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094: Choosing and Packing the Correct Bug Out Bag for Stability - The Prepper Podcast
Housekeeping:
If you don’t know where to start in prepping, check out my resource page at theprepperpodcast.com/gettingstarted, this is where I am getting the outline of my discussions here!
I will be doing a Warrior Dash 5k on October 10th. We will be doing the St. Jude heat, because it’s not worth doing unless we raise some money for charity. If you would like to donate to St. Jude, please go to http://theprepperpodcast.com/warrior2015
Episode 100 is coming up, and I would like to do something for you. Give me ideas of what you would like.
You will notice that this is a replay of a previous podcast, but as I have been going through the beginning stages of starting your journey into preparedness, I thought it best to cover choosing bug out bags before I discuss what goes in it.
Topic:
Choose the Correct Bug Out Bag and How to Pack it for Stability and Proper Fit
Which comes first, the bag or the gear?
Gather supplies, then choose bag
Get bag, then choose supplies
I recommend getting bag first
So you don’t pack your house in it
When choosing your bag, keep this in mind for a great fit
Color
Capacity
Torso Size
Load Support
Gear Access
You will be visible if you look different than everyone else
Do not want to draw attention
Be prepared without “looking prepared”
Choose neutral or mute colors
If you use camo, OD green, or black you scream, “I am prepared and tactical” or “I have lifesaving equipment in my bag… Just take it.”
If you use bright colors, you draw attention. People can’t help but notice you
//
If you are going on a night trip, don’t pack for a month’s trip.
Choose the correct bag.
1-2 Nights
20-50 Liters
1.5-4.5 lbs
2-3 Nights
50-60 liters
2.5 to 5 lbs
3-5 Nights
60-80 liters
2.5 to 5+ lbs
5+ Nights
80+ liters
4-6+ lbs
Choose a Pack based on Torso Size, not overall height.
Measure yourself
Base of your neck to your hipbone
Women and children sizing is available from most manufacturers
Their torsos are shorter
Up to 15.5 in
XS
16-17.5 in
S
18-19.5 in
M / Regular
20+ inches
L / Tall
Determine the Load Support or Frame of the Pack
Types of frames
External
Better Weight Dispersal
Further from body
Internal
Close to body
Poor weight dispersal
Hybrid Framed
Perimeter Frame
Trade off
Better weight dispersal than internal
Closer to body than external
Get to Your Gear Easily when it Matters by choosing the right pack.
Unloading your pack stinks
You want a pack designed to organize and compartmentalize
Typical Pack Pockets
Main Compartment
Where you will place the bulk of your items.
Pack items that you don’t need constant access to
Heavy items need to be center of pack, near your back
Medium weight items get packed around the heavy core.
Keep all the weight possible at your spine
If weight is too high, you will be off balanced
If weight is too low, you will lean forward to balance and overwork your back
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Housekeeping:
If you don’t know where to start in prepping, check out my resource page at theprepperpodcast.com/gettingstarted, this is where I am getting the outline of my discussions here!
I will be doing a Warrior Dash 5k on October 10th. We will be doing the St. Jude heat, because it’s not worth doing unless we raise some money for charity. If you would like to donate to St. Jude, please go to http://theprepperpodcast.com/warrior2015
Episode 100 is coming up, and I would like to do something for you. Give me ideas of what you would like.
You will notice that this is a replay of a previous podcast, but as I have been going through the beginning stages of starting your journey into preparedness, I thought it best to cover choosing bug out bags before I discuss what goes in it.
Topic:
Choose the Correct Bug Out Bag and How to Pack it for Stability and Proper Fit
Which comes first, the bag or the gear?
Gather supplies, then choose bag
Get bag, then choose supplies
I recommend getting bag first
So you don’t pack your house in it
When choosing your bag, keep this in mind for a great fit
Color
Capacity
Torso Size
Load Support
Gear Access
You will be visible if you look different than everyone else
Do not want to draw attention
Be prepared without “looking prepared”
Choose neutral or mute colors
If you use camo, OD green, or black you scream, “I am prepared and tactical” or “I have lifesaving equipment in my bag… Just take it.”
If you use bright colors, you draw attention. People can’t help but notice you
//
If you are going on a night trip, don’t pack for a month’s trip.
Choose the correct bag.
1-2 Nights
20-50 Liters
1.5-4.5 lbs
2-3 Nights
50-60 liters
2.5 to 5 lbs
3-5 Nights
60-80 liters
2.5 to 5+ lbs
5+ Nights
80+ liters
4-6+ lbs
Choose a Pack based on Torso Size, not overall height.
Measure yourself
Base of your neck to your hipbone
Women and children sizing is available from most manufacturers
Their torsos are shorter
Up to 15.5 in
XS
16-17.5 in
S
18-19.5 in
M / Regular
20+ inches
L / Tall
Determine the Load Support or Frame of the Pack
Types of frames
External
Better Weight Dispersal
Further from body
Internal
Close to body
Poor weight dispersal
Hybrid Framed
Perimeter Frame
Trade off
Better weight dispersal than internal
Closer to body than external
Get to Your Gear Easily when it Matters by choosing the right pack.
Unloading your pack stinks
You want a pack designed to organize and compartmentalize
Typical Pack Pockets
Main Compartment
Where you will place the bulk of your items.
Pack items that you don’t need constant access to
Heavy items need to be center of pack, near your back
Medium weight items get packed around the heavy core.
Keep all the weight possible at your spine
If weight is too high, you will be off balanced
If weight is too low, you will lean forward to balance and overwork your back