Author Topic: Emergency bug-out bag for evacuation in 5 minutes (Read 5117 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.

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #20 on:** December 05, 2012, 11:30:16 PM »

Quote from: Ascetik

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.

Last Resort Thing ~ two ways of Last Resort Thing-king:

A) most common way = "The last resort I was at was great. Bahamas...."

B) You might have a chance if ~ The day you need a bugout bag
is the day when a resort will be the last thing on your mind.

ancien regime · « **Reply #21 on:** December 06, 2012, 10:50:51 AM »

Reading these lists takes me back to Boy Scouts. Nothing like having a son in the Boy Scouts to make you stock up on camping gear. We have a lot of this stuff just from the years of camping in the mountains.

The 1911 Boy Scout manual is still for sale and offers many tips on how to actually survive without all the modern stuff. See:

I would say it would be well worth while to invest in a high quality light weight (as in, backbacking weight) sleeping bag and pad. You can hang stuff off belts if you have a belt made for such things. You can get these belts at Army Surplus stores. They are wide and have special metal loops that you slide onto the belt to hang stuff off. Also, you can pick up used Alice packs and other types of equipment for very little money.

There are also packable camp stoves that fold up very small and burn almost any kind of fuel that would be more portable than a camp stove [url=https://www.lehmans.com/p-1032-multi-fuel-survival-stove.aspx]Mini-fuel stove. One of my favorite water kettles, if you can afford it, is the Kelly Kettle -- a quick easy way to boil water and heat a meal. See: Kelly Kettle and for other "survival" type gear see: Camping Survival

The problems is whittling it all down to be something you can carry. . . that's when having a donkey would be nice.

JohnAnthonyMarie · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2013, 09:18:43 AM »

My "bug-out" pack is as follows - (you might gather I live in the desert so my surplus gear is all desert colored) -
In 3color desert Molle large pack: lower bag is sleep system with 3 layer sleeping bag, water barrier tarp, and small brown tent w/rainfly; upper pack 3color desert M65 Field Parka w/ liner, 3color desert mechanic's cold weather coveralls, 3color hat, cold weather hat and gloves, 3color desert shirt and pants, one set night desert fishtail Parka and over pants, reversible day/night gortex rain pants, second clothing set is 6color desert shirt, pants, and hat, 6 cotton socks, 1 wool pair, gortex cold weather boots, 2 long sleeve undershirt, 2 short sleeve t-shirts, 3 underwear, 1 tan sweater, belt, cotton sweatpants and sweatshirt; inside pack cover are maps (my bug-out map with water sources for Pacific Crest trail from my location to 40 miles into Southern Sierra Wilderness), compass, waterproof matches, sand scarf, and sunglasses; two side pouches are empty for food to go, back pocket has medical kit, backup waterproof matches, pocket knife, sewing kit, and tent repair kit. I utilize a Remington 700 SPS Varmint rifle in .308 on H-S stock for my primary weapon with 250x 168grain rounds (I keep the rifle, optics, ammo, and a cleaning kit in a portable gun case stored with the packs).