The signifigance of the 3 day BOB?

[crashdive123]

Not to speak for Sarky, but ---- while accurate, I think there may have been a wee bit of humor intended in that post. There are occasions on planet earth where the same phenomenon can occur if you are not careful. An example would be scuba diving with swimmers goggles on instead of a dive mask. With the mask, as you descend, you can equalize the pressure in the air space of the mask. With the goggles you cannot. The things in the higher pressure area will try and "occupy" the things in the lower pressure area (read - your eyeballs will fill that space if you can withstand the pain and go deep enough).

[Rick]

Oh, well, Yuck...one more time. So, if you have gas? Just askin'.

[hoosierarcher]

My BOB is actually infinite. It contains what I need to live off the land for the foreseeable future. A base camp water filter instead of water, fishing and trapping gear as well as some food, books on medicinal plants as well as medications. Winter and Summer clothes and blankets/sleep gear.

[crashdive123]

Oh, well, Yuck...one more time. So, if you have gas? Just askin'.

Not a good thing when you dive. You quickly learn to avoid foods that produce it before a dive.

[Rick]

And all this time I thought those things were depth charges. I guess they were really dive charges.

[SARKY]

I'll make it simple for everyone. As you know when you boil water at an altitude higher than sea level, the water actually starts boiling at a lower temp. Well in space there is no pressure on your body and before you lose all of you body heat to space, your body's temp will be enough to boil all the fluids in your body.
There is a similar physics experiment we did in high school.

[Rick]

There is a similar physics experiment we did in high school.

I'll bet there were a lot of volunteers for THAT one.

[BENESSE]

I'll make it simple for everyone. As you know when you boil water at an altitude higher than sea level, the water actually starts boiling at a lower temp. Well in space there is no pressure on your body and before you lose all of you body heat to space, your body's temp will be enough to boil all the fluids in your body.
There is a similar physics experiment we did in high school.

Dang it Sarky!
Now you've gone and ruined my one good bug out plan.
I was fixin' to launch myself into orbit as soon as TSHTF.

[Batch]

I'm putting instructions on how not to get into outer space in my bag...

[crashdive123]

Dang it Sarky!
Now you've gone and ruined my one good bug out plan.
I was fixin' to launch myself into orbit as soon as TSHTF.

Apparently Ralph has already tried that with Alice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbCv6b96OK0

[SARKY]

Sorry to burst your bubble.
I do have a question though, How many of you who have a BOB /72 hour kit, have it set up to only last 72 hours?

[hunter63]

Sorry to burst your bubble.
I do have a question though, How many of you who have a BOB /72 hour kit, have it set up to only last 72 hours?

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Atta boy, brave man, OMG, back to the subject.

Any way, our GOOD's are good for a week on convenient ready to eat stuff, plus water/water purification, 3 underwear/socks changes, 1 shirt/pants, first aid/toiletries etc.
One at home packed, (other preps stored), and similar packs in each vehicle.
Rations based on: http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/yago104.html

Also packed are clothing gear bags, one each, also used as basic travel bags.
Also has knife, multi tools, fire starters, flashlights, first aid/toiletries, spare gym shoes, glasses, cash etc.

I would say Bug In 3-6 mouths, Bug Out w/vehicles 2 weeks+ w/out much harder but still 7-10 days.
This is not a complete list, just a general example of what we are planned for at this time.

IMO 72 hrs is good start, which I believe is a reasonable target number for Joe Blow sheeple who couldn't even get thru the day, let alone 72 hrs with out some thing prepped.


Most any one here can do a lot better, with less supplies.
Now this is assuming that we aren't headed into outer space, diving in to the lake, near by nuke/asteroid strike.

If that's necessary, we are screwed, the old:
"Go to southeast corner of your building, sit down, remove shart objects from your pockets, put your head between your knees and kiss you a$$ good-by", drill, might apply.

[Batch]

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If that's necessary, we are screwed, the old:
"Go to southeast corner of your building, sit down, remove shart objects from your pockets, put your head between your knees and kiss you a$$ good-by", drill, might apply.

South East? Thats uh... lets see... Awe man! The batteries are dead in the GPS. Can't find my a$$ without a GPS.

[hunter63]

South East? Thats uh... lets see... Awe man! The batteries are dead in the GPS. Can't find my a$$ without a GPS.

LOL, don't worry about it, will be over before you know it.

[BENESSE]

Sorry to burst your bubble.
I do have a question though, How many of you who have a BOB /72 hour kit, have it set up to only last 72 hours?

Since you axed...
Mine/ours is set up for 2+ weeks/ea.--meaning:
2wks. of food before we have to scrounge elsewhere.
1 week of H2O before we have to find an alternate source to treat/purify, etc.
tools to fish/hunt/'set up shop".
All carried in the BOB. On foot. No caches. No BOV. No retreat. No friends/family to shack up with. Just us and destiny.
However...
We're more prepared to stay put in the city. We ain't getting out unless we have to.
After all, when all the dust settles, you clowns are gonna need a fun place to visit.
And we'll be here to entertain.

[SARKY]

I grew up in the big apple. My favorite ride was the Staten Island Ferry, $.10 for a round trip ride past Lady Liberty. My favorite night was late Dec. 30 at Times Square when they do the test dropping of the ball ( No damm crowds).

[rwc1969]

I'll make it simple for everyone. As you know when you boil water at an altitude higher than sea level, the water actually starts boiling at a lower temp. Well in space there is no pressure on your body and before you lose all of you body heat to space, your body's temp will be enough to boil all the fluids in your body.
There is a similar physics experiment we did in high school.

So, would they be safe to drink?

[BENESSE]

I grew up in the big apple. My favorite ride was the Staten Island Ferry, $.10 for a round trip ride past Lady Liberty. My favorite night was late Dec. 30 at Times Square when they do the test dropping of the ball ( No damm crowds).

It's a magic place, I don't care what anyone says.
When I'm here it gets on my nerves, when I'm away, I can't wait to get back.
Go figure.

[finallyME]

I'll make it simple for everyone. As you know when you boil water at an altitude higher than sea level, the water actually starts boiling at a lower temp. Well in space there is no pressure on your body and before you lose all of you body heat to space, your body's temp will be enough to boil all the fluids in your body.
There is a similar physics experiment we did in high school.

Don't forget your body trying to equalize pressure. In other words, your body will probably explode before your fluids boil.

[Batch]

So we have to put space suits in our BOBs and then we have to be really good at putting them on quickly.

Ready? GO! One, Two, BOOOOSH!!!

Not good enough lets start all over...