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timberrattler
timberrattler
BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 29 2009, 9:38 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 29 2009, 9:38 PM EDT
Something I think would work great as a improvised bug out bag or even a pack to carry in your vehicle is a PVC bug out bag. Just take a 3' to 4' length of PVC pipe anywhere from 6" to 12" in diameter. Put a cap on one end and a threaded plug on the other. Tie on a length of nylon rope or strap. You'd be amazed how much a piece of pipe will hold and pvc is guaranteed waterproof. When your at camp you can empty it and head to the nearest source of water and return with enough water to last you a good while.

If your in a situation where you have to stash your BOB for a while theres no worries of your belongings getting wet or trashed by wild animals or dogs. A coat of olive green or any flat non reflective paint would make it a little less noticeable. This is not perfect by any means but if your a cheap bastard or want a spare pack or something to keep in your vehicle I don't think you'd be disapointed using this kind of pack. 10  out of 10 found this valuable. Do you?    
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Freelancer47
Freelancer47
1. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 29 2009, 10:27 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 29 2009, 10:27 PM EDT
That's a damn good idea T-Rattler! You could keep it in your trunk, you can strap it to the roof, you can strap it to one of your bumpers. I gotta email some guys in the Army about that idea... I can totally see the value in this. And it's really REALLY inexpensive. Do you find this valuable?    
possumblaster
possumblaster
2. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 4:46 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 4:49 PM EDT
Excellent idea. I wish I would have thought of that. Before heading "over here" I put all of my "sensitive" items in a steel ammo can that was about 4' tall. I believe it was for holding 120mm mortars. The PVC would have actually worked better because it doesn't rust like steel can. Do you find this valuable?    
DevilNuts
DevilNuts
3. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 5:31 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 5:31 PM EDT
Brilliant. Nothing fancy, just simple and yet wonderfully effective.

Timber you are a wise man. Do you find this valuable?    
beowulf2700
beowulf2700
4. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 5:33 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 5:33 PM EDT
BRILLIANT!
*gives kolondike bar AND Guinnes*

just dont put the TP in the back....LMAO Do you find this valuable?    
womule2005
womule2005
5. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 5:46 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 5:46 PM EDT
"Something I think would work great as a improvised bug out bag or even a pack to carry in your vehicle is a PVC bug out bag. Just take a 3' to 4' length of PVC pipe anywhere from 6" to 12" in diameter. Put a cap on one end and a threaded plug on the other. Tie on a length of nylon rope or strap. You'd be amazed how much a piece of pipe will hold and pvc is guaranteed waterproof. When your at camp you can empty it and head to the nearest source of water and return with enough water to last you a good while.

If your in a situation where you have to stash your BOB for a while theres no worries of your belongings getting wet or trashed by wild animals or dogs. A coat of olive green or any flat non reflective paint would make it a little less noticeable. This is not perfect by any means but if your a cheap bastard or want a spare pack or something to keep in your vehicle I don't think you'd be disapointed using this kind of pack."
SIMPLY BRILLIANT! I can sense a compliment coming your way TIMBER!

not just because of your creation, but also the title of the thread. "BOB for cheap bastards" I knew right away that I wanted it........ being a cheap bastard myself :D 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
John_234
John_234
6. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 6:15 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 6:15 PM EDT
Just like the cottontail strategy; foolproof and simple.

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ironhand
ironhand
7. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 6:46 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 6:46 PM EDT
great idea, 'Rattler.

now I'm gonna see how long a piece of pipe it takes to get a Budget Kit into : )

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DevilNuts
DevilNuts
8. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 7:20 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 7:20 PM EDT
Ooh, I just thought of something for if you don't want to go to all the trouble of painting your P-BOB and attaching a strap:

I have a folding camping chair (walmart, $7) that came with a bag that has a strap. Take the chair out, put the P-BOB in and now you have a carrier. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
timberrattler
timberrattler
9. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 7:30 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 7:30 PM EDT
"Ooh, I just thought of something for if you don't want to go to all the trouble of painting your P-BOB and attaching a strap:

I have a folding camping chair (walmart, $7) that came with a bag that has a strap. Take the chair out, put the P-BOB in and now you have a carrier. "
Excellent idea. Paint doesn't stick that well to plastic to be honest. Do you find this valuable?    
StrykerPez
StrykerPez
10. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 8:07 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 8:07 PM EDT
Contractors and tradesmen have been doing this for years. Take some ABS or PVC, cap it, and strap it to the lumber rack to store things like levels, surveyor sticks, etc.

The method is also used by weapons and drug smugglers to hide their contraband in their backyards.

And again used by fans of Geocacheing to hide the cache.

I really like the idea of being able to use it as a makeshift bucket to carry water.

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beowulf2700
beowulf2700
11. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 30 2009, 8:13 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 30 2009, 8:13 PM EDT
and lets not forget the MASSIV POATATO CANNON!!!! 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
ironhand
ironhand
12. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 31 2009, 6:54 AM EDT | Post edited: Aug 31 2009, 6:54 AM EDT
how about a cheapo bag.....an old pant's leg!

Tie off each end with a rope for a strap AND added length of rope : ) 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
beowulf2700
beowulf2700
13. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 31 2009, 6:42 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 31 2009, 6:42 PM EDT
"how about a cheapo bag.....an old pant's leg!

Tie off each end with a rope for a strap AND added length of rope : )"
*2 days later*

*wanna be billy mayes*

Get your quality Denim Jean Textured SACK-It-All....only 19.95 plus S&H

*you and every one else on this site*

WTF???!?!?! i thought of that!!! THEY READ OUR POASTS!!!! PANIC!!!!

*me*
laughs, as he cashes in his check



all in good fun!....What? 0  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
spamanninen
spamanninen
14. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Aug 31 2009, 8:10 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 31 2009, 8:10 PM EDT
Additional generic compiment, Timber!!!!! 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
womule2005
womule2005
15. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Dec 3 2009, 10:13 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 3 2009, 10:13 PM EST
i like these for weapons caching Do you find this valuable?    
Sharpie41
Sharpie41
16. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Jan 31 2011, 11:41 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 31 2011, 11:41 AM EST
You could take some Sling studs and glue them in to put a sling on it instead of rope, then when you reach your camp/BOL take off the sling and put it on your rifle or shotgun Do you find this valuable?    
timberrattler
timberrattler
17. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Jan 31 2011, 1:25 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 31 2011, 1:25 PM EST
"You could take some Sling studs and glue them in to put a sling on it instead of rope, then when you reach your camp/BOL take off the sling and put it on your rifle or shotgun"
Good thinking Sharpie41. You can buy a nylon sling for cheap. Do you find this valuable?    
Markthegenius
Markthegenius
18. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Jan 31 2011, 2:43 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 31 2011, 2:43 PM EST
An original, inventive and resourceful idea.
Still, if i didnt already have 2 decent camping rucksacks and was even poorer than i already am, id probably just buy a cheap bag for £10-20 and some duct tape incase it ripped somewhere. I used to use cheap bags for school and they lasted for years. Do you find this valuable?    
jdi35
jdi35
19. RE: BOB for cheap bastards.
Jan 31 2011, 2:45 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 31 2011, 2:45 PM EST
"You could take some Sling studs and glue them in to put a sling on it instead of rope, then when you reach your camp/BOL take off the sling and put it on your rifle or shotgun"
if the tube's long enough you could screw the studs in instead of gluing for a more secure connection and seal it with some silicone, i believe most swivel studs are screw in types anyway....

BTW timber, love the new pic Do you find this valuable?    
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