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<blockquote data-quote="ThomasA" data-source="post: 1901764" data-attributes="member: 25056"><p>My best advice would be to try a little camping (not car camping). I've noticed there are very few differences between my camping bag and my BoB. Just remove the tent, sleeping bag, folding campfire grill, and a few other little odds and ends and that's my BoB. Also, camping will tell you what you do and don't need in your bag. Like having 5-10 knives and no toilet paper. Or that 500 feet of paracord is probably a little overboard. And that you can actually live off of a LOT less than you think you can.</p><p></p><p>Main items crucial to survival in my kit:</p><p>-Water purification. Don't rely on one method. If you can't hydrate you're dead. Iodine tabs, esbit stove with trioxane tabs and a metal container to boil with, small MSR or Katadyn backpacking water purifiers.</p><p>-Shelter, I don't pack a tent in my BoB but I do have one that I can grab if I decide I'd need it. Chances are in a bug out scenario you're going to another location that is at least somewhat inhabitable. But paracord and zipties will make a perfectly good lean-to with branches and foliage. And weighs about 7lbs less than a tent.</p><p>-Food. I carry mostly dehydrated foods, and maybe an MRE or two. Stuff high in carbs and protein like Tuna packets, instant mashed potatos, clif bars (or similar), trail mix with nuts. You probably think you need more food than you actually do. If you're footing it without much time to stop and eat, trail mix and clif bars are good while hoofing it until you can stop.</p><p>-Clothing layers (depending on season). If you find yourself outside exposed to the elements, even in the fall, health issues can arise from not having the clothing necessary to stay dry and warm. And if you're on foot you will sweat, then night fall hits and if not a risk to your health, it will at least make it a very unhappy uncomfortable night. Also other things like emergency blankets and hand/foot warmers are very compact and it's good to have a few in your pack.</p><p></p><p>other stuff:</p><p>fire starters, medical kit, fixed blade, multi-tool, firearm, extra mag (notice I didn't say extra 200rds).</p><p></p><p>It's been 6 months since I've been home so I know I'm leaving out a bunch-o-crap.</p><p>-Thomas</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ThomasA, post: 1901764, member: 25056"] My best advice would be to try a little camping (not car camping). I've noticed there are very few differences between my camping bag and my BoB. Just remove the tent, sleeping bag, folding campfire grill, and a few other little odds and ends and that's my BoB. Also, camping will tell you what you do and don't need in your bag. Like having 5-10 knives and no toilet paper. Or that 500 feet of paracord is probably a little overboard. And that you can actually live off of a LOT less than you think you can. Main items crucial to survival in my kit: -Water purification. Don't rely on one method. If you can't hydrate you're dead. Iodine tabs, esbit stove with trioxane tabs and a metal container to boil with, small MSR or Katadyn backpacking water purifiers. -Shelter, I don't pack a tent in my BoB but I do have one that I can grab if I decide I'd need it. Chances are in a bug out scenario you're going to another location that is at least somewhat inhabitable. But paracord and zipties will make a perfectly good lean-to with branches and foliage. And weighs about 7lbs less than a tent. -Food. I carry mostly dehydrated foods, and maybe an MRE or two. Stuff high in carbs and protein like Tuna packets, instant mashed potatos, clif bars (or similar), trail mix with nuts. You probably think you need more food than you actually do. If you're footing it without much time to stop and eat, trail mix and clif bars are good while hoofing it until you can stop. -Clothing layers (depending on season). If you find yourself outside exposed to the elements, even in the fall, health issues can arise from not having the clothing necessary to stay dry and warm. And if you're on foot you will sweat, then night fall hits and if not a risk to your health, it will at least make it a very unhappy uncomfortable night. Also other things like emergency blankets and hand/foot warmers are very compact and it's good to have a few in your pack. other stuff: fire starters, medical kit, fixed blade, multi-tool, firearm, extra mag (notice I didn't say extra 200rds). It's been 6 months since I've been home so I know I'm leaving out a bunch-o-crap. -Thomas [/QUOTE]
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