need help with first bob

[s&w pride]

im looking to build up my first bug out bag ive got a s&w 40gve to start with can anyone give me sum ideas on what all i need to get a good starter bug out bag on a budget? any info will be greatly appreciated;)

[snal]

im looking to build up my first bug out bag ive got a s&w 40gve to start with can anyone give me sum ideas on what all i need to get a good starter bug out bag on a budget? any info will be greatly appreciated;)

Are you asking for suggestions for the actual bag, the contents, or both?

For bags...this is a nice one, but I did find one exactly like it at LA Police Gear about $10 cheaper...I have 4 of these.

http://www.countycomm.com/bobxl.htm

Also...look thru the same site for lots of great goodies that are cheap! Great stuff for BOB's!

EDIT!!!!
I just noticed that the bag in the link above is a LARGER version of what I purchased, and I would suggest the larger version! This make the listed price a deal!

[skeezit]

You will need heat light water firstaid a good knife anything to make life easy.

[methusaleh]

How much/how little do you want to fit into your BOB? Do you have any experience humping a ruck, be it large or small? Do you want something that will be a backpack style, handbag style, single-sling, etc?

IMHO when shopping for a primary BOB and primary survival items, your life and the life of your loved ones may someday be on the line, so no expense should be spared. Buy the absolute best equipment you can find for your purpose. If you have to ask how much something costs, you are not taking it serious enough (again-- my opinion, you may disagree; I walk the walk and don't just talk the talk).

Personally I like most off-the-shelf Gregory backpack-style rucks, however I also own custom Eagle Industries and Tactical Tailor gear I have had made over the years. These days I enjoy the flexibility of MALICE/MOLLE systems, and generally purchase a smaller-bodied main ruck with plenty of attachment webbing on the outside, so I can configure pouches as needed for the mission. Though I learned to love camping and hiking using civilian products when I was a kid, these days I have grown so accustomed to military gear that I gravitate toward it. YMMV.

[Zombie Axe]

I have the one like snal mentions as a 'tactical toolbag'. Mainly setup to carry accesories for my weapons (cleaning kits, mags, spare taclight, weapon light, holsters, extra batteries, tools, hearing protection, and spare parts). For me, it is a low capacity for a bob, but snals needs are probably very different than mine.

I think methusaleh said it pretty well... figure out what you think you need, find a bag to tote it in, see if you can tote it!

There are no right or wrong answers on BOB's just opinions...

Here are a few BOB/GHB threads for you to take a look at and see what you like for yours :)

http://www.xcolony.com/x/showthread.php?t=296

This one is excessive but their are some good ideas in this French dude list:

http://www.xcolony.com/x/showthread.php?t=1518

Kenno's excellent bag:

http://www.xcolony.com/x/showthread.php?t=248

[s&w pride]

thanks for the great info yes im looking for a back pack style bob with enought stuff to hold out for a week or to if needed

[s&w pride]

thanks for the links zombie axe they are sum sweet bobs im gona try to model mine around the same thanks agin for the info guys