I did some house cleaning, & re-organizing of my BOB today. Thought I'd share so I could get help with spotting my short-comings:
Bug Out Bag (BOB)-ALICE pack
Main Compartment
Messkit
6 ea-Triox tablets
1 bt-strike anywhere matches
3 ea-SOS pads
1 ea-metal spoon
Combo-knife,corkscrew, bottle opener
Sterno Stove
1 rl-duct tape
2 ea-space blankets
1 pkg-baby wipes
paracord
1 ea-spare halogen bulb
2 pk-strike anywhere matches
1 ea-Magnesium Fire Starter
1 ea-pocket knife
Bic lighters (1-5ea)
Soap stone
1 ea-Eyeglass repair kit
Zip ties
Survival knife
5 pk-Raman Noodles (assorted)
4 pk-MRE’s (assorted)
Baja jacket
1 ea-55 gal polypropylene garbage bag
1 cn-Mosquito repellant (spray)
1 ea-Zippo lighter
1 ea-Signal Mirror (large)
1 rl-Electrical tape
1 ea-Coughlin Survival Kit in a Can
1 ea-Magnetic Compass
1 ea-Signal Whistle
P-38 & handcuff key
2 ea-Red Flashlight Lens
Pigeon string
Exterior Pockets
Left Pocket
First Aid Kit (FAK)
1 pkg-Aleve pain reliever
1 pkg-assorted Bandaids
10 ea-moist towelettes
18 doses-Amodium A-D
6 doses-Tylenol Sinus
2 pkg-Theraflu
1 pkg-Q-Tips
6 tablets-Bayer Aspirin
24 tablets-Water Purification
1 ea-Ace Bandage
2 ea-OB pads
1 bt-Tylenol & Tylenol PM (mixed)
1 bt-Prescription-Augmentin (1,000mg)
Center Pocket
2 cn-Sterno (small)
1 bt-Lighter Fluid
1 ea-deck/playing cards
1 pr-Binoculars/camara w/belt pouch
Medicine Pouch (Native American tradition)
“Roamer” (teddy bear & this is another story)
Right Pocket
Toilet Paper
Coins ($)
3 ea-bandannas
13 & 35 gal trashbags
12vdc cell phone charger
clip on hat brim light
Interior Radio Pouch
Written Bug Out Plan
BOB inventory
Maps
Ziplock bags
Bottled water
4”pvc Food Tube
6 pkg-Swiss Miss Instant Chocolate
1 pkg-Mixed Nuts
7 pks-Instant Grits
5 bx-Raisins
8 ea-Slim Jims
˝ lb-Buffalo Jerky
5 ea-Beef Bouillion cubes
5 ea-Chicken Bouillion cubes
20 ea-dark chocolate mini’s
10 ea-Tea Bags
3 ea-Granola Bars
2 ea-Chocolate Brownies
ALICE pack exterior
Left side-Survival Hatchet
Front-60ft-3/8th” nylon line
Top-Army poncho
Bottom-4” x 2’ pvc Food Tube (see inventory)
Space Reserved For: Top & Sides: pillow, blanket, and 3 sheets
Front Hangers
Shaving kit in bag
Brown Shaving Kit
1 bx-Tylenol Cold Medicine
1 bx-Amodium A-D
1 bt-Vitamin C
1 pkg-Assorted Bandaids
1 bt-Prescription Clarinex
1 bt-Prescription Alegra
1 bt-Multi Vitamins
2 pkg-Ear Plugs
1 bt-Desinex Foot Powder
1 bt-Fish Oil Capsules (1000mg)
1 bt-Glucosomine Chondroitin
1 bt-Baby Aspirin
Black Shaving Kit Bag
1 pk-AAA batteries
1 ea-Croakie
1 ea-Lanyard
2 ea-ink pens
2 ea-spare Halogen Bulbs
2 spools-brown/white thread
1 pk-sewing needles
1 pk-eyeglass repair kit
1 ea-spare button
pigeon string
1 ea-combo tool
1 ea-paint pen-yellow
Space Reserved for: 8 hard-boiled eggs & 8 biscuits
Gas Mask Bag
Gas Mask
4 pr-Gas Mask Filters
1 pr-rubber gloves
1 set-slicker suit
Items to be transferred from Life Jacket to BOB
Leather Gloves w/clip
Signal Mirror (large)
2 ea-35gal trashbag
2 ea-13gal trashbag
1 ea-55gal trashbag
1 ea-Signal Whistle
6 ea-6” Zip ties
1 ea-6” Crescent Wrench
1 ea-8” Crescent Wrench
Radio Pouch
1 ea-3 “C” cell flashlight
1 ea-shoulder strap for pouch
1 pk-“C” batteries
1 pk-“AA” batteries
1 pk-“AAA” batteries
Messenger Bag
1 ea-Computer (alternative comms)
1 ea-Computer Internet Access card
Log book
Professional Licenses
5 bt-Water
2 ea-Bic lighters
1 ea-memory stick in case
1 ea-110vac cell phone charger
1 ea-110vac computer battery charger
1 ea-photo transfer cable for binocular camara
1 ea-FM radio receiver
1 ea-Magic Marker
1 bt-Aleve
1 pr-Eyeglasses
1 pr-Sunglasses
1 ea-Computer Internet Access card
Ziplock Bags
Tx & La Road Maps
Note: Duplicative items may be used as barter items
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QMC, USCG (Ret)
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