I ran across this piece on Task & Purpose not too long ago and it has a very down to earth appreciation of what a BOB is and is not. There is a lot of confusion of what should and should not go into a BOB and the author lays out the planning considerations for … Read more
I put out an example of a BOB Bag First Aid Kit Checklist in The Simple Survival Smart Book. Since then I have continued to tweak my gear and the mix of stuff I pack in my bag. There are several considerations for what to pack, especially in a First Aid Kit. The first I … Read more
I got my new gear pouch the other day and this morning I took the time to pack it up. I have a Paratus 3 Day Operator’s Pack from 3V, which I reviewed last week. Overall it is a good bag but the pouches that come with it are pretty much garbage mainly because the … Read more
Just got my replacement pouches for my BOB bag in today. I have not packed them yet but I already like them better just because they have stiffeners in the MOLLE attachment straps instead of Velcro. I got the Condor EMT pouch to put my First Aid Kit in and a VISM Small Utility Pouch … Read more
This is a repost of a good article from thesurvivalistblog.net. I don’t necessarily agree with everything in the post but it provides a good starting point and some food for thought on what components you would need in a 72-hour kit. This short modified excerpt is from my book 31 Days to Survival – this would also … Read more
In my BOB and GOTH kits I have a few items that are simple must haves. The safety pin is one of them. I always have several floating around in my truck and I also keep them in my preparedness kits. There uses are legion but the most common thing I have used them for … Read more