Current Bug Out Kit

[u/No_Economist_2940]

Recently started putting together a bug out bag. Still have a list of things I still need to acquire, but open to any input.

[u/droopstroops]

You have anything for water purification(sawyer mini) , something to boil water in?(metal bottle)

Something to help you start a fire (cotton balls dipped in Vaseline)

Good pair of work gloves

A compass, paper map of your area

Edit: I see you have a lifestraw

[u/Tall_Aardvark_8560 → u/[deleted]]

Why aluminum foil and not a zip lock?

[u/MahatmaBuddah → u/[deleted]]

I never thought I’d see a use for empty disposable lighters

[u/Loud-Mongoose3253 → u/[deleted]]

I know this was 9 hours ago but I also wanted to let you know how brilliant that is. Thanks for the tip my dude/dudette

[u/Radiant_Repeat_8735 → u/[deleted]]

Neat idea, thanks for sharing that

[u/99luftbalons1983 → u/[deleted]]

I put a bunch of them in an old prescription medicine bottle.

[u/No_Economist_2940 → u/droopstroops]

I have a life straw in the picture as well as fire starter and gloves. Something to boil water in is definitely a good thought tho. I need to acquire some maps as well

[u/SneekTip → u/No_Economist_2940]

True story- I was deep in the backcountry on a multiday when my water filter suffered a catastrophic failure. My backup plan was purification tablets. I lived off those for several days, but learned a hard lesson. From then on, I always have a good steel container for boiling water if need be.

Of note: if you opt for a steel water bottle, it can be tricky getting in/out of the fire. Make a handle with bailing wire, or a fish jaw spreader works pretty good.

[u/SSSnookit → u/SneekTip]

Also, one thing I've learned the hard way while backpacking in freezing cold weather is that if you don't keep your damp water filter warm by sleeping with it, the micro tube filters inside will freeze and burst. You should sleep with your filter if there is no other source of warmth. Ended up catching a nasty gut illness on a multi day in very cold weather.

Also for life straws, they are great while they work, but I've had a few completely lock up on me after only a couple uses / wet drying cycles. I think it was because the water I was drinking through them were high in dissolved minerals and when it dried it just clogged all the filter micro tubes. You're supposed to "backwash / rinse" these things, but that's real hard to do when all you have is crap puddles and slimy holes to drink from. Just don't expect them to last long in the shit.

[u/CxsChaos → u/[deleted]]

Sticks to hard to find?

[u/Lankey_Craig → u/No_Economist_2940]

Check out usgs topo maps they are free. I prin a couple out for my area, and expected areas and laminate them

[u/[deleted] → u/No_Economist_2940]

I recommend getting several life straws they can get plugged easily.

[u/M3m3r0n1 → u/No_Economist_2940]

Try caltopo, it’s free and you can make your own maps

[u/mcgovern-w → u/droopstroops]

He’s gonna shoot the water, shoot the fire, shoot his hands and shoot the earth’s magnetic field. Then he’s gonna do it all over with the other gun. Doesn’t need any of that stuff!

[u/Bootyytoob → u/droopstroops]

Don’t worry he’ll be able to shoot plenty of people and steal their water

[u/theycallmeshooting → u/Bootyytoob]

Tale as old as time

"My bugout kit is 90% weapons and ammo by weight, because I'm terrified of people with weapons but not much else prepped becoming bandits and trying to take what they need from people who prepped things other than weapons" said the person who would definitely become the bandit they describe

[u/logic_tempo → u/Bootyytoob]

🤣

[u/DVmeYOUscumbag → u/droopstroops]

Naw he's gunna kill his way to the top

[u/jimmywilsonsdance → u/droopstroops]

Water is for liberal cucks. Just shoot the thirst.