A Bug Out Bag or BOB is a pack you can carry that contains various items you will need to survive for a short period of time when you have to Bug Out and leave modern conveniences behind. There are a number of emergencies that can come up in your life where you may find yourself in a situation that requires you to leave town. This could be caused by a force of nature, social uprising, a bad day at work, black plague, terrorism, or even a ZOMBIE OUTBREAK. No matter what the cause, you need to be prepared for anything. The most important resource to be prepared, besides a level head and experience in dealing with the specific situation, would be a handy collection of tools and supplies.

What's in your bag?

Zyzzogeton:

Lets suppose your a normal person :)

Survival
Backpack(medium sized)
2 pocket knifes(1 smooth, 1 serrated)
First aid kit
Lighter
Camel back(4 quarts should last you 1 week)
Water purifier(can be bought at camping stores)
Mess kit(also at camping stores)
1 person all-session tent
Sleeping bag OR Blanket(type depends on location)
Dehydrated food
Camping meals(just add water :D)
Energy supplements(chewies, bars, shots. All snacks should be of this sort)
Hand/Foot warmers(it may sound stupid but they can save your life)
Rain pounce(STAY DRY)
Kinetic flashlight
SMALL kinetic generator(camping stores again)
Backup pair of shoes
backup clothing(optional)
towel(VERY IMPORTANT!)
Waterproof Notepad(EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!)
Waterproof pen(go's with notebook)
Waterproof watch with Alarm(EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!)
Satellite phone and charger(Make calls any ware)
portable speech radio(alternative to phone, am and/or fm, only works with radio signals nearby)
Map and compass(ESSENTIAL!!!)

Combat
Pistol(If you have one)
Sword(if you have one)
Axe(if sword not present)
Rifle(Optional, suggested, preferably semi-auto)
Scope(if you have rifle)
Combat knife(VERY IMPORTANT!)
Portable welding tools(Welder's glue is suggested, wielding can help you in times of low ammo)
Make shift weapons(once again, knowing how to wield helps)
AMMO!!!(can't stress it any more! Don't run off without plenty!)

Entertainment (it may seem stupid but you won't regret having it! Everything under here is optional!)
Waterproof playing cards(preferably Bicycle brand)
Waterproof book cover(durr)
Book(reading is good for you!)
Puzzle book(sharpen your senses)
Sketchpad(Draw the scene outside your barricade :P)

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Quickrace89:
Single-strap backpack
Dehydrated rations
6 Clips of AK-47 Ammo
Swiss Army Knife "Angler"
Medical Kit (bandages, painkillers, needle + thread)
Hydrogen Peroxide (if I put it on a zombie wound IMMDEADIATELY I might kill the infection)
AK-47 w/ strap
Hip Flask of Johnnie Walker Black Label
Bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label (might as well go out in style =D)
8 Magnesium Flares
Magnesium Wet Firestarter
Night Vision headpiece
Body Armor (carbon-fibre, I'd wear it all the time)
CB Radio
Rechargable Batteries + Charger
Sony VAIO Carbon-fibre Laptop (tiny, weighs nothing)
Charger for laptop
Kinetic power supply (wind-up)
Nokia 6110 Navigator + Charger (contains charts and maps, can access internet, I'm imagining the zombies won't care about the mobile towers)
Navy KA-BAR Knife
3 Prepared explosives
Waterproof Notebook + Waterproof Pen
Toilet Paper (highly effective against zombies??)
2L Camelbak filled with water
Singaporean Police-issue Kukri
Vaccum-packed sleeping bag

I'd wear the NV goggles and body armor, and keep the Kukri, Nokia Navigator and KA-BAR on my belt. My AK-47 is on a strap, which I'll wear as well. If I have any more room I would take blocks and strips of Magnesium, it's one of the most useful metals known to man. I might have a bit of a sore back by the time I get to safety...
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cormac's BOB:
water proof ruck sack.
stab/bullet proof vest.
assortment of none perishable food.
a change of clothes.
doc martens.
swiss army knife.
emergency flare.
mobile/cell phone.
lockpicking kit.
rope.
crowbar.
machete.
beretta 96g.
10 clips of ammo for the 96g.
binoculars.
sleeping bag.
med pack.
toilet paper.
small handheld CB radio.

Jamoni: http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24264
Camelbak MULE in desert camo. GEAR:Yaesu 2 meter radio w/AA adapter, Kershaw Military boot knife, mini FAK,Poncho/shelter. 4/5 wave antenna for the radio, which rides in the water bladder pouch. lightweight field guides to edible plants and animals, another (cheaper) poncho, lighter, magnesium firestarter, matches, small razor knife, flashlight, spare AAA batteries, EMT shears, binoculars, Gerber Multitool, electrical tape, water purifier tabs, two rolls of steel wire, big wad of paracord, and compass. Food: big bag of beef jerky, huge wad of powerbars, small jar of peanutbutter, and a few tins of sardines in oil.

NMMZKI-In NMMZKI bob we have 3 days of water and food ,ammo,and a survivable selter theirs more but i dont want to tell
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Kadski: 1 Lightweight Backpack (Which everything except weapons go in, I also packed as light as possible)


Weapons
1 Katana
1 Wazikashi
1 Glock Handgun
3 Glock Magazines
(More weapons will be raided on the way)

Clothing
1 Jacket
2 Long Sleeved Shirts
1 Pair of Jeans
2 Pairs of Underwear
2 Pairs of Socks

Equiptment

1 Blade Sharpener
1 Set of Binoculears
1 Deck of Playing Cards
1 Flashlight (The shake and charge kind)
1 Small medical Kit
1 Washcloth
1 Book (For soemthign to do while I wait)
(I don't need a sleeping bag in the desert so I would just use the emergency blanket in the car)

I Would then use my Scooter (The gas powered kind) to get to the sporting goods store and raid it for weapons and ammo. Then I would go across the street and steal one of the cars from the dealership and stock up at the supermarket on the way).




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790superstar: my bug out bag is a 3 day assault pack, its got a first aid kit, 2 disposable bic lighters, waterproof matches, switzerland victorinox combo knife, SOG Seal Pup, 300 rounds of .45 cal JHP ammo, 180 rounds of 7.62x39 JHP ammo, set of BDUs, pair of boots, extra change of underwear and socks, crank style flashlight/radio/strobe/alarm, water purification tablets, 3 liter camelback, compass, and a couple MREs. right next to my BOB is my AK47 with tac rails and m6 tac-light with galil folding stock and vertical foregrip and 4 loaded mags, custom build M1911A1 with 10 loaded mags all on modular thigh rig, with counter balancing blackhawk 6 mag pistol ammo pouch on opposite side. This may seem heavy to a lot of people, but this is pretty much the weight i normally carry in my line of work.

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Dvergamali: My BOB has a basic first aid kit, 2 bic lighters, a multitool with plyers, Ka-Bar attatched to outter bag, 2 packs of dental floss (more usefull than you think!), a crank style flashlight and some small binoculars. Also, I have a few cans of Spam, Chlorine tablets for water purification some water bottles and a small hammer/prybar combo tool. Next to bag ready to go is my machete in sheath and my handguns. I have a Bersa Thunder .380 and a Walther p22 with 3 full clips. The Walther though a low cal gun I think can be very effective plus you can carry ALOT of .22 ammo. I have an Altoids tin in the bag holding a mini sewing kit with the folding scissors. The strap of the bag I have a small utillity knife on left side and a hocky puck style flashlight on the right. I have a smaller bag that can attatch to the larger that has a Fiskars folding saw and some small hand pruner. Very handy for cutting branches ect. for making a lean-to or some other shelters. I also have a roll of artificial sinew which is a very strong cord that is great for wrapping tool handles, tying branches together or stitching leather. I have alot of tools in my truck (Dodge ram 1500) along with a very, very nice first aid kit in a .30 cal ammo can.
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Jukiness: My BOB contains a few essential tools: Magnesium Lighter, Bic Lighter, Pocket Knife, Survival Knife. Rations: MRE's, water purification bottle, MRE Heaters. Entertainment: Playing Cards, iPod with one full charge (when it dies it hangs out until i go back to civilization or find a better use for it) Pens + Paper. Protection: If possible a large caliber handgun with Hollowpoint/hollowtip/exploding rounds so as to better vaporize zombie brain tissue, a large rust resistant Khukuri Machete. Other: Camping goods such as sleeping bag, rope, plastic bags, extra water bottle, and extra clothes.


EvacMedic:
I'd have to say my bag wouldn't be too shabby. I'd have a limited number of canned goods, dehydrated food, several liters of water, water purification tablets, a water purification pump, two pairs of light hiking socks (marino wool), one pair of jeans, a water wicking/breathable shirt, toothbrush and toothpaste, and The Zombie Survival Guide. On the outside of the pack (carried) we have Nylon rope, a machete with scabbard, and a small crowbar.

Bundy747: My BOB would have to be a rook style sack, or other wise a over-sized backpack with a structured frame and waist straps for support and ease of carry. Contained within would be several essential items that would help sustain myself during a journey to a stronghold. Maps of Ohio (state I live in) and other surrounding states…would be useful to help stay off main roads. Ohio blue tip matches AKA: strike anywhere matches, waterproof matches, lighter, First Aid Kit, 2 Liters Of water, a few cans of condensed soup and or cans of vegetables, Beef Jerky, 4 cans of Tuna, Weather related clothing, sleeping bag, tarp, Glock 21 .45cal semi-auto w/6 loaded mags, compass, self charging flash light, hand crank self charging radio, Zombie Survival Guide, Anarchist Cook Book, The complete book of survival, binoculars, water purification tablets, Canteen, and most important other than the Glock 21 a lock pick set


Littleblacksheep: I would have an assortment of foods (apples, bread, cheese, meat, strawberries) and a 2L bottle of water. Also, my mp3, baseball bat, screwdriver, hammer, ringette stick, kitchen knife and our enormous steak knife. perhaps a sniper rifle, crossbow, or pistol, i dunno. Lock pick, 65 dollars, and my favorite black hoodie.


Srg._Winters: For my pack would be a:UTG Special Operations Backpack. I would have semi-auto colt 1911 .45cal w/4 loaded mags, 70 extra rounds for the colt, enough MREs to last 3 people weeks, 3 liters of water in a built-in camel-back (yes, it really is((its a must to be hydrated while holding of zombies)), a 4'2" stainless steel katana clipped to the side of the bag, a sawed-off magazine-fed 12 gauge shotgun w/ tactical reflex sight,15 tool swiss army knife, 4" stainless steel locking blade, bendable head candle lighter (set things on fire you couldn't before!) 1 full sized mag light, one crank up flashlight, 1 crank up radio. 1 jumbo first aid kit ( i know you cant treat zombie bites) 2 or 3 pairs of glasses ( i have horrible vision, and backups are necessary) 10-12 pairs of contacts (your screwed when your glasses slide off). $100, cash, and a lock-pick set, a small crowbar, and finally 20' of 1/2"Diameter composite rope.

Sphike92: My BOB would contain a combat knife with flint striker. Also a rope and rock climbing equipment. Also a machete on the right side and a combat ready M1 Carbine with 100 extra rounds and a strap-on flashlight to one of the straps with rechargeable shake batteries (a little extra from running from zombies. Also enough Rationed Food to last a few weeks and two canteens. Also a bottle of lighter fluid and a .45 handgun with 100 extra rounds in clips and a telescopic sight on the rifle and a night vision pair of binoculars that double as ordinary binoculars with a strap.

SuperSoldierRCP- Well this is my Base Bug Pack me and my two best friends have packs that we combine giving us large advantages, as you can mainly tell mine is mainly cleaning/medical and weapons oriented. Mine was also designed to work for land and water (all of our packs where made to work in the New Mexico Desert, Grassland, or if we decide the Texas or California Gulf) Item # taken standard school Childs backpack 1 Included is the back pack is sleeping blanket 1 thermo-blanket 1 pillow 1 T-shirts 3 pants/shorts/swimming trunks 1 Each pairs of socks and underwear 3 light/heavy jacket 1 Each spiral notebooks 3 packs of pencils/pen/sharpies 2 Each Spray Paint( Black, Blue, Red) 2 Each Lighter/Matches(500 pack) 5 Each Fire Starter Rocks 3 sets Over the shoulder pack 2 Included is the over shoulder pack is(item divided into both Packs)(bottles base 20oz) Disinfecting spray/wipes 5 Each Bottle of beach 4 Bottle of soap 4 Vitamins (mult- caffeine, sugar, C-B-A tablets, Health) 5 Each Painkillers 5 Tylenol/sleep aids 5 Each Bottle of hard liquor 5 Sun block Tubes 3 Water Tablets(pack is 25 tablets) 4Packs Water Purifier 4 Knives/forks/spoons/plates 5 each Wet Stone(extra in the Car and Base for total of 3 1 Wet Stone Oils 2 Also 2 Hand gun strap holsters one for leg and one for arm Hand gun (40-45 are cal.) 45clot-Arm 40glok-leg 4 Assault rifle’s AK-47 and a P90 with me, Car 15 at base, HK MP 5 in vehicle Ammo 5 clips for all AK will be mainly used as it can fire any round Boot knife, Combat arm sling Knife, Swiss Army Knife, Cooking/Hunting Knife 1 Truck (Mine works with diesel and regular to premium gas’s)(any diesel works) Note that diesel trucks can run on oil used in Fast food Establishments proven fact Included is the Truck is Fishing Rods (Regular, fly, Deep sea) 3Each Fishing Boxes (regular, fly, Deep Sea) 2Each Fishing Bait (Blood, Power, Fake Flies) 10Each Rope 500Feet Tarp(to cover truck or make a tent 5 Shovel 3 Garbage Bags (50bags that can only 20gallons) 20 Map of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Nevada 1 Each Compass 2 Batteries packs of 24 (A, AA, AAA) 10each Batteries packs of 6 (9volt) 5 Car Batteries 2 Signal mirror 1 Binoculars 1 Night Vision Goggles(optional) 1 Max Brooks' The Zombie Survival Guide 1 Chocolate Bars 50 List of stores and street maps of City 1

WULFGAR87: Actual BOB sitting in my closet right now(live 3 miles from a munitions/chemical weapons depot). Line1(drop everything and go bag): GI canvas map satchel with area maps, compass, lighter, matches, flint, crank flashlight, crank radio, space blanket, folding knife, a 2 liter camelbak, and a 3day mainstay 3600 ration . Line 2(defense, may drop some stuff and roll into line3 bag depending on need to be inconspicuous ): Molle style harness that holds 8 30round Ar-15 mags and 2 .45 mags, USAF survival knife, a colt Ar-15 A2, and a ruger P90 .45. Line 3(survival supplies): Medium Alice pack with frame, 1 man bivy tent, 0 degree mummy bag, 2 MRE entrees, 6 days of mainstay rations, 2 trash bags, lighter, matches, flint, cold steel kukri machete, water tabs, water filter, 6 liter dromedary bladder, TP, steel cup, flashlight with extra batteries, firstaid kit, 100 feet of paracord,120 extra rounds for AR-15, 30 extra rounds for P90, and a change of clothes in water tight bags



c1nderellacastle: My Bug-Out-Bag is one of those over-sized cheetah print status numbers, which helps with camoflage a bit. All packed and ready are a 3000 degree fresnel lens for starting fires and burning zombies, my favorite coffee cup, a nice cashmere sweater, and my little dog, good for zombie bait and possible food. Pretty much everything else can be looted later from someplace like Costco.
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Deganveran: My current Bug-Out-Bag is an slightly modified Alice Infantry pack. In it, for food and such, are four cans of soup/beans, two MRE's, four packs of dehydrated food substitute sticks, beef jerky, tea and instant coffe bags with condiment packs. For general stuff I have6 glow sticks, a waterproof (and non waterproof) notepad with pens, pencils and grease pencils. For fire needs I have regular matches, water proof matches and water/wind proof matches and fire starter sticks. I have chlorine tablets and three leak proof water bottles, a canteen attached to the pack. I have maps of the national parks in the area and the city. I have nylon paracord (550 lbs limit, fifty feet), twine and sewing thread. I have antibacterial wipes and lotion.
I have a iron cup with a long handle to drink from/boil liquid with and plenty of cloth towels/eye protection and mosquito spray. For first aid kits I have three, two large ones and one small, bag-able one. The large first aid kits I have added extra things to such as vitamins, pain killers and visine.


What I need is weaponry. If I have my choice I'd want a Calico M-950 with the 100 round cylindrical magazine firing 9 mm parabellums. I'd want three spare clips. For close up work I could use a machete or my baseball bat (which I am much better attuned with combat wise). For long range Id want a Winchester Centennial High Wall Hunter with 30-06 caliber rounds or the new sport hunter model shooting .22's.

Residentmganum My BOB bag it is a general purpose bag (GPB). Crank radio / flashlight, alarm, cell phone recharger. I found it at k-mart in the out door / sporting goods section. Batteries may be hard to come by. Also a miltary survial book, another book on basic first aid. A road map along with an atlas Because I may be on the move. Two of those blankets that are also sold in the sporting good section (foil things) a sleeping bag. first aid kit nothing will help for the bites but other wounds can be treated. along with the maps have a compass. a gas lanter, if not a grill but a section of it the rack it can be placed over fires to cook food or sterilize water. I would have a life straw for those who don't know what that is. It is a a special device for African children to drink dirty water and not get sick. it filters bad water to good water all you need to do is suck up the water like a normal straw. ACE bandiades, bandades, basic items to make a spint, cotton balls, anti-venom you may come across other who are hurt or you may be hurt yourself so think of a wound you could survive or an extra bullet so you don't become a zombie Tools are easy enough to come across so unless you need a specail tool or like to have a heavy tool belt normal don't bother. their heavy and most of the time you may never have the right tool at the time. But carry a bolt cutter, hammer, Phillips, flat head; bolt cutter can cut locks off doors. the hammer to smash lock. the screw drivers to remove coverings. all also double as bludgeon or stabbing weapons. Unless someone cuts off the water the pipes should still be working; America, 1st world countries. Everywhere else you take your chances drink the water. so a good heavy pot to boil the water just in case or raid stores for food and water. If you need to carry food stick to energy bars, candy bars, jerky, chips, ect. stay away from; fish, meat any kind, fresh food and vegetables will parish quickly and could poison you if no careful. Some places are easy to get lost in string, paint pins, glow sticks, road flares or what ever you are comfortable with. make a symble for safe, sespectful, cleared areas, mark doors accordingly. if later you choose to hunt down and kill the threat to humanity or want to help other humans find you (your help that may be coming don't count on it) or notes about the places if you need to back track. Carry at least one change of cloth. zombie blood may not always be dangerous, but come night fall it could attract other zombies. For abit back packers you should do well enough. stay on the move and carry light. A thick heavy club can double as a staff to walk with as well as a blugen. Knives used on the zombies never should be used for killing animals for food or no matter how clean ever used for medical purposes or to cut up your own food. For those with medical issues medicen for; boold pressure, heart problem, diabet, ect. most likely there is no help coming take a cotail of drugs to kill yourself now. Sorry!!! My weapons of choice would be my 30-30 riffle and a 22 riffle. don't forget zombies are stupid and mushy in shouldn't take much to smah thier heads in. Many of theser items can be found in sporting goods section of stores; k-mart, walmart, meijer, pharmacies, stolen off of dead bodies after z-day, hard ware stores, home depot, lowes for a good pratic or a way to survive try to play dead rising on x box 360 or reseach by watching hours of zombie movies. take notes on what would you do different if it were you. also don't forget about reality write down how much food you eat a day you don't want to starv to death. go on a fast for as long as you can, but don't forget the warning signs. possible you may not have gone to the store the day before z-day. Bad luck but if your careful it wont be the end of you. Plain for both the best and the worst. Please commit if you would do something different or this is to much to carry. residentmagnum@yahoo.com good luck to all the zombie hunters and those who just want to survive z-day! Update 50 pounds max Back Pack / wheel barrle water bottle knife Sledge Hammer / your favorite melee weapon for z-day food at least two mre's quick energy at least 4 candy bars / endergy drinks multipurpose tool (swiss army knife) Saftey Cross tool__________Flashlight / compas / radio / cell phone recharger / siren:: a crank recharges it no batteries basic med kit Battery powered drill (break locks to get into a safe place) kitchen items (keep it light and what is most needed) Dragnov (sniper riffle) .357 magnum (your favorite pistol) SMG / Shotgun Map of the general area The human Brain plan don't panic don't loose hope no more than 2 fire arms as ammo and over all weight just updated Sgt.schultz : My BOB would contain 2 knives, a few tins of dehydrated food, 2 water canteens, 100' of rope with a metal hook at the end, a .22 rifle with a crapload of rimfire ammo, a water filter, an advanced medical kit, two handguns w/ a back-loader set, a few lighters, a tin of matches, 2 copies of the zombie survival guide, anarchist cookbook, and a general survival guide, 2 laser sights, a oracle scope, a camo poncho, a few glow-sticks, eating kit, 2 changes of clothes, shake-up flashlight and radio, a combat machete, amulti- tool,and night vision goggles Pfc. Nevarez : My BOB currently contains- an entrenching tool, an advanced medical kit ( including a surgical kit, guaze, bandages, scizzors, clamps, gloves, medication, tourniquet, and pressure bandage) , mil-spec poncho and poncho liner, two 1 quart canteens, a 3 liter HYDRASTORM, hygiene kit, foraging gear, rope, magnesium fire starter, matches, butane liter, three pairs of socks, a change of clothes, chem-light, SOS food bars, five MRE's, a Remington 870 (with a collapsing stock, a two round extender, a telescopic sight, side-saddle, and a bandoleer sling) ,55-shell bandoleer, a Walther P22 with seven magazines, combat machete, buck knife, multi-tool, mini- maglite with low light lense and LED light bulb, a boot knife, thermometer, can-opener, compass, maps, six emergency water pouches, and quick- release straps. I also carry a tactical vest that can interchange gear with my BOB. It all weighs about 50 pounds.

Springatron: If I were to pack a BOB it would have a Camel Back water blatter inserted in it, two MREs, a handfull of Hooah! Bars, Gortex jacket, one pair wool socks, long sleeve under shirt, gloves, gator neck, lighter, Leatherman multitool, and a bat or single bit axe in arms reach would be useful. Marsden: My bag has several canned fruits and vitamin tablets down the side compartments. In the main bit I keep a sleeping bag and a swiss army knife. You cannot get guns over here in britan so I will have to rely on my hockey stick and stealth. I would also bring a torch, a phone (depending if communication is at this point useful at all), an assortment of spare batteries, some various medicines (Pennicillen, Painkillers etc. they are easy to get in Britan.) and finially some matches.

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one, my bag will be small like some cross the chest backpack. mp3, AAA battery 5 MRE 5 with the pull tab heater, boot knife with stealth, some gold like rings pendents ect 10 (for trading), core-man med bag 1, three pint bottle with water but can be used for other stuff 1, rain gear 1, metal bat 1(hollow steel) , nylon hammock 1
heat powered led hand light 2,


GunnerGraye:My bag is sort of simple. A flint striker ('Cause lighters run out of fluid eentually but the flint will last much longer even though it might not go on the first strike.), 2 first aid kits, a bolt cutter, a switchblade (Not meant to take on loads of zombies but if one come close a quick stab to the head could take care of them..and also, if a survivor freaks and tries to take over or something, it can also be used to show them who's boss.), machete, a baseball bat, and i dunno what this bag looks like but if it was a backback like mine, then I'd have my skateboard within reach (Not like it's gonna hurt anything, but it would be nice to cruise around a bit if you were in a place without many zombies, and it's always a little bit faster than walking.), and for the last things in the bag..a couple cans of lighter fluid (A nice building full of burning zombies is always a great way to start the day!), and food and water...more preferably canned foods rather than something that would spoil easy (Fruits, Meat and Fish.).

ShotgunMan: In my bag (a gym bag), I would have a 9mm handgun (whatever one I can get my hands on first) and extra magazines for it, a box of 12-Gauge shells and a survival knife in one pocket with the shotgun tied to the outside. As for survival supplies, I could take a lighter and a can of fluid, a radio, a cell phone and battery charger, a road map, a flashlight, a first-aid kit, batteries for the radio and flashlight, and my wallet (with money, ID, etc.) I would also take a couple boxes of Kraft Dinner and crackers and bags of chips (maybe a couple of candy bars), and a few cans of pop and bottles of water in the other side pocket.


Loki_Mast: for this to make sence i should let it be known that im in iraq right now and my bug out bag here is entireley different from the one back home....My bug out bag here contains 2 mres 1 spare uniform 3 pairs of socks, 3 tan tshirts 3 pairs of undergarments, a magnesium fire starter my m16a2 w/210 rnds of ammo(7 full mags) zippo fluid 2 books surefire 3 volt batteries plus some random aa and aaa batteries camel pak improved first aid kit and k-bar. my wallet is always in my back pocket w/id debit card and checkbook if the system dosent go down plus im a smoker so i always have a lighter on me also sunglasses boot knife watch surefire multi tool. the first dead person that i come across carying and 9 mil will be relived of said weapon and that is bug out bag here.
statside bug out bag only differs in the clothing and weapons.
clothing: 1 extra pair jeans 3 tshirts 3 extra socks, undergarments. boots right beside my bug out bag
weapons: glock 29 (10 mil for those of you not gun smart thats about a 40 cal)in a shoulder holster one mag in the weapon with a round chamberedw/3 extra mags 61 rnds total(gotta love cc permits) plus a 22 remington rimfire rifle w/200 rnds (lets hear it about 22s...anyway) iron sites zeroed to me at 300 metters plus scope zeroed at 500 meters



Mikeandberg: The following is this list of what is either in my bug out bag currently or nearby, I put an approximate weight at the end but it may not be accurate as i've recently added and removed a few items...

• Pack is a large alice pack with frame and straps
• multi hatchet survival tool- features axe hammer and prybar in an all in one tool
• Sig Sauer .45 ACP/100 rounds and holster
• 22" Martindale Gator machete and sheath
• 1 Quart Canteen
• Coghlans Water filter system and two replacement filters
• one pack of water purification tablets
• map compass
• signal mirror
• five pack of cricket lighters
• Magnesium Fire Starter
• General Purpose First Aid Kit
• Shaking flashlight
• Mini-Maglite flashlight and spare batteries
• Sleeping Bag and Hammock (when not in a group I can set the hammock between two trees about 15' (5m) off of the ground and stabilize it with the rope
• 6 MREs (enough for lunch and dinner for three days)
• Dehydrated fruit (enough for breakfast for three days)
• One Gerber Knife (useful for more of a tool than a weapon)
• Atlas of my regional area (with carefully marked routes to my safe haven)
• Binoculars
• Change of socks and underwear
• one bar of soap and container
• carton of cigarettes
• one roll of duct tape
• one roll of toilet paper
• one bottle of vitamins
• one sokkia engineers cross-section book (more functional than a diary allows ease of taking notes and drawing diagrams for planning, pages are waterproof)
• handful of mechanical pencils
• 30' of 1/2" dia. rope
• Max Brooks' The Zombie Survival Guide

total estimated weight 606 oz or 38 lbs or 17 Kg
I understand this pack is weapons-light, however, this pack was conceived as part of a group initiative, other members in my group had packs that contained similar items with different weapons. Also, at nearly forty pounds, this is a heavy pack (not including the weight of the pack itself), adding much more equipment would make it far too heavy to be comfortable. Sorry, I can not give a cost estimate of the items in the pack, most were purchased over a period of several years.

Duoman420:

My Bug out Bag contains the following items(mind you all of this is in a military-style backpack:

First Aid:
Flashlight, band-aids, sewing needles and fishing line(for bad gashes), Hydrogen Peroxide, Isopropel Alcohol, anti-biotics I have saved up, marinol, vitamins, pain killers and anti depressants/anxiety medication.

Food and Drink:
Jack Daniels, spring water, compressed loaves of bread, crackers, cans of tuna, beans, corn, and other canned food items, kool-aid mix, powdered milk, dried jerky and other non-perishable items.

Shelter:
Sleeping bag, a small tent, matches(waterproof), three lighters, lighter fluid, portable cooking utensils, radio and cell phone

Misc:
mountain-climbing gear, extra jackets and thick blue-jeans, ammo, homemade napalm and other weapons

Klesh: in my non-existing bug out bag i would use just in case of an extreme emergency i would first get my "dress for success" clothes on which consists of some army digi pants with a belt that has a drop leg pistol holster (which is where i put my sidearm), my glock knife, and a bunch of random extra mag. pouches. then i put on a regular black shirt and camo jacket over.

In Hand: in hand i would probably carry a .22 or a shotgun. something maneuverable so to not get tied down.

The Bag: The bag would consist of all other firearms and ammo i have or could find/buy. (The guns don't work as well without ammo!). then i would put any band-aids, peroxide, lighters, matches, and water and canned goods as i could find. i would try not to carry to much of it for too long AKA- safe drop point or secured locked location. Then make the best of it and get me some zombies!!!!!!

Sporezombie
My Bug out bag is a three bag setup one to give to all of my teammates because you can not live through Z-day alone.

Bag 1:( mountain climbers style backpack) 12 gauge shotgun as primary weapon with 50 shells of ammo, a machete as melee weapon with sharping tool, pistole with 100 shots of ammo, a lock-pick system, cable cutter, crowbar, hatchet, two flashlights that charge themselves, one day supply of water, two days supply of food, a two way radio and a map with info on terrain, buildings, suggested zombie hot spots, and objectives. Finally directional equipment.

Bag 2: (big gym bag) a long range rifle as primary weapon with 120 shells and range finding equipment and scope and silencer, a short edge blade for a melee weapon, a map with the set up as the map in bag 1, binoculars, compass, small video camera, small assault rifle to be carried out of bag in your hands with 200 rounds, As much water and food as possible.

Bag 3:(two one armed bags) one holds a full field medical supply kit plus extra if it can fit. The second bag holds a semi-automatic rifle with 175 rounds and scope. A gladius for melee weapon and a semi-automatic carbine that share the same ammo as the rifle

Super-Z: My "BOB" would probably last me a few days. An old Alice pack would contain:

• Three days of water
• Three days of canned goods
• Light med-pack
• Flint/steel
• Shake-light
• "Fire piston"
• Note-pad/pencil
• Crank-Radio
• E-tool
• lighter
• Dehydrated fruit-4days
• binoculars hatchet
• change of clothes
• 12-g shells: 200 count
• single shot break 12 g
• 30ft of rope
• Blanket

ill add more later.
Don't have everything you need? Below is a list of websites that sell/suggest defensive items:
Ollin Sword Design's Zombie Defense Collection
Techblog: Zombie Defense Station


this is one that kicks arse by Cpl. Parker


Marsden:
My bug-out-bag is filled for maximum mobility and so sacrifices luxuries.

2 large loaves of bread (Compressed into a tupperware container)
3 packets of various vit tablets (To save me carrying around buly vegatables)
1 pair spare socks
A med kit (take out scissors and any other tools, and replace them with;
A swiss army knife.
26 plastic bags sewn together (makeshift tarpaulin)
1 packet of matches (dump the packet after taking the side strips off, place all matches and side strips inside the med kit)

I don't think I have missed anything important. All this weighs 1.76kg, bag included.

TJDOOMSLAYER:
i think a great consept for a bug out bag is a resue bag (i'm not gonna plan that one out, i hate resue missons) or a personal defence and outdoorsman bag. it could contante:
1-string up hammock (for sleeping in trees at night)
2-space blankets (if you go in the back of a hundey and look in its first aid kit you'll find some metalic blkanets made to keep heat in and water out)
1-small firearm
5-clips (one in the gun)
1-colaping rifle(or an m16 form the militarys failed effors to stop the invashon[harder to fnd ammo for])
1-box of 80 rounds for the rife(or 3 clips for the m16)[thats all you can hope for]
4-days mre(meal ready to eat)[gotta eat mate]
1-copy of the zombie survival guide (by max brooks)
1- copy of the anrkists cook book (i know its hard to get but totaly worth it.
1- first aid kit. (lets face it most ingurys you get from zombies will kill you.)
5-cyanide tablets (for the fue sain survivors who have been bitten)
1-nonserated combat knife(or a nice huge kitchen knife)
anf finaly, i'd keep my fzva licence on me for the fue pepole who know what that is so we can reconise one another.

kinda lenthy i know but that would fit in a average sized dufflebag and most of it of small stuff and ealy stored.


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Kiska79:

• water purification tablets
• Bullfrog sunblock (I'm beyond pale)
• can opener
• compass
• peanuts
• rice
• black beans
• pocket knife
• fork
• hatchet
• Waterproof Sealine See Bag (which contains the following)
• 15 lighters that I have accumulated from before I quit smoking
• 3 pairs of socks
• 3 pairs of underthings
• 2 t shirts
• change of pants
• handcrank powered emergency radio
• flashlight
• batteries
• map
• small first aid kit
• ace bandage
• Standard Issue Army Survival Guide
• gloves
• hardtack
• oatmeal
• ammo

(On my person I'd also have my bow + accesories, binoculars, and a canteen.)

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13th.Casualty:

• Bottled water (2)
• Canned meat (2)
• Canned vegetables (2)
• Silenced handgun
• Magazines, ammo (5)
• Swiss Army Knife (3)
• Radio
• Battery (5)
• Binoculars
• Book/Reading magazine (2)
• First Aid Kit
• Matches/Lighters
• Compass
• A complete set of clothes, including shoes, underwear, etc.
• Flashlight
• Laser pointer
• Space blankets
• ASP expandable baton
• Leather gloves
• Flare gun
• Flares (6, one already in the gun)
• 15 feet of rope
• Pen
• Notebook
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Shaded goggles
• The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks
• Water purification tablets

More to come...

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Z-daysurvivor:My BOB has 3 cans of diced tomatos
3 cans of soup(cream of chicken tomato and cream of mushroom
1 can of spam
6 bottled waters
1 hunting knife
1 BIC lighter
stainless steel pot(camping pot)
emergency blanket and sleeping bag w/ pillow sewn to it both waterproof
first aid kit(needle&thread band aids N.sporn pain killers water purifacation tabs
4 walkie talkies
im finishing the rest today im going to get 4 cans of beans 7 more cans of spam adnd 12 more bottled waters

also i want to know what is the longest lasting canned food(i think its spam)
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My BoB kit

me and a group of about three friends who all live near each other have nearly the same in each others

• Swiss army knife x3 (each)
• 2 Medic kits (each)
• Radios 1 (each)
• a type of hitting instrument (rounders bad)
• hand air rifle

but with all of those i also have these in mine:

• Cloths for a few days
• tooth brush and paste
• 2 lighters
• carving knife
• hammer
• flares x5
• torch with 14 extra batteries
• wind up phone charger
• hand sat-nav
• kevlar jacket and trousers
• knuckle protector leather gloves
• steel toed army boots.
• 20 caned sardines
• 8 bottles of water
• peater breadx3 packs
• chedder cheese large packsx2

Resident-Adam

My Bug out bag is pretty basic to be honest, i'm thinking short term survival til i flee my city, then i'll forage after i get out! I have a "Blackhawk" 3-day pack with an intergrated "Camel-Back" water pack, 3 Meals, ready to Eat packs, a change of socks/underwear. My trusty sleeping bag and K-Bar Combat Knife. For nightime i have a "Sure-Fire" tac-light mounted on my M500 Pistol grip pump shotgun, with a bandolier that hold 50 rounds. My back-up weapon is my baby, my modified GLOCK-17 combat pistol, with 6 18 round magazines i'm good to go. By my bug-out bag is my KDH body armor with intergrated knife sheath/ammo carriers and first aid med-kit. And a crowbar, its like American express never leave home without it!!!


Grant Hatman I probably will only make a 48 hour BOB becuase I dont actualy have a bag big enough to hold much stuff.
6 cans of Green Beans and a hand can opener
4 pices of beef jerkey
1 box of matches
1 bic lighter
1 Hunting Knife
1 .22 rifle and 50 bullets
2 2 liter bottles of water
1 leather jacket
1 pair of boots
and that is about all I can fit in my bag, sadly. If I had a bigger bag I would put more in it, but this keeps it lighter I guess.

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Jesden
I have two, one for camp, with essentials, and one for periodic raids to get new stuff. also, probably kept at main base of operations which you can find details of at this page

My raid bob is pretty much this:
Webtex combat vest (with water bladder)(in urban camo)
Maglight (enough batterys to supply)
first aid kit
a custom built precision rifle
a box of ammo for said rifle
A Thermal Imaging scope, expensive but handy.
2 energy bars
a can of food

My main BoB is this:
85Ltr Bergen in woodland camo,
same rifle as i take on raids
8 boxes of ammo for said rifle
1 change of clothes
2 spare socks (pair) and boxers(vacuum pack)
3 days water
water purification tablets
first aid kit
10 energy bars
3 days canned foods
lightweight booklets on edible plants
wire for snares
camo poncho
hat in same cammo as poncho
flint/steel
crank radio
blanket
shake light
pencils/paper
binnoculars
hatchet
multitool
dehydrated fruit (enough for 3 days)
lighter
piece of waterproof material in camo, that I can stretch for a lean-to.
swiss army knife
More added later if I can work out essentials

I live right by a forest so i can hopefully just slip away into it.

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Hey Kids! It's George Romero's Baby again. Here arethe following items in my vehicle:


Contents include:

• (1) Saw - to help free trapped victims.
• (1) Pair of Pliers - additional rescue/camp tool.
• (1) Roll Caution tape - to restrict access to dangerous areas
• (1) Steel Pulley Block/Tackle - to aid in immediate rescue efforts.
• (1) Flathead Screwdriver - additional rescue/camp tool.
• (1) Phillips Screwdriver - additional rescue/camp tool.
• (1) Tarp 10' X 12' - provides emergency shelter and ground cover.
• (4) Safety Goggles - protective eye cover for disaster relief teams.
• (4) Safety Vests - fluorescent orange to identify rescue team leaders.
• (1) Hammer/Hatchet - additional rescue/camp tool.
• (1) Roll Duct Tape - for everything and anything.
• (1) Vise Grip - additional rescue/camp tool.
• (1) Folding Shovel - additional rescue/camp tool.
• (1) Pry/Crow Bar - 24"- additional rescue/camp tool.
• (1) Nylon Cord - 50 ft. - to set up camp and rescue efforts.
• (4) Triage Tags - for identifying and prioritizing levels of sustained injury.
• (4) Whistles - blows loud to attract rescue attention.
• (4) Pair work gloves - leather palmed to help escape and sift through debris.
• (4) Pair latex gloves - provides protection for treating others.
• (4) Flashlights - to help clear buildings and find victims.
• (4) Hard hats - OSHA approved for dangerous conditions.
• (8) Batteries - 20+ year shelf life - code-red batteries for an ensured shelf-life.
• (4) Light Sticks - 30 minutes - high intensity yellow for brilliant, instant, and reliable light.
• (4) Light Sticks - 12 hour - bright, green, reliable light at the snap of the fingers.
• (1) AM/FM Solar Radio with light and Crank Generator - to provide the latest news/reports and additional lighting
• (1) Survival Knife Kit - sharp 6" stainless steel blade with jagged edge blade for cutting on opposing side, survival contents in handle (waterproof matches and fishing hooks/weights/line) compass, sheath, and sharpening stone.
• (1) Packed in durable duffel bag - with easy- to- grab hand and shoulder carrrying straps.

StrykerPez: My BOB is packed in a mil surplus ALICE pack that I removed the frame from for added storage and portability convienence. I had to use some electrical conduit to replace a small part of the frame where the straps attached. It is packed with water and rations for 72 hours, a small first aid kit, a small amount of cash (in early stages of any disaster / outbreak, some people will still want cash), one change of clothes, NIOSH respirator, a handheld spotlight, a LED flashlight, a hunting knife, a small folding tarp, small tool kit, water purification tablets, duct tape, .22LR Ruger 6 shot single action pistol (general purpose shooting if I have no time to grab my other guns), baby wipes, portable CB radio and portable scanner, and extra batteries for all. The idea is that if I have no time to assemble the rest of my gear, this a last resort that would give me an edge over people without any preparation. However, it is something I hope I never have to touch.

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HossDelgado: Wow, I guess those with huge BOB’s don't really plan on doing a whole lot of running during a zombie outbreak - if you've ever tried going for a jog with a full Alice pack on your back it's not the easiest thing in the world, and don't forget the hordes of undead chasing you who won't be burdened by days worth of supplies - you're their supplies. And whoever it was that thinks they'll be able to lug around 300+ rounds of ammo is crazy – the objective is to survive, not close with and destroy zombies! Keep it light, keep it down to the bare essentials, and keep it simple - water, IFAC, ammo, small amount of food (3 MRE’s max), spare socks, flashlight with spare batteries a survival tool (Gerber, knife, etc..), a lighter and some 550 cord.
As for a firearm, there's really no reason to be lugging around a .45. It's large and the ammo is large – and weight is an issue here. On top of that, the magazine capacity is almost half that of a 9mm. Reloading is going to be a pain in the arse when you have hundreds of your former friends coming at you. At this point it’s all about shot placement. There are only two places where you are going to successfully disable a zombie – the T-Zone or the pelvic girdle. A 9mm will cause sufficient damage in both regions to drop the zombie. Accuracy is also an important consideration. A .45 isn’t as easy to fire accurately as a 9mm, especially for follow-on shots. For those of you who spend every weekend at the range and are ‘sharpshooters’ consider this – the first time you get in a high stress situation all the blood will move from your extremities to protect vial organs, leaving you with decreased motor functions. You’ll develop tunnel vision and forget everything that you learned. When this happens, you’ll want a round that’s easier to place on target initially and for follow-on shots – that’s the 9mm.
Let’s move on to long-guns. The key here is something that is relatively lightweight, easy to aim, easy to transition from target to target, and easy to fire rapidly. There are lots of great options out there, all with their pros and cons, but I would have to say initially that your best bet is a shotgun – my preference is the Remington 870 pump action. Pump actions are more reliable than semi-automatics and Remington makes the best pump in my opinion – it’s relatively inexpensive and easy to find. Additionally, the shot pattern of a shotgun makes aiming all that easier which, as I said before, will be an issue once the adrenaline kicks in. I would recommend 2 ¾” 00 buck shot, which will allow you to fit more into the gun’s tube than the 3”. Range is an issue with the shotgun, which is one of the cons, but the idea here is survival and evasion so you shouldn’t be firing unless you absolutely have to – when the zombies are almost right on top of you - so it shouldn’t be that much of an issue.
To appease the proponents of the assault rifle-styled fire arms, I would have to recommend any of the variety of M-4 type models that are sold out there. They are light, compact and the civilian versions, when properly maintained, are reliable. Additionally, the gun hardly kicks at all, making follow-on shots easier. The cartridge is very common and easy to find, and it can reach out a lot further than the shotgun if you find the need to shoot longer distances. For optics, I would probably to with the EO-Tech holographic sight which provides a good aiming point with smooth transitioning, all without causing tunnel vision, and works off of AA batteries.
** For any gun, I would strongly discourage the use of three point slings. Reason being, if the zombie decides to grab the gun, which is firmly attached to you, you’re screwed. Not having a sling allows you to let go of the long-gun and transition to your sidearm or get the heck out of dodge. Enough said**
For melee weapons, let me start off by saying that, if you find yourself in that situation, I suggest you start getting used to the idea of eating brains. But, we got to go down fighting and take as many of them with us as possible, so I suggest something simple and easy to wield – an axe or tomahawk. They can be swung by almost anyone with enough force to cause significant head trauma and are designed to cut through tough material (wood). Forget machetes, forget katana blades (unless you’re a samurai then go for it) and forget chainsaws – I don’t know too many people that would want to lug one of those around along with their week worth of foot, water, and enough bullets to take over a small country. There are a large selection of axes and tomahawks designed specifically for combat that can be purchased.
In summary, those who find themselves surviving the initial onslaught of a zombie pandemic probably want to stay a survivor for as long as possible. Survival is about common sense - don’t weigh yourself down; water is the key to not dieing of dehydration; and most important, don’t let a zombie bite you. Thank you and enjoy.

BigBDave: Pack (small comercial) : 2 pair socks, jeans, t-shirt, boonie hat, gogles, painters mask, heavy long sleave shirt, space blanket, 2- 8oz. bags trail mix, 4 bottles water, small first-aid kit, small hygean kit ( disp. razor, sample soap and shampoo, nail clippers, thread and needle, and trial tooth brush and paste), 50' 550 cord, duct tape, batteries ( 4-D and 6-AA), crow bar, machanics gloves, flare gun and 6 flares, head light (35 led 4 AA batteries), 2 5 hour energy shots, and 1/2 roll T.P. Tactical vest: 4mags. for Beretta 92, Beretta 92F, 40 rounds 12 gauge 2 3/4 ooB ( in the rifle mag pouches, compass, walkie talkie, butain torch, night vision monocular, 8x monocular, sun glasses, 2 granola bars, and Leatherman super tool. Belt: 2- liter canteens, pouch with 50 rounds 12 gauge, short ax in holster, hand held C.B., and small pouch with lock pick set (YES I do know how to use them. ),. On me: swiss army knife, lighter, keys to cars, and mossburg 500sp 12 gauge 8 shot with mounted flashlight..
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In a Seabag (like a dufflebag, but with backpack straps as well as handle):
Tools (note that tools can double as weaps when necessary):
A couple of Swiss Army knives; Multi-Tool (several, at least one in my thigh holster mag pouch); Crowbar; Machete; Hatchet (with hammer backside); Matches (in waterproof holder-waterproof if possible), zippo lighter and several cans of fluid, magnesium firestarter, bic and electrical lighters, and a GLASS magnifying glass (all to start fires- whenever possible, start them just before sundown);	Electrical tape (in several colors, at least red, blue, yellow, and black- more if I can find them); A couple rolls of duct tape; Boxing hammer/prybar combo tool; Wide crowbar; Folding saw; Metal saw and blades; E-tool; Bolt cutter; Multi-tip screwdriver; Emergency Candles
General Gear:
Spit kit (toothbrush and toothpaste, dental floss, razors, carmex/blistex/etc, Halls cough drops); First aid kit (Medical shears, forceps [you can get those in tool stores as well as militry surplus and medical supply stores], gauge, bandage tape, band aids of various sizes, ace bandages, multi-vitamins, caffeine tablets, painkillers, splint, cotton balls, anti-venom, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, anti-biotic, antiseptic/antigenic, painkillers, a box of rubber surgical gloves, tourniquet, my Prozac [I can survive without it, but I’m better when I have it]); Sewing kit (constructed of several kits, picked up over time, with a starter kit I got from Wal-Mart); General camping gear (a few hundred feet of 550 cord, ½” three-strand rope, plastic trash bags, sleeping bag or heavy blanket in waterproof carrybag, poncho, Camelbak, chlorine tablets/water purifier tabs and water strainer to get dirt, twigs, whatever out, steel camp cup [one of those blue ones], pot to boil water just in case, 15’×20’ tarp, mess kit); Flare gun and as many flares as I can get for it (some flares can be fired from 20gge shotguns); About a dozen or so road flares; CB Radio (handheld if possible) and a few hand-held radios; Rechargeable Batteries and Charger. Manual generator (hand-powered that can be hooked to a stationary bicycle);	Spare batteries; 2 sets of BDU’s or equivalent (at least one will be a set of my Guard-issued blue ODU’s); About a dozen pairs of socks; Water purification tablets; As many road maps as I can steal from the various AAA offices I loot along the way; Disinfecting spray, baby wipes, and antibacterial wipes and lotion; Boatswains Pipe (for communicating, believe it or not it’s a full-blown language unto itself; Tea bags and instant coffee; Sailing needles and twine; Cloth towel and snot rag (I got a mucus problem); General purpose thermometers (medical, ambient air, cooking); Spare batteries (mostly AA and D); About 200 feet of fishing line; Kool-Aid and Gatorade mix; Sodium Bicarbonate; Steel toed boots or similar; Swim goggles and snorkel kit; Space blanket (for shelter and signaling, NOT to stay warm per se); As many of those “Primetime” cigarettes as I can get (partly because I smoke, and partly because the tubes can be re-used later);My but pack (a smaller backpack useful during the day for scaving)Assortment of non-perishable food (both dried and canned, of meats, soups, beans/chili, peanut butter, a few bags of various candy, etc), a few cans of Spam (never expires dont’cha know), chocolate bars, crackers- any type will do, oatmeal, minute rice, several bottled waters (preferably 2-liters that I filled myself);
Manuals, documentations, and books:
Field guides to edible plants and animals; My USCG Special Missions Training Center manual (has detailed instructions on M-2, M-240, M-16, and other “interesting” things); Survival manual; Anarchist Cook Book;	Basic and advanced first aid (also EMT training manual, if I can find one); Manual of edible plants; My copy of the USCG NavRuls (personal reasons)
Strictly if possible items- Thing’s I’d like to have, if I can get them, but not mission critical:
Body armor (worn); Riot or motorcycle armor (worn); Motorcycle helmet; My digital camera and chips;	2 or 3 pairs of self-tinting glasses (I’m slightly nearsighted, and light sensitive, so it would help); Gas mask (on gun belt); Winter mittens
Vanity items: These are things I know I should leave behind, but I can’t.
My battle flag; My certifications (especially my pepperspray cert); A couple novels; A Cutterman’s Badge;	Portable CD player (music is sacred to me; I would kill you for desecrating the greats); My black On The Town jacket (packed at the bottom of the bag)

On Gunbelt:
Binoculars (in belt pouch); 3D-Cell Maglight; Writing kit (sharpies, pens- especially those four-ink types preferred by medical types, pencil, grease pencils, and pocket notebooks); Signal mirror;	Whistle; Leather work gloves; Switchblade knife (not really usable as a weap, but good for getting yourself and other disentangled)
My pistols (I know I’ve said pistols against skin jobs is bad, but all I have is a pair of pistols because AR-15’s are illegal in CA); I’ll be carrying these in my thigh and shoulder holsters (the thigh holster is rigged to the belt with my combat knife sheath with a nylon leg belt; it’s held up using a shoulder holster as suspenders, negating the need for proper suspenders or belt keepers); For my holster, I sewed the nylon holster to a nylon combat knife sheath, with a nylon leg belt; This puts the knife and the pistol not only in reach, but also on the same spot on your belt freeing space for other gear. (I also attached a dual mag pouch to the leg belt, feeing up that little bit more space; However, I carry a multi-tool in on and a large pocket knife in the other, rather than mags- places those where I can easily reach my most critical tools.) Something to consider: In order to increase your load, you could try moving things from your backpack (or seabag, in my case) to other locations; For example, rather than carrying a gasmask in my pack (where it does very little good anyways), I’m carrying it on my gunbelt (over the holster, making it harder for an unfriendly person to access). Balancing you weight around your body (and reducing your shoulder-to-back transfer load) allows the load to be increased up to 25%.
DaveBall : My b.o.b. and gear for summer or winter in Michigan--- Alice Pack : 5 liter water bladder, duct tape, 1/2 roll T.P. in a zip lock bag, small fishing kit, rain poncho, crow bar, first aid kit (with sutures), matches, leather gloves, painters mask, safety goggles, 2 pair socks, 550 cord,1 pair jeans, t-shirt, bonnie hat, 6 AR -15 30round mags., 3 Glock 21 25 round mags., 3 Beretta 92 30 round mags., 3 freeze dried entrees, 4 energy bars, water purifying tablets, wool blanket, and batteries ( 24 AA, 6D ). Tactical Vest : 6 30 round AR-15 mags., 4 13 round Glock 21 mags., Glock 21 (.45), sunglasses, 10x monocular, night vision monocular, 2 D mag light, walkie talkie, and lock pick set ( yes I can use it). Belt : Beretta 92F, 5 18 round mags., fanny pouch ( small first aid kit, 2 energy bars, matches, and maps.), 2 -1 quart canteens, leather-man super tool, K bar, and C.B. hand held. Person : car keys, leather-man wave with 2 AA mag light, AR-15 (M4 configuration, rail for-stock, flash light), and watch with compass.
Thootenbass: My BoB would be contained in my old gym bag. I live down the road from a sporting goods store so thats where i get my weapons. 1x .22 rimfire semi auto rifle with 200 rounds in bag. 100 .45 cal pistol rounds 75 .38 rounds baseball bat in bag 1x empty 5 gallon collasable water jug 10x 1 liter water bottles 30x granola/energy bars what ever i got in pantry 15x cans of assorted goods
2x change of clothes +BDU's 1x pair of heavy winter boots wallet, money notebook/pen/pencil 50xAA batteries 50xAAA batteries 10xD batteries 1xportable battery powered TV 4x spare .45 mags tool set 1x CB radio
1x hammer 3x flint striker 4x pocket knives
1x hi power binoculars 1x winter coat 1x heavy maglite 1x thermos of coffee 3-5x shots of 5 hour energy on person leatherman multitool pistol holster 1x .45 cal pistol Whatever i can get ankle holster 1x .38 snubnose pistol
sneakers
jeans

BDU jacket
boonie hat
3x energy bars
baseball bat on belt Auto2579:
Simplicity is the key. Remeber, this is stuff you want to be able to keep on you for a VERY long time. Remember simply that this is all stuff you cannot live without. This isn't Spaceballs, and you are not Princess Vespa. You do not need that industrial hair drier. Think of things that can assist you in many tasks, not just one. Anything you are going to have needs to have at least a dual purpose for it to be required in my opinion.

Body:
Blackhawk Industries makes several good chest rigs, myself I prefer an H-harness myself, as it leaves more options for pouches, configurations, different types of ammo, etc.
-Four SAW pouches with fastex clips to keep them closed. (can hold all sorts of goodies, ie: 6 x 30 round m-4 /Mini-14 mags, 5 x AK-47 mags, 4 x M-14 / FAL mags)
-Extra large Butt Pack. I have one that has a zipper, and two side pouches, and haev lived out of it for three or more days. Inside: Compressed chow. Protein, protein, protein! Your muscles need that stuff so you don't collapse. Keep also things like matches, lighters, maps, compass, GPS, whetstone, magnesium fire starter, cord or rope of some kind, Zip Ties are useful in a LOT of situations. Zip-loc bags are a must to keep things dry.
-Emergency strobe in pouch. Yeah, live people will probably not be responding to it before the batteries die, but it would work well for a distraction.
Bag: Blackhawk 3-Day Assault Pack
-This is where you put the things that either you will not necessarilly need every second. Most of your food should be here, since it is a nice consolidated place for it to all be together. Go for the astranaut chow if available. It is freeze dried and compact, not to mention light. Millitary rations work well too, as they are small and pretty easy to get ahold of. A further bonus is that they do not need to be cooked, and can be compressed down pretty well. Drop the Charms and the M & M's though, as the sugar will do next to nothing for you, and that's room you can use elsewhere.
Spare ammo is a must in here. Keep it already pre-loaded in magazines so that you don't need to worry about loading up right away when your body rig runs out. I suggest at least 4-500 rounds total in here for rifle and pistol. Hydration: Camelback is great for this, as the bladders are a lot more convenient than bottles, and can be compressed and saved for later filling when empty. I suggest at least two 120 ounce bladders. Like they say, "Hydrate or Die"
First Aid is good to go in here too, but the simple fact that if you are bitten by a Zed, you can forget about the band-aids, and swallow your gun.

There are many other tings that can be inclulded, but you all get the idea.