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#96404 - 06/02/07 04:03 AM Re: Changes in Latitude; time for a BOB change [Re: wildman800]
KevinB Offline
Journeyman

Registered: 08/17/06
Posts: 91
Cool. 30 lbs is a walk in the park. I, too, would like to see your final list.

Kevin B.

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#96405 - 06/02/07 04:05 AM Re: Changes in Latitude; time for a BOB change [Re: MDinana]
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2847
Loc: La-USA
I'll post my new inventory when I get back onto my notebook.
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#96433 - 06/02/07 10:06 PM Revised BOB changes [Re: wildman800]
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2847
Loc: La-USA
Here's my revised list:

Long Range Ultra-Light BoB

A) Blanket, Towel, and Baja Jacket rolled up around the Food Tube (4”x2’ PVC sealed) with the following:
1) 6 pkg-Swiss Miss Instant Chocolate
2) 1 pkg-Mixed Nuts
3) 7 pks-Instant Grits
4) 5 bx-Raisins
5) 8 ea-Slim Jims
6) ˝ lb-Buffalo Jerky
7) 5 ea-Beef Bouillion cubes
8) 5 ea-Chicken Bouillion cubes
9) 20 ea-dark chocolate mini’s
10) 10 ea-Tea Bags
11) 3 ea-Granola Bars
12) 2 ea-Chocolate Brownies

B) My Israeli Parachute Messenger Bag (over my right shoulder) with my:
1) Log Book/Licenses,
2) 5 water bottles (16oz),
3) Signal mirror,
4) Medicine Bag,
5) Paracord/pigeon string,
6) Poncho,
7) 55gal garbage bag,
8) 3 bandannas,
9) Bic lighters,
10) 1 pr-Eyeglasses
11) 1 pr-Sunglasses

C) A very small rucksack with:
1) 4 MRE’s,
2) 1 rl-duct tape
3) 2 ea-space blankets
4) 1 pkg-baby wipes
5) Zip ties
6) 5 pk-Raman Noodles (assorted)
7) 1 ea-Coughlin Survival Kit in a Can
8) Toilet Paper
9) Messkit
a) 6 ea-Triox tablets
b) 1 bt-strike anywhere matches
c) 3 ea-SOS pads
d) 1 ea-metal spoon
e) Combo-knife, corkscrew, bottle opener
10) Condiments:
a) 20 pks-Sugar
b) 20 pks-salt
c) 20 pks-pepper
11) Coffee Filters

D) Hanging on shoulder sling:
1) Brown Bag (FAK):
a) 1 bx-Tylenol Cold Medicine
b) 1 bx-Amodium A-D
c) 1 bt-Vitamin C
e) 1 bt-Prescription Alegra
f) 1 bt-Multi Vitamins
g) 1 bt-Desinex Foot Powder
h) 1 bt-Fish Oil Capsules (1000mg)
j) 1 bt-Glucosomine Chondroitin
k) 1 bt-Baby Aspirin
l) 1 pkg-assorted Bandaids
m) 18 doses-Amodium A-D
n) 2 pkg-Theraflu
o) 1 pkg-Q-Tips
f) 24 tablets-Water Purification
g) 1 ea-Ace Bandage
h) 2 ea-OB pads
i) 1 bt-Tylenol PM
j) 1 bt-Prescription-Augmentin (1,000mg)
k) 1 bt-Aleve
2) Black Bag
a) 2 ea-spare Halogen Bulbs
b) 2 spools-brown/white thread
c) 1 pk-sewing needles
d) 1 ea-eyeglass repair kit
e) 1 ea-spare button
f) 2 pkg-Ear Plugs
g) 1 cn-Mosquito repellant (spray)
h) Coins ($)
i) clip on hat brim: light/laser
j) Written Bug Out Plan
k) BOB inventory
l) Maps
3) Black Shaving Kit: Toiletries

E) Hat

F) Belt with:
1) Survival knife,
2) Buck 110 and Leatherman in 1 pouch,
3) Mini Mag flashlight,
4) Radio Pouch
a) Spare batteries (C, AA)
b) 8” crescent wrench,
c) flashlight w/spare bulb,
d) 1 ea-Magnesium Fire Starter
e) 1 ea-spare halogen bulb
5) 1 pr-Binoculars/camara w/belt pouch

G) Necklace:
1) 1 ea-Magnetic Compass
2) P-38 & handcuff key

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#96434 - 06/02/07 10:40 PM Re: Revised BOB changes [Re: wildman800]
MDinana Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 03/08/07
Posts: 2208
Loc: Beer&Cheese country
Looking lighter. BTW, in D, you've got Immodium listed twice. Um, is there a reason you're going with a shoulder bag, sling, and backpack, vs. just everything in 1 backpack? I don't recall seeing if you mentioned a reason (sorry if I missed it).

I'm not sure what's in the Coghlin survival can, but if it's all repetitive stuff, maybe ditch it? Admittedly, a can could be useful though, esp since I don't see any cooking pots or pans.

In your Israeli bag, you have listed "medicine bag." How's that different than what's hanging on your shoulder sling? Also, maybe add 20ft. or so of wire, for snares? Toss in a heavy-duty slingshot and some ammo, for taking small game?

Do you have any way to help keep your stuff? Figure if you're walking home several hundred miles, things must be at a point where you can't just jump Greyhound... so millions of other folks are going to be unprepared and looking to survive as well.

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#96441 - 06/03/07 01:38 AM Re: Revised BOB changes [Re: MDinana]
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2847
Loc: La-USA
BTW, in D, you've got Immodium listed twice.
A: That is a typo error, thanks, I will correct that.

Um, is there a reason you're going with a shoulder bag, sling, and backpack, vs. just everything in 1 backpack?
A: Transporting and storing my BoB onboard boat makes a backpack less than ideal. I preferred the ALICE pack for a projected short Bug Out (10days) but this arrangement will facilitate both the onboard storage issue and allow greater flexibility for a much longer projected trip.

In your Israeli bag, you have listed "medicine bag." How's that different than what's hanging on your shoulder sling?
A: It is in the Native American tradition.

Do you have any way to help keep your stuff? Figure if you're walking home several hundred miles...
A: I have knives and my wits....it won't take me long to obtain a real weapon, and food, and water, a bicycle perhaps,,,,I have many unadvertised talents.
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#96447 - 06/03/07 02:55 AM Re: Revised BOB changes [Re: wildman800]
ironraven Offline
Cranky Geek
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 09/08/05
Posts: 4642
Loc: Vermont
Looking better. smile

I might suggest migrating one of the MREs to your musette in exchange for two water bottles in your pack. That way there if you have to scoot with one and not the other you aren't totally up the creek.

I'd still wondering if it might not be possible to get the smaller pouches on someone else's sling. Just one less strap to get hung up on if you have to go cross country.
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When a man dare not speak without malice for fear of giving insult, that is when truth starts to die. Truth is the truest freedom.

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#96449 - 06/03/07 02:58 AM Re: Revised BOB changes [Re: ironraven]
wildman800 Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2847
Loc: La-USA
that sounds like a good idea,,,thanks
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