Bug Out Gear

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Some pics of my BOB in its current condition:

The bag is a CamelBak Motherload, augmented with Maxpedition H1, M1, M2, and Cocoon pouches.

Current Contents are as such:

Clothing
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3 pair underpants
3 pair socks
1 extra undershirt
1 pair light gloves

Food
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3 bags beef jearky
1 Fishing kit + extra line
3 liter internal water storage
1 can for boiling water

Fire / light
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3 lighters
2 boxes of waterproof matches
1 "shake" style flashlight
2 glow sticks

Shelter
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XL Mossy Oak poncho

Medical
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1 bottle hand sanatizer
1 Personal med kit with
* compression bandages
* Butterfly closures
* Anti bacterial cream
* Asprin
* Imodium
* Needle + thread

Communications
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2 way GMRS radio

Tools
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Victorinox One Handed Trecker
Inova X5
Diamond Sharpener
KaBar Hobo
Wire Cutters
Probe / Pick Set
Pocket Chainsaw

Other
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1 camouflaged bandana
1 bright bandana
1 mosquito net
1 Notepad
2 pencils
1 sharpie marker


Hoping to add an inline micro filter for the 3L reservoir, and a ferro rod for additional fire starting options. I usualy have an 8" KaBar when im in the field. Making a shealter is prety easy with the Kabar and the Saw.

another item im looking into is a Klean Kanteen. The 8oz model will fit in the pouch very well, and also increase the amount of water i can boil at any one time.

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Hey guys, I've got a few new things and took some pics. Seems I'm going through my gear every couple of weeks to add something. I bought a new bag, a Camelbak BFM. I also added a photographers/safari vest to carry misc items along with the pack.

I've broken them down into categories with pics. This is for the pack only. I'll get to teh vest later.

Food:
SOS Emergency Food Ration 1.6lb. (9 bars 3600kal ea.)
Green Tea Bags (10)
Chicken Bullion (8)
Licorice Root
MRE Complete (4)

Water:
Internal Reservoir (3L)
1L Canteen, Cup, Stand
Pristine Water Purification System
Water Purification Tablets

Clothing:
Woodland Ranger Blanket
Woodland Poncho
Woodland BDU Pants
OD BDU Shirt
Cotton T-Shirt (2)
Underwear (2)
Polypropylene Long Underwear Top and Bottom
Sock System (2)
Neck Gaiter
Emergency Blanket (2)
Boonie Cap

Firecraft & Cooking:
(3) Bic Lighter
Tinfoil
Beeswax Firestarter Stick (2)
Waterproof Matches (30)
Strike Anywhere Matches (30)
WetFire Fire Starter (2)
BlastMatch Fire Starter
Magnesium Fire Starter
Trioxane Bar (9)

Rope & Line:
Paracord (60')
Rope (15')

Communication & Illumination:
Star Flash Mirror
Jet Scream Whistle
Gerber Triode Headlamp
Inova T2 Flashlight
CR123A Lithium Batteries (10)
AAA Lithium Batteries (4)
6" Glow Sticks (10)
3" Glow Sticks (4)
Candle (2)
Flare
Morse Code Alphabet
Ground - Air Signal Codes

Tools:
Gerber ASEK LFM II Combat Knife
Gerber Paraframe II Knife
Pull Chain Saw
Spork

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FAK:
Field Dressing
Aspirin
Back Pills
Latex Gloves (X2)
Cotton Sponge 4x4 (X4)
Cotton Sponge 3x3 (X
Cotton Sponge 2x2 (X4)
Antiseptic Towelette (X6)
Sting Relief Pad (X6)
Cut & Scrape Pad (X6)
Large Pad (X3)
Small Scissors
Duct Tape
12kl Syringe
Tweezers
Safety Pin (X3)
Tape
Gauze
Tensor Bandage
Applicator (X2)
Compound Benzoin Tyncture (X2)
Wound Closure Strips (X10)
Burn Pad (X2)
Sterile Pad (X2)
Knuckle Strip (X5)
Single Strip (X17)
Finger Tip Strip
Large Pad Strip

Other:
Various Instruction
Black Garbage Bag
Orange Garbage bag (2)
Sand Bag
Large Yellow Accessory Bag
Ziplock Bag (4)
Sun Stick
Lip Balm
Bug Spray
Sewing Kit
Toilet Paper
Wetnaps
Foot Powder
Pens
Electrical Tape
Duct Tape
Combat Boots
Sunglasses
Field Message Pad
4' straps (2)

Options (These will have to be strapped to the pack with the 4' straps):
Kelty Teton 2 Tent
Snugpak Elite 3 Sleeping Bag
Thermarest Ridgerest Sleeping Pad

This is what the tent looks like

Here is my vest

Neoprene Gloves
Compass
Road Map
Combat Survival Tin
Misc MRE treats
Notepad
Altoids tin with small FAK
Camo bandana
Toque
Bushnell Binocs
Cell phone.

I also carry another pocket folding knife, leatherman blast and an e2d.

I still have to get a few more things like benedryl and immodium etc which i still haven't.

Sugegstions are welcome. I don't really like having that 1L canteen on the back like that but I don't really have any other place to put it. If i put it on the side the bag is pretty wide.

Also, I may want to gear this bag more towards a bug in bag. Any suggestions as to what to change in that case?

Also, I run another BOB in my car pretty much this exact same setup. What would you recommend I change to tailor it towards more of a GHB?

Also, that combat survival tin in my vest is pretty cool. You can find a list of contents on it here:

Food:
SOS Emergency Food Ration 1.6lb. (9 bars 3600kal ea.)
Green Tea Bags (10)
Chicken Bullion (
Licorice Root
MRE Complete (4)

Water:
Internal Reservoir (3L)
1L Canteen, Cup, Stand
Pristine Water Purification System
Water Purification Tablets

Clothing & Shelter:
Woodland Ranger Blanket
Woodland Poncho
Woodland BDU Pants
OD BDU Shirt
Cotton T-Shirt (2)
Underwear (2)
Polypropylene Long Underwear Top and Bottom
Sock System (2)
Neck Gaiter
Emergency Blanket (2)
Boonie Cap


Firecraft & Cooking:
(3) Bic Lighter
Tinfoil
Beeswax Firestarter Stick (2)
Waterproof Matches (30)
Strike Anywhere Matches (30)
WetFire Fire Starter (2)
BlastMatch Fire Starter
Magnesium Fire Starter
Trioxane Bar (9)

Rope & Line:
Paracord (60')
Rope (15')

Communication & Illumination:
Star Flash Mirror
Jet Scream Whistle
Gerber Triode Headlamp
Inova T2 Flashlight
CR123A Lithium Batteries (10)
AAA Lithium Batteries (4)
6" Glow Sticks (10)
3" Glow Sticks (4)
Candle (2)
Flare
Morse Code Alphabet
Ground - Air Signal Codes

Tools:
Gerber ASEK LFM II Combat Knife
Gerber Paraframe II Knife
Pull Chain Saw
Spork

FAK:
Field Dressing
Aspirin
Back Pills
Latex Gloves (X2)
Cotton Sponge 4x4 (X4)
Cotton Sponge 3x3 (X
Cotton Sponge 2x2 (X4)
Antiseptic Towelette (X6)
Sting Relief Pad (X6)
Cut & Scrape Pad (X6)
Large Pad (X3)
Small Scissors
Duct Tape
12kl Syringe
Tweezers
Safety Pin (X3)
Tape
Gauze
Tensor Bandage
Applicator (X2)
Compound Benzoin Tyncture (X2)
Wound Closure Strips (X10)
Burn Pad (X2)
Sterile Pad (X2)
Knuckle Strip (X5)
Single Strip (X17)
Finger Tip Strip
Large Pad Strip

Navigation:
Compass
Alberta Road Map

Other:
Various Instruction
Black Garbage Bag
Orange Garbage bag (2)
Sand Bag
Large Yellow Accessory Bag
Ziplock Bag (4)
Sun Stick
Lip Balm
Bug Spray
Sewing Kit
Toilet Paper
Wetnaps
Foot Powder
Pens
Electrical Tape
Duct Tape
Combat Boots
Sunglasses
Field Message Pad
4' straps (2)

Options:
Kelty Teton 2 Tent
Snugpak Elite 3 Sleeping Bag
Thermarest Ridgerest Sleeping Pad


Vest:
Neoprene Gloves
Compass
Road Map
Combat Survival Tin
Misc MRE treats
Notepad
Altoids tin with small FAK
Camo bandana
Toque
Bushnell Binocs

Full loadout (no tent, mat, sleeping bag) is about 45lbs with water. (4L total)

I went for a hike today also, so i'll make another thread on that just to show some pics.

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What I carry every day, practically wherever I go:

Ammo bag ($7 at local surplus store)
Wallet
Cell phone
Letterman
Pocket knife
2 qt canteen (water, nothing exciting)
Pen
Lip balm
Matches
LED clip light
Ghettofabulous first aid kit in Glad Tupperware, with sewing kit
Ghettolicious pack "frame" made from cardboard and duct tape

A closer look:

It all fits, and the pocket knife clips onto my pants' pocket

Size reference:

Cheers!

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BOB

SKS
Jericho 941
Rugar MarkIII
Essential Literature
Matte Black Basball Bat
Hatchet - tried and true
Leatherman XTI
Magnesium Flint
Hand Crank Emergency Radio
Stainless airline cases
Dry Boxes
Titanium Eatery
Waterproof Led FlashLight
Water Purifyer
First Aid- 1 man.
Lots o' odds and ends not pictures- electrolytic powders and pastes, paratrooper rope, etc...

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BOB: Breakdown:

Took down my BOB to clean it out, a bit of a morale booster, if you will.

1 Roll Gorilla Glue Duct Tape

1 Black Rain Poncho in it's own bag

Flare Gun W/ 3 Orion Emergency Flares

1 Smoke Ball

Ski-Mask (cotton wool polyweave or what have you

1 "Swiss Army Knife" in stainless steel

1 Pocket Knife

4 AA Batteries

1 AAA Battery

1 Mini LED flash light with attached carribiner and Dewars key chain. The rest of the keys on board go to my various effects. Gun lock, ammo box lock, etc etc.

1 Energizer 6 LED Head Lamp

1 Bright Orange Ice Scraper

I lighter

Small makeshift med kit containing a pill bottle with 2 alka seltzer pills, 4 Hot Rox fat burning energy supliments, extra streingth tylenol, 2 tylenol PM, several leg cramp potasium pills. Included as well is one Ace Bandage with clip, alcohol wipes, iodine pads. and a tube of anesthetic oral gel. I just tossed a super sweet candy in there, in case of low blood sugar.

Inside a Eastpak field strap pack, I have the aforementioned grey box containing:

1 tealight candle

pair of latex gloves ( I HATE getting tree sap on me. Call me what you want, but I hate that)

20 strike anywhere matches

8 feet of parachord, OD.

1 Sponge

1 Caribiner, tied to 1 foot of Parachord

1 Travel Size Bottle of Axe Body Wash

10 more feet of Parachord, Black and White

3 Brass Ball Bearings. (When balls just aren't enough...)

Inside of a small digital camera pouch that looks like a little backpack I snagged at walmart for 3 bucks:

Tan thread

6 yellow/tan buttons and one cool brass one I found

1 container of super glue for field wound repairs

I knife blade, just over an inch long

Keyring

12 of those personal salt and pepper packets


Next is a 2 Lite Hydration Pouch and hose (freshly cleaned)

Mouth Rescue breather

Personal Mirror (aka an empty JoMints box given to me from Darus77)

Spare Walkie with a 2 mile radius

Clipped on 2 separate pack straps are 2 different compasses, one a carribiner compass, and one a wooden one.

On the outside bag clip is a personal red blinking beacon, heaven forbid I get lost and need to be spotted in the dark or something.

As bored as I was today I used my GG duct tape to build an outer pouch for the pouch my field binocs reside in, as so they don't get soaked and then in turn get ruined.

Externally I now carry my E-Tool, my hatchet, and other various clips.

BOB, Utility Belt, EDC, and IFAK.

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over the past few weeks i have slowly been building my BOB. although i use it as a GHB (keep it the trunk of my car where ever i go) i think it would make for a fairly decent 72 hour BOB. any feedback would be appreciated.

as you can see its a pretty compact bag. and its so comfy too.

1. 50' paracord
2. fleece hat
3. gloves
4. 3L camel back
5. emergency blanket
6. balaclava
7. wool socks
(clothing based on current season. still fairly chilly in WA)

on the outer pouch of my pack (quick access)
8. 50' paracord
9. TP
10. towel
11. leather gloves
12. poncho

13. LED headlamp
14. nail clippers/small scissors/nail file
15. moleskin
16. gorilla duct tape around subway card
17. electrical tape
18. knife sharpener
19. strike anywhere matches
20. stormproof matches
21. bug repellent
22. firepaste
23. lighters
24. compass
25. clicky thing (signaling device..sounds like WWII clicky thing..not sure what it was called)
26. whistle
27. signal mirror
28. potable aqua iodine and neutralizing tablets
29. sewing kit

30. first aid kit (antibiotic cream, extra strength Tylenol, gloves, bandaids, etc)

Total weight with camel back full: 17lbs

Items that need to be added:
- 2-3 mainstay rations
- extra batteries for headlamp
- folding knife (probably going to get a benchmade)
- poncho for pack

Items that i carry on me at all times:
- cell phone
- wallet
- surefire e2l flashlight
- leatherman wave multi tool
- 2-4 lighters
- glock 19 with 2 extra mags (picking it up on monday)
- flat of water (12L) kept in trunk of car

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Not a B.O.B. precisely, its more of a Survival/Emergency kit . Should work as a get home bag, help to survive for a while if something unexpected happens and get you out of some minor troubles as well.
It’s actually divided into two. A small Samsonite backpack and an outdoors Doite fanny pack with webbing to carry a ½ liter bottle.

I carry the fanny pack with me at all times when traveling for any period of time. It’s gone with me to many countries as well. ( I leave the gun behind, of course)
The backpack stays in the car at all times, but the fanny pack comes and goes depending on the situation. I find it easier that way. Leaving the backpack there and having the more valuable items (gun, ammo, binoculars) in the smaller fanny pack, which is much easier to drop into the car or retrieve it.
There also another bag in the car with more spare clothes, a blanket/sleeping bag, etc as well as a big 5 liter bottle of water. Those stay in the car at all times, along with the backpack.
Notice that the bags are pale green, the Samsonite back pack has some camel on the sides, but it all blends pretty well in the city and doesn’t catch the eye as bright collors or distinguishable patterns do.
OK, lets start with the samsonite back pack.
It’s really small, kind of flat. But has excellent cushioning for the back and the shoulder straps fit nicely and are wide where they meet the shoulders, cushioned and comfortable to wear.
Contents:
Outside pocket:

Candy. Sugar, fast energy.
Cutter.
Scalpel.
Folding knife with pocket clip. Sturdy enough. Aluminum handles. Half serrated, half straight.
Floss. Can be used for a lot of things other than actually flossing.
Small Bic lighter.
Lighter.
Super glue.
Contact cement. ( inside superglue box)
Salt.
LED light. ( 5 LED kind). Used it for a few months to test durability, works ok and its’ pretty sturdy.
Small radio. Gather news and information during troubled times.
Roll of coins. Extra money, bending machines.
Compass-waterproof match box-flint-whistle thing.
Batteries. AA for the LED and a couple AAA for the radio.
Scotch tape.
Red Duct tape. Flat core.
50 feet of thin steel cable with plastic covering. Not sure how much weight it can tolerate, but it can easily handle my weight.
Note pad.
Isostar fast hydration tablets.
2 Peanut bars.
Missing in the pics: Roll of Toilet Paper with the cardboard removed inside a ziplock bag. TP moistures real soon, I’ve used damp TP before ands I don not want to repeat the experience! : )

3 ½ Liter bottles. Good measure. Can be used to refill if another source of water is found. I also keep a 5 liter bottle of water in the car at all times.
Emergency blanket.
New Testament.
Map of Buenos Aires.
50 feet of 300 kg rope. Enough to climb down a 4th floor. Many uses. Always good to have rope.
The Tasco binoculars stays in the fanny pack, not in the backpack, Isostar tablets already listed.

First aid:
Dressing.
Tape.
Band aids. Different sizes.
Antibiotics.
Hand wipes.
Cauterization powder.
Iodine.
Paper handkerchiefs.
More energy chewing tablets.
Ibuprofen pills.

Tuna Pouch.
Spare clothes. One pair of socks, underwear and t shirt. There’s more clothes in another bag in the car. T shirt can be used as a towel is needed.
Metal Cup. Cooking, drinking, etc.
Candle with 4 wicks. Made it myself using wicks , paraffin and a tuna can. With the 4 wicks lit it boils a cup of water in 10 minutes. Not perfect but good enough to cook. Also good heat and light source.
1 hour Epoxy. Chose it over the 10 minute one because you can work calmly and the final result is usually better.

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Part 2

2 Tuna pouches. Tastes good, 3 or 4 years. The thick aluminum pouch is pretty sturdy. You can eat it without preparation and will keep you going for a while. Takes up very little space in the pack, you can combine it with some rice for a real tasty meal. Best emergency meal out there, at least from those available to me.
Can of corned Beef. Heavy, but needs no cooking and lasts forever. If weight is a concern, it would be one of the firs meals to go.
Isostar Energy chewing tablets, lemon flavor.
One orange powder envelope.
2 soups.
2 Rice Mix. Cheese and with dehydrated vegetables. Taste good and provide enough calories.
2 Soup cubes.

Old Gerber Multi Tool ( not here, but in the fanny pack)
1Kg of dry Pasta.
Mc Donalds salt, Ketchup, Mustard and Mayo.
Some medium gauge cord.
Pencil. ( Just ½ actually)
Hotel Sewing Kit. You know the kind. Needles, buttons, some threads, hook needle, etc. The cotton thread is too weak for serious repairs. I added one quality needle and some black nylon thread ( unbreakable) , the kind I use in my cordura gear.
Tooth brush.
Small tooth paste. Tooth paste does little to keep your teeth clean, brushing them is what really cleans them, so I’m not carrying a big tooth paste tube during an emergency. I may add a Noc10 tube, small one.
Saw.
Deodorant (1/2 way through to reduce weight)
Lighter.
Rubber bands and tire bands, also called Ranger bands.
Soap. Thought about including a small hotel soap, but I found out that soap is a valuable commodity and the small ones don’t last that much. I’d like to take as much baths as possible.
Ear muffs. Shooting, explosions, who knows?
Nivea body cream, free sample. Precious for the ladies, and also valuable for those that have dug out a tire with their bare hands. Little space and weight, but may be extremely valuable if you do need it.

Now the fanny pack.

Browning Hi Power 9mm. Nothing fancy but it works ok and its the most popular pistol in my country. I polished the feeding ramp for added JHP reliability. No problems. Depending on the situation ( holydays, etc) it may get replaced by the Bersa 9mm or Glock. But most of the time the Hi Power stays there, even if I’m carrying another weapon. It’s part of the kit, and not readily available. Its inside the IWB holster, and inside the cotton bag as well. Sometimes when I travel I use the fanny pack to take money/documents and end up opening it in front of strangers. The small cotton bag keeps the gun hidden even if I open the fanny pack.
Tuna Pouch.
Fire starter.
Lighter.
Wire.
Lip balm.
Small pliers.
Aluminum paper.
Candle.
Contact glue (fixing shoes)
Magnesium and flint.
Emergency blanket.
Epoxy band-aids.
Tasco binocular.
Small can of meat pate.
Funny looking tin. 50 rounds of +P+ 9mm. Sealed.

nside the plastic bag:
Big Victorinox.
Emergency poncho.
Candle.
Whistle
Compass
Duct Tape (removed cardboard core and flattened)
String.
Windproof Fireproof Matches.
Signal mirror.
Epoxy band-aids ( inside mirror envelope)
Lighter.
Solitaire MagLite with AAA batter. ( will replace it soon with a key chain LED light)
Wire saw.
Box of 10 firecrackers. (signaling, diversion)
Two heaters covered in plastic foil.

That’s about it. It all fits in the fanny pack and the Samsonite backpack. 2nd and 3rd back up for many items, a lot of redundancy in lighters, but its all part of the plan.

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In the spirit of small survival kits I thought I would post some photos of other kits I have found online over time. I have other photos if anyone wants them.

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So this is my work-in-progress Bug Out Bag. Suggestions, additions and general comments welcome.

First off, the Guns

[/B][B]BushMaster M4A3[/B] - obvious accessories, and 3 30-rd mags. I still want to get about 5 more.

[B]Mossberg Maverick 88[/B] - Ammo described below.

[B]Glock 23[/B] - Currently have 2 mags, would like to get 3 more. I love overkill. Carried in a Tactical Thigh Holster.
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[B]Bug Out Bag[/B], stored in the INCH Bag

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1 Mil-Spec 3-Day pack.
4 whitie tighties - Better than boxers in a PAW, IMHO
4 pairs of socks
2 MRE meals
25-rds of 12 ga. Slugs
25-rds of 12 ga. Birdshot
100-rds of .40 cal.
1 space-blanket
1 Gas Mask
2 liters of water - Not Pictured
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INCH Bag

9'x 12' Tarp - Grey on one side, brown on other.
Poncho
Duct Tape
Solar/Battery/Crank powered Radio/flashlight
Camp Soap - Good for hair, body, clothes and dishes.
Insect Repellent
4 Function Compass/Whistle/Thermometer/Magnifying Glass
4 Survival Blankets
Machete
300 Matches - I dipped the business ends in candle wax to waterproof them
Pocket Water Filter
Tackle Gear
Collapsible Fishing Rod
Binoculars
E-Tool
Bivy Tent
350' Utility Cord
Gloves
2 More MRE Meals
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First Aid

Stocked with about 100 Band Aids, Gauze, Tape, Creams, Gloves, scissors and a lot of other goodies.

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Other items not pictured

2 Rolls of Toilet Paper wrapped in grocery bags
Smith and Wesson Knife
Gerber Multi-tool
10" Survival Knife
Hydration backpack that attaches to INCH Bag.
Leather Gloves
1 Set of Woodland Camo
Spare set of Gas Mask Filters
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Items I know I need but don't have yet.

1 or 2 sets of shirts/pants
Mess Kit
Garbage Bags
Large Quilt

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Hey Guys I Wanted to show you the fun parts of my BOB
M1A SOCOM 16 with EBR chassis
Wilson Tactical Elite 1911 .45
Strider AR
Strider WP
Ka-Bar
Surefire E1L
Surefire A2 Aviator red LED
Oakley Assault boots
TAD Gear Ranger Hoodie
TAD Gear fast pack

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[Missileer]

I don't trust matches of any kind when it comes down to needing a fire under any conditions, flint and steel are still the most reliable. Add a dry wood shavings and shredded newspaper mixture for starter.

Also, I was wondering if the snake-bite kits are still in production and do they really work?

It also seems that the little radios with a crank handle are back on the market after so much bad weather and running out of batteries.

 

[major liability]

I always figured you'd bring a .40 S&W GLOCK, 5.56.

If I had more money, I'd throw a kit like this together. Sucks being unemployed.

 

[SHERMAN]

I can probably put one togather...got most of the gear needed...only problem is israels gun laws....Luckily im currently in service so im usually armed, medically and logistcally taken care of....

 

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I always figured you'd bring a .40 S&W GLOCK, 5.56.

If I had more money, I'd throw a kit like this together. Sucks being unemployed.

You can build a kit for a cheap price. As for the GLOCK 22. I don't carry that as part of my BOB because of the fact that DoD doesn't issue them. Problem is all the local PDs due. Sooooo I'm between a rock and a hard place. I can either have compatable gear with the military or the police. Question is which one do I want to be compatbale with.