finished my general-purpose "OH SHI*" bag!

[josh7328]

I just finished my general purpose SHTF/bugout/Survival/carwreck/everything bag. Looking back, it's amazing how I fit all that crap into such a small bag. It's all tucked into a camelbak cloud walker. It's a great backpack for the price. similar to this: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwBg&dur=100
Kit contents:

compass
thermometer
topo map
back track GPS
headlamp
flashlight
spare batteries
tournequette
quick-clot sport and combat gauze
NPA w/ lube
latex-free gloves
gauze
israeli pressure dressing
ammonia inhalants
CPR mask
general first aid supplies (bandaids, creams, tape, etc)
pepper spray
chem lights
magnesium fire starter
waterproof matches
lighters
gallon zip-lock
snake/insect bite kit
cloth belt (tons of uses)
100' of 550 cord
alcohol-based hand sanitizer
fixed blade utility knife
small pocket knife
plastic poncho
reflective emergency blanket
trash bags (tons of uses)
water proof medical tape
whistle
wind breaker
wind pants
gloves
beanie
sealable plastic tupperware bowl (tons of uses, again)
compact umbrella
hatchet
water filter straw
water purification tablets
2l water bladder
tiny sewing kit


When we aren't hiking, the kit usually stays in the car so that if we are around for a nasty car wreck or other medical emergency, we can help. It doesn't weigh very much and is really easy to hike with all day. I like it, and it has already got me out of some sticky situations. I also keep a fire extinguisher in the car, and have found that handy too. Just thought I'd share.
　

[Inconel710]

You're off to a good start. A BOB/GHB is always a work in progress. I like the medical gear you're packing - I'm weak in that area. Everyone has a different opinion about these things, so don't get upset if someone disagrees - they probably have different priorities. My truck GHB is the basis of my camping set as well which changes how I think about the individual pieces.

My two cents:

- I don't see a metal cup/container to cook in or boil water. I think a GSI cup or a canteen cup would be more useful than the plastic tupperware bowl.

- My own kit includes a folding saw instead of a hatchet to save some weight. I've taken both on camping trips and the saw has proven to be much more useful in the woods.

You're off to a good start!

[josh7328]

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[josh7328]

You're off to a good start. A BOB/GHB is always a work in progress. I like the medical gear you're packing - I'm weak in that area. Everyone has a different opinion about these things, so don't get upset if someone disagrees - they probably have different priorities. My truck GHB is the basis of my camping set as well which changes how I think about the individual pieces.

My two cents:

- I don't see a metal cup/container to cook in or boil water. I think a GSI cup or a canteen cup would be more useful than the plastic tupperware bowl.

- My own kit includes a folding saw instead of a hatchet to save some weight. I've taken both on camping trips and the saw has proven to be much more useful in the woods.

You're off to a good start!

Thanks. I went with the hatchet to be able to bust out car windows if somebody were stuck in one. I do need something metal for cooking/boiling though. Maybe just some heavy duty foil, to save space?

[Inconel710]

Thanks. I went with the hatchet to be able to bust out car windows if somebody were stuck in one. I do need something metal for cooking/boiling though. Maybe just some heavy duty foil, to save space?

I suspected that might have been your thought process with the hatchet. My choice would be a knife with a glass breaker tip on the pommel end. There are good quality fixed blade and folding knives that fill this need. Less weight and multipurpose if you have to walk away from your vehicle. I think a crowbar or wrecking bar in your truck would do a better job of emergency vehicle entry. You wouldn't bring it with you if you were on foot.

Foil isn't going to cut it for cooking. Foil makes a good re-usable wind screen for a stove, but you wouldn't get many uses out of it cooking. Even the heavy duty foil would be susceptible to burning through. How would you hold it while cooking? How would you clean it? Nah, get a real cup. A GSI cup costs less than $10 and fits on the bottom of a 1L Nalgene bottle. A canteen cup costs $6. Cheap cooking vessels.

[Big Wall]

How about a blanket or poncho liner?

[josh7328]

How about a blanket or poncho liner?

Because of size/weight issues (my bag couldn't fit another toothpick in it) I chose to get the reflective emergency blanket. I know it isn't the warmest, but it's all that would fit. I'll have to focus more on my debris hut and fire skills. And maybe get a bigger bag.

[275RLTW]

Kit contents:

compass Tritium, right? x2
thermometer
topo map for every area you might be in?
back track GPS
headlamp
flashlight
spare batteries
tournequette more of these
quick-clot sport and combat gauze get rid of the QC Sport, more combat gauze
NPA w/ lube
latex-free gloves several pairs
gauze more
israeli pressure dressing more
ammonia inhalants not really necessary
CPR mask Got an AED? CPR is not really going to help you much unless you have ambulance on the way & within 15-20 min or so. (if you can do good CPR for more than 20 min...you're a freak of nature & should be training with Lance Armstrong). Breaths are no loner necessary either, just pump hard & fast
general first aid supplies (bandaids, creams, tape, etc)
pepper spray not needed & they expire/need thermoregulation
chem lights
magnesium fire starter x2
waterproof matches
lighters
gallon zip-lock lots of these
snake/insect bite kit snake bit kits are useless.
cloth belt (tons of uses)
100' of 550 cord more
alcohol-based hand sanitizer
fixed blade utility knife
small pocket knife
plastic poncho x2 (can now make a tent)
reflective emergency blanket
trash bags (tons of uses)
water proof medical tape carry duct tape instead, more uses
whistle
wind breaker
wind pants
gloves
beanie
sealable plastic tupperware bowl (tons of uses, again)
compact umbrella
hatchet
water filter straw
water purification tablets
2l water bladder
tiny sewing kit

spare cell phone
weather radio
toilet paper
survival guide/wilderness first aid refrence
(6) CLIFF bars or similar
signal mirror
strobe/avalance beacon
small fishing kit (line, hooks, weights)
knife sharpener
Canteen cup/cooking adapter & fuel tablets



　

Because of size/weight issues (my bag couldn't fit another toothpick in it) I chose to get the reflective emergency blanket. I know it isn't the warmest, but it's all that would fit. I'll have to focus more on my debris hut and fire skills. And maybe get a bigger bag.

You'll want a liner to go between you and the emergency blanket. The reflective side facing in will heat you up & cause you to sweat= causes condensation on the inside of the liner= you start to loose heat & freeze.

[josh7328]

topo map for every area you might be in? yup
ammonia inhalants not really necessary Wished I had some last time I had somebody pass out and start barely breathing. I know it isn't a fix and the underlying cause needs to be addressed ASAP, but they can help regulate breathing or even wake somebody up after they've gone out cold and unresponsive. Only bought these after a recent event demonstrated their need.
CPR mask Got an AED? CPR is not really going to help you much unless you have ambulance on the way & within 15-20 min or so. (if you can do good CPR for more than 20 min...you're a freak of nature & should be training with Lance Armstrong). Breaths are no loner necessary either, just pump hard & fast Tiring, yes, but been there done that, and lives were likely saved by the CPR. I just don't want to get a stranger's ghonnaherpacyphilaids or puke in my mouth.

[Wulf202]

pocket chain saw is better than a folding saw or axe for cutting. a simple item like res-q me will pop windows and cut seatbelts or clothing. should free up some space and weight.