Not Just Another Bug Out Bag

Survival kits, bug-out-bags, and the like abound on Instructables and various other websites, so what makes this one different? Well, in the first place, I am a Search and Rescue Technician, so it was based on that purpose originally.

Secondly, although I live in a fairly rural area, I am intimately familiar with it, and the chance of me having to catch fish or snare small game to survive is very slim. Enough food, and in particular, enough water to comfortably last a day or two, basic first aid supplies, and extra protection from the elements will most probably be all I need, especially when coupled with pioneer and mechanic tools carried in my 4WD truck. 

Step 1: Carry what you need in a waist belt...

I based my kit on a turkey hunter's waist belt, having sufficient storage to carry what I need. I added red suspenders for load carrying capacity, as well as increased visibility in the woods. I would recommend either red or blaze orange, instead of camo. 

Comments

[kaliman13]

felicitaciones gran equipo recomendado como referencia

[RangerJ]

¡Gracias! Espero que funcione bien para usted.

[Pickles5000]

Just commenting on the 'biner you have, I assume to hold the paracord together. Personally I would keep the paracord as it can be really useful but replace the 'biner with a proper screw-gate one designed for climbing/rappelling and carry a 30 metre (about 90 feet) static roper for climbing/abseiling in butterfly coil 'backpack'. Just my opinion.

[RangerJ]

I agree with you, and I hadn't really thought of it. Of course, as the land here is flat as a pancake, and being rural, there are no tall buildings, I wouldn't be using it for the rappelling purpose. But it could come in handy for stream crossing, etc.

Thanks.

[Rosenberg]

Definitely one of the best survival kits by far!

Great Work!

-BR

[RangerJ]

Thanks a ton! I appreciate the compliment.

[Blaise_Gauba]

Excellent pack. I am going to use this as a part of my overall compliment for my pack which of course I have to customize for the geographic area where I reside. Mostly desert. Thank you for sharing.

[RangerJ]

Thank you. You bring up a very important point; as you reside in the desert and I am very close to thousands of acres of tidal marsh and myriad rivers, our packs will be very, very different. Most people never consider that.

[RangerJ]

I have sent you a privare message.

[l8nite]

Most of the survival kits you see on instructables are built around a small tin that are usually a nice start for a REAL survival kit. Of course each kit needs to be built with the end users skills and possible area of use in mind, after all what are the chances that a suburban teen will find themselves in the klondike or deep in the amazon? My "survival kit" for a day at the flea market or art show is a lot different from the one I pack when going fishing, which also changes depending on if I'm fishing from the river bank or going offshore. My truck has enough tools and safety equipment for a trip across town but for an extended trip it would need a number of additional things.
I like your choice of carrier and the supplies are well thought out for your purposes and would work equally well for a hunter or off road enthusiast. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge

[edvannatta68]

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