Comments on: Survival Gear & Bug Out Bags

By: simon reynolds

simon reynolds — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:11:32 +0000

Great list.
I also added a petzl Tactikka headlight which allows me to have hands free at night.
Two compasses, aquamira water filter and a emergency whistle.
I still have a way to go but with great info like this Ill get there.

By: TJ

TJ — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:34:25 +0000

All of these are great ideas-Definitely MORE than 1-liter per person/per day..3.5 liters weighs about 8 & 1/2 lbs though so weight needs balancing. While I carry a Victorinox “Swiss Army” multi tool-which I LOVE, I also believe that a Fixed Blade should be an essential item. I’ve used the Alice Packs a lot but prefer the SOF Ruck pack from BlackHawk-Pricey(saved for mine awhile) but sturdy as iron. I keep one at home B.O.B. and one in my POV, both packed and ready to bug. Also, just like real duct tape, buy REAL Paracord!!! Walkie-Talkie Radios I bought for $50. for two are awesome also. i have 6 of them so that units that might split stay in commo. Stay Sharp And Be Prepared…

By: Jeff Tappan

Jeff Tappan — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:53:25 +0000

Let’s not forget the inexpensive items that have countless uses. I mean zip-top bags, aluminum foil. paracord, and, of course, duct tape. I am talking about the REAL duct tape, not the kind named after waterfowl ( we all know where to find that ) , or the $ 2.99 roll. The 100-MPH tape is the best and is relatively cheap. Put all of that together in a few 30-55 gallon trash bags with a good multi-tool, and you’ve got the start of a good toolkit that takes up very little space in a bug-out-bag.

By: Randy Hahn

Randy Hahn — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:18:12 +0000

This is just my opinion, but the best Bug Out Bag I have ever used and am still using, is the one from Camelback. It is the the AMBUSH, huge, 2550 cubic inches. I startd using during my first tour in Iraq, then used it as a bug out bag. Now I am in Iraq again, and using it for daily combat operations, it is incredble. Holds up to everything. I have used and spent alot of money over the past 20 years on backpacks, and this is the best one I have yet to own. Lots of pockets, tough, and organized. Great 72 hour bug out bag.

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:22:40 +0000

The kit looks excellent, but I would recommend adding one more item. Quick Steel. It is a 2 part epoxy in a tube, you cut or break off a little bit, roll it together, and in a few minutes, you can “weld” anything that is broken back together. It also is water proof. I have 2 tubes in my bag.

By: Randy Hahn

Randy Hahn — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:12:57 +0000

I include a small, inexpensive digital camera in my Bug out Bag. not a necessity, but a great “nice to have” in emergencies or to capture the moment. I never, and I mean never leave home without my Bug out Bag over my shoulder, and placed im my Jeep. On more than one occasion I have needed the camera.

By: Davy

Davy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:22:26 +0000

(my comment should read “Two to three liters is what an average person uses…)

By: Davy

Davy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:21:32 +0000

This is really good advice. However, one litre of water per person per day is too little. Two to three days is what an average person uses in normal activity, at least twice that if physical exertion or hot/dry weather are part of the equation.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:39:13 +0000

Hello Scott the Second Bag is a Naneu Pro Military Series Briefcase..... I'm Not sure that it's the best bugout bag, but it might be a good for a smaller bag that you keep in the truck of your vehicle. I liked the look of the bag thats why I used the picture, but I am not 100% sure on how good of a bag it is....... You can but them on Amazon the link is below: Naneu Pro Military Series Sierra Convertible Briefcase/Messenger SLR +12.1" Laptop Case - Olive Drab

By: scott

scott — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:12:05 +0000

what kind of bag is that shown in the 2nd picture