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.