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| Cathedral107 | BOB additions you might not think about (page: 1 2 3 4 5 ... last page) | 387 | Jan 31 2012, 3:42 PM EST by White76Knight | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 23 2009, 3:38 AM EDT
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Don't forget a good knife, as well as something that can be a form of entertainment. A couple of paperbacks, or a deck of cards (a deck of 'UNO' cards will be a lifesaver if there are children about) are also good, and as strange as it sounds - keep a couple of packs of chewing gum, or a tin/bag of mints in your bug-out bag, too. It's not just about surviving, it's also about keeping people reasonable and friendly as they try to keep Zack from snacking on you and yours.
A really nice addition to your BOB is a pack of baby wipes. They let you stay clean and thus, conserve water otherwise used for bathing, and they also serve for use cleaning yourself after using the toilet. Remember, Zack's got a great sense of smell. For your first aid kit - run out and get a bottle each of 91% rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide. You can use the alcohol for sterilizing things, and the peroxide for disinfecting surface wounds without causing the person extreme pain. Also- make sure to stick an extra pair of tweezers in there, as well as some needles (for removing splinters). Finally - as cliche as it sounds - stick a towel in there. The uses of a towel are many, and you can always find new uses for one.
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| Annihalatrix | 5 minute scamble | 12 | Jul 12 2010, 1:19 PM EDT by PedroAsani | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 6 2008, 3:31 PM EST
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So bug out bags are beginning to look more and more similar. Most people are to ignorant to even own one(no one on this site of course), but your average man who doesnt believe in the inevitable zombie apocalypse. If we were all more like that man, i would like to ask about the 5 minute scramble. In the event Z Day comes and you DONT have a BOB, and your told you have to leave in 5 minutes, maybe even 10, what do you think that you would grab?
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| Survival702 | streetswags | 0 | Oct 29 2009, 4:01 AM EDT by Survival702 | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 29 2009, 4:01 AM EDT
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Street swags have recently been released in Australia, they can function as a tent and a sleeping bag(not at the same time), Although pegs are required. I think orders are able to be taken online as well.
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| mars22581 | Fooding Yourself | 6 | Aug 31 2009, 2:40 PM EDT by mars22581 | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 30 2009, 4:05 PM EDT
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Even a basic disaster means mass rioting and looting for familiar food items (Grocery stores, McD's). It will be safer and easier to catch fish/small animals in the wild then have to fight some guy for a can of peas!
In each of my survival kits, I include some fishing gear. If you know how to boil water, then the addition of some fishing gear will make your 72 hour bag a 'rest of your life' bag if need be. I took a retractable chalk line tool, removed the string and put in some heavy duty Spectra fishing line. You gotta use braided Spectra, because Mono Filament will go all curly and insane! Works like a simple fishing rig, and the Spectra is good for setting ground snares for rabbits and such too.
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| DillonD | Some extra BOB supplies | 0 | Aug 17 2009, 5:16 PM EDT by DillonD | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 17 2009, 5:16 PM EDT
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I am in the Civil Air Patrol, so I know a little bit about Emergency Survices. It's by no means my specialty, but I've learned some things along the way.
Poncho (military style, it is large as has snap-style buttons and a few tie-down holes) Paracord Tent Stakes Carabiners Trust me, you can make a pretty rockin shelter with these things. The stakes are not needed, but they really help. All you need to know are two pretty simple knots. I will look up a good instructional video/text and post it. Also carry around a few knives, including a large lock-blade or fixed knife. Tactical tomahawks are pretty good too. |
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| byates | site with suggested BOB | 0 | May 31 2009, 10:40 PM EDT by byates | ||||
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Thread started: May 31 2009, 10:40 PM EDT
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http://tribes.tribe.net/survivalcache/thread/73942255-fe40-4178-bd1f-18f84c26d5f5
For you and your vehicle, missing a few things but a good beginning. I do tend to over prepare, so this might seem like too much to some. More tools are needed, metal shovel and axe plus assorted hand tools. |
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| surivalist | Your B.O.B | 1 | May 31 2009, 7:03 PM EDT by usmcfr888 | ||||
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Thread started: May 31 2009, 6:11 PM EDT
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whats is in i want to help people with it and hell, i might even learn a thing or two.
so tlet me know
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| surivalist | MY BOB | 13 | Apr 20 2009, 5:28 PM EDT by timberrattler | ||||
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Thread started: Jan 25 2009, 6:52 PM EST
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two pairs of socks
5 water bottles water-purification tablets matches bandanna map compass flashlight poncho signaling mirror sleeping bag sunglasses first-aid kit multi-tool hand-held radio knife binoculars primary firearm fifty rounds cleaning kit secondary firearm 25 rounds machete signal flare
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| FromAsia101 | Suicide "BOB" >:) | 1 | Apr 15 2009, 9:40 PM EDT by Littlejon126 | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 15 2009, 9:34 PM EDT
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put cans of gasoline and nails a little bullets , and any kind of homemade explosive and u have a "Suicide Bob Kit" if Ur infected and theres no chance for a cure watsoever then make a honorable decision by helping out your team or group now this is wat you will need
1.)fill your kit with Gas cans 2.)in the cans put nails(even outside the cans) 3.)Couple of bullets(9mm works best/Shotgun shells) 4.)Readdy your homemade explosive 5.)pour gas on da bag and on yourself 6.)w8 until ders a big group or if you want pull them all in one spot(clear of any human) 7.)drop/pull/bomb yourself and eventually the fire reaches up to the bag and heats up the cans thus relising flames which covers up the bullets and richochetts out the bag and zombie heads fall and for the nails is just extra's just incase any survive (The best is a molotove cocktail)-throw it into da air then shoot yourself in da head for a fast take down- (or if you want to go to heaven just let yourself get eaten,,,the molotove will usually go down and fills up the place with flames)
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| twistermop | b.o.b worries | 19 | Feb 23 2009, 2:59 PM EST by MarkWhitenstall | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 19 2008, 1:35 PM EST
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i dont have any access to firearms would i still stand a good enough chance against the undead??
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| byates | Podcast on overlooked BOB items | 2 | Jan 16 2009, 9:57 PM EST by byates | ||||
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Thread started: Jan 16 2009, 6:47 PM EST
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http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/episode-124-overlooked-items-for-the-bug-out-bag
Dehydrated food for backpacking http://www.harmonyhousefoods.com/Backpacking-Kit-4018-count41_p_1866.html Miscellaneous items that might be useful http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.805
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| misfitzseat3 | Port-A-Ledge | 1 | Jan 11 2009, 3:41 AM EST by John_234 | ||||
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Thread started: Jan 11 2009, 2:36 AM EST
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Hey Guys, check this out: http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/portaledges.html . It's called a Port-A-Ledge. climbers use it to sleep on during long climbs. You basically just attach the top of the portaledge to the rock face and then sleep on it like a bed. It's applications to Zombie Survival are obvious. If you are traveling through the forest, throw a rope over a tree limb 15 or 20 feet high, pull up the portaledge to a safe height, then climb up a rope ladder with your most vital gear (the Portaledge will support . You will be able to sleep without the fear of waking up to a skin head standing over you. A double portaledge is 7' by 3'9'' and (I assume but I can't find it) can support two adults and their gear. Even though it is pretty expensive (around $700) it is relatively lightweight at 13 lbs. I think it would make a great addition to a Zombie Survival Kit / Plan, since not only could you use the portaledge in a forest, but it could potentially be used in an urban environment (it is designed to be placed right against a rock wall, you could attach the ledge to the side of a building and greatly increase your chances of surviving while crossing a large urban environment). Tell me what you guys think! I also posted this in the New Members Area but I wasn't sure if a lot of people would look at it there
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| andyroo89 | Where to buy a B.O.B? (page: 1 2) | 30 | Dec 30 2008, 5:57 AM EST by thecardsharp | ||||
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Thread started: Nov 17 2008, 10:44 PM EST
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I can't find any B.O.B. at military surplus stores around where I live is there any other places that sell ALICE or B.O.B.?
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| byates | Canadian Survival Kit Regulations for small aircraft | 2 | Dec 29 2008, 4:08 PM EST by DaveBall | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 28 2008, 5:18 PM EST
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Edited for length see URL
http://www.equipped.com/ak_cnda.htm 1. Food having a caloric value of at least 10,000 calories per person carried, 2. Cooking utensils. 3. Matches in a waterproof container. 4. A stove and a supply of fuel or a self-contained means of providing heat for cooking 5. A portable compass. 6. An axe of at least 2 1/2 pounds weight with a handle of not less than 28 inches in length. 7. A flexible saw blade or equivalent cutting tool. 8. Snare wire of at least 30 feet or 9 meters and instructions for its use. 9. Fishing equipment including still fishing bait and a gill net of not more than a 2 inch or 3 centimeter mesh. 10. Mosquito nets or netting and insect repellant sufficient to meet the needs of all persons carried when operating in an area where insects are likely to be hazardous. 11. Tents or engine and wing covers of a suitable design, coloured or having panels coloured in international orange or other high visibility colour, sufficient to accommodate all persons when operating north of the tree line. 12. Winter sleeping bags sufficient in quantity to accommodate all persons carried when operating in an area where the mean daily temperature is likely to be 7 degrees C (approx. 45 degrees F) or less. 13. Two pairs of snow shoes when operating in areas where the ground snow cover is likely to be 12 inches or 30 centimeters of more. 14. A signalling mirror. 15. At least 3 pyrotechnical distress signals. 16. A sharp jack-knife or hunting knife of good quality. 17. A suitable survival instruction manual. 18. Conspicuity panel. The following are suggested as useful additional equipment: 1. Spare Axe Handle 2. Honing stone or file 3. Ice chisel 4. Snow knife or snow saw 5. Snow shovel 6. Flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries 7. Pack sack
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| byates | How many have actually tried out their BOB? | 3 | Dec 15 2008, 7:39 PM EST by SkipNChurch | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 15 2008, 5:38 PM EST
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Remember
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless. 2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
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| byates | EOD breacher bar | 5 | Dec 13 2008, 2:11 PM EST by exile529 | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 6 2008, 11:33 PM EST
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http://www.endtimesreport.com/survival_shop.html#BREACHER
What do you'all think of this as an addition to your BOB or EDC?
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| Orangeampsforever | Bug Out Bag | 6 | Dec 9 2008, 2:12 AM EST by Orangeampsforever | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 4 2008, 2:34 AM EST
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Minus the vest stuff, this is what I take hiking/camping. This system works for me because I have tested it. Also I have the bare essentials on the vest in case I need to ditch the pack.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/tennoa/chrisSnow.jpg[/IMG] Pack • Nagalene bottle • Pack Camelbak • MRE’s • Tactical Camelbak • Iodine tablets • Water filter • Folding bowls • Metal bowl • Metal pan • Closed top mug • Spatula • Big spoon • Small spoon • Fork • Knife • Blue paper towels • Hiking stove • fuel • Synthetic underwear • hiking socks • T-shirt • synthetic pants • Gators • fleece pants • fleece jacket • shell • hat • beanie • Bandaa • Snowboarding gloves • Tactical gloves • Leather belt • E-tool • Bowie • Rope • Headlamp • Snowshoes • Poles • Poncho • Sunglasses • Goggles • Thermarest mattress • Sleeping bag • Tent • Tent footprint • Water bottles x2 • MRE x3 • Shammy • Soap • Deodorant • Toothbrush • Floss • Toothpaste • Nail clippers • Tweezers • Sewing kit • Fishing line/ hooks • TP • Scissors • Band-Aids • Med-tape • Gauze • Ace bandage • Arm sling • Aspirin • Disinfect wipes • Compass 1 • Folder knife 1 • Leatherman • Sharpening tools • Flint/steel • Matches • Sandpaper • Trioxide • Signal Mirror • Whistle • Foil blanket • Para cord • Compass 1 • Pen/pencil • Batteries Vest/Drop Leg • Gunlock key • Rifle cleaning rod • Pistol cleaning rod • Cleaning patches • Gun scrubber • Gun oil • Q-tips • Folder knife 2 • Combat knife • Swiss Army Knife • Optics
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| gijew | littel guy | 1 | Dec 8 2008, 5:26 PM EST by alicestar | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 8 2008, 5:01 PM EST
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hay how you all doing. i have been bilding a bug out bag for about i would say 4 mounths now. ill buy one thing here and there so i dont break the bank. im 5'6 and i weight 120 lbs. how much do you think i sould set my max weight for my bag?
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| andyroo89 | any BOB black friday specials/sales? | 2 | Dec 7 2008, 11:05 AM EST by byates | ||||
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Thread started: Nov 28 2008, 2:21 PM EST
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Is there anywebsite that has bug out bags on sale becuase of black friday? LMK thanks!
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| whyr | my BOB | 0 | Nov 28 2008, 4:14 PM EST by whyr | ||||
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Thread started: Nov 28 2008, 4:14 PM EST
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tac vest
web belt drop leg holster drop pouch: instead of dropping mags, save em to reload med kit melee wep: machety and an asp M.R.E type food: one mre bag can last one day so will prolly carry 2-3 water: just a few bottles for the mres and my self can stock up on more at stores batteryless radio batteryless flashlight pistol: 1911 .45 rifle/shotgun: paying off a ps90 atm and have a 12g shotty extra mags/clips ammo: this will be the bulk of my weight seeing as my ps90 mags will hold 50rds knife: dont forget a sharpnr shovle: lot of ppl will hate that i say ima have one but think about it! vacu-seal bags warm clothes fire starting device other then lighter/matches water purification type deal bactine goggles: eyes are an entry way for zed blood! duct tape marker/chalk: to leave messages for other survivers on where i went and will be camel pack: i just needs cleaning kit binocks glow sticks: night op so i dont have ta crank my flashlight leathermen map flares rope prybar poncho TP towel compass gloves bolt cutters saw multi-use hatchet sling for rifle/shotty eberstock series back pack |
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