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are many forums, threads and websites dedicated to building
and using BOBs AKA Bug out Bags. When BOBs come to mind
I always picture a huge expensive backpack loaded with
lot of expensive gear sealed in plastic with label attached.
The label reads, “Use only in case of severe emergency”
Here at MCS
we prefer out Bags
of Evil or BOE. BOEs are filled with stuff you will
use everyday instead of stuff you might need someday.
We live out of these bags and they are never far from
arms reach.
Depending on the mission at had the actual BOE changes
but the core contents seldom vary.
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Nalgene Bottle with Camelbak top |
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First Aid Kit (in Cheaper Than Dirt AP MOLLE Pouch)
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Sunglasses in Pelican 1030 Case |
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Digital Camera in Pelican 1040 Case |
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Hand Sanitizer |
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Zippo Lighter with Butane Insert |
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100 MPH Tape |
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(3) Chem Lights |
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(12) Zip Ties |
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100 feet of Parachute Cord |
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Dental Floss |
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(10) Feet of US MIL ISSUE Booby Trap Wire |
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Shemagh |
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Fenix Flashlight with red filter |
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(4) Spare 123A Batteries |
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Sharpie Marker |
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Notebook |
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Index Cards |
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Baby Wipes |
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Cell Phone Car Charger with AC/DC Converter |
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Ti Spork |
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Spyderco Rescue Hook |
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Stanley Wonder Bar |
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Mechanics Gloves |
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Thumb Drive |
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Mercleash with Photon Light and Whistle attached |
Whatever bag I happen to be using always
has a Glow Ring attached so I can find it in low light
conditions.
The First Aid Kit has a Red mercleash attached to identify
it to anyone I send for it during an emergency. There
is usually hard candy, Power Bars, Sunflower Seeds etc
in there as well.
All bags are big enough to add mission essential items
and clothing as I go out the door or for battlefield
pick-ups.
This is considered 2nd line gear and has served me well
in addition to my 1st line EDC gear that is always on
my person.
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Wilderness Belt |
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Glock 19 with spare mag / Taurus Model 85 with spare
ammo |
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Cell Phone |
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Spyderco Military (Primary Defensive Folder) |
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Al Mar SERE 2000 |
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Emerson Kerambit (worn reaction side reverse grip)
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Leatherman Squirt (most useful tool I own) |
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Surefire L2 |
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Polkowski Bodyguard fixed blade |
With the above I seldom need anything
I don’t have. If there is something I end up needing
a few times I just add it. But this has been pretty
much the contents for several years whether at home
or traveling.
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