Fresh BOB?

[Scythe13]

Just getting ready for camping and thought I'd swap out some new gear into my BOB and vice versa.

It isn't until you get ready to camp with a loved one until you realise how much that sleeping bag liner stinks! And how you forgot to change the boxers, and....the list goes on.

So, consider this a good reminder, aside from the obvious replace what you've used, remember to give your gear time to air out!

It's a simple enough thing to do, but very rarely does it get done.

Get your gear and give it a good sniff! Bugging Out doesn't need to stink.

TTFN.....we're off camping.

Now...where did I put that machete....

[CharlesHarris]

I'm not sure if the format for this checklist will import without garbaging up, but this is a list we use for civil defense volunteers performing damage assessment after storms, which might make a good "thought starter" to revise for your location and environment:

Personal Equipment Checklist For a 12-Hour Operational Period In the Urban Environment

Carry In Coat / Safety Vest / Cargo Pockets:

 Medical ALERT Info and ICE Contact Card
 Drivers license, Served Agency ID and FCC radio operator license copy
 Name tag attached to outer garment
 $5 coins for phone calls, vending, etc.
 WATER – 2 pint bottles on person as minimum
 SNACKS – for 12 hours
 PERSONAL MEDICATIONS for 24 hours
 SANITATION / COMFORT ITEMS; sunscreen, insect repellent, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, Chapstick, etc.
 Scout knife or Multi-tool, Leatherman, etc.
 Backup AAA flashlight +extra batteries
 Whistle – Fox 40 or ACR (distress signal)
 Compass, orienteering type on neck cord
 Police / Fire Dept. street / utility map book
 24,000 scale topographic of assigned search sector
 State DOT road map
 Bandanna, bright ICS color per assignment, visual locator flag signal
 Extra reading glasses, if you use them

Personal Protective Equipment (in SAR ruck)
 Safety glasses, ANSI Z87.1-1989
 TWO, N95-rated disposable single-use masks
 Reflective vest
 Work gloves
 Personal FIRST AID KIT, includes 4 pair of medical exam gloves
 Primary flashlight, Petzl AAA headlamp, on helmet for searches
 Extra set of AAA batteries + bulb for search light
 Hardhat + CERT rescue equipment, – per assignment

Clothing – Worn
 Sunglasses – 97% UV protection
 Boots, ankle support, traction sole
 Hat (Sun / Rain protective)

Extra Clothing – Carried (in SAR ruck)
 Rain anorak or poncho
 Wool / fleece warming layer for expected weather
 Extra dry socks, in Ziploc bag so they will stay dry

Communications:
□ 3G or later generation cell phone capable of receiving SMS text with GPS location enabled
□ phone mobile charger (or extra charged battery pack)
□ Air Band, Marine, Public Safety or Ham 2 meter band portable, per assignment
□ Extra charged battery pack or AA battery case for portable transciver
□ CB, FRS or GMRS portable per assignment, citizen / neighborhood watch coordination
□ Quick reference guide for each transceiver carried
□ Headset or earphone for portable transceiver
□ Speaker-microphone for transceiver
□ External 12VDC power cord for portable transceiver

Forms pack:
□ Notebook, pencil, pen, felt tip or grease pencil, and:
□ ICS 309 Log Forms (3)
□ ICS 213 Message Forms (10)
□ ICS 201 Incident Brief form (1)
□ ACS-RACES Quick Reference (1)

Shift Extended = 24 hours - Additional Emergency Supplies – Store In vehicle:

 COMPLETE CHANGE of dry clothes: shirt, trousers, socks, shoes, and underwear
 Extra drinking water to total one gallon
 Extra food for three meals, balanced nutrition
 Personal meds, hygiene, sanitation supplies for 24 hours
 Two wool blankets (or sleeping bag with liner and bivvy)
 Duct tape – multiple uses, emergency repairs
 Tent or tarp for rain / sun / wind shelter
 Tow strap or chain with hooks
 Tools: standard and Phillips screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, side-cutting pliers, shovel, hand saw or axe.
 Three highway flares or reflectors
 Fire extinguisher - 10 pound ABC multi-rated dry chemical

[TOF]

I thought the 'sniff test' was reserved for men of an unmarried variety. Your poor wife (and dogs)

Rule No.1 unpack, air, clean and replace in that order after every trip.

[Scythe13]

Sorry TOF, I think you'll find the sniff test to be universally acceptable, people do it, dogs do it, cats do it......I have no doubt that most women are also people, so by my species calculation, women must do it too....they just don't tell men haha.