[BobNidaho]

Ive put most of what i feel are your basic needs for a BOB/GHB down on "paper per say. In my Bob basics thread.
But felt that maybe putting it in a verbal/visual setting would be better for some out there.

This is a 3 part movie on the basic core items you need in a BOB no matter what. I go over a few different pack styles and briefly go into some gear choices. There will be 3-5 more movies themed around this idea. Some explaining a mini kit and what is actually packed inside a BOB/ backpacking pack.

Now i want to explain that it is not an end all to what bobs should be or what they should have. That really depends on the persons plan and place they will be BO to. This only shows what ive have learned over the years of using my BOB and merging my two hobbies of backpacking and my BOB together! But the main point is to drive home that you need three basic core items to stay alive, and that those items should not be skimped don or over looked in favor of "fluff" aka- wants vs needs.

Hope it helps those building their first pack or even wondering what they should put in a ruck.


here they are-

enjoy.

 

[Smudge]

Watched these the otherday, glad you posted them here some useful information to be had here. :thumb:

 

[BobNidaho]

Watched these the otherday, glad you posted them here some useful information to be had here. :thumb:

yeah i didnt go into to much depth..stupid youtube time constraints.and an edit mistake took out a minute of talk on shelter

so, ill hit that here

i stopped at cotton and took up at polys etc,
the basic idea here is..

hot weather-
wets wet, poly or cotton when your on the move youll be sweating. One drys faster than the other, thats the only difference! cotton supplex rocks in humid/hot weather. stay away from cotton socks NO MATTER what AO you live in! But you and your clothes will be wet,so it wont matter until your in camp and need to dry off ( aka- spare clothes)
wet/cold weather-
nothing cotton all synthetics! even your drawers!


thanks for the comment smudge,:thumb:

 

[polar_bear]

Yeah great vids I cought them not long after you put them up

 

[Ramius]

Wool is a good choice too. It still insulates even when wet and has a natural wicking action to keep moisture from your skin.

 

[BobNidaho]

Wool is a good choice too. It still insulates even when wet and has a natural wicking action to keep moisture from your skin.

yeah thats the part that got edited out you can just hear me say it as it comes back in at part 3 i think.
movie maker kinda sucks at times, time lines dont add up...

thanks for wacthing them!:thumb:

 

[gunslingerpc]

Like to throw something in about socks, Ever since I have been in the military I have worn socks that contains silver plaited nylon. Helps kill bacteria, elimates odor, and helps prevent blisters. The only thing that I hate about them most of the time they go all the way up to my knees. usually just fold them over onto themselves but that could cause restriction of the blood flow to your feet. thought about just having them cut down and hemmed.

 

[Ramius]

For some sturdy, fast drying, and cheap clothing, Dickies work pants and shirts in 65% polyester / 35% cotton work very well. I have worn their pants in many creek crossings and they are usually just a little damp after 20 to 30 minutes. This is far better than pure cotton, which is still sopping wet by this time. They can be found in Walmart for less than $20, and sometimes I can find their shirts on sale for $5. Most of what you will find in the stores are black, charcoal grey, khaki, and navy blue. If you shop online you will have a far better color selection.

 

[bjo2008]

I really liked the vids. Thanks for posting them they really helped me deside what I need to get for my car bag