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I didn't see this subject in other threads, so please forgive me if this is incorrectly posted or redundant.
What's a BOB, you say? What's a BIB? Well, BOB and BIB are acronyms for Bug Out Bag and Bug In Bag, respectively. In case of disaster, man-made or otherwise, you need to get you and your family to your prepared supplies, or at least to a safe area. My plans are to stay local to my home where my supplies are stored, if at all possible, and wait things out. This being the case, I'll need a "BIB". You may chose to evacuate, in that case you'll need a "BOB". What's the difference? Well....not a lot.
I listed here the items that I chose to keep with me in my car at all times to allow me to make it back home, worst case by foot. All these items are carried in a single backpack and tactical style vest. The total weight, backpack and vest included, is just over 60 pounds. Yes, that is a little weighty, but I carried over 80 in the service and can shed items if I don't need them. Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have.
Well, here's my list....let me know what you think and some of your ideas.
Backpack Qty
Spare Camoflage Shirt 1
Spare Camoflage Pants 1
Long Underwear Pants 1
Long Underwear Shirts 1
Spare Undershirt 2
Spare Undershort 2
Spare Socks 3
Cold Weather Mittens 1
Leather Work Gloves 1
Cotton Gloves 1
Tactical Gloves 1
Goggles 1
Sunglasses 1
Boonie Hat 1
Knit Cap or Balaclava 1
Poncho & Liner 1
Knee Pads 1
Elbow Pads 1
Sleeping Bag 1
Wool Blanket 1
Survival Blanket 1
MRE 3
100oz Hydration Bladder 1
Coffee Filters For Water 10
Water Purification Tablets 1 doz
Iodine Tablets 1 Bottle
Flashlight - AA 1
Chemlilght - Large 4
Chemlilght - Small 4
Lighters 3
Trioxane packs 6
Spare Batteries 1 Set Each Item
Flashlight - hand crank 1
Radio - Crank w/Earbuds 1
Canteen Cup 1
Cable Saw 1
Magnifying Glass 1
Folding Shovel 1
Duct Tape 1 roll
Ziploc Bags 6
Night Vision Equipment 1
Sling Rope 20'
Tent Cord 50'
Electrician Zip Ties 10
Carabiners 4
Small Tarp 1
Cigarettes 4 Packs
Backup Compass 1
Primary First Aid Pack 1 Detailed Below
Foot Repair Kit 1 Detailed Below
Gear Repair Kit 1 Detailed Below
Personal Hygiene Kit 1 Detailed Below
Vest Qty
Aerial Map 1
Lensatic Compass 1
Flashlight 1
Comms Radio 1
Secondary First Aid Pack 1 Detailed Below
5.56mm ammo in mags 300
Whistle 1
Signaling Mirror ESM/1 1
Binocs 1
Lighters 1pk (6)
Parachute Cord (100') 2
Pistol 1
Pistol Ammunition 60
Camo Paint 1 set
550 Cord 50'
Light Wire / Coat Hanger 1
Belt
Rifle Cleaning Kit 1
Cellular Phone 1
Hard Candy 1 Bag
Bayonet / Hunting Knife 1
64oz Canteens 2
Self
Hard Candy Lot
Earplugs 1
M4 Carbine 1
Woodland Camo Uniform 1
Combat Boots 1
Personal Wallet with ID 1
Undershirt 1
Socks 1
Rigger Belt 1
Notebook and Pen 1
Watch 1
Multi-Tool 1
Primary First Aid Pack
Rubber Gloves 3
Small Bandages 6
Medium Bandages 6
Large Bandages 6
Gauze Pads 6
Saran Wrap 1
Field Dressing - Small 1
Field Dressing - Large 1
Medical Tape 2 rolls
Suture Kit 1
Cold Packs 1
Motrin / Ibuprofin 1 bottle
Antiseptic Cream 1 tube
Cyanoacrylate Glue 1 tube
Antibiotics 1 bottle
Antacids 1 pack
Anti-Inflammatory 1 bottle
Ace Bandage 1
Small Bottle Bleach (2oz) 1
Lighters 2
Alcohol Prep Pads 6
Antiseptic Towelettes 6
Eyewash 1
Scissors 1
Tweezers 1
Visine 1
Antihistamine 4
Gauze Rolls 3
Face Shield 1
Knuckle Bandages 4
First Aid Guide - Pocket Size 2
Secondary First Aid Pack
Small Bandages 2
Medium Bandages 2
Large Bandages 2
Gauze Pads 1
Antiseptic Ointment 2
Saran Wrap 1
Field Dressing - Small 1
Medical Tape 1 Roll
Foot Repair Kit
Blister Packs 5
Foot Powder 1
Anti-Fundal Meds 2
Rifle Cleaning Kit
Brush 1
Patches 50
Oil 1
Cleaning Rod 1
Gear Repair Kit
Rivets 5
Epoxy Glue 1
Cord 10'
Light Wire / Coat Hanger 1
Personal Hygiene Kit
NIOSH Dust Mask 1
Soap 1
Toilet Paper 1
Wet Wipes 1 pack
Sunscreen 1 tube
Insect Repellant 1
Garbage Bags 2
Toothbrush 1
Toothpaste 1
Chapstick 1
Paper Towels 15
Washcloth 1
Towel 1
You'll see some duplication between the backpack and vest. If for whatever reason, I have to ditch my backpack, I still have subsets of the defense, water, food and medicine packs on my person in the vest. Total cost for all items (less firearms / ammo) is $542. Quite a chunk of change, but gather a little at a time and it's manageable. Let me know what you think.
What's a BOB, you say? What's a BIB? Well, BOB and BIB are acronyms for Bug Out Bag and Bug In Bag, respectively. In case of disaster, man-made or otherwise, you need to get you and your family to your prepared supplies, or at least to a safe area. My plans are to stay local to my home where my supplies are stored, if at all possible, and wait things out. This being the case, I'll need a "BIB". You may chose to evacuate, in that case you'll need a "BOB". What's the difference? Well....not a lot.
I listed here the items that I chose to keep with me in my car at all times to allow me to make it back home, worst case by foot. All these items are carried in a single backpack and tactical style vest. The total weight, backpack and vest included, is just over 60 pounds. Yes, that is a little weighty, but I carried over 80 in the service and can shed items if I don't need them. Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have.
Well, here's my list....let me know what you think and some of your ideas.
Backpack Qty
Spare Camoflage Shirt 1
Spare Camoflage Pants 1
Long Underwear Pants 1
Long Underwear Shirts 1
Spare Undershirt 2
Spare Undershort 2
Spare Socks 3
Cold Weather Mittens 1
Leather Work Gloves 1
Cotton Gloves 1
Tactical Gloves 1
Goggles 1
Sunglasses 1
Boonie Hat 1
Knit Cap or Balaclava 1
Poncho & Liner 1
Knee Pads 1
Elbow Pads 1
Sleeping Bag 1
Wool Blanket 1
Survival Blanket 1
MRE 3
100oz Hydration Bladder 1
Coffee Filters For Water 10
Water Purification Tablets 1 doz
Iodine Tablets 1 Bottle
Flashlight - AA 1
Chemlilght - Large 4
Chemlilght - Small 4
Lighters 3
Trioxane packs 6
Spare Batteries 1 Set Each Item
Flashlight - hand crank 1
Radio - Crank w/Earbuds 1
Canteen Cup 1
Cable Saw 1
Magnifying Glass 1
Folding Shovel 1
Duct Tape 1 roll
Ziploc Bags 6
Night Vision Equipment 1
Sling Rope 20'
Tent Cord 50'
Electrician Zip Ties 10
Carabiners 4
Small Tarp 1
Cigarettes 4 Packs
Backup Compass 1
Primary First Aid Pack 1 Detailed Below
Foot Repair Kit 1 Detailed Below
Gear Repair Kit 1 Detailed Below
Personal Hygiene Kit 1 Detailed Below
Vest Qty
Aerial Map 1
Lensatic Compass 1
Flashlight 1
Comms Radio 1
Secondary First Aid Pack 1 Detailed Below
5.56mm ammo in mags 300
Whistle 1
Signaling Mirror ESM/1 1
Binocs 1
Lighters 1pk (6)
Parachute Cord (100') 2
Pistol 1
Pistol Ammunition 60
Camo Paint 1 set
550 Cord 50'
Light Wire / Coat Hanger 1
Belt
Rifle Cleaning Kit 1
Cellular Phone 1
Hard Candy 1 Bag
Bayonet / Hunting Knife 1
64oz Canteens 2
Self
Hard Candy Lot
Earplugs 1
M4 Carbine 1
Woodland Camo Uniform 1
Combat Boots 1
Personal Wallet with ID 1
Undershirt 1
Socks 1
Rigger Belt 1
Notebook and Pen 1
Watch 1
Multi-Tool 1
Primary First Aid Pack
Rubber Gloves 3
Small Bandages 6
Medium Bandages 6
Large Bandages 6
Gauze Pads 6
Saran Wrap 1
Field Dressing - Small 1
Field Dressing - Large 1
Medical Tape 2 rolls
Suture Kit 1
Cold Packs 1
Motrin / Ibuprofin 1 bottle
Antiseptic Cream 1 tube
Cyanoacrylate Glue 1 tube
Antibiotics 1 bottle
Antacids 1 pack
Anti-Inflammatory 1 bottle
Ace Bandage 1
Small Bottle Bleach (2oz) 1
Lighters 2
Alcohol Prep Pads 6
Antiseptic Towelettes 6
Eyewash 1
Scissors 1
Tweezers 1
Visine 1
Antihistamine 4
Gauze Rolls 3
Face Shield 1
Knuckle Bandages 4
First Aid Guide - Pocket Size 2
Secondary First Aid Pack
Small Bandages 2
Medium Bandages 2
Large Bandages 2
Gauze Pads 1
Antiseptic Ointment 2
Saran Wrap 1
Field Dressing - Small 1
Medical Tape 1 Roll
Foot Repair Kit
Blister Packs 5
Foot Powder 1
Anti-Fundal Meds 2
Rifle Cleaning Kit
Brush 1
Patches 50
Oil 1
Cleaning Rod 1
Gear Repair Kit
Rivets 5
Epoxy Glue 1
Cord 10'
Light Wire / Coat Hanger 1
Personal Hygiene Kit
NIOSH Dust Mask 1
Soap 1
Toilet Paper 1
Wet Wipes 1 pack
Sunscreen 1 tube
Insect Repellant 1
Garbage Bags 2
Toothbrush 1
Toothpaste 1
Chapstick 1
Paper Towels 15
Washcloth 1
Towel 1
You'll see some duplication between the backpack and vest. If for whatever reason, I have to ditch my backpack, I still have subsets of the defense, water, food and medicine packs on my person in the vest. Total cost for all items (less firearms / ammo) is $542. Quite a chunk of change, but gather a little at a time and it's manageable. Let me know what you think.