Bug out bag

JWR had a good article by Tugboat about bug out bags.

http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/04/thoughts_on_the_bug_out_bag_by.html

I carry a communications bag with me most of the time. I call it a comm bag due to the fact it carries my laptop for work. I of course have all sorts of gizmo's and gadgets in it for the laptop and data storage. I also have basic utility items in the bag.

A comprehensive first aid kit
A hygiene kit
Binoculars
Matches

Knife
Flashlights
Solar/Crank/Radio
Various Plastic bags
A water bladder (Empty)

4 or 5 "energy" bars
Pens Notebook
Spork
Microfiber Towel and washcloth

And a few other things

This bag is mostly for work

I have a fanny pack with "survival" I will deal with my vehicle gear in a latter blog

But I am missing a true BOB and I will be working on this in the weeks to come.

Paracord

I have decided in order to build some skills I will learn to make paracord accessories.
I really wanted a paracord belt so instead of buying one. I will make one. I will post photos of my trials as I try and learn this skill.

I also order along with the paracord a new MOLLE bag that I will use for cold weather gear, and a new glock 17 magazine.