Bug out bags anyone? - The Firearms Forum

Rommelvon · 02-10-2008, 04:34 PM

Am I the only one who keeps a bug out bag?......I keep my LBE ready with ammo,medical kit, emergency radio/light, MRE's all I have to do is grab my vest and weapon and run if the need be, I live in hurricane country and am always prepared, but the thought of some huge disaster hitting has crossed my mind, what if the bird flu ran rampant across america, people would freak, same with a meteor strike...I dont think I'm paranoid, I just like to be prepared for the unthinkable.....am I the only one?

southernshooter · 02-10-2008, 05:39 PM

I keep one too, It's got food, water, water purification chemical's, Flashlights with a lot of batteries, Medical kit, ammo and some other goodys I don't want to list

Dakota Red 1 · 02-10-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rommelvon

.....am I the only one?

No

CampingJosh · 02-10-2008, 08:51 PM

I don't have one put together... but by this time tomorrow, I probably will.

LurpyGeek · 02-11-2008, 08:46 AM

I keep a big one for our family, but we also have smaller ones at work, and in each vehicle.

Crpdeth · 02-11-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rommelvon

.....am I the only one?

Nope!

But, I am a "bug in" minded fella, so most my preps and education are geared that way.

Crpdeth

Ed K · 02-11-2008, 02:04 PM

after 9/11 anyone who dosen't is foolish I keep one in my camper always ready to go and in my house.

williamd · 02-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Got metal box for the back inside of my Suburban and keep it refreshed. Plus, a range bag I can grab for the 'essentials' I don't carry in the truck!

HeadHunterII · 02-11-2008, 10:27 PM

Sure do... actually I have two. One is my hunting bag. It has enough ammo to keep me banging away with every firearm I own just in case, some chemical handwarmers and some solid fuel handwarmers. Couple of pairs of socks, a knit hat, Binoculars, a skinning knife, a small bottle of gun oil and some rags, a bore snake for all of my firearms... ummm... some "Repel" 100 " 99.8% Deet mosquito repellent. A flint for starting fires in a pinch and some matches. In the other bag I have jumper cables, a 2 ton tow strap, glow sticks, signal flares and road flares, tire pump, pretty extensive first aid kit.... and enough tools to get by with...

delta13soultaker · 02-14-2008, 09:38 AM

I prefer an innocent looking college backpack for a bug-out bag.

As far as LBE's, LBV's, tactical vests...would never use those as a citizen stuck in SHTF.

Worked in enough 3rd world countries under martial law to know blending in is essential. Martial law in the US would make that absolutely vital...unless you have your own mountain somewhere to hide in.

Crpdeth · 02-14-2008, 11:04 AM

Absolutely!

Sometimes "camouflage" doesnt come in shades of OD, black and brown! Just depends on the scenario....

Crpdeth

pickenup · 02-14-2008, 12:57 PM

Don't have a BOB, not going to pack one.

People say that in case something happens, they are going to "head for the hills"
Since I'm already IN the hills, where am I supposed to go?
If it gets that bad, I'll just be another one of those trying to defend my position.

delta13soultaker · 02-14-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pickenup

Don't have a BOB, not going to pack one.

People say that in case something happens, they are going to "head for the hills"
Since I'm already IN the hills, where am I supposed to go?
If it gets that bad, I'll just be another one of those trying to defend my position.

That is an option. Your castle is your castle.

Rommelvon · 02-14-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pickenup

Don't have a BOB, not going to pack one.

People say that in case something happens, they are going to "head for the hills"
Since I'm already IN the hills, where am I supposed to go?
If it gets that bad, I'll just be another one of those trying to defend my position.

Thats it, defend your firebase, being on the beach, I can only go so many places, so if you see a guy toting an M4, a glock and a black and tan german shepherd...don't shoot....it's me

delta13soultaker · 02-15-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rommelvon

Thats it, defend your firebase, being on the beach, I can only go so many places, so if you see a guy toting an M4, a glock and a black and tan german shepherd...don't shoot....it's me

If ya see a guy sitting under a palm tree sipping rum from a coconut with a straw...don't shoot me either

Pistolenschutze · 02-16-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by delta13soultaker

I prefer an innocent looking college backpack for a bug-out bag.

Here's what you need, Delta. It should make you feel right at home.

delta13soultaker · 02-16-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

Here's what you need, Delta. It should make you feel right at home.

Too at home! I'll carry that until I retire...well ok that's my favority no BS get it done kit if I'm getting paid so ok you're right

But my main SHTF civi bag is an innocent looking green nylon canvas book bag with a leather lower and some custom reinforcing on a few points. The other is solid black nylon and meant to be discarded if necessary. Otherwise I use my pockets.

Here's a pic of the newest inventory in mine. It's kinda like a hand-held weather station. I got pretty good at using one when I had a job that required putting 2 or 3 precise shots on something at very long range. In the meantime I learned to take some guess work out of what the weather will likely do with one, so a pretty handy tool.

infidel_2_dabone · 08-20-2008, 11:55 AM

I keep 2 ready to go, I had mine custom made in Bogota by a company that makes just about everthing that you can get from BlackHawk but 50% more or less cheaper,thier name is "CDS" I thought they had a website but I checked and it appears they dont.If your ever in Bogota for what ever reason it would be well worth the time to stop in and chat, they can custom make just about anything,and if your a "Snake Eater" you'll probably get the discount plus you shouldn't have any trouble finding it cause they do alot of work with 7th Grp.and they are within walkin distance from the US Embassy.

t. appleby · 08-31-2008, 06:05 PM

I use a multi layer system, have quick bag that is set of for fast heavy action, have bug out bag for me and each member of my family has one , total bug out gear is pre packed and can be loaded out for extended out of built up area for months. load out time is set for thirty minutes for total bug out. the light kit is set for grab and run.
some people say it may be paranoid, but i note these same people wear seat belts and have car insurance.

AngelDeville · 08-31-2008, 06:07 PM

mine consists mainly of ammo...

vthompson · 09-01-2008, 12:37 AM

I just recently started putting one together. I am hopeing to be able to add to it weekly until I think I have everything.

02-10-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
Rommelvon Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 1,452	Bug out bags anyone? Am I the only one who keeps a bug out bag?......I keep my LBE ready with ammo,medical kit, emergency radio/light, MRE's all I have to do is grab my vest and weapon and run if the need be, I live in hurricane country and am always prepared, but the thought of some huge disaster hitting has crossed my mind, what if the bird flu ran rampant across america, people would freak, same with a meteor strike...I dont think I'm paranoid, I just like to be prepared for the unthinkable.....am I the only one? __________________ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. --Thomas Jefferson American By Birth, Southern By The Grace Of God Deo vindice "Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E Lee -->

02-10-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Bug out bags anyone? I keep one too, It's got food, water, water purification chemical's, Flashlights with a lot of batteries, Medical kit, ammo and some other goodys I don't want to list __________________ Only you can see this

02-10-2008, 08:51 PM	#4
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Bug out bags anyone? I don't have one put together... but by this time tomorrow, I probably will.

02-11-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: Bug out bags anyone? I keep a big one for our family, but we also have smaller ones at work, and in each vehicle. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

02-11-2008, 02:04 PM	#7
Ed K V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 169	Re: Bug out bags anyone? after 9/11 anyone who dosen't is foolish I keep one in my camper always ready to go and in my house.

02-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#8
williamd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 772	Re: Bug out bags anyone? Got metal box for the back inside of my Suburban and keep it refreshed. Plus, a range bag I can grab for the 'essentials' I don't carry in the truck! __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" But, we are moving that direction. NRA Benefactor, Vet VN '64-'65 Never sell a gun or a car and you can retire right!!

02-11-2008, 10:27 PM	#9
HeadHunterII Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marrero, LA Posts: 41	Re: Bug out bags anyone? Sure do... actually I have two. One is my hunting bag. It has enough ammo to keep me banging away with every firearm I own just in case, some chemical handwarmers and some solid fuel handwarmers. Couple of pairs of socks, a knit hat, Binoculars, a skinning knife, a small bottle of gun oil and some rags, a bore snake for all of my firearms... ummm... some "Repel" 100 " 99.8% Deet mosquito repellent. A flint for starting fires in a pinch and some matches. In the other bag I have jumper cables, a 2 ton tow strap, glow sticks, signal flares and road flares, tire pump, pretty extensive first aid kit.... and enough tools to get by with... __________________ "We didn't fight our way all the way to the top of the food chain to become vegetarians."-- Unknown

02-14-2008, 09:38 AM	#10
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: Bug out bags anyone? I prefer an innocent looking college backpack for a bug-out bag. As far as LBE's, LBV's, tactical vests...would never use those as a citizen stuck in SHTF. Worked in enough 3rd world countries under martial law to know blending in is essential. Martial law in the US would make that absolutely vital...unless you have your own mountain somewhere to hide in. __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

02-14-2008, 11:04 AM	#11
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Re: Bug out bags anyone? Absolutely! Sometimes "camouflage" doesnt come in shades of OD, black and brown! Just depends on the scenario.... Crpdeth __________________ Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there. ~Eric Hoffer

02-14-2008, 12:57 PM	#12
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Re: Bug out bags anyone? Don't have a BOB, not going to pack one. People say that in case something happens, they are going to "head for the hills" Since I'm already IN the hills, where am I supposed to go? If it gets that bad, I'll just be another one of those trying to defend my position. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

08-20-2008, 11:55 AM	#18
infidel_2_dabone V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OCONUS Posts: 52	Re: Bug out bags anyone? I keep 2 ready to go, I had mine custom made in Bogota by a company that makes just about everthing that you can get from BlackHawk but 50% more or less cheaper,thier name is "CDS" I thought they had a website but I checked and it appears they dont.If your ever in Bogota for what ever reason it would be well worth the time to stop in and chat, they can custom make just about anything,and if your a "Snake Eater" you'll probably get the discount plus you shouldn't have any trouble finding it cause they do alot of work with 7th Grp.and they are within walkin distance from the US Embassy. __________________ *"Warriors at the Edge of Freedom"*

08-31-2008, 06:05 PM	#19
t. appleby Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 16	Re: Bug out bags anyone? I use a multi layer system, have quick bag that is set of for fast heavy action, have bug out bag for me and each member of my family has one , total bug out gear is pre packed and can be loaded out for extended out of built up area for months. load out time is set for thirty minutes for total bug out. the light kit is set for grab and run. some people say it may be paranoid, but i note these same people wear seat belts and have car insurance.

08-31-2008, 06:07 PM	#20
AngelDeville Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 644	Re: Bug out bags anyone? mine consists mainly of ammo... __________________ Why don't guns go off "accidentally" when people aren't around?

09-01-2008, 12:37 AM	#21
vthompson V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western West Virginia Posts: 92	Re: Bug out bags anyone? I just recently started putting one together. I am hopeing to be able to add to it weekly until I think I have everything. __________________ The RIGHT of the people to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. The 2nd. Amendment says that I dont have to apologize for carrying my weapon! My concealed carry permit is the 2nd. Amendment. NRA Member USCCA Member WVCDL Member HCA Member