Bags, G.H.B or B.O.B. what is in yours?

tommyboy · Oct 31, 2011

So first off for those who are wondering a G.H.B. is, it is a Get Home Bag; for getting home just incase disaster strikes. And a B.O.B. is a Bug Out Bag; for Going on the run if something happens where you must flee your residence.

These bags are not for just "survival" emergencies but also for little day to day needs.

I have a G.H.B. Because if things got bad I have no where to run so I would just have to hold out at the house and I want to make sure I can get there.

I am by no means the end authority on things of this nature, I'm learning new things everyday.
But here are a few things in my bag.

Spare socks, undies and thermal undies, multiple means for creating fire, a few shelter building materials. a fold up G.I. shovel, compass or two, an emergency whistle, spare knife, spare AA batteries, first aid kit, mini survival kit, water purifier, spare magazines

for light reading

and more that i can't think of with out unpacking everything.

Here are some old pictures from when I first started building my bag.

I quit carrying this big roll of duct tape and will show you what I'm using instead at a later time.

Macland · Nov 7, 2011

I'm starting to make a list of stuff needed. Do you have a written list?

drbandkgb · Nov 7, 2011

Great idea sir...

Rons04x · Nov 7, 2011

Love this thread!

Always wanted to put together a B.O.B. bag.

Hugetanker · Nov 7, 2011

I have a bag that stays in my X. The contents change as the seasons change but some of the things that stay in there are: 2 knives, 2 lighters, wet weather gear, some simple first aid stuff, some extra rounds for the sig, eye and ear protection and a flashlight. I like some of the things you keep in yours like the water purifier and such. I think I might build a bag similar.

tommyboy · Nov 7, 2011

Well Mac Good idea, Lets start a list, Copy and past and keep adding to it.

It will not be the end all list because EVERYONE must assess their own situations and adjust accordingly.
Starting with Hugetanker's list.

BOB/GHB LIST

knife
lighter
fire steel
wet weather gear
first aid stuff
ammo
flashlight
extra batteries
water purifier/tablets/iodine
bottle water
tuna in foil pouch
extra clothes
hat
socks
gloves
fold up army shovel
compass
emergency whistle
condoms/without lube or flavor
A good strong water bottle
water proof matches

okay, i'll think about it some more.

RATTFINK · Nov 7, 2011

Nicely done sir! I'll add...

BOB/GHB LIST

knife
lighter
fire steel
wet weather gear
first aid stuff
ammo
flashlight
extra batteries
water purifier/tablets/iodine
bottle water
tuna in foil pouch
extra clothes
hat
socks
gloves
fold up army shovel
compass
emergency whistle
condoms/without lube or flavor
A good strong water bottle
water proof matches
MRE
550 paracord 10ft or more
glow stick
signal mirror
spork

Macland · Nov 8, 2011

What backpack would you guys recommend?

RacerXXL · Nov 8, 2011

Macland said:
What backpack would you guys recommend?

Camelbak Talon. I have had mine going on 4 years and it goes with me everywhere all over the country. No fraying, no loose stitching, no split seems, just a well made pack.

Macland · Nov 8, 2011

$222 I dig the utility of it though. Thrown on some locking carabiners and you'd be set for a large load.

RacerXXL · Nov 8, 2011

They can be had for a lot less then $222. Google finds several between $170 and $150.

Are you going to drag it with you every day or are you going to keep it in your X?

Macland · Nov 8, 2011

That's good news, I was just now searching them in other venues.

Macland · Nov 8, 2011

Here's a different one for $144

and here's the Talon more like the prices your talking at $164.

RacerXXL · Nov 8, 2011

Macland said:
Here's a different one for $144

and here's the Talon more like the prices your talking at $164.

The first one you have listed is a Mother Load and is very large.....think 5 days camping without support large. The Talon is more like a 3-day assault pack, maybe a touch smaller. Are you going to drag it with you every day or are you going to be keeping it in your X?

Macland · Nov 8, 2011

I'm not in the market at the moment. I'm thinking for the purposes of this thread. I'd keep it in the X or as my ready made bag for buggin out. I don't carry much stuff with me on a regular basis. My wife has put together a couple emergency bags in case of Tornado but they are already stuffed to the gills and they don't even have some of the stuff on this list. Eventually I'd like to consolidate it all to one bag for the X and a secondary emergency bag to keep in our other vehicle.

19kdrill · Nov 8, 2011

Does this count?

RacerXXL · Nov 8, 2011

OK.

As far as the list goes you don't need to have everything on it. BOB's are a very personal thing and you have to find what works best for you and there is no one list fits all solution. The recognized standards are 3 weeks without food and 3 days without water and obviously those are going to be heavily affected by the conditions and terrain you are trying to negotiate. My set up leans heavily towards hydration and only snacks for food. Since I travel with mine all the time I'm always trying to find ways to save weight so as a result I have what I need to survive not what I need to be comfortable.

As far as a bag to toss into your truck and not tote around with you I would find a medium size ALICE pack without the frame but with the shoulder straps. They can be had ridiculously cheap and are a very tough roomy packs. The large ALICE packs are HUGE and must be used with the frame as the straps attach to the frame and not the pack like on the medium size ones. ALICE packs can be had all day long for $25 to $55 dollars. The only thing they lack for my needs are a dedicated hydration carrier pouch but other then that they are a great deal for a BOB.

ALICE packs starting at $13.00 with no frame.

2 ALICE packs with frames for $50 shipped and a nice video showing the size comparison of the two.

tommyboy · Nov 8, 2011

How did I forget paracord?!?!?

Like RacerXXl Said, this is NOT the MUST have list. Just suggestions for things you might need depending on your personal situation.

BOB/GHB LIST

knife
lighter
fire steel
wet weather gear
first aid stuff
ammo
flashlight
extra batteries
water purifier/tablets/iodine
bottle water
tuna in foil pouch
extra clothes
hat
socks
gloves
fold up army shovel
compass
emergency whistle
condoms/without lube or flavor
A good strong water bottle
water proof matches
MRE
550 paracord 10ft or more
glow stick
signal mirror
spork
Hatchet
Folding saw.

Macland · Nov 11, 2011

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say toilet paper should be on this list.

drbandkgb · Nov 11, 2011

When I'm out in the woods surveying.. TP is with me at all times..

I'll post up what I add to the seat covers

Sent from my underground bunker in the middle of my mind

AbuseTheElderly · Nov 11, 2011

I love the thought of being prepared for anything. I am going to start on a B.O.B. and will definately be keeping tabs on this thread.

TJTJ · Nov 16, 2011

LOL

My X IS my BOB and GHB, because if I'm leaving the stuff in the anyway, I don't need it all in ANOTHER bag.

I have Molle pockets on the seatbacks, and can stuff things as needed. Large items, like chainsaws, etc, just go in the cargo compartment, etc.

tommyboy · Nov 16, 2011

ooooo Chain saw!!!!

TJTJ · Nov 16, 2011

tommyboy said:
ooooo Chain saw!!!!

Zombies HATE chainsaws, DOH

civicjoe · Nov 18, 2011

I found this thanks to facebook and Steven Rinella. figured this would be a good home to share this ariticle
5 Life-Saving Survival Gear Essentials

tommyboy · Nov 18, 2011

Funny enough I have 4 out of 5 on me at all times.

and a gun too!

tommyboy · Nov 24, 2011

I took some more pics because I had to adjust for winter.

basic First Aid, REALLY basic "survival kit" A Ferro Rod/Fire Steel and a Mora #2 knife

Here we have a fold up shovel, fold up water containers, and glow sticks.

And some canteen (Swedish or something) dryer lint with and without petroleum jelly for fire starting, zip ties, emergency whistle,
small cordage, small compass, a 8'x8' plastic tarp with the corners duct taped for tie downs, and hand and foot warmers.

Spare batteries for my main flash light, two back ups, one powered by kinetic energy, (not much light but will never go dead)
two back up lighters, pieces of inner tube for "ranger bands" ect. a resson soaked piece of cedar for fire starting with Ferro Rod.

Folding saw, OU Sweatshirt, wool socks, thermal long johns, spare undies, (because if you have to use everything in this kit, at sometime
you are defiantly going to have to change your undies at least once!)

just some more pics....

Here is how I put everything in the pack,

And I forgot the water filter is already in the truck, along with the paracord-age(about 200ft in various lengths,
and the front pockets of the back have my, compass, primary emergency whistle, #2 compass, temp gauge,
magnifying glass, survival blanket, and signal mirror.

tommyboy · Nov 24, 2011

Now the following pics are in my pants pockets everyday.

Matches and back up diabetes medicine.

$12 china light , fairly bright.

drbandkgb · Nov 24, 2011

Tom is this like porn for you ?

ositive:

tommyboy · Nov 24, 2011

SHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

RATTFINK · Nov 26, 2011

I've got some survival whistle buckles for sale at facebook.com/FINK550 that would go great with a G.H.B. or B.O.B.

Timrich · Nov 28, 2011

drbandkgb said:
tom is this like porn for you ? ositive:

lol

BigMeanTam · Nov 28, 2011

RATTFINK said:
I've got some survival whistle buckles for sale at facebook.com/FINK550 that would go great with a G.H.B. or B.O.B.

Dude, those are SWEET!

RATTFINK · Nov 30, 2011

Thanks Tam.

I'm making paracord survival bracelets with them and selling just the buckles as well.

Lucky_lefty · Dec 7, 2011

I have 4 one for my wife and me and one for each dog. I have been building them for years refining them all the time.

NismoFire · Jan 2, 2012

Some of this is other miscellaneous stuff, but..

75' of 1/2" Life Safety rated rope
2 locking CLIMBING rated 'biners
12' of 1/2" webbing
10' of 1/2" webbing

..and that's just for my truck. I have the same setup for my fire gear, but also with a Class II harness.

dhyde79 · Feb 1, 2012

if you're building bags to throw in the X in event of needing to bounce, don't waste your money on big fancy assault packs or hiking packs or any of that type of stuff, just go find cheap army surplus duffle bags. you can stuff hot/cold weather gear, wet gear, several days worth of clothing, a full case of MRE's, and a ton more stuff. with two of them, you should be able to pack for two weeks at least for two people, and have everything you could need for your locally surrounding environments, and if you're packing survival gear for environments that you aren't IMMEDIATELY fleeing to, you had better be sure you're going to need it. As far as the duffles, two of them fit fantastically (with room to spare) between the roof rails of the xterra, a single ratchet strap through the grab handles locks em down to the roof, and you're set to go. pack em, keep em packed, and in the house/garage ready to go the second you realize you need them.

AZhiAZiAM · Feb 23, 2012

this is cool. never thought about this. deff going to start making one for my X. great idea guys!

AZhiAZiAM · Feb 23, 2012

for those of you who watch walking dead and are afraid of the zombie take over. i recommend this!
http://www.gerbergear.com/Apocalypse/Gear/Gator-Machete-Pro_31-000705

haha

Macland · Feb 23, 2012

That thing is boss! And at $53 bucks! Heck yah!

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