BOB/SHTF Bag...one in the same?

[kt1589]

Are the BOB and SHTF bags considered one in the same, or are they two absolutely different bags, with some of the same items in them?

[ruedger455@yahoo.com]

Same thing in my opinion if you have to bug out then shits goin down.

[kt1589]

Same thing in my opinion if you have to bug out then shits goin down.

I guess that's where I'd like to know opinions if there is a difference or not between the bags. On one hand you have a natural disater, i.e. hurricane, which will cause some chaos, but you probably plan on getting back home. On the other, you get a zombie apocalypse. Is it all semantics, are they considered somewhat different, or does it depend on the degree of the event causing you to put your gear into action?

[ra2bach]

this may be splitting hairs but my "bugout" bag is actually a "gethome" bag.

because of the logistics involved I don't plan to bug out but rather bug in. if something forces me to evacuate my home it will be in vehicles with large containers of supplies, not a bag on my back.

my "get home" bag that I keep in my car however, would allow me to get home in the event that I find myself somewhere in the middle of unrest or other social disruption. it is very low profile and has the usual supplies for self defense, protection from weather, first aid, water, nutrition, etc. for an overnight stay and a small pair of binoculars. it also has CA$H...

[PA PATRIOT]

A BOB is pre-packed items you wish to transplant to another location or utilize when hauling ass from your primary to another location and is SEPARATE from all your other stores and is not used for any other reason.

SHTF supplies are used in a time of need and normally not for everyday use and do to their size and weight remain at the primary location even if you bug out.

Each has its own mission.

[Kaw77]

this may be splitting hairs but my "bugout" bag is actually a "gethome" bag.

because of the logistics involved I don't plan to bug out but rather bug in. if something forces me to evacuate my home it will be in vehicles with large containers of supplies, not a bag on my back.

my "get home" bag that I keep in my car however, would allow me to get home in the event that I find myself somewhere in the middle of unrest or other social disruption. it is very low profile and has the usual supplies for self defense, protection from weather, first aid, water, nutrition, etc. for an overnight stay and a small pair of binoculars. it also has CA$H...

this is primarily how I view things and have them set up

[docsherm]

I think they are different. I keep a SHTF bag ( man bag) with me always. It is a combo active shooter bag/ get home bag. My BOB is a large pack that can sustain me for a few days.

[Awesome1228]

I think they are different. I keep a SHTF bag ( man bag) with me always. It is a combo active shooter bag/ get home bag. My BOB is a large pack that can sustain me for a few days.

This is very similar to how I set up.

My get home bag is with me at all times, and like the others, includes the basics. Food and water, first aid kit, weapon and mags, rain gear, flashlight, etc. This is designed to get me from wherever I am to my home. I also have a larger kit in all of my vehicles, which may come with me in a "get home" situation if I have to leave the vehicle, or it may not depending on situation.

My bug out bag is designed to get me from home to secondary location, so basically the same idea as the get home bag just expanded. It will really only be used on it's own if for some reason I have to leave home on foot or if I have to abandon the vehicle en route for some reason.

There is the possibility that I will have to go from wherever I am to secondary location. In that event, the car kit will suffice, as it is basically a duplication of the bug out bag, with some additional equipment for being on the road-collapsible shovel, tools, additional weapon, etc. Maybe it's overkill to have a bug out bag in each vehicle and home, as well as my get home bag, but then again, maybe not.

[soulezoo]

I suppose it comes down to the semantics and mission; we call things what it means to us individually.

For the purpose of the OP, I agree with Phila PD with a minor deviation.

I have a "get home" bag. Very basic, what I can fit into a Camelbak mule. 100oz water, folding knife, compact weapon +1 mag, powerbar, first aid + paracord and plastic poncho.

From there is BOB. 72 hour survival bag. It is heavy (about 50lbs) but also has full cold weather gear, bivy, change of clothes, toiletries food, booze and etc.

Then, the SHTF bags... yes plural. I've packed three of my old deployment bags full, and two of the poly footlocker boxes of longer range needs. It can be for shelter in place or thrown in the back of the truck in a hurry. Let's face it, 1000 of 5.56 and a 1000 of 7.62 and 500 10mm doesn't back pack well. But the things I've decided I need for a real SHTF is consolidated and packed for a quick exit if required, but otherwise secured from the general no-gooders.

[rushca01]

Can anybody else chime in on what they may carry in their car as far as bags go? List of items etc? Would like compile a list and put something together to throw in my car. Something for everyday travel back and forth to work and something I can toss in the family car when we head out on roadtrips.