at the same time. A tall order for sure, but I have finally got my kit dialed to where it comes pretty close to doing all that I require from it.
Lets take a look at the kit. This is me donning the rig. The two primary components are the chest rig and pack:

My bug-out plan involves using civvy style clothing with camo as a secondary if required (more on this later).
My biggest issue was incorporating firearms carry into the equation. I can't stand drop leg holsters, and I also can't stand shit flopping all around my pack, legs etc when hiking. I settled on a chest rig carry position for my pistol. My rifle can be mounted in one of two ways, docked and locked on the left side of the pack body via a Kifaru universal gunbearer, or quickly accessible via a strong side carry with a Kifaru combat gunbearer.
Ammo is carried in the chest rig for easy access.

Now lets take a look at the pack and chest rig components.
We'll start with the pack:




The pack itself Is a Mystery Ranch NICE 6500 in multicam with a Coyote Brown harness.
Additional components include:
1. Two Kifaru Long Pockets (mounted on the left and right sides)
2. Kifaru Universal Gunbearer on left side pack body
3. Kifaru Combat Gunbearer on right side waistbelt
4. Grey Ghost Gear 7.5X10 utility pouch mounted on left side waistbelt
5. Tactical Tailor modular hydration pouch
6. Outdoor Research Airpurge drysack/compression sack in Coyote Brown (for sleeping pad)
Now the Chest Rig and its components:

The chest rig itself is a S.O. Tech Hellcat MK2 in multicam with the optional hidden pistol holster/module.
The rest (from left to right):
1. Grey Ghost Gear grenade pouch
2. Tactical Tailor strobe pouch
3. Emdom USA FAK pouch
4. Zulu Nylon Gear mega admin pouch
5. Tactical Assault Gear Utility Pouch
6. USGI double pistol mag pouch with buckle closure
So now let's get into the nitty gritty. When I started this project I was primarily focused on a pack only bugout. As I read more and more threads asking what happens if you have to ditch your pack, or what about an E&E. That really got me thinking about incorporating second line gear into my preps.
I have never been a big fan of chest rigs, but I quickly realized that they have their place. It helps you retain weapons, ammo, medical supplies, and basic survival equipment in a situation where you may have to dump your pack. MY MR pack also has a scout pack built into the top lid.
Basically, in a bad situation, I can drop the pack completely and have the basics on my body, or if time allows, quickly disconnect the scout pack and haul ass.
The Kifaru side pockets also allow for quick detach as well.


Lets take a look at what's in the chest rig and scout pack:
First up is the chest rig:

1. Petzl Taktikka headlamp
2. USGI strobe
Med Kit:


Decent collection of med stuff, not the best but works for me. Some key points:
1. Izzy bandage
2. Gauze
3. Collection of various bandaids, butterfly stitches
4. Tape
5. Moleskin
6. Emergency blanket
7. gloves
8. Cold compress
9. Ace bandage
10. Triangular bandage
Admin Pouch:


1. Leatherman Surge
2. CRKT M21 knife
3. Shoelaces
4. EMT scissors
5. County Comm small widgy bar
6. Write in the Rain Pad
7. Sharpie (w/ duct tape) and Inka collapsible pen
8. Water purification tabs
9. Fire Striker
10. Can opener
11. Foxx emergency whistle
12. Fenix L2D Q5 flashlight
13. Tinder Quick firestarters
14. Compass
15. Strike anywhere matches and tube.
16. County Comm monocular
17. Generic glow stick
The small pouch on the front right side houses my comm radio: a Wouxun KG-UV2D but I forgot to take a pic.. dammit!
Utility Pouch:


1. Bandana
2. Hot Hands
3. Hand Sanitizer
4. Tissues
5. SOF T torniquette
6. Snares
7. Nato Matches
8. Small CRKT backup knife
9. Small backup multitool
10. County Comm Signal mirror
11. Compact scissors
12. County Comm compact folding jigsaw/saw blade
13. NduR survival straw
14. spending cash
15. County Comm pea lighter
Ammunition:

1. 6 USGI mags in 5.56
2. 4 1911 Mags in .45acp
Now lets have a look at what's in the scout pack:

1. OR Gore Tex Alpine Bivvy
2. Survival Solutions OPSEC Poncho - multicam
3. Tru-spec Boonie Cap
4. 782 Gear Shemaughlava
5. OD shemagh
6. Gerber LMF II knife
7. Guyot Designs SS Nalgene
8. MSR Hydration Bag
9. USGI Fleece cap
10. Waterproof snow gloves
11. 100 ft paracord
To me between whats in the chest rig and whats in the scout pack, I should be GTG in a "ditch the pack" scenario. At least to get by long enough to reclaim my pack, lol.
Now we will get into the bulk of the goodies in the pack. For this section, some things may be redundant, as I broke them down into categories. Some of the stuff in the chest rig or scout pack may be showed again for simplicity.
All pack Modules removed:

Cooking:

1. MSR pot/lid
2. MSR pot handle
3. CRKT Spork
4. Trailstove wood burning cook stove
5. Snow Peak Titanium Nest cup. Not shown.. it may be lost, I'm not sure why it isn't with my kit right now. dammit!
Water/ Storage/ Purification

1. Guyot SS Nalgene
2. MSR Miniworks H20 filter
3. MSR Hydration Bag
4. Blackhawk 2L hydration pouch/bladder
5. USGI canteen
6. NduR survival straw
7. Water purification tabs
Sharps:

1. CRKT M21 knife
2. CRKT M16 knife
3. Gerber LMFII knife
4. Leatherman Surge multitool
5. M4 Serbertool - mini multitool
Fire/ Firestarting

1. Fire Striker
2. Tinder Quick firestarters
3. County Comm Pea Lighter
4. Bic
5. Nato matches
6. Strike anywhere matches in tube
Wet Weather Gear

1. USGI Gen 3 Multicam Parka - Gore Tex
2. USGI Woodland Gore Tex Pants
3. Survival Solutions OPSEC Poncho
4. Tru Spec Boonie Cap
5. OR Gaiters.. not shown because I forgot to put them in the pic. dammit!
BTW, I absolutely love the OPSEC poncho, I think everyone should have one. The thing can be used as a survival shelter, as well as being large enough to cover your whole pack.. its got lots of snaps for securing to your person in various fashions as well:

Shelter/Sleeping

1. OR Alipne Bivvy - Gore Tex
2. Bushcraft Outfitters Multicam Tarp
3. Kifaru Woobie
4. North Face Cats Meow 20 degree bag / Greyghost stuff sack
5. Thermarest/ OR dry compression sack
Firearm Maintanence:


1. Emdom USA Kit Mat - with all the basics for cleaning firearms (don't feel like listing it all, lol).
Hygene and Meds:

1. Soap, toothbrush, TP, basic meds, hand moisturizer, lip balm, vaseline, tooth repair kit etc.. all the comfort stuff.
Electronics, gear repair etc:

1. Solio charger
2. Silva Tech 4 AA and AAA solar charger
3. 8 AA and 8 AAA rechargeable batteries
4. Sewing kit
5. Fishing kit
6. Snap repair kit
7. Quick Stitch
8. Buckles for pack repair
9. Duct Tape
10. Electrical tape
Clothing (packs into an OR drysack):


1. Propper Multicam M65 Field Jacket
2. Tru Spec multicam BDU top and bottoms
3. Mt Hardwear fleece jacket
4. Top/bottom Duofold long underwear
5. Socks and skivvies
6. Wool military sweater
7. Poly T-shirts (short and long sleeved)
8 Pair of cargo Shorts
Food:

You get the idea, lol.. too lazy to list all the foodstuffs.
Battlebelt:

The belt itself is a padded Tactical Tailor modular belt
Components:
1. GGG pistol mag pouch
2. GGG triple M16 mag pouch
3. GGG dump pouch
4. GGG grenade pouch
5. GGG 7.5X10 utility pouch
6. London Bridge Tactical holster
7. Tactical Assault Gear double knife/multitool pouch
The battle belt is packed empty and is only used when scouting, patroling camp or maybe have to go to town. It can be configured as needed from existing gear. It can also be warn in conjunction with the chest rig if required.
My 5.11 Tactical Sabre Jacket covers the belt quite nicely but allows access quickly if needed.


Last but not least. During any bug-out I plan on wearing civvy style colors/clothes, but I do have full camo packed as an option.
Here are some full loadout pics, lol:


Anyway, thanks for looking, let me know if you have any questions/suggestions. Its appreciated.