Anyone else have a SHTF Bag or Bug Out Bag?

[druryj]

I don't have a BOB or see a need for one. If the SHTF, the strong will survive.

 

[cjjtulsa]

I got a nice location to bug out to. Middle of nowhere, water nearby, lots of animals around, plenty of wood to burn to cook and stay warm with. Zombies ain't gon find me there

That's good, providing you can make it there.....

 

[bulletbiter]

Kit being put together:

Blackhawk Omega Crossdraw tactical vest: 5.56 ammo, pistol, .40 ammo, folding knife, multi-tool, LED flashlight.

5.11 Rush 72 backpack: 12" hacking blade, firestarter, magnifying glass, sealed tinder, first aid kit, paracord, woodcutting chain, survival blankets (small folded reflective), compact survival book, signal mirror, first aid kit, solar panel, rechargeable batteries, 2nd LED flashlight, vacuum-sealed dry food (plus possibly MREs)...

other items may be added as weight bears. These are just off the top of my head.

Would love to be able to fit the Henry survival 22 rifle in there somewhere.

Oops, almost forgot the dehydrated water.

 

[Bubbadreier]

My list has a bunch of stuff that are still there so I remember them, not sure if it will all be in there though... I left off Clothes and Food which I will add to the list later...


SHTF Bag Supply List

Backpack w/frame
Tactical Vest
Sleeping bag
Tent
Flashlight
Radio
Fixed blade knife
Maps
Water purification tabs
First aid kit
Zippo w/wicks, fluid, flints
Matches
Thermal blankets (space blankets)
Rain ponchos
Compass
Paracord -200 ft.
Batteries
Zip ties
Pad of paper and pencil
Toilet paper
Hammock
Multitool
$100 cash
Metal Utensils
Vitamins
Whistle
Duck Tape
Military Shovel
Small tarp
Knife sharpener
Sun-screen
Glow sticks
Insect repellant
Flares
2 way radios
Cooking pan
Hatchet
Headlamp
Spare glasses
Lip balm
Fishing hooks and line
Machete
Wire saw
Scent blocker
Sling Shot
2 bandanas
Small bolt cutters
Lifeboat Rations
Bug netting
Rat Trap
Sunglasses
Wind up flashlight
Fire starter
Tin foil folded up
Small towel

 

[GlockedandLoaded]

Cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly is another handy thing to have in there, just haven't done that either. I bought this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Mykel-Hawkes-...3582/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301775193&sr=8-1

It's a bit heavy, it's all the smooth acidic paper, but it's got so much good info in it, it was worth it.

whats that for?

 

[Bubbadreier]

Any and all feedback and criticism on my lit would be much appreciated! Again there are some things that might be left off the list depending on how heavy the bag gets. I think I read somewhere that you should only carry up to 33% of your body weight. At 6 foot 5 inches and 300 pounds I think I am going to go up to 75 pounds (I know it sounds like alot) and that means my wife's can only be 33pounds at most. I am going to organize the list in order of importance and then fill my bag up until I am at my weight limit. Also I forgot to include that I will have a .22 rile and pistol in each bag.

@GlockedandLoaded - Lights up quick and burns like a torch! Check out this video...

 

[GlockedandLoaded]

Very cool, im adding that. suppose a small ziplok bag will work.
heres a few things ive thought of that perhaps some others havent.
Flask of whiskey. SHTF you may need a drink after you get settled.
i found a Solar battery and usb charger for 20 $ on ebay
also a small 12 v power inverter so you can use 110v appliances
small assortments of zip ties
tampons for gunshot injuries

 

[Scamp]

I'm making a list of who has the best "BOB" and if the "SHTF" I'm planning on shooting them in the kneecap and taking theirs...

 

[seurto]

I'm making a list of who has the best "BOB" and if the "SHTF" I'm planning on shooting them in the kneecap and taking theirs...

LOL! exactly why I dont advertise what I got for SHTF situations.. There's always some sniper around the corner who can pick me off 1000yds away..

Me and the wifes packs are 35 & 28 lbs respectively.. Minus ammo cans. (have room for 2)
And we've hiked them 6 miles in and out of the woods and know we could do it for real.

I think thats the big thing you gotta look at as well, the practical. Take it for a test run (just like a new car) and see if you like it or could even manage it.
Then think about trying to manage it with a sprained ankle, twisted knee, etc, etc..

I see that some have "tactical vests" listed.. What about tactical body armor vests or helmets? Just curious, I mean, if we are gonna go "all out" survival..

And what about dogs?
I have a dane and mastiff that can tote as well, has anyone ever gone as far as harnessing them up to carry loads? We also have a chihuahua, she would be for emergency food rations only..

 

[onearmedman]

What are y'alls criteria for bugging out?