Hi guys. I'm slowly thinking of all the things I need to pack in my BOB but I keep coming up with some questions. My main concern with packing a BOB is - do I pack it for the season that it is or do I pack for an upcoming one as well? Here in Rocky Mountain heaven, the weather changes quickly and if I'm to bug out (more than likely will be into the Rockies) the weather changes like crazy the more you venture in. Should I bring enough to sustain me in the winter as well? Or do I only pack for a few weeks worth of bugging out? I'd have to bring my long johns regardless so why not pack my snowpants (more like an out layer than real padded ones) in the bottom of the pack? Same thing about the winter jacket. As for shoes, I'd bring my snowboarding boots. They're super comfy and warm and they're relatively light to haul around. Spring/Summer/Fall gear would nearly be all identical to each other (1 pair of long pants, 1 pair of shorts, tees, 1 hoodie). Do you pack for an upcoming season as well?
Next question - in the event of an "incident", how long would your BOB last you for? For those bugging out with no permanent location, do you bring enough to last a long time or just for a week or two? I know that this will depend on the situation but what if you just dont know? Do you err on the side of caution and bring extra (if weight is no issue) or do you bring the least possible and make do?
I have a tendency to overpack but I also dont want to bug out and then realize I really should have packed those snow pants :xeye:.....who knows when I'll have to go! Help please!! I keep wrestling around with these questionns and havent come up with a good enough reason for either option....
Next question - in the event of an "incident", how long would your BOB last you for? For those bugging out with no permanent location, do you bring enough to last a long time or just for a week or two? I know that this will depend on the situation but what if you just dont know? Do you err on the side of caution and bring extra (if weight is no issue) or do you bring the least possible and make do?
I have a tendency to overpack but I also dont want to bug out and then realize I really should have packed those snow pants :xeye:.....who knows when I'll have to go! Help please!! I keep wrestling around with these questionns and havent come up with a good enough reason for either option....