My GHB and EDC Bag and contents

It seems a bit more stocked like a BOB as opposed to a GHB. It looks like it's supplied for a week (except missing food and ready water, shelter, decent flashlight and a couple of lighters). More like setting up a campsite where you are going to be staying awhile gathering firewood and foraging whilst staying put. I'd not want to carry it. Speaking of that. Have you loaded that up and gone for a long walk .. like 10 miles? I'm betting you'll end up slimming that down in a big hurry. As it looks like you are carrying about 25-30 pounds.

Additionally, ya might want to try your stuff out. A lot of the items appear unused/new.

My typical EDC and GHB has enough stuff for like 18 - 36 hours from where I have to bail my vehicle and walk home and is tailored for the landscape I'm going to have to traverse. Vehicle may have spare boots, shovel, blanket and more water but those are there all the time and would only be taken if necessary if i had to hoof it back home. And I'm like 7 pounds and most of that is water in the GHB. EDC (knife, kevlar cordage, water, candy, flashlight, lighters and handgun) is like 3-4 pound (most of the weight is the handgun) messenger bag and I can sneak it into the office inside my laptop bag.

EDC gets me to the Car where my GHB resides. EDC gets dumped into GHB or goes into pockets, pistol goes into holster, select correct footware and beat feet for up to 25 miles. If it's not winter it's a leisurely stroll at 1 mph along the farm field treeline. Winter involves grabbing more appropriate items and taking with and then it's probably more than just a space blank coming out of the trunk and there may be two overnights.

 

Seems like you l now it all. Unfortunately you've nary a clue of the how and why I have my equipment the way i do. I've done some long rucks with that bag. Just cause you dont see something does NOT mean It's not there I didn't get into this lifestyle this morning so your opinion is like an a**hole. Everyone has one and they all stink. You do things your way, and I will do things my way.

 

Sorry you feel that way. I was just making an observation.

 

Nice kit

 

Thanks, because that is a never ending endeavor... Always something new it seems⁹

 

Seems like he was a bit touchy on observations that weren’t 100% positive. I would think people that can’t take constructive criticism shouldn’t post pics of their stuff on here. Maybe be doesn’t realize that most people on here have been doing this since moby dick was a minnow.

 

It's fine. Just like the rest of society today.

 

My GHB runs a 30L weatherproof pack with 72hr essentials: Sawyer Squeeze filter, freeze-dried rations, trauma kit (tourniquet + NRC blanket), and a compression-strapped tarp/sleeping bag combo. EDC features a Polish S30V steel multitool (blade/saw/pliers), Olight mini-red light for stealth movement, stormproof matches + tinder tabs, and docs in a waterproof sleeve. Both kits share military-grade topo maps, lensatic compass, 550 paracord, and antimicrobial wipes for field sanitation.

 

'Sounds like you have a good setup. A never ending endeavor and just when you think you have a complete kit? Surprise!! 'Been there...done that.

 

I don't think there is such a thing as a “finished set.” Something new and better will always drop in. Besides, collecting so many things requires.... money, and it takes time

 

Like I said...never ending endeavor

 

a GHB can be even more extensive than a BOB - a long distance GHB needs to be inclusive enough to provide off the land while traveling to get back home >>> I personally think a GHB needs to also provide for an interim period of Bug In before heading home - some SHTFs are like that .....

by definition - the original BOB was only intended to provide for the travel to your BOL destination - under whatever conditions the SHTF demands >>> now preppers are determined that a BOB is whatever they want it to be - got many thinking going from their apartment to a Jeremiah Johnson lifestyle is going to work for them - another majority being FEMA faithful that think the BOB only needs to make them comfortable at the local shelter ....

 

How much does it weigh?

 

When I had my Jeep, I left it totally open all the time. I bolted a lock box under the driver's seat for stuff like registration and anything valuable I needed to leave in the vehicle while I was away from it. Usually held very little. Totally inconspicuous.

 

I've actually looked into a few lockboxes that can be bolted to the body of your vehicle ,,, I'm looking get one now ,, for the truck I'm about to put on the road .
Thanks for your response Mr Hanzo ,, I hope you're doing well out there on that beautiful island ,,,,

 

Aloha @SB21. We are well, thanks.

Good luck on your lockbox.

 

Tuffy 032-01 Series II Security Console (10" Wide) for 76-90 Jeep CJ & Wrangler YJ

I put one of these in the truck. It's amazing.

 

There's a number of different ways to secure your belongings. "Ingenuity" is key word here.