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#206500 - 08/19/10 11:13 PM I think I'm going to make a bug out bag...sort of
roberttheiii Offline
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Registered: 02/13/09
Posts: 395
Loc: Connecticut, USA
So I think I'm going to put together a travel bag. I tend to go away for a day or two at a time rather often. I'm going to try and sneak enough wilderness type stuff in there that in a pinch it'd work as a bug out bag. Has anyone else ever tried this before? I'm thinking a www.onebag.com size bag, with most just travel stuff, but with the addition of perhaps an adventure medical thermo-bivvy.

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#206507 - 08/20/10 01:15 AM Re: I think I'm going to make a bug out bag...sort of [Re: roberttheiii]
wildman800 Offline
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Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2851
Loc: La-USA
I think my Escape and Evasion Bag (E&E Bag) contents may assit you:

2 bota bags,
messenger bag,
FAK (3"ace, 2"ace, nitrile gloves, 2 medium dressings, 6-3"x3" sponges, assorted bandaids, adhesive tape),
messkit (dryer lint, HoBo knife, p-38),
wet ones,
1ltr bottled water,
water purification tablets,
Roamer (Teddy bear),
medicine pouch,
zip ties,
5 trash bags,
2 bic lighters,
7 granola bars,
10 coffee bags,
6 Datrex rations,
insect repellant,
metal enameled cup,
deadly,
KaBar knife,
3 bandannas,
road maps,
toilet paper roll,
100ft of paracord,
cotton & leather work gloves,
beef jerky.

I've been trying to download a pic but with no success.
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#206508 - 08/20/10 01:31 AM Re: I think I'm going to make a bug out bag...sort of [Re: roberttheiii]
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
Adding simple prep stuff is easy _- my kit is a jacket, snacks, and a 5x8 envelope of stuff.

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#206615 - 08/22/10 09:51 PM Re: I think I'm going to make a bug out bag...sort of [Re: TeacherRO]
roberttheiii Offline
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Registered: 02/13/09
Posts: 395
Loc: Connecticut, USA
Thanks.

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#206619 - 08/22/10 11:09 PM Re: I think I'm going to make a bug out bag...sort of [Re: roberttheiii]
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2851
Loc: La-USA
This is the BoB that I'm currently putting together for my Great-Nephew's 8th Birthday in October:

My Great-Nephew's BoB

MISCELLANEOUS: Small Backpack, 2 bandannas, 100ft Paracord, 1 gal and 1 qt Ziplock bags, small roll of Duct Tape, 4 Clothespin, Little green army men, Towel/wash rag, sewing kit, a family photo (laminated), Walking Stick w/compass, Insect Repellant, Folding Hand Trowel, Leather Lacing, sewing kit,

COMMUNICATIONS: whistle, signal mirror, 2 small Flashlight/2 sets of batteries, FM radio receiver (dollar store)/2 sets of batteries, Soapstone, 5 gal Ziplock bags to store everything in,

SHELTER: space blanket, light sleeping bag, car travel wool blanket/pillow, small tarp, a large (50 gal) trash bag, a Touque, Wide brimmed hat, A poncho, BaJa Jacket, Sleeping Pad, 6 tent stakes,

WATER: water purification tablets, 2 qt canteen, coffee filters, 2 - 1 liter bottles of water,

FOOD: 3 MRE's (w/heaters), commercial Mess Kit (frying pan, dish, pot/lid), Metal camping cup, HoBo knife, 1 bag of hard candy, granola and power bars, Several packs of instant Grits,

HEAT: 4 Hand Warmers, Magnifying Glass, 2 packs of “Gopher Matches”, disposable lighter,

HEALTH: Small 1st Aid Kit; Sunscreen, Chap Stick, small bottle of hand sanitizer, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, soap, folding toothbrush, toothpaste,

NAVIGATION: Compass, Louisiana road map/Ziplock bag,

SANITATION: Toilet Paper/Ziplock bag, Wet Ones,


Engrave the date, at least the year, on those items that are applicable.
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