Because I already live at my BOL I don't have much need for a BOB as much as I need a wilderness survival bag. More than once have I found my vechicle stuck far from the pavement and even further from home. Other travelers in my area have found themselves trapped for days inside thier vechicle when it slid into a deep ditch during a blizzard. My worst experience was walking 25 miles on back roads after dark in a snow storm with no food before reaching my front door. The lack of food to sustain my blood sugar level was the greatest challange I faced that night, and every other night I have spent in an "Oh, Poop!" situation. For this reason my pack is filled with high carb foods,enough for 4-6 days of travel. I also have a German mess kit full of oatmeal. I love the german mess kits as they are easy to cook with. I also have shelter and fire items as well as signaling items, comfort items, like insect repelant and a head net, toilet paper, gum, insulated gloves, hat and socks. Plus a compass a 6X8 blue tarp and an orange vest, along with the all the other small items you would expect for wilderness survival. Like I said, my main concern was high carb food, fire signals and shelter, I usually have a gun in the truck but would not feel naked if I was to travel gunless, black bears and cougars are not a threat to the wary traveler.
All this gear fits inside a red day pack I purchased for $10.00 at a discount sporting goods store. The pack weighs about 20 pounds and is enough to get me through most "Oh,Poop!" situations.
All this gear fits inside a red day pack I purchased for $10.00 at a discount sporting goods store. The pack weighs about 20 pounds and is enough to get me through most "Oh,Poop!" situations.
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