items to add to the bob

[wareagle69]

so i have been reading thru some of the threads, and i have only seen these items mentioned rarely, what are they? extra boots/shoes and socks.
ok so even if only going with one pair of great boots extra socks are a must also foot powder and extra laces(the last two i never see mentioned) but yes you can use para cord as laces so i'll give you that.
if hiking in the backcountry as far out or on the move during a bug out scenario it is imperitive, let me say that again, it is imperitive that you take excellent care of your feet. chaning your socks daily and keeping your feet clean and dry also in your first aid kit you may want to carry something like moleskin to help with hot spots and blisters.

[rwc1969]

The boots and shoes I use rarely cause hot spots or blisters. If they do, they go back to the store real quick or in the trash. I'm extremely picky about my footwear and if it ain't comfortable off the shelf it ain't coming home with me.

I have never used foot powder and most likely never will.

Extra laces, boots, shoes and most definitely socks are all good ideas. But, they gotta fit, keep your feet from sweating, breathe and be comfortable enough for prolonged hikes.

I rarely wear heavy leather boots, waterproof boots or snowboots when hiking long and hard. I'll wear tennis shoes or hiking boots and if needed switch between boots and shoes. Or, if I wade thru water I'll change out.

I have a buddy who wears wool socks and only buys high dollar and supposedly high quality boots. But he always has sweaty feet and gets blisters easy. He's constantly powdering his feet too.

I wear cotton socks, sometimes wool and my boots and shoes are ones that fit and don't cause blisters. Some are high dollar, not real high dollar though, but some are cheapos.

[hunter63]

For semi cool to cold:
I'm a big fan of Pac boots.
Rubber bottoms, cloth tops.

I have several liners, from light to heavy, and also vary socks, depending on conditions.

I do carry a spare of socks, as well as a pair of plastic "Booties", that I think were from a hazmat suit in just about every hunting coat I own.
Saved my feet a lot of times, when wet, by just changing into dry socks, putting on the booties then putting the pac's back on.

I prefere that coats with the game bag on the back, serves as a fanny pack of sorts.

[Winnie]

I have 4 pairs of socks, 2 for me and 2 for Winnie jnr, and spare underwear. Only have one pair of boots.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

For your buddy that always gets blisters,have him put petroleum Jelly on his feet before he puts socks on. Trick I learned in the Army.

[SARKY]

My kit does have a pair of mocs and a pair of water walkers. I throw the water walkers on if I have to ford a stream. And the mocs are for around camp.

[Camp10]

This is a great reminder. I do carry extra socks but I dont have extra boots in it. I am lucky to have very tough feet but I guess I take this for granted. It would be worth the extra weight to bring a spare.

[Rick]

I keep a change of clothes, two pair of socks and my Keene sandals in my BOB.

[rebel]

A change of socks and a pair of Chuck Taylors. http://www.converse.com/?CSID=43_kwi...es/chucktaylor

[Sarge47]

Well, what about Toe-nail clippers if you expect to be out & about for awhile? And don't be to quick to throw out the foot powder, the military thought enough of it to issue it to the "ground-pounders."

[BENESSE]

This item might have been posted before so forgive me if I'm repeating something you already know. (just haven't seen it myself)
--Tooth/Filling/Crown repair kit. Doesn't take much room but it can save you a lot of misery. It's part of my travel kit as well as a BOB.

On a separate note:
Does anyone carry or think they need to include in their BOB something like Novacaine or Morphene? I am imagining a scenario where someone has a wound that has to be cleaned or sawed up and without an anesthetic it could be torture even if an expert is doing it.
Anything else suggested along those lines?

[Rick]

Chuck Taylor's? Wet cotton canvas in winter? Sign me up. I'm in.

[rebel]

Chuck Taylor's? Wet cotton canvas in winter? Sign me up. I'm in.

They have pink Chuck Taylor's.

[BENESSE]

My kit does have a pair of mocs and a pair of water walkers. I throw the water walkers on if I have to ford a stream. And the mocs are for around camp.

Both my husband and I have these, worn them running and hiking in wet weather and can't recommend them enough. Not a sore spot anywhere! They also don't take much space.

http://www.rei.com/product/798240

[Rick]

But what if you have six toes?

[BENESSE]

But what if you have six toes?

Use it to barter or trade, silly.

[Rick]

The extra toe!?

[BENESSE]

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[BENESSE]

The extra toe!?

Well yeah.
Just imagine...it's not something you find every day.

[your_comforting_company]

during the warmer months, I mostly go barefoot. feet are pretty tough. briars and brambles don't bother me too much.
When in the thick stuff, I wear snake-boots, which are also waterproof up to my knee, just in case I need to cross something wet.. they are also insulated for cold weather. I guess that is my extra pair because if it's warm, I'm going barefoot and will be carrying them.. but I am not leaving this general area, so no mountains or deserts for me to worry about.

The wife makes fun of my feet, callin me squatchy (sasquatch) or a hobbit lol. A lifetime of running the creeks barefoot and half naked earned me the right to wear the name "squatchy" proudly!