Author Topic: Emergency bug-out bag for evacuation in 5 minutes (Read 6551 times)

guitarplucker · « **Reply #15 on:** October 29, 2012, 07:25:13 PM »

I made this list when I was researching camping gear, and the items below would be useful in an emergency situation:

Cottonballs and Vaseline (among other uses, for use as tinder)
Blastmatch, which is good for about 4,000 strikes - they were developed for the Air Force, for downed pilots (Ultimate Survivor technologies, $25)
Bic Lighter (no good for windy or wet situations, and sometimes butane will evaporate)
Magnesium Fire Starter
Waterproof Matches
Pyropac Instant Heat Gel
candle lantern with long burning candles
eGear 10-DAY Lantern
LED Flashlight (a couple)
LED bulbs and extra batteries
KA-BAR knife
Paracord (at least 100 ft.)
Coghlan's Sierra Saw
Starflash mirror
Jetscream whistle
compasses (3 of them so you know if one is faulty)
Stainless-Trekker-Small Kelly Kettle
French Vintage Canvas Water Bucket
HYDRATION BACKPACK
Chlor-Floc US Military Water Purification Tablets
Hungarian Military Folding Shovel With Cover
20oz Rock Pick Hammer
USA SURVIVAL/ SPACE BLANKET GI
Emergency Survival Bag (a few)
OLIVE DRAB U.S. 70% VIRGIN WOOL BLANKET
French Army Canteen with Cover and Cup
US Pup Tent
Swedish Knife Fork And Spoon Set
solar panel charger battery chrager

Iuvenalis · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2012, 12:17:21 AM »

What's a BOB without an EDC?

Ascetik · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2012, 12:12:59 AM »

I disagree with a few of the things on that BOB list, but to each his own. It's good to have some quick-clot in case you get shot or have a very bad cut. I would not use an old army canteen, there are much better alternatives out there like a Kleen Kanteen in 40oz or 64oz, they can double as something to boil water in. Wrap it in Camo duct tape if you're feeling super mall ninja trying to avoid the FEMA storm troopers.

If you have everything on that list you're in pretty good shape though. I don't have a job, so my BOB is pretty weak at the moment.

I would add some type of camoflauge tarp to that list, in MARPAT, Digital Woodland or Multicam, depending on your geographical location.

A BOB should always be a last resort thing.

guitarplucker · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2012, 10:41:43 AM »

It's not meant to be a comprehensive list, just some stuff I found that looks like it would be useful in a camping or emergency situation.

Ascetik, you're right about the canteen. The hydration backpack would probably be better.

I'll skip the camouflage; not going camping to be Rambo. :wink:

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2012, 11:19:12 PM »

Quote from: PenitentWoman

Neil, you either have a fabulous sense of humor, or a little Bailey's in your coffee, lol. I still don't think the CP that Belloc spoke of has been defined.

Interesting fashion items. I struggle with vanity when it comes to attire. I can't say I wouldn't worry at least a little bit about cuteness/appearance even during a natural disaster. I have a fear of frumpy, even though frumpy is probably more saintly.

PW - How did you know I like a little coffee in my Bailey's, lol????

Fear of Frumpy ........... I like it......almost as much as the tornado windbreaker. *

P.S. Sorry it took so long but your post didn't show up somehow before. I
had to go back and re-read this thread. All very interesting stuff. These are
things I don't know much about and it's most edifying for me to read what
others who knuckle down and DO IT have to say. Daunting thought for most
city dwellers, to be sure. Our culture is one of familiarity and comfort. Pain is
evil. Eschew the unfamiliar. Guns = OMG! TERRORIST! Think I'm kidding???

Think again.

*An Updated Irish Blessing:

May the road rise to meet you,
May a designer windbreaker be always on your back,
May the sun shine warmly upon your face,
The rains fall softly upon your fields, and,
Until we meet again, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.