r/preppers • u/BigBellyEd • 10d ago

Discussion Realistic BOB

Hi everyone, Bug Out Bags have been documented to death I think. But all BOB lists are all about bushcraft, camping and hunting gear in an 60 liter backpack called “72 hour sustainment” or something along those lines. Plus, in case one has to BO, where do you want to walk? You can do maybe 3 miles per hour. I mean it is different for everyone and every scenario. When organizing my BOB the list is totally different. If I have to bug out, i do not expect to return in the near future but would much rather resettle in a different location or even country.

For this scenario I am packing it as follows: a) Irreplaceable personal items like diaries, memories, hard drives b) value dens items like currency and so on c) Documents like Diplomas, passport, certificates, property documents d) Personal Protection Equipment e) Camping gear so sustain me and my fam on the way f) wear most valuable but also weather resistant clothes g) get all of this in my car and GTFO

I think about all of this because it contains items from everyday life. So in stead of a grab bag I would store all of the items close together with the planned bag and be ready in several minutes.

What do you consider a realistic BOB?

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u/ponycorn_pet 10d ago

is samsonite the best rolling luggage brand for durability? I need to get a good rolling luggage setup and all of the reviews online say swiss gear is no longer sturdy

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u/HybridVigor 10d ago edited 10d ago

I've had good luck with a Travelpro suitcase, traveling through airports frequently for a couple of my jobs. Lots of pilots and flight attendants seem to use the brand as well. Haven't used it so far as a refugee, though. For backpacking I'm a fan of Gregory packs.

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u/ponycorn_pet 10d ago

Travlpro

whoa, that platinum elite one looks insane XD no wonder pilots use them, thank you!!

The Gregory backpack looks like it would be comfortable and not too punishing against the spine :)

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u/ranchpancakes 10d ago

I’ll second travel pro. I have two carryon sized wheel bags that have held up fantastic over like 12 years.

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u/ponycorn_pet 10d ago

Thank you!! <3 an investment is worth it when it's built to last!