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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.

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).