Bug out bag, lets discuss

George12053 · 01-03-2007, 05:57 PM

When it comes to food items I am assuming these quantities are per person... Unless you are going to forsake your family.
My list includes most of the above with some additions:

Beef Jerky

.22 cal pistol or revolver with plenty of ammunition, most are light weight and very packable - I don't want to shoot a deer or cow for food as most of it will go to waste. Shoot rabbits or squirrels. They are easy to clean and handle.

Hand sanitizer
cigarettes - I don't smoke but they will likely make very valuable trade goods
Chewing tobacco - I do chew but it is not a necessity but could be to others - Good trade good

Feminine hygene products - Even if there are no women around they make great bandages

The main thing is try not to bug out. Unless absolutely necessary try to stay in familiar surroundings

Choco · 01-03-2007, 06:43 PM

Weapons
Ammo
Food
Bandages
Bags
Flashlight(s)
Two way radios.
Radio Scanner
US Army Survival Guide
My book about armoured fighting vehicles if I believe I will encounter them.
Fireworks
Candles
Cigarettes or Cigars(I don't smoke them,but they are good for getting rid of stomach worms,and they are good for lighting stuff).
Kerosene(fuel and anti stomach worm),and maybee other fuel.
Vehicle(s)
Clothing
Utensiles
A pot for food and water purifying.
Batteries
Adheasive Tape
Rope and wire
Some toilet paper
Mp3 player,books,and other entertainment.
Sleeping Bag
Other stuff

Big Dog · 01-03-2007, 07:30 PM

I had a co-worker get stuck on the highway during a hurricane. She was in Panama City, where it was supposed to make landfall. She decides to set out for Tallahassee - way too late! So she and her disabled hubby are stuck in a logjam of cars between the two towns - fifty miles from anywhere. Wind and rain raging! Very stupid. She would have been perfectly safe having stayed at her kid's place in PC.
Either hit the road early - before the rush - or take an alternate route, preferably after the immediate disaster and the rush is gone.
You won't catch me on a paved road during an 'event'. I have plenty of off-road routes plotted, and a good off-road vehicle. Can't carry much, but I can get the heck outta Dodge! My BO Bag is geared towards that mission.

Choco · 01-03-2007, 08:16 PM

Dodge

A motor cycle,a pedal bike,or ATVs are good for situations where roads are blocked,destroyed,and/or clogged.

bigandrich44 · 01-04-2007, 01:41 PM

GO JEEP!!!! Seriously, it will run if it's broken, flipped, bombed or shot. You can carry gear on the hood and in the back along with your family in the seats. Not to mention it has roll bars which make excellent rifle rests. =)

Pred · 01-04-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bigandrich44

Not to mention it has roll bars which make excellent rifle rests. =)

Hmm, hadn't thought of that. Good point.

bigandrich44 · 01-04-2007, 07:26 PM

Found that out during spotlighting coyotes.

frozentorso · 01-04-2007, 09:03 PM

I used the moon roof on my Avalanch to shoot at coyotes. It got the nickname "Z71 Poacher Package". Gun turret moon roof, 3 power outlets for multiple spotlights, and electricly heated seats for those long, cold nights in the pasture!

bigandrich44 · 01-04-2007, 09:07 PM

Oh, then my dads F-250 should be called the "F250 Dog Decimator". In his truck as of now:Ac-Dc convertors, a cooler in the back, Sun roof, 4WD, chip, seat warmers, cup holders, Trace Adkins in the CD player, Sirius Satelitte radio, cattle guard, oh, and lets not forget the snicker bars!!!!

Full MeTal Jack · 01-04-2007, 10:28 PM

Thanks guys. Lots of food for thought. Although Mrs. FMJ bob bag might have hot curlers, makeup and a flush toile. She has different priorities.

Mooseman684 · 01-05-2007, 12:12 AM

Some of you guys crack me up....IF there is a nuclear blast , especially if it is above the ground, your vehicles wont run, the computers will be all fried, electronic ignition wont work, and you are screwed. Only the old vehicles with points ignition will run if your batterys aren't toasted ! gas pumps aint gonna work either...Metal cans of food will be radioactive, Fallout will contaminate water reservoirs, the ground, trees, crops, etc. Communications equipment will be fried as will anything with transisters unless it is in a shielded Faraday cage when the blast goes off !
Some of you better rethink your plans!

Rich

bigandrich44 · 01-05-2007, 09:10 AM

Wow, moose, that just wrecked my day. =(

CrazyIvan · 01-05-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mooseman684

Some of you guys crack me up....IF there is a nuclear blast , especially if it is above the ground, your vehicles wont run, the computers will be all fried, electronic ignition wont work, and you are screwed. Only the old vehicles with points ignition will run if your batterys aren't toasted ! gas pumps aint gonna work either...Metal cans of food will be radioactive, Fallout will contaminate water reservoirs, the ground, trees, crops, etc. Communications equipment will be fried as will anything with transisters unless it is in a shielded Faraday cage when the blast goes off !
Some of you better rethink your plans!

Rich

I've got a '72 Ford Mustang and a '74 Ford Bronco. One reason I got them is exactly because of the reasons you listed.

Here's som pics of my my car, but don't have one of my truck:

Index of /banzaibrothers2002/Mach1

Mooseman684 · 01-05-2007, 03:45 PM

Smart Move Ivan !
Thats why I have a '62 Impala Mini Tank ! LOL
Rich

bigandrich44 · 01-05-2007, 04:04 PM

Thats why I have a Chinese bicycle with baskets over my shoulders!!!

Mooseman684 · 01-05-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigandrich44

Thats why I have a Chinese bicycle with baskets over my shoulders!!!

And if you are carrying an AK or an SKS ,you better have an American Flag flying on your flagstaff or you could be mistaken for the ENEMY.....

bigandrich44 · 01-05-2007, 07:09 PM

dude, I'm a 6 foot tall muscular white guy without slanted eyes. Plus, I'll be carrying a nice little .243. Literally, it is little. I'll paint my bike like the American Flag. The have a flag flying from my baskets.

frozentorso · 01-05-2007, 07:25 PM

Wow! Some of you sound as if there is no question of there being a future nuclear war. While I see the possibility I refuse to live my life on such a cynical level. Unless you live in a very remote place you probably wont live long anyway. Besides, I cant see making it from Texas to anywhere there isnt gonna be radiation if it does happen. I'll prepare for a natural disaster and keep on enjoying Tex-Mex and BBQ for the rest of my happy life. To those of you wearing foil hats: GOOD LUCK!

Choco · 01-05-2007, 08:11 PM

I have my doubts about EMP,and cans are good for stopping Alpha and Beta particles.
Normal non metal walls and roofs on houses do not conduct electricity well,and and surges of power from the outside lines can be stopped by circuit breakers and fuses.
EMP would only have a limited effect on batteries.

billy · 01-05-2007, 09:42 PM

household bleach (nonscented) is a h2o purifier read the label..

01-03-2007, 06:43 PM	#42
Choco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 199	Weapons Ammo Food Bandages Bags Flashlight(s) Two way radios. Radio Scanner US Army Survival Guide My book about armoured fighting vehicles if I believe I will encounter them. Fireworks Candles Cigarettes or Cigars(I don't smoke them,but they are good for getting rid of stomach worms,and they are good for lighting stuff). Kerosene(fuel and anti stomach worm),and maybee other fuel. Vehicle(s) Clothing Utensiles A pot for food and water purifying. Batteries Adheasive Tape Rope and wire Some toilet paper Mp3 player,books,and other entertainment. Sleeping Bag Other stuff Last edited by Choco; 01-03-2007 at 06:46 PM.

01-03-2007, 07:30 PM	#43
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 14,126	I had a co-worker get stuck on the highway during a hurricane. She was in Panama City, where it was supposed to make landfall. She decides to set out for Tallahassee - way too late! So she and her disabled hubby are stuck in a logjam of cars between the two towns - fifty miles from anywhere. Wind and rain raging! Very stupid. She would have been perfectly safe having stayed at her kid's place in PC. Either hit the road early - before the rush - or take an alternate route, preferably after the immediate disaster and the rush is gone. You won't catch me on a paved road during an 'event'. I have plenty of off-road routes plotted, and a good off-road vehicle. Can't carry much, but I can get the heck outta Dodge! My BO Bag is geared towards that mission. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

01-04-2007, 09:03 PM	#48
frozentorso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East Texas Posts: 593	I used the moon roof on my Avalanch to shoot at coyotes. It got the nickname "Z71 Poacher Package". Gun turret moon roof, 3 power outlets for multiple spotlights, and electricly heated seats for those long, cold nights in the pasture! __________________ "I'm your huckleberry. Thats just my game!"

01-04-2007, 10:28 PM	#50
Full MeTal Jack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,936	Thanks guys. Lots of food for thought. Although Mrs. FMJ bob bag might have hot curlers, makeup and a flush toile. She has different priorities. __________________ Guns and cameras don't mix

01-05-2007, 12:12 AM	#51
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 12,789	Some of you guys crack me up....IF there is a nuclear blast , especially if it is above the ground, your vehicles wont run, the computers will be all fried, electronic ignition wont work, and you are screwed. Only the old vehicles with points ignition will run if your batterys aren't toasted ! gas pumps aint gonna work either...Metal cans of food will be radioactive, Fallout will contaminate water reservoirs, the ground, trees, crops, etc. Communications equipment will be fried as will anything with transisters unless it is in a shielded Faraday cage when the blast goes off ! Some of you better rethink your plans! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-03-2007, 05:57 PM	#41
George12053 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 4	When it comes to food items I am assuming these quantities are per person... Unless you are going to forsake your family. My list includes most of the above with some additions: Beef Jerky .22 cal pistol or revolver with plenty of ammunition, most are light weight and very packable - I don't want to shoot a deer or cow for food as most of it will go to waste. Shoot rabbits or squirrels. They are easy to clean and handle. Hand sanitizer cigarettes - I don't smoke but they will likely make very valuable trade goods Chewing tobacco - I do chew but it is not a necessity but could be to others - Good trade good Feminine hygene products - Even if there are no women around they make great bandages The main thing is try not to bug out. Unless absolutely necessary try to stay in familiar surroundings

01-03-2007, 08:16 PM	#44
Choco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 199	Dodge A motor cycle,a pedal bike,or ATVs are good for situations where roads are blocked,destroyed,and/or clogged.

01-04-2007, 01:41 PM	#45
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	GO JEEP!!!! Seriously, it will run if it's broken, flipped, bombed or shot. You can carry gear on the hood and in the back along with your family in the seats. Not to mention it has roll bars which make excellent rifle rests. =)

01-04-2007, 07:26 PM	#47
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	Found that out during spotlighting coyotes.

01-04-2007, 09:07 PM	#49
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	Oh, then my dads F-250 should be called the "F250 Dog Decimator". In his truck as of now:Ac-Dc convertors, a cooler in the back, Sun roof, 4WD, chip, seat warmers, cup holders, Trace Adkins in the CD player, Sirius Satelitte radio, cattle guard, oh, and lets not forget the snicker bars!!!!

01-05-2007, 09:10 AM	#52
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	Wow, moose, that just wrecked my day. =(

01-05-2007, 03:45 PM	#54
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 12,789	Smart Move Ivan ! Thats why I have a '62 Impala Mini Tank ! LOL Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-05-2007, 04:04 PM	#55
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	Thats why I have a Chinese bicycle with baskets over my shoulders!!!

01-05-2007, 07:09 PM	#57
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	dude, I'm a 6 foot tall muscular white guy without slanted eyes. Plus, I'll be carrying a nice little .243. Literally, it is little. I'll paint my bike like the American Flag. The have a flag flying from my baskets.

01-05-2007, 07:25 PM	#58
frozentorso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East Texas Posts: 593	Wow! Some of you sound as if there is no question of there being a future nuclear war. While I see the possibility I refuse to live my life on such a cynical level. Unless you live in a very remote place you probably wont live long anyway. Besides, I cant see making it from Texas to anywhere there isnt gonna be radiation if it does happen. I'll prepare for a natural disaster and keep on enjoying Tex-Mex and BBQ for the rest of my happy life. To those of you wearing foil hats: GOOD LUCK! __________________ "I'm your huckleberry. Thats just my game!"

01-05-2007, 08:11 PM	#59
Choco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 199	I have my doubts about EMP,and cans are good for stopping Alpha and Beta particles. Normal non metal walls and roofs on houses do not conduct electricity well,and and surges of power from the outside lines can be stopped by circuit breakers and fuses. EMP would only have a limited effect on batteries.

01-05-2007, 09:42 PM	#60
billy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 20,501 Blog Entries: 161	household bleach (nonscented) is a h2o purifier read the label..