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"Bug out" packs?
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ghadarits
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I wouldn’t buy a commercially put together bugout bag. Buy your own but don’t buy that until you think you have what your going to want in it to make sure you get one that will handle the load. Buy quality if you’ve gotten to the point you feel like “bugging out“ is what it’s come down to you’ll be thanking yourself for having quality stuff. 3-5 days of water and food for you then whatever else you think you’ll need. Each person should carry their own bag within reason obviously a small child can’t carry much gear.
snooker1
Senior Member
No "bugout" pack but I did grab two extra mags today on my way out the door.
Jethro Bodean
Senior Member
I don't have a bug out pack, per se', but I do have a Maxpedition Gearslinger that would perform that duty. I hike frequently with it. It is extremely rugged, and has lots of pockets, lashing straps, etc. I keep gold panning gear in it, minimalist survival gear (water filter, first aid, fire starters, flashlight, etc., which is always with me while hiking, in case I see a stream that I want to pan, a cave or mine shaft, or if I get hurt or lost and have to sleep in the woods. It is big enough to turn into a highly mobile bug out bag, if I wanted to.
edited: I'm not sure which exact version I have, but it looks just like this: Gearslinger
edited: I'm not sure which exact version I have, but it looks just like this: Gearslinger
GeorgiaGlockMan
Senior Member
dusty200001
Senior Member
I have a eblerstock beside me now up hiking in north Georgia hunting. They are quality. They exceed all the completion I have seen, and veteran owned made in the USA. Buy one it’s worth it
Ratrzcer1991
Senior Member
Direct Action makes the best quality pack.
dusty200001
Senior Member
I just looked at one that was 65 to the one in your picture. It ain’t even close to a eblerstock. A eblerstock is quite possibly a lifetime bag
Para Bellum
Mouth For War
Everyone needs a bugout bag. Grab it and gun of choice and be good to go for awhile. Don't wait to assemble it. Get it ready to go, use it, realize what you don't need and get rid of it, realize what you forgot and add it. Ammo, blade, saw, water filter, fire starter, cord, emergency blanket, compass, duct tape, first aid, etc. Fun stuff.
I know I`ll get various answers, and I have my own first choice, but what is the first, most important thing for you to have?
kc65
Senior Member
I keep 2 sea bags full, one for me and one for the wife. first thing I put in each was firestarter, poncho's,survival blankets, fishing kit and snares.......Lots of other stuff but those were 1st...
Para Bellum
Mouth For War
I’d say firestarter or water filter. Can’t go long without water and can’t go long with dirty water.
Para Bellum
Mouth For War
Take a Bic lighter and wrap duct tape around it about 20 times. Handy.
Head East
Senior Member
Assuming knowledge, I’d say a good knife.
dusty200001
Senior Member
What level are we talking here for the bugout pack?
bullgator
Senior Member
I’ve kept one in my truck for going on 10 years now. The pack is made by 5.11 tactical and I put the contents together. The pack doesn’t stand out as military or even tactical. It could easily pass as a college students pack.
I think of it as more of a “get home bag”.
I think of it as more of a “get home bag”.
