I think when looking at others peoples bob lists and pictures of bobs you have to keep in mine that there are some who fall into a "see who can carry the most gear" category. Everyone respnds because that 75lb bob with a sleeping bag, bottle of water and 12 guns is cool but its not practicle. Your chances of having to bug out due to a smaller localized emergancy is much greater than the world ending. Those situations your going to drive to the next town and rent a hotel room rather than camp out in the woods. My 'bob' tends to lean more to that type of situation.