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#71871 - 08/23/06 11:21 PM My mini BOB with pictures!!
Vader Offline
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Registered: 07/29/06
Posts: 11
Hello to all, here I am posting my mini BOB, I know you have seen this a million times, so please let me know any of your ideas, suggestion or comments. To let you know, this BOB will be used in northern Ontario (Canada) which is mostly a wooded area with lots of lakes and rivers, and should substain me for 3-5 days.

Here is the picture of the contents



Here is a list of the contents:

FIRE:
2 bics
coton balls soaked in PJ
flint and steel
box of strike anywhere matches

FOOD:
5 fruit to go
4 granola bars
2 bags musli cereal
powdered milk
brew kit
beef jerky
fishing kit
snare wire
spoon
canteen
canteen cup
water purification tablets
tommy cooker and fuel tablets

CLOTHING:
balaclava
1 pair wool socks

TOOLS:
Leatherman Charge & case
Pocket folder & case
Flashlight & spare batteries

SIGNAL:
miror
flares and flare gun

OTHER:
roll of quarters 6$
sharpie
SAS survival guide
Green tarp with silver inside that reflects body heat
paracord
compas
carabiner
chapstick
2 deep woods OFF towelettes
mini roll of duct tape
2 sheets rite in the rain paper
1 large garbage bag
1 bottle of hand sanitizer

FAK:
6 bandaids
6 tylenols
1 roll medical tape
6 safety pins
bar of hotel soap
4 butterfly stiches
2 antiseptic towelettes
1 roll auto-adhesif bandage

All this is packed in my Maxpedition Proteus

Here is a picture of all the stuff packed



Anyways, to let you know my EDC is my PSK, fox 40, SOG Flash II and Brunton Helios

Thank you for your time and I await your replies

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#71872 - 08/24/06 12:29 AM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
Burncycle Offline
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Registered: 09/16/04
Posts: 577
I like it!

If this is for 3-5 days, you may want a little bottle of bug repellant instead of a couple of wipes, but I guess it depends on how problematic bugs are in your area, and how much room you have.

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#71873 - 08/24/06 04:57 AM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
redflare Offline
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Registered: 12/25/05
Posts: 647
Loc: SF Bay Area, CA
Pretty cool kit <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Pardon my ignorance, but what is:
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coton balls soaked in PJ

Is that flashlight an Underwater Kinetics eLED? Those are nice and last forever.
I have replaced all my iodine purification pills with Micropur, since iodine makes me gag. I guess its OK if you don't mind the taste of water following iodine desinfection.
I would expand the FAK a little. Perhaps add a Bloodstopper dressing or just a plain old maxi-pad for bleeding.
More antiseptics (antibiotic ointment packages are ideal, don't know if they are legal in Canada), but you could also add PVP pads or a 1oz bottle of PVP for wound desinfection.
One of the Survivorman shows filmed in Canada mentioned that a good axe is an indispensable tool, especially in winter.
Just some thoughts.

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#71874 - 08/24/06 05:15 AM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
wolf Offline
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Registered: 12/01/04
Posts: 329
Loc: Michigan
Looks good! Considering how far north you are, I'd add more shelter - a Heat Sheet or one of their Bivy's if you can affor it, or have the room for it. A pair of gloves would be good too.
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#71875 - 08/24/06 08:15 AM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
Tjin Offline
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Registered: 04/08/02
Posts: 1821
coton balls soaked in PJ is tinder.

You take some cotonwoll and apply some petrolium jelly (vaseline) in it. Some people just smear some in the mideel, fold it and squeeze them out again. Others melt some petrolium jelly and dip there cotonball in them and use something to squeeze them out.

It's burns long and well. Easy to make and dead cheap.
You can mae a few variations with it. I have even seen tampons and lipbalm being used...
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#71876 - 08/24/06 01:56 PM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
Frankie Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 09/19/03
Posts: 736
Loc: Montréal, Québec, Canada
I agree. The best is a lotion with DEET. If you're in the US, 3M Ultrathon and if you're in Canada, Watkins:

Watkins homepage

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#71877 - 08/24/06 03:01 PM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
JIM Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 03/18/06
Posts: 1032
Loc: The Netherlands
You can also buy it ready-made: Coghlan's Emergency-Tinder.
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#71878 - 08/24/06 04:29 PM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
Craig_phx Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 04/05/05
Posts: 715
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
You've got the right goodies, but is it comfortable to carry?

Do you wear it every time you go hiking or outdoors?
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#71879 - 08/24/06 06:24 PM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
Leigh_Ratcliffe Offline
Veteran

Registered: 03/31/06
Posts: 1355
Loc: United Kingdom.
I think that you should replace the "scout" firestick with a full sized one. A small folding saw scabbarded to the outside would be a very worthwhile addition because it increases your shelter building/firemaking options drasticly. Toothbrush (cut the handle down) and a small tube of toothpaste.
I would feel very unhappy about being in the wilds without a decent fixed blade knife. Mora, Cold Steel, Roselli, Ritter Mk3 or one of Canada's homegrown brands. Mozzie headnet is a must. Use it as a stuffsack/melt snow/fishing net. Gloves?
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#71880 - 08/25/06 03:29 AM Re: My mini BOB with pictures!!
ironraven Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
The problem with DEET is that it attacks your nylon gear, and there are still some rather interesting questions about it's use long term in the higher concentrations.

Try Green Ban- won't weaken your gear, and you can use it for extended periods, even with kids. Down side is that you want to swap it once a year, just like your water purification tablets, meds, batteries, matches/lighter, et al.
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