Let's try this and build the "Perfect BOB"

[Santelmo]

At least a deck of playing cards.

[bltjr1951]

Originally Posted by Ann EyesWideOpen

Condoms (unlubricated) for carrying water.
Learned in survival class in HS. Try telling your parents you need one for a school project...that was ONE of 99 items that we had to pack into a [B]metal[B] Bandaid container.

They were first mentioned in post #121, but not used for.
Some folk say to blow them up and stick item into them for waterproof.

I would like you to find one of the mini PSK threads and list the other 98 items in tin.
Or you could start your own PSK thread showing/listing your kit.
Too many people poo poo on even thinking of having a mini PSK.

[bltjr1951]

Originally Posted by Old Gray Dog

emergency shelter

To me, emergency shelter is an underground bunker with years of food, water, clothing, air and maybe a tank for transportation.

To others, it's a lean to made from debris.

Or did you mean a tarp? Been mentioned.
A tent? Ditto.
Trash bag? Yep.
Painters plastic roll? Page 2?
Poncho with liner? You betcha.
Tyvek wrap?
Orange plastic tube tent?
AMK bivy sack?

Maybe you could post more than two words?
Sure would help me with what you're saying.
And I'm not trying to be harsh, just need more info.
You could have the best shelter yet and we wouldn't know what it is.

[rambo66]

Tampons and or pads. Great for cuts or bullet holes

[Hondarider]

I'm loving this thread! I just read all 22 pages and made a running list as I went. I had only decided that I should have a BOB earlier today and now I have a pretty good idea of what I should be gathering. As luck would have it, being a former Boy Scout, Soldier, gun enthusiast, and lifelong camper...I think I've already got nearly everything on the list. Now the big question is how much to store here at home and how much to cache at the BOL. Great thread! Thanks to all who've contributed. My only contribution is that under the heading of money...small bills are probably more desirable. Exact change may become necessary if lack of electricity becomes an issue.

[callmemarine]

a bottle of wild turkey

[Dusti Fl Prepper]

Don't forget the key to unlock the lock to your BOL!

[Kilmarley]

Walkie Talkie, or better yet, radio system...crank for power and two walkie talkies.

[LtCol. Whitehead]

.22LR revolver and ammo

[Ballenxj]

Originally Posted by LtCol. Whitehead

.22LR revolver and ammo

Plus one on that.
-Bruce

[CiviSheepDog1017]

a book.

cause when your stranded in the woods for what could be the rest of your life, youre sure to get bored at some point

[Dutchprep]

Okay this is my version. I have not made it, but this is a list of things in want in there.
I only need to bike (or hike in worst case scenario) 15 miles to the BOL
LOAD CARRYING EQUIPMENT:
Bag

HYDRATION:
Water
Water bladder
Water treatment chemicals: a small container of bleach

FOOD/NUTRITION:
Protein bars
A couple packs of Snickers bars
Salt

FIRE:
A couple Bic lighters
Zippo + Fluid
Cotton ball/Vaseline tinder in waterproof container.

SHELTER:
Rain suit
2mil Painters Drop plastic
Space blanket

CLOTHING:
Polarized sunglasses
CLEAN UNDERWEAR!! (1 pair)
Extra socks (3 pair)

Wool Beanie(only in the winter)
Cold weather gloves (only in the winter)

Pair of good walking shoes/boots (broken in)

NAVIGATION:
Maps of area
Waterproof map case

OBSERVATION:
Binoculars

COMMUNICATION/SIGNALING:
AM/FM/SW/Weather radio
Notebook
Sharpie with a fine tip on one end and a thick one on the other
Pencil
Whistle
Orange vest(in case you want to be found).
Signal flares

TOOLS:
Flashlight/spare batteries
Dynamo Led lamp
Chemical light sticks

Good knife, blade at least 6'' or better
Vic Swiss Champ/Swiss Army Knife(SAK)

Duct Tape wrapped around a plastic card(hotel key or old credit card) or container
Zip ties
Safety pins

Multi-tool (Leatherman/Gerber/Swiss Army)
Wire cutters/side cutters/diagonal cutters

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
n95 face mask
ear plugs
Well fitting pair of work gloves
sunscreen/insect repellent

MEDICAL SUPPLIES:
First aid kit
Nitrile gloves
super glue
Basic Over the Counter medications Imodium, antihistamine, pain reliever acetaminophene
Extra pairs of prescription eye glasses

HYGIENE:
Roll of toilet paper, cardboard removed and roll pressed flat. Double sealed in two ziploc bags.
Soap
Hair comb
Hand sanitizer

INFORMATION:
First Aid Guide
USB drive

TRADE/BARTER:
money

[MaxMaxine]

From Maxine:

Folding Camp Shovel - dig a fire pit with it, clear a tent space with it, beat the crap out of someone trying to bother me. All around handy tool.

[CiviSheepDog1017]

lol dutchprep im pretty sure thats more than one item..

[Dutchprep]

I still hadn't seen a Zippo Lighter in here... No need to have it filled in the BOB, the fuel will evaporate in two weeks. But it runs on almost anything if you're in an emergency. Kerosene, gas, alcohol, camping fuel.... Just to name a few

[Murflyfisher]

S&W Governor. You can load .45 for big game, .410 for small game and .410 personal protection rounds all in the same cylinder. Mine has a laser grip.

[Rodl]

Originally Posted by Dutchprep

I still hadn't seen a Zippo Lighter in here... No need to have it filled in the BOB, the fuel will evaporate in two weeks. But it runs on almost anything if you're in an emergency. Kerosene, gas, alcohol, camping fuel.... Just to name a few

You can vaccuum seal a Zippo to keep the fluid from evaporating. You are only going to need it when you open it, and then worry about finding something to fuel it.

[ToddWillSurvive]

A good handgun, or other small firearm. Preferable concealed within the bag as opposed to mounted on it. (and ammo of course)

[Lascivious1]

Looks like you guys got it all covered.

I need my pron!

[CiviSheepDog1017]

woah there guy this is a family web site my post was bring a book. what kind of book... well thats up to you!