Monday, May 17, 2010

Weekend BOB workshop

This weekend the boys and I got together to go over our BOB's.  The boys each have a small day pack that we use when walking.  They are missing most of the gear involved in a BOB.  We are trying to get them pieced together so I tried to use my list of lists and it failed.  So I am working on a some simple lists to assemble various levels of gear needed on ones person.

First thing is that each boy needs some personal gear that they always tend to carry.  So we will deal with the keyring kit and Daily Cary bag.

Keyring Kit (On a Keyring)
  • Whistle
  • 20' 550 paracord (Knotted into a lanyard)
  • Tiny Razor Knife
  • P38 can opener
  • Tiny multi tool
  • 3 Safty pins
  • Small keyring carbine
  • Tiny Flashlight
DAILY CARRY (Wallet-Purse-Small Pouch I use a Lumbar Pack I got a Disney World)
  • Cash $200
  • Quarters $2.00
  • Identification
  • List of Phone Numbers
  • Cell Phone / Camera
  • Pre Paid Credit Card /w $1000 (I don't even have this but it is a great idea)
  • Cheap emergency poncho
  • Pen and Paper
  • Mirror
  • First Aid / Hygiene
    • Band aids
    • OTC Pain Killer
    • Imodium
    • Benadryl
    • Lip Balm
    • Comb
    • Mini pre pasted toothbrush
    • Disposable razor
    • TP in a ziplock bag
  • Lighter
  • Windproof Fireproof Matches
  • Food (In a ziplock sandwich bag)
    • Tuna Pouch 6.4 oz in oil
    • 2 Oatmeal packets
    • One 500 calorie protein bar
    • 5 Salt Packets
  • Tiny roll of duct tape Flattened
  • Electrical Tape
  • 50' 550 Cord
  • Sewing Kit (On a piece of cardboard or plastic)
    • 5 Safety pins
    • 50' unbreakable thread
    • 1 needle
  • Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Boyscout Huntsman
  • Small Knife (I prefer the Skeletool CX with bits)
  • Multitool with pliers
  • Compass
  • Small Flashlight
  • Wire Saw
  • Two small chemical heaters
  • Cheap emergency blanket
 My list will be updated with the above kits since the boys had a very hard time following my outdated lists.

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