Sorry to be controversial but something worth saying and perhaps the "experienced members" (everyone knows who they are) of equipped should remember that us ignorant brit's and perhaps many other europeans don't need/will not ever use the a "BOB" and maybe it should be conveyed the actual useage of such a kit!

Please may i add i do respect that for some it makes them feel safe. For American's inparticular you have the very real oppourtunity of Bugging Out because of the sheeer size of your country and the variety of temperature zones etc. And lastly can i say i do think having a small holdall with a change of clothes, FM radio, money, important documents and a torch is useful regardless of where you live-take the Boscastle flooodings in the South of England-these items would of come in useful! I think we must think in proportion to where and how someones lives and the options open to them before giving out advice relating to BOB's!

Sorry to go on a rant and off topic so appologies for high-jacking your thread!

Mark