Longhorn
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Why the measuring tape?
I honestly don't know, but it's pretty small and I figured I could use it for something lol. I'm new to this so it'll be evolving as I learn more/get more.
Why the measuring tape?
I've been on the fence on that one, for a 72 hr bag not a chance. Maybe if i was headed out town in my bov that would be a different story.Why the measuring tape?
just be careful using kite string as bow string , it will snap under a load unless you reinforce/braid it into a stronger line . personally i would use bank line its alot stronger and is made for alot of weight.46. kite string-
I didnt even really think about this till my grandfather offered me 2 spools of it! it can be useful in alot of ways such as: bow string, snare traps, sutchers, tying stuff up etc.
and i will be bringing my bible too, yes! well if i have time to pack it on my way out, ive been reading it alot lately lol
yea just dont store them in the same pocket of your bag lol or bye bye BOB.That is a new on me! I never knew you could do that. Thanks for sharing. I shall see if I can try that next time I go camping.
Do you have a link where you saw this, unless it is your discovery?
I agree, its all about personal preference, though I think a pack is more suitable over a duffel bag. most people bugging out are traveling over a mile to their bugout destinations. One should always add in a worst case scenario. what if the car breaks down? What if your car gets jacked? Etc etc. Can you run at least a mile with a fully packed duffel bag? Take these into consideration.This is an extremely awesome thread, it's made me re-think my BOB.
Out of curiosity, are your bags mostly military style packs/backpacks, or are they more the duffel bag style? My wife and I have basic Swiss Army all black backpacks.
Hmm....might be a good fail safe if someone tries to rob your bob from ya....just throw a 9volt inna certain pocket and give it to them Hahayea just dont store them in the same pocket of your bag lol or bye bye BOB.
Hey longhorn, great question about knowing where to bug out to. I've talked to many people who say yes to bugging but never thought about where. I personally don't want to bug out far. I've worked really hard to get set up on my property here, but if a threat comes that is too large to handle I'll run for the woods. I think I would keep watch until it was safe to return. I'm lucky enough to live out far enough that there are easily reached places to hide. Now if there were a nuclear accident or something that made the area unsafe for good, I'm going to the closest, largest federal forest area that is safe.
Hey longhorn, great question about knowing where to bug out to. I've talked to many people who say yes to bugging but never thought about where. I personally don't want to bug out far. I've worked really hard to get set up on my property here, but if a threat comes that is too large to handle I'll run for the woods. I think I would keep watch until it was safe to return. I'm lucky enough to live out far enough that there are easily reached places to hide. Now if there were a nuclear accident or something that made the area unsafe for good, I'm going to the closest, largest federal forest area that is safe.
awesome! I did a thread a while back somewhere on here (lol) all about batterys as fire starters. you can even dig under the top layer of the flat side of an AA and arc that too. good idea though with the 9vGreat fire starter is steel wool and a 9V battery. Touch the + & - terminals on the battery to a small ball of steel wool. It will instantly ignite the the steel wool. Very small battery. You can even take the old one out of a smoke detector and it will work to ignite your fire even if it is to low to use in the smoke detector. I put my steel wool in a zip lock bag to keep it dry. You can stuff a lot of it in a very small space and it weighs next to nothing.
I have debated what to put in my BOB for sometime. I always include some sort of knife, a lighter or fire making device(s), some sort of preserved food (like beef jerky and packs of crackers). These seem to be the big three for me, but I also like to carry cordage, can openers, pliers, fishing line with hooks, and a tin can or metal travel mug.
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