Hi all!!

I have been for some time now, wanting to photograph and post the contents of my large BOB. I finally had the time over the weekend to do it!! I kinda got a little crazy with the pictures but i thought it was necessary in order to show everything. Enjoy!!

My BOB is a MOLLE style backpack from Cheaperthandirt
I know that the pack's quality is considered "substandard" by many, but it is all my budget at the time could allow. So far it has been a great pack although I have yet to test it in the field. I will most likely upgrade to a new and higher quality pack sometime in the future.



And a side view with a deck of card for a size reference:



The pack has a compartment where a CamelBack bladder could go but I have yet to actually put a bladder in it.

The next pic shows a bit of the two side pocket's contents:


The left pocket houses:

• AG Russell Deer Hunter in VG10 Steel
• Ziplock bag full of 8 Esbit tabs and a mini BIC lighter

The right pocket houses:

• Standard Leatherman Tool (The nice Wave is in the EDC)
  
• "Rite in the Rain" No. 146 Notebook
  
• 4 misc large plastic trash bags
  
• BOB "CORE" kit in Pelican 1020 case (details below)
  
• Misc lengths of paracord

The Pelican 1020 case was detailed in another one of my posts a while back. I have since removed the vial of matches and the ARC AA LED light. I will probably get a Benchmade Benchmite to replace the HUGE SAK in this kit. I added:

• Photon II LED (White)
  
• Large BIC Lighter
  
• $100 in various bills
  
• Small zip-lock bag with several REI storm matches with striker tab
  
• Medium sized Mag/steel rod

I would love to post the newer pics, but i think i have enough pics in this post already...


A pic of the right pocket contents:



The outside small pocket at the top contains:

• Sysnylon pack cover
  
• Black Diamond LED/Incandescent headlamp
  
• SAS Pocket Survival guide
  
• 2 packs of gum
  
• Various energy bars
  
• 2 plastic trashbags
  
• Small AAA LED flashlight from Walmart
  
• Cutter bugspray 35 DEET
  
• Ziplock bag with sharpening stone,mini bic, superglue,and matches
  
• Various lengths of paracord

The bottom outside pocket:

• 100ft black paracord
  
• 2 packs of camping toilet paper
  
• 4 packages of GI Trioxane fuel
  
• Spare prescription glasses
  
• "Croakies" for glasses
  
• Reel of 3 color military snare wire (50+ ft?)
  
• 2 small rolls of camping Duct Tape
  
• 2 person AMK Heatsheet
  
• 1 pair elk skin work gloves

The outside large top pocket:



Contents:

• Silva Landmark Compass
  
• 10 packages Micropur MP 1 water tablets
  
• Kershaw Blackout folding knife
  
• Garmin eTrex Legend GPS
  
• Surefire L1 LED Flashlight
  
• Surefire spares carrier for batteries
  
• ARC AAA LED flashlight
  
• Red cotton bandanna
  
• A state and local map
  
• AMK .9 FAK
  
• SAM Splint
  
• 3 packs Gookinaid Hydralyte Drink Mix (from REI)
  
• Sparky K1 fire starter in leather pouch
  
• Fisher Space Pen from Campmor
  
• Various other pens and pencils
  
• 2 bottles hand sanitizer

And now for the INSIDE of the pack!!

The small top mesh pocket on the inside contains:

• 20 various size zip-ties
  
• "Pocket chainsaw" in tin
  
• Standard Esbit stove with 3 fuel tabs inside
  
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
  
• Floss
  
• Sewing kit
  
• Large bar of soap
  
• Survival sheet (the really loud "crinkly" type )
  
• Bottle of GI storm matches
  
• 3 x 5 Sponge
  
• Survival tent from REI (yellow)

The main compartment of the pack contains (this is the stuff on the floor in the above picture):

• Two 30ml Nalgene bottle with Snow Peak 700ml titanium cup on the bottom of one and 50ft of duct tape wrapped around the other
  
• Grey GoLite Cave 2 tarp/tent
  
• Standard issue GI "Boonie" hat (green)
  
• Pack Towel in mesh bag
  
• Stainless Steel mess kit
  
• Playtypus 2 liter water carrier
  
• Playtypus 1 liter water bag
  
• SOS 3600 cal rations (wow these guys are HEAVY!!)
  
• SOS 2400 cal rations
  
• 3 cotton shirts
  
• 2 pair boxers
  
• Cotton sweatshirt
  
• 3 pair cotton socks
  
• 1 pair wool socks
  
• BEST GLIDE fishing kit (the larger one)
  
• Lid for Snow Peak 700ml cup

THATS IT!!!

Yes, I know what you are thinking, this BOB is pretty heavy. I'm estimating around 45-55lbs.!!! I would like to shave off some weight if possible, but I am use to carrying a heavy bag since I am a student .

I am aware of some obvious problems with my BOB (although i am sure there are more i am missing ), it needs:

• Better material clothing (i.e. NOT COTTON)
  
• Cold weather gloves and watch cap
  
• A Poncho
  
• Possibly a small radio (Grundig 100??)
  
• N95 Masks
  
• Udig-it Trowel
  
• Extra batteries (AA and AAA)
  
• I probably have too many plastic bags and "various lengths of paracord"
  
• A gear repair kit is needed
  
• Excessive redundancy in certain items even for a survival kit?? (i.e. hand sanitizer)??

I am also thinking about ditching the relatively heavy stainless steel cookset and either getting an aluminum one or just not replacing it at all. I purchased the Best Glide Gill Net but it was WAY TOO BIG for this kit.
I have a Becker BK7 that can be added on the exterior of the kit depending on where i am going. I am also looking for a MOLLE bag\pouch that can be attached to the bottom of the pack for additional capacity...

I am concerned with the functionality of my Esbit stove for boiling water. I am not so confidant in it for this job. I may switch in the future to something else...

Questions, comments, ideas,etc. are greatly appreciated as always!!