lostinthewoods
01-28-2008, 08:40 PM
Hello all. I've been working out my BOB and I've kind of run aground so to speak.
If it were just me I'd do fine with the "standard stupid stuff" BOB. However, having a family of 4 with another on the way I find myself trying to decide what to pack. (Oh, by the way, all of my children are 3 and younger)
I know standard 3 day supplies for all will apply but beyond that I kind of don't know where to go. I was thinking of making like 3 different function BOB.
the first would be the HOLY CRAP LET'S GET, BOB. It would have all the basic necessities for a quick dash and grab type scenario. It would have just the basics for everyone for 3 days. Of course the clothing would change with the seasons as would some other supplies but basicly it would be a very bare bones pack.
The next step up would be the, IT'LL BE HERE ANYTIME LET'S GO, BOB. This pack would consist of everything that is in the first BOB but would have enough goodies to allow for a longer stay away form the homestead. Things like the tarps would be up graded to the tents and sleeping bags etc.. More food and general housekeeping supplies too. You get the idea.
The first two bags outlined here would be packed all the time and ready to go. Yes, I could take them both at anytime but the heft and bulk of the second would make it counter productive for a quick dash.
The last bag would not even really be a bag as it would be the, HERE IT COMES AND WE CAN'T COME BACK, BOB. This is an absolute worst case scenario plan and would consist of, well, everything. We would take everything that it would take in our opinion to completely start over. Of course you can never plan for everything (you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men) but if you're reading this you can understand where I'm coming from. Yeah that's right we're all drinking the same Kool Aid ;)!
Does anyone else have any thoughts on how to stream line a family BOB or am I simply over thinking this whole thing?
lost
If it were just me I'd do fine with the "standard stupid stuff" BOB. However, having a family of 4 with another on the way I find myself trying to decide what to pack. (Oh, by the way, all of my children are 3 and younger)
I know standard 3 day supplies for all will apply but beyond that I kind of don't know where to go. I was thinking of making like 3 different function BOB.
the first would be the HOLY CRAP LET'S GET, BOB. It would have all the basic necessities for a quick dash and grab type scenario. It would have just the basics for everyone for 3 days. Of course the clothing would change with the seasons as would some other supplies but basicly it would be a very bare bones pack.
The next step up would be the, IT'LL BE HERE ANYTIME LET'S GO, BOB. This pack would consist of everything that is in the first BOB but would have enough goodies to allow for a longer stay away form the homestead. Things like the tarps would be up graded to the tents and sleeping bags etc.. More food and general housekeeping supplies too. You get the idea.
The first two bags outlined here would be packed all the time and ready to go. Yes, I could take them both at anytime but the heft and bulk of the second would make it counter productive for a quick dash.
The last bag would not even really be a bag as it would be the, HERE IT COMES AND WE CAN'T COME BACK, BOB. This is an absolute worst case scenario plan and would consist of, well, everything. We would take everything that it would take in our opinion to completely start over. Of course you can never plan for everything (you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men) but if you're reading this you can understand where I'm coming from. Yeah that's right we're all drinking the same Kool Aid ;)!
Does anyone else have any thoughts on how to stream line a family BOB or am I simply over thinking this whole thing?
lost