A dedicated BOB is a great idea from the standpoint of organization! The "dump everything on the floor and fall asleep is my preferred "honey I'm home" behavior as well. I think that if you are trying to save money and assemble a BOB that is useful but not so heavy that you can't carry it, you will do better using the contents list of others kits and assembling your own. You know if a Mag-bar fire starter is something you would find useful ornot. Why carry one if you are more comfortable starting fire with a fire drill? On the subject of a BOB that doesn't get re-packed and clothing. Stuff it with durable stuff that is atleast two sizes too large. You will be wearing clothes that fit when you grab it. If you have grown (spread out) since you packed it you will be carrying durable clothes for you kid but nothing for yourself. <img src="images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />. If you haven't grown then you will just have to wear the durable clothes loosly or use that sewing kit you stuck in there. Heck it's an emergency not a fashion show!