Comments on: The Bare Essentials: Mobile Bug Out Kits

By: KillerB

KillerB — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:31:27 +0000

I have always been a worst case planner. The commute from my work to my house is a 5 minute drive (3 miles). I really need nothing other than my good looks to get me that far. The BOB that is in my car is for when I am not in my local area. Who knows the shit may be so deep that getting back to your house is going to be impossible for at least the short term. Having the right ammount of gear to get you through a cold night in an abandoned building will be not only a life saver but it will help you cope mentally with what is happening. By increasing the comfort level you reduce the stress level and you will think more clearly and rationally. Even if the shit hit the fan while I was at work I would not just leave and jump in the car. I would take a few moments to watch the available news and radio broadcasts. Taking that extra few minutes can keep you from driving headlong into a grid locked tarffic jamb. The BOB will be in the car if needed. That means that the roads are not open, my car breaks down or runs out of gas, etc. Then and only then would I even contimplate hoofing it, even with the available firepower that is always in my car. The biggest thing to keep in mind is that the BOB is for when you are NOT in your local area, it is for getting you BACK to your home or other predetermined meeting place. CHEERS

By: lil zombie killer

lil zombie killer — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:19:42 +0000

wow i just have a 12 gauge an m9 and i always have a spare 3-4 day back pack in my locker and at home, and i have 5 friends who do the same and have simalir eqiupment and live a maximun of 2-4 mins down the road. And having a combat knife and sword(think quiet and dont attract attention) in my home bag too. AND the greatest tool that we would have is our ability to reason and think and of course plan.and snything single shot is not smart unless you like to snipe.

By: FMJ762BT

FMJ762BT — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:42:53 +0000

I live in a military town (SEALS, SF, ForceRecon, etc.), so MIL gear will not seem out of place.
The expendable weapons are definitely a good idea. For rifles, Moisin’s are a good choice for a cheap long gun with a big punch (they can be had for under $150 bucks and a 7.62x54R cartridge will not be laughed off!).

If you live near large bodies of water (oceans or very large lakes) egress or holding up by/or a decent sized boat is a very good option.

By: Zanib

Zanib — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:31:39 +0000

LOLOLOLOL. ~
how big are your backpacks? c:

By: 3-15 INF

3-15 INF — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:24:32 +0000

Yeah, everybody’s situation is a little different. I have a daughter who lives and hour away. I have to be honest with myself and admit I would venture out on the highway and try to get to her. Along the way, I know the cops would be a hinderance. I have a 4WD Wrangler with extra fuel cans racked on the back and is capable, but it will only get me so far.

I can’t be driving around in BDU’s or have a thigh rig on, ya know? I have to think about appearances. I also think about what if people were actually successful with stomping out the infection and there’s now alot of bodies around. I wouldn’t want to be the one standing over them with a smoking gun. Those who didn’t see what happen wouldn’t understand and might try to just label those involved as criminals.

I personally wouldn’t want people seeing me running around looking like ghost recon, because that could also make them lust over my good weapon choices. I’d prefer to keep them out of site until I have to employ them, and then hide them again. That’s why I love the M4- you can break it into upper/lower and stow them away in an inconspicuous bag.

By: Angryvikingman

Angryvikingman — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:06:59 +0000

My whole thing is, I won’t be in the city for more than 1 hour when I find out about zombies. I’m headed straight for the bush. There will be no authorities, and camo will actually serve the purpose of concealment as it is intended. I can wear blue jeans and whoop some wholesale ass until I get out of town.

By: 3-15 INF

3-15 INF — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:42:58 +0000

Yeah that’s my point- camo wont really help u very much but looking like you just stepped off a battlefield can get u unwanted attention from the authoriities.

By: StoneTree

StoneTree — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:30:08 +0000

I don’t see why camo should even be considered an option. The z-heads are not likely to be fooled by camo, and if they ARE fooled, then they are as likely to be fooled by just standing still. Lets face it, the functional capacity of a dead (or undead) brain is going to be minimal at best.

In the case of a non-zed related issue, then any legit camo will automatically make you a target. The best way to hide would be to have everything in the pink and red camo that you find discounted at wal-mart, so you look like a total tool.

But I definitely think there should be 2 major classifications of kits:
1) Short term, to get to a resting place / safe zone. 2 days max.
2) Medium term, to get to an actual safe house / reinforced area. 5 days max.

Also, I know it is cliche, but a good club-type weapon arouses much less suspicion than a firearm. Go with the baseball bat, as they are common, light, and fairly durable.

By: 3-15 INF

3-15 INF — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:50:51 +0000

killer B has one of the best points here- STEALTH. Don’t get stuff that looks like you’re Rambo. Civilian looking gear will keep you from attracting attention, both from the remaining authorities and hostile survivors. Try to have concealable weapons and gear. In the beginning of hostilities, police and military will reflexively attempt to disarm the populace. You need to be able to evade them or they will take your only tools you kept for your survival. Think Katrina. the authorities will be your worst enemy at first.

By: another mike

another mike — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:47:25 +0000

I second the generic Jansport. So what we’re talking about here isn’t even a bug-out bag; this is a stripped down, one person for six hours, get to the choppa rig. If you can’t get to a heavier load-out by then you’re toast anyway. And if you can’t get that in a Jansport you need to get expert advice on paring down your load.

Now, I don’t carry such a light load. My office’s SOP in an emergency is to send people home, evacuate the office. And it’s a fifteen minute drive to my apartment. So leave the office kit of water, munchies, and medicine (pepto, aspirin, etc) and head for home. Once there, put on the MZPK in preparation to make a full retreat while I pack the long term bag.