B.o.b. 101
Ok here at B.O.W. we know what happens at the end of the word as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) the mighty whale shows up an saves the day and everything we will need to survive will be provided.Well untill that happens we need to prepare to help our selves.With that being said a B.O.B. is a good start.
BOB ( BUG OUT BAG) this is your im leaving town and im not sure when im coming back bag.it should be ready to go at all times and should have everything you need to run out the door naked and make it to safe spot and be somewhat comfortable for at least 72hrs.
.1 THE BAG
The first thing to your gonna need to do is start with the Bag.
There is no perfect bag, for everyone.The perfect bag is the bag that works best for you.It just needs to be big enough to carry your equipment.
Just doing a online search will bring up a huge list of bags,ruck sacks,back packs,pick the best bag you can afford because you want something that can and will last as long as possible.
( B.O.W. will post reviews and recommended products in the near future)
.2 FILLER
You can pack you bag for a 1,000 diffrent situations,but here at B.O.W. we believe on planning for real world situations. Depending on your location can include but not limited to Wild fires,floods,chemical spill,Hurricane or even house fire, hell you could break up with your girl friend and just don't feel like taking the time to pack a weekend get away bag. Lets start with the foundation of the bag
1.Food
2.water
3.shelter
1.FOOD
The food in your bag needs to be high calorie,long shelf life,easily prepared and easily carried and stored.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE
1.MRE'S Meals Ready to Eat.
www.mreinfo.com writes wrote:
What's in an MRE?
You can find a listing of the exact components of each MRE on the MRE Menus page . The military makes a few changes to the menus every year so you will find a different menu listing for each year. In general, though, each MRE contains the following:
• Entree - the main course, such as Spaghetti or Beef Stew
• Side dish - rice, corn, fruit, or mashed potatoes, etc.
• Cracker or Bread
• Spread - peanut butter, jelly, or cheese spread
• Dessert - cookies or pound cakes
• Candy - M&Ms, Skittles, or Tootsie Rolls
• Beverages - Gatorade-like drink mixes, cocoa, dairy shakes, coffee, tea
• Hot sauce or seasoning - in some MREs
• Flameless Ration Heater - to heat up the entree
• Accessories - spoon, matches, creamer, sugar, salt, chewing gum, toilet paper, etc.
Each MRE provides an average of 1,250 calories (13% protein, 36% fat, and 51% carbohydrates) and 1/3 of the Military Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamins and minerals. A full day's worth of meals would consist of three MREs.
DEHYDRATED FOODS.
you can find a decent selection of dehydrated foods for camping and back packing.MOUNTAIN HOUSE,is one of the leading producers of quality dehydrated foods.easily prepared just add boiling water.the only draw back to dehydrated foods is the fact you need to rehydrate and it could become taxing if you have a limited supply of water or fuel to boil the water in your bug out situation.
DATREX FOOD RATION BARS,small compact, long life,no cooking needed,U.S.C.G. approved survival food.
Datrex's Manufacturer's Website Writes wrote:
Datrex Food Ration Bar Specs:
* Provides 3600 Calories (18 - 200 calories per bar)
* High Energy Value
* Made to be Non-Thirst provoking
* Pleasant cookie taste
* Small and lightweight
* Non affected by high heat or freezing cold (think,
car trunk emergency kit or cruise ship lifeboat in Alaska)
* All natural ingredients
* Vacuume sealed packaging locks in flavor
* Tabletized bars make for
easier rationing and dispersing
* No cooking or heating needed
Eat straight from the package
* Minimum 5 year shelf-life
* U.S. Coast Guard Approved
* Canadian Coat Guard Approved
* EC World Coast Guard Lifeboat Approved
Nutritional Information: Each bar contains 200 calories, 3gm of protein, 21gm of carbohydrate, and .75mg of sodium. Total fat is 10gm, saturated fat is 2gm, mono-unsaturated fat is 7gm, and poly-unsaturated fat is 1gm. Cholesterol is .378mg. Additionally, each bar contains Vitamin A and C, plus Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin.
SNACKS
packing some high protein snacks suchs as peanut butter,crackers,beef jerky,nuts.
Energy Bars ,power bars,HOOAH bars,CLIFF BARS,all make great quick evergy pick me ups. also use chicken bouon cubes to add to water for flavor to make a chicken broth.
WATER
we got the food and snacks,now we need the water.
The options for ways to carry water are as huge and wast as the bag you choose or the food you carry.
the main thing you want to remember is,carry as much as you can and still be able to move,and also bring along ways to get more water if the need arise.I.E. water filters,purifier tabs,filter straws.
options include but are not limited to.
camel backs
Nalgene bottles
collapsible containers
Shelter.
the other major thing you need to secure will be shelter.since your working out of your BOB,that means you had to leave your house for whatever emergency is at hand.A hotel is a great option if you can find one, but your car,truck,are also shelters we can be glad to have.
Packable shelters include:
small pup tent.
tarp and some para cord.
military rain ponchos and para cord can be made into a sleeping shelter.
for me my BOB is there to keep me out of a FEMA SHELTER,or to help me and my family travel as fast and as far from trouble as we can to find other options for shelter camp ground,hotels,family member house.
So we have coverd the basic's of your BOB the starting blocks if you will.The next section is just advice on other useful tools or items to pack.You and your families B.O.B. will be a personal thing and you will have to figure out what works best for you in your area.
With my B.O.B. i am planning for real world situations not so much for TEOTWAWKI (that's what the whale's for). So for me the very next thing to pack besides food,water,and shelter
1.Personal documents.
on a coded flash drive. copies of Birth records,ss#,medical-home-car insurance,copies off all credit card numbers and their 1-800 numbers,bank records and account numbers passports.All work related documents and licenses in case you get stranded out of state for a while your able to find work in your profession.A COPY OF ANY AND ALL CONTACT NUMBERS nothing worse then running for the Hills and stressing out because you cant remember anyone's number because your cell phone burned up in the house fire.
2.CLOTHES
change of clothes. just rotate as the season changes.
extra socks and underware (you can use vacume seal bags to conserve space and to keep clothes fresh and dry)
a good hat boonies hat would work well to help protect from the sun if your cought on foot.
3.FIRST AID KIT
A hikers kit with added extra's is a good place to start.
advil, lipbalm, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer,bite relief spray,new skin, eye wash, all can be bought in personal size bottles or indevedual wipe's to keep weight down.
TOILETRIES
tooth paste,tooth brush,deodorant,toilet paper,camp soap,wet wipe's nail clippers,tweezers,gold bond foot powder etc etc
4.TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
multi-tool,
led flash lights (2 recommended)
spare batteries
knives fix blade,and folding
work gloves
50/50 para cord (2 25ft sections)
fire starting,at least 2 methods
compass
bandanna
duct,electrical tape
money (what ever amount you feel safe stashing in a emergency bag in smaller bills and some change for machines)
PERSONAL ITEMS
this can be anything from extra contact lenses,glasses,special meds, charger for cell phone,spare car keys copies of credit and check cards.
FIREARMS
i left this section out because its a personal choice to know the local laws and get the trainings needed to do more good then harm to carry a fire arm,,i for one believe everyone should have the means to defend themselves and their family but it is your choice.
This is just a basic on the B.O.B. to help get you started,there will never be a perfectly packed bag because we cant prepare for everything.We can get organized enough to respond and adapt to a given situation. Take your BOB out on the weekends and see how far you can get living out of your bag for a couple days.Hit the road and see how far you can travel with the money and supplies set aside. every chance you get to practice helps you get one step closer to packing the best bag and the best options for your family.
Originally Posted by MCInfantry
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