Clothing - B.O.B.

[Carrot Cruncher]

I'm ok on that front....i've never been in fashion

Going back to the OP, gnoles point is a good one. It is probably best not to pack your best bit of outdoor clothing etc, or your best bit of any kit for that matter. Hopefully you will never have to use the bag in anger and unless money is no object it could be a bit of a waste of your best kit. The majority of what's in my bags are older clothes and bits of kit that I have spare or duplicated.

As far as I can remember I have never had to evacuate from a house either but I think that however unlikely it is you will have to use it, it is still worthwhile having one. As was mentioned in another thread, it's just another form of insurance.......and apart from all that, I enjoy it

[hobo]

Tried and tested last March. Me and the kids evacuated to a Youth Hostel for 5 days. Worked OK.
We each had:
Clothes we were wearing ie. T shirt, Jumper, Fleece and Waterproof, hat and gloves, undies, socks and shoes
plus:
2 x t shirts
3 x undies
3 x socks
pyjamas

Hobo

[Carrot Cruncher]

reason im asking the question is one of my kids wanted to know if id put pyjamas and slippers in her bob and I dont remember reading anywhere about having such items in there but I suppose if its an overnight stay with relatives it would be appropriate.

I must have missed your post Lisa. I dont have kids so the thought never crossed my mind but if possible I would definitely include pj's etc for the kids. It would hopefully help to give them a sense of normality wherever you were heading to.

[hobo]

....I would definitely include pj's etc for the kids. It would hopefully help to give them a sense of normality wherever you were heading to.

Oh and don't forget a teddy or two!

[the-gnole]

And a few non electronic games, a puzzle book and some kids reading material, nothing worse than kids with nothing to do

[Trojanhorse]

I pack a duplicate set of kit I would wear if hiking in normal cold weather.

The only difference is the trousers have zip off legs to turn into shorts.

I also have a spare boots in the bag to.

[janso]

I must have missed your post Lisa. I dont have kids so the thought never crossed my mind but if possible I would definitely include pj's etc for the kids. It would hopefully help to give them a sense of normality wherever you were heading to.

I agree with this and Hobos post....... try and keep normality as best as for children as they just wont be able to understand the situation or how it revolve into something either more positive or negative, try and keep them in the here and now. As long as they are kept 'in the loop' with a watered down version of events and they feel safe and secure (even its part of an adventure) they will be more resillient than we think. Kids are quite good at adapting to situations as they dont really understand the seriousness of it.

Or so I remember from research into survival psychology!!

[janso]

But going back to your original post Looby, what to pack depends on how many there are of you to 'bug out', what time of year, where you are going, how you are getting their and how long you will be staying at a BOL.

I can see how that doenst really help, but think of those as 'headings' and it should help you pack accordingly.

For example: I'm going Aunt Mables house on the coast, 300 miles away in winter conditions and staying their for a month or until ****** calms down. Travelling there by car with 2 adults(including myself), 2 children and the dog.

Pack 2/3 sets of clothing for all members, food and water for the time it would take to get there(plan to add an extra 10-20% to cover any hold ups) and plan for the worst...... walking 300 miles to Aunt Mables. If this isnt feasible, then plan to 'bug in'.

Generally look at the type of kit used by any ordinary walking expedition like DofE and apply it your scenario. With the right kit packed, you should be able to keep going with it for at least a month, regualr food and water are the only items that need to be replenished. My normal attire when I go out with expedition work is exactly the same. I know that I can live comfortably with the kit on my back, I just need to keep my fluids and calories topped up.

Hope it helps.............