I'm newly into the whole survival thing, and figured with my day off I would start planning my BOB. So in my research, I've seen many references about what kind of pants to have. Many sites say not to pack jeans for pants... usually because cargo/BDU are better for all the pockets. Is there...

This is one of the best bug-out-bag videos I've come across, prepared by a professional. (SWAT/Police Officer) Good for beginners on the forum...

Small items for that BOB. http://www.minimus.biz/default.aspx

People suggest many shelters for BOBs. What would you recommend if you lived in a desert climate near the beach? (Socal)

Does your BOB really need a sleeping bag or tent? I am always thinking of ways to make my BOB lighter and easier to work with. Now before I go on my definition of a BOB is my 72 hour, get from point A to BOL or home bag. That’s all its there for. It includes basic survival gear, small first...

Hi Guys Been watching some of the news recently and was just struck by one image where the crowd of refugees in Libya are held back by a string of barbed wire. If one of these guys would have packed some wire cutters in their BOB, they might have found a secluded stretch of wire to cut a path...

Looking for recommendations on a bob... I was looking at some of the maxpedition bags. Any one have one? How is the quality?

Who has a Frontier water filter in their bob? How do they work? I picked up two at cabelas for $12 each. Mostly so I don't have to carry a water bottle when hunting but they look great for a bob.