Here is my current version of a BOB/GHB:





Top row: TP, trowel, microfiber towel, hygiene kit(soap, toothbrush, paste, deodorant, scrubbie) sunblock, DEET, alcogel, notebook, pen, compass, magnifier, Mora knife, saw, bug net, siltarp kit, biohazard bag, paracord, rainsuit, mosquito head net.

Middle row: Fubar tool, hardhat, gloves, goggles, biohazard suit, SW radio, duct tape, headlight, cellphone charger, repair kit, monocular, sharpener, 2 heetsheets, FAK, bandannas.

Bottom row: Fishing kit, food gathering kit, fuel, cookset, alcohol stove, stand, lighter, p-38, utensils, Nalgene bottle, Gatoraide, MRE, ration pack (lifeboat rations, coffee, hard candy, power bars, etc.), nylon bucket, platypus Big Zip 2L.

In pack: 2 3L water bladders with inline filter and iodine solution, Blaze orange rain cover.

In car with kit: Complete change of clothes/uniforms, cheapo mummy sleeping bag, Henry Survival rifle with 250 rounds .22 Stingers and cleaning kit, pistol, various tools, flashlights, FAK, mini survival kit, extra water, etc.

Not shown: USB in match safe, maps, essential documents.

Here's what is in the food gathering kit:


Top row: Sigg Alu box

Middle row: magnifier, whistle, razor knife, Mg/flint/striker, lifeboat matches, fauxton, compass, wire saw, duct tape, aluminum foil, tinder cubes, fish/bird/animal net.

Bottom Row: Spare snare/utility wire, mini fishing kit, several Thompson snares and Speedhooks, fishing line and supplies.

Comments encouraged!

Looks good, I will go analyze it one by one later!

Have you carried the pack any distance?
I realized my BOB was not too good for >1 mile hikes!!! YIKES!

Looks pretty good. Weight?

Personal wipes.

What do you EDC?

your good to go..just two things--hide the fubar tool and tie in the bottle..if you have to move in a crowd the tool is asking to be grabbed and it gives you away as someone with stuff worth the hassle to steal from.the bottle is just a "water bottle" but it could fall out.

Please do.


I'm an experienced backpacker. This pack is roughly "daypack" sized (about 2600c.i.) but it has a real load bearing frame and hipbelt, designed for heavy loads. If I have to do any long distance hoofing, some stuff, like the Fubar, hard hat, etc. will likely get left behind, depending on circumstances.

No idea. I'll weigh it again when I get done monkeying around with it for a while, I'd guess about 30 lbs, which is less than I'd normally carry while backpacking.



pocketknife (various), Fenix AAA, pistol, bandanna, and ferro rod, micro-pen and fresnel in wallet, along with local, state and federal badges.

Good tips. Thanks.

FUBAR = heavy alone! I can't imagine needing that to huff it around.

I've used a FUBAR and a hammer A LOT during demo of my my house and the fubar may be better in a couple circumstances but not better enough to warrant carrying it over a fiberglass hammer that weighs 1/2 as much or less.

Oh, I don't plan on toting it anywhere. But I've found it to be handy as a light rescue tool. It'll be staying in the car, along with a few other items, if I don't need it initially.