Backpacking/everyday survival

[jerrymrc]

A sewing kit was one of the first items I posted here. http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22229

Besides the sewing kit I also keep some fabric around for repairs. I also keep about 15' of hook and loop around. I have it with backing but it can be sewn into fabric as well.

Sorry I have not been around much but I have been putting in long hours in Seattle. Be back in another week.

[Irving]

I don't even have a decent BoB yet. Just a crappy old duffle with like 13 of the items out of 56 in it. It probably weighs about 8 pounds or so. I don't even have a sleeping bag, nor know much about them. The floss is a good idea, but I wouldn't want to repair my clothes with dental floss (wouldn't care if I was bugging out though).

The friend on another site who makes those paracord dog collars (like our guy on here does) has one that includes 15' of fishing line and a hook in the collar. A lot of fishing line in with the sewing kit would be easy. I'd just get the thread used to sew jeans together and it would be plenty strong enough for anything you'd have to sew anyway.

[PanamaDave]

8. Balaclava

Thought you were packing a Greek dessert there for a moment until I read again....

[Irving]

That's how I say it in my head too.

Which would people prefer, a shemagh, or a balaclava?

[KevDen2005]

8. Balaclava

Thought you were packing a Greek dessert there for a moment until I read again....

Wait, did I mispell it or what?!


And dessert does sound delicious and something that I will now put into my pack

[KevDen2005]

I don't even have a decent BoB yet. Just a crappy old duffle with like 13 of the items out of 56 in it. It probably weighs about 8 pounds or so. I don't even have a sleeping bag, nor know much about them. The floss is a good idea, but I wouldn't want to repair my clothes with dental floss (wouldn't care if I was bugging out though).

The friend on another site who makes those paracord dog collars (like our guy on here does) has one that includes 15' of fishing line and a hook in the collar. A lot of fishing line in with the sewing kit would be easy. I'd just get the thread used to sew jeans together and it would be plenty strong enough for anything you'd have to sew anyway.

You can look around for some good deals on ebay and things like that. I ahve a couple sleeping bags but went onto ebay and bought a brandnew lightweight military bag for 20 bucks plus shipping. I got that one just to keep in the tool box of my truck.

[StagLefty]

Thrift stores are a great place for bug out stuff like sleeping bags,cookware,xtra clothing etc.

[glock21]

wow i still have a lot to learn about bob

1. rain pancho
2. para cord
3. water tablets
4. saw and knife
5. snakebite kit
6. suture kit and first aid
7. fire starting stuff
8. sleeping bag
9. slingshot
10. gloves, hats, longjohns

thats about it, we need to all get together and show our bags so guys like me can get better educated to help ourselves and our family

[StagLefty]

I have several BOB's for different reasons. I have my everyday one that's always with with me,a bigger one for traveling,and some seasonal ones. This time of year I keep a large Rubbermaid container with dry clothes,boots,blankets,a few MRE's,extra batteries for flashlights,firestarters/tinder,etc. I know some will say they always have this stuff with them but it's not as much fun that way

[enthusiast]

What kinds of backpacks/bags are you guys using?