This is the second edition of BOB Bug Out Bags, with a few additional upgrades from the previous edition. A common misunderstanding about Bug Out Bags is that they are ‘one size fits all’. Unfortunately, they are not. Specifically due to environmental conditions and situational contingencies. For example, this Bug Out Bag is intended to be used in a desert and arid environment. So for good measure, take into account what exactly you are preparing for, and what environment you are in. This Bug Out Bag weighs 50 lbs. and can be mounted to a tactical vest. Be sure you have read our basic bug out bag guide.
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Survival Bug Out Bag
- MOE A-TACS M4-Carbine/Assault Rifle
- Mossberg 500 12 ga. with tactical folding stock, laser sight and ammo
- Smith & Wesson Sigma 9mm with Hogue rubber grip and ammo [ 3 magazines ]
- Kimber 1911 Pro Covert II .45 and ammo [ 4 magazines ]
- Survival Manual $12.50 Order Manual on Amazon
- UTG Tactical Quickdraw Vest
- Upgrade: Ballistics Plate Carrier
- U.S. Army Ballistics Goggles with replacement lens.
- U.S. 1775 Ka-bar Kraton Handled
- 5.11 Tactical Leg Rig with Medkit
- 5.11 Tactical Assault Leg Holster
- Duty belt with duel mag pouches
- Beofeng Radio Transmitter [ 2 ]
- Addition: Solar Hand Crank AM/FM/NOAA Digital Radio [ Flashlight, Cell Phone Charger with NOAA Certified Weather Alert ]
- Desert Sand Ghillie Suit
- 4 Meals Ready to Eat MRE
- Datrex Emergency 3600 Calorie Ration Bar
- Condor Molle Compatible Insertion Pack
- Upgrade: Best on the market SpecOps T.H.E. Bug Out Bag
- Israeli Gas Mask with multiple NATO filters
- 3 Road Flares
- Snaplight Cyalume Multiple 8 hour glow-sticks
- Elite First Aid Medical kit
- Lightweight Option: USMC IFAK [ Individual First-aid Kit ] Drop-leg Rig with tourniquets, gauze, combat tape, and tactical medical supplies.
- iOSAT Potassium Iodide 130mg tablets for radiation poisoning
- Potassium Nitrate for smoke bombs and other tips and tricks that can be found in the Anarchist Cookbook
- Survival can with [ sewing needle, fish hook, fishing line, matches and etc. ]
- Full-face and half-mask balaclava (black/tan)
- Blackhawk! S.O.L.A.G. Cut/Slash/Burn proof gloves with kevlar
- Desert tan shemagh
- Smith & Wesson Nickel Hand cuffs
- OD Green/Sand/Brown/Black face paint
- LifeStraw Personal Water Filter [ Filters 1,000 Liters of Water ]
- Datrex Emergency Sealed water packets
- Maglite 4D Cell
- Stungun/Taser
- Ka-bar Black Kukri Machete
- Lots of ammo!
- Addition: Official US Military Tritium Lensatic Compass
- Addition: Ditch Medicine – Advanced Field Procedures for Emergencies
So why do you need a Bug Out Bag?
Bug Out Bags B.O.B.’s are the introduction into prepping and survival basics. Having a BOB in your home or car, and basically anywhere you will be going to from one location to another location and travel is required. As a means for survival these bags need to be adequately packed with your most basic of needs that will last you an average of 72 hours.
That wraps it up for this upgrade to our Bug Out Bag, we update this post with new additions and upgrades as much as possible. Feel free to comment and tell us what’s in your bag! Most of these items can be purchased via Survival Gear
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I would suggest a local map or an atlas
Great suggestion!
2 Pistols and 2 rifles. Way overkill. Id also add change of clothes, lighters and fire starting materials, and personally I have less firepower and way more food and water.
We covered the water and food supplies as essentials in our Build a Basic Bug Out Bag Article. The items in this BOB are preferentially chosen for the most part, in an attempt to showcase other useful items. Which explains the excerpt “Be sure you have read our basic bug out bag guide.” from Bug Out Bag Edition II. Thank you for giving it a read Rob.
Note: We include firearms with various calibers to be better prepared for an ammo shortage, using whatever ammo you find after SHTF is a lot easier with multiple calibers of weapons. Just an opinion.
This list has some great stuff. AGAIN the emphasis should be placed on pack according to your individual needs and environment. KNOWLEDGE WEIGHS NOTHING! I am afraid the weight of this BOB will limit mobility and make risk of injury much greater. I would choose one long gun and one pistol and use the weight and monetary savings to pack extra parts. Also choose one large fixed blade. Limit anything on the thigh as it hinders mobility. If your going to have a thigh holster then make sure it is snug and firm on your thigh. Instead of metal hand cuff consider flex cuffs. Ghillie Suits are good if your a sniper but if you choose to carry a shotgun then it is pointless. You can field craft effective camouflage in the field. So perhaps a IMPS Net might be a better alternative. Facepaint can be effectively crafted in the field and is unnecessary with a balaclava so pick one or the other. Shemagh or Bandannas are infinitely useful they are not just a fashion statement.
Also your individual fitness level will determine a lot of this. To me 50lbs of gear is nothing. But I am 6’1″. If you are 4’11″ then you might want to trim this up a bit. Training is KEY! So get out there and use this stuff.
HOW you pack your BOB and the distribution of weight is CRITICAL. You want the heaviest items as high and as close to your Torso as you can get them. You also want to pack according to your need. Your IFAK should not be buried in your BOB under tons of gear. You should pack your weight symmetrically as well. You don’t want weight shifting and throwing you off balance.
Let me point out that your BOB should not be your fighting load. Tailor that to the risks and hazards of your area of operations and also the enemy you face. There is no reason to have a shit ton of stuff if all you intend to do is fight.
What ever you decide to put in your BOB make sure you can hump it over the roughest terrain in your local area.
Definitely customize your BOB to fit your individual needs. This BOB was modeled after mine (with subtle variations). The IFAK listed is actually a leg-mounted rig. Luckily, I’m 6’4″ and have an athletic build, plus my BOL is about a day’s walk (in the event of low-altitude nuclear detonation i.e. EMP).