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LJ126's EDC, BOB and Survival Gear
Foreword
First and foremost, I would like to admit that I don't believe zombies are real and I don't believe that zombies ever will be real, so I don't actually plan on dealing with zombies at all. I also don't plan on gearing up in Multicam or MARPAT, or carrying the latest and greatest in military hardware - in my opinion, that is a needless waste of money, money that I can spend buying Christmas presents or stocking up on food/water stores. I am also not your "Rambo" or fill-in-the-blank action movie star (or COD character) so I don't plan on picking firefights or jumping into the middle of a raging battle with thousands of zombies. My objective of the so-called 'zombie apocalypse' is survival, and I'm geared up for that as best I can afford to do.
Allow me to be the first person to say that I take a very different approach to survival than most people on the ZSDW - I'm a minimalist. This means that I don't pack 90 pounds of crap for a three to five day bug out bag. I pack just what I need to keep from starving, maybe a little extra, and nothing more. In a pinch, my bag would probably sustain me for 7-14 days, though I'd be very skinny at the end of it....
I am not a "Gear Nazi" or an elitist and I don't knock other peoples' gear choices unless I've personally seen that item (or another item from that company) fail or break - I have made my gear choices based on value, performance and reliability. Lastly, I have taken the approach of remaining constantly vigilant and capable, as opposed to the approach shown by many members here that require them to head home to gear up first; more often than not I'm toting some sort of handgun. My gear choices go so far as to include what clothing I wear on a day-to-day basis, what shoes I'm wearing, the weather, my plans for the day, and where I'm going to be during that day.
Lastly, my BOB is constantly evolving and changing. Every couple of weeks or so, new items get switched into the kit and old items come out. These pictures are representative of how the bag looked at the time this article was written. Since then, I've made a few changes, but it still remains mostly accurate...
LJ126's Typical EDC Setup
Typically speaking, I keep a certain amount of gear on my person during day to day operations. As a CCW permit holder, I am completely legal to carry a handgun in most states (35, including Missouri) and I do so most of the time in my day-to-day life, short of places in which I cannot legally carry.As a side note, the Makarov is a pretty decent CCW gun but it is not my first choice for use as a combat sidearm as the magazine capacity is low, recharging method is not ideal (European-style magazine release) and 9x18mm is not a particularly common or powerful cartridge. That being said, most self-defense situations do not require a combat rifle; a small handgun like this is enough to get the job done in 99% of defensive situations.
If I were faced with a situation that required more firepower - like the zombie apocalypse - I have bigger and better guns at the house and my CCW gun will be VITAL to helping me get home to the gun safe where I will grab a rifle or a shotgun.
A big thanks to my awesome girlfriend Maricely (whose name I simply cannot pronounce properly) for the C.C. survival tool and the 2 Midway two-way radios!
CCW Handgun: Bulgarian Makarov PM, 9x18mm JHP ammunition (17 rounds - 1 spare 8 round magazine, 8+1 loaded)
Holster: Falco IWB, black leather
Folding Knife: Kershaw "Barrage" frame-lock pocket knife
Swiss Army Knife: Victorinox "Tinker" knife
Cell Phone: Samsung Stunt, with little carry case
Miscellaneous: Wallet, matches, keys with Maglite "Solitaire" and USB Flashdrive attached, Performance Tools 3-AAA LED flashlight, Rayovac pen light, Ironman sunglasses (impact-resistant, great for shooting), credit card survival tool, Timex analog watch
LJ126's Bug Out Bag
PACK: Camelbak "Trail Blazer" hydration pack, 70 oz. water reservoir.
HYDRATION: 1 Walmart 2L Canteen, 1 aluminum Sigg-style bottle, Camelbak reservoir
WATER PURIFICATION: Tablets (pictured left of chili) and large can for boiling
FOOD: Assorted, and 6 multivitamins (~9600 calories total), used Walmart messkit with Hobo tool
FIRE: Bic lighter, 2 boxes matches, one container waterproof matches, magnesium rod, firestarter material
KNIFE: KA-BAR, full sized
RADIO: Midway two-way radio (not shown)
FIRST AID: Modified "Johnson & Johnson" kit (added gauze, bandaging), Benadryl, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS: Military style poncho, whistle (pictured upper left, with yellow lanyard), personal hygiene kit with spare AA & AAA batteries (pictured in ziploc bag next to food), AA Maglite LED, LJ's Pocket Survival Kit, ball cap, sunscreen, bug spray, work gloves, playing cards.
Firearms for SHTF
(Recognize the BOB?? Only a few of these long guns are mine.)
Mosin-Nagant M38 "Pseudo-Scout Rifle", 7.62x54R
At present, my M38 remains factory stock. While I have yet to actually begin the build, I may as well outline my plans for everyone to read, and so that they can provide their input. The build will utilize my M38 carbine, which will have an S&K carbine scope mount installed and a Simmons Prohunter 4x LER scope mounted and zeroed using Russian surplus ammunition. The stock will be refinished using a homemade alcohol-based dye and pure tung oil, as well as barrel free-floated, the action pillar bedded and I hope to work the trigger out a little bit. The rifle shoots roughly "minute of 2L bottle" now, but I hope to bring the accuracy into the 2" @ 100 yard range.
Maverick 88 Security, 12 gauge
The "Maverick 88 Security" shotgun is a near clone of the Mossberg 500, using parts that were manufactured in Mexico and assembled in the Mossberg factory here in the United States. The 'Security' model is almost identical to the Mossberg 500 Persuader; it holds 7 2.75" shells in the underbarrel magazine tube, and is chambered for 3" magnum shells as well. The primary difference between the two shotguns is the safety - unlike the Mossberg's tang mounted safety, the Maverick has a Remington style trigger group safety, located just forward of the trigger. Modern Maverick shotguns also utilize dual action rods mounted on the bolt, but earlier models only had one.
My particular Maverick (bought new for $225) has the Pachmayr "Vindicator" pistol grip installed on it, and resides in a black MOLLE-compatible scabbard.
Ruger P89th, 9mm Luger
The Ruger P89 isn't anything special, but it's a boringly reliable combat sidearm with lots going for it. It's tough, rugged, fairly reliable, it has an okay trigger and the sights are adequate for low light and night time conditions. 15 round magazines help provide ample short range firepower, and 9mm Luger is cheap to stockpile and easy to find ina pinch.
At present, my M38 remains factory stock. While I have yet to actually begin the build, I may as well outline my plans for everyone to read, and so that they can provide their input. The build will utilize my M38 carbine, which will have an S&K carbine scope mount installed and a Simmons Prohunter 4x LER scope mounted and zeroed using Russian surplus ammunition. The stock will be refinished using a homemade alcohol-based dye and pure tung oil, as well as barrel free-floated, the action pillar bedded and I hope to work the trigger out a little bit. The rifle shoots roughly "minute of 2L bottle" now, but I hope to bring the accuracy into the 2" @ 100 yard range.
Maverick 88 Security, 12 gauge
The "Maverick 88 Security" shotgun is a near clone of the Mossberg 500, using parts that were manufactured in Mexico and assembled in the Mossberg factory here in the United States. The 'Security' model is almost identical to the Mossberg 500 Persuader; it holds 7 2.75" shells in the underbarrel magazine tube, and is chambered for 3" magnum shells as well. The primary difference between the two shotguns is the safety - unlike the Mossberg's tang mounted safety, the Maverick has a Remington style trigger group safety, located just forward of the trigger. Modern Maverick shotguns also utilize dual action rods mounted on the bolt, but earlier models only had one.
My particular Maverick (bought new for $225) has the Pachmayr "Vindicator" pistol grip installed on it, and resides in a black MOLLE-compatible scabbard.
Ruger P89th, 9mm Luger
The Ruger P89 isn't anything special, but it's a boringly reliable combat sidearm with lots going for it. It's tough, rugged, fairly reliable, it has an okay trigger and the sights are adequate for low light and night time conditions. 15 round magazines help provide ample short range firepower, and 9mm Luger is cheap to stockpile and easy to find ina pinch.
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| JunkCollector | LJ's BOB | 3 | May 6 2011, 6:48 PM EDT by Ke6n | ||
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Thread started: May 6 2011, 4:58 PM EDT
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I like your BOB, it shows that a person can buy everything they need for a large store, in one trip or a piece at a time. It has caused me to rethink and reconstruct my BOB to cut down on the stuff, and the weight.
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| LJ126 | LJ's BOB, Update! (page: 1 2) | 30 | Oct 4 2010, 1:47 AM EDT by Abu_Fulan | ||
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I've decided to take the initiative and finally complete my BOB page to show folks what I have chosen to use if SHTF. This BOB is heavily influenced by Ironhand's advice, through his articles and personal advice that I've received in the past. The big can for boiling water? His idea. Also comes in handy for LOTS of other things!
Please note that I've chosen to leave out the weapons and EDC gear thus far but rest assured that I will add that in the near future. Let me know what you guys think. Any reasonable suggestions will likely be implemented, but as you can see - I'm working with a very small (1400 CI) and lightweight pack, and pack space is at a premium. EDIT: For those that haven't figure out that there's a link above (next to Location:) I've posted a link below. http://www.zombiesurvivalwiki.com/page/LJ126%27s+EDC%2C+BOB+and+Survival+Gear |
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