Let’s Build A BOB, pt 7

Supply Categories to include in your BOB:

Tools

Tools are very important items that some people may overlook or not think they need, while others will get carried away with unnecessary items. Being in an “off grid” situation will require tasks that are completely out of the normal daily routine for the vast majority of modern society. Without the proper tools, even the simplest of survival duties can be extremely difficult, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. A small assortment of specialized tools is a critical addition to every BOB.

Survival Knife: Your survival knife is without question one of the top three most important items in your BOB. (An ignition device and a metal container are the other top two.) For many, choosing a survival knife is a very personal decision. With thousands of knives on the market, the choice can be somewhat overwhelming. Don’t be fooled by what you see in the movies. The fancy knives seen in survival movies are more for prop collectors than for real survivalists. By design, a survival knife should be fairly simple. Full tang is most trusted and preferred by most survivalist. Full Tang means the metal knife blade and handle are made from one solid piece of metal. The metal handle is then sandwiched with knife scales to form a grip. You don’t need a fancy, flashy knife. Again, keep it simple. Also you want to make sure it’s a well made knife, and sometimes that might be a bit on the pricey side, but you do NOT want your knife to fail you at any point. I’ve had my fair share of cheap knives that looked cool but were absolute crap.

Your knife is probably the most multifunction piece in your entire BOB; its list of survival uses are endless. You don’t know how much you need a good, sharp cutting tool in a survival situation until you don’t have one. Some tasks a knife can assist you with include cutting, hunting, dressing game, hammering shelter anchors, digging, self-defense, splitting/chopping, making fire, carving, signal mirror (if blade is polished steel), building shelter, and food preparation.

Multi-Tool: A good multi-tool is like having a compact, lightweight toolbox in your BOB. Many multi-tools have up to ten different tools built into one unit. Like your knife, these tools can and will be used for countless tasks in a survival environment. The sky is the limit with all of the situations you could face during a disaster Bug Out. Having a small assortment of tools on hand can save you valuable time—not to mention wear and tear on your body. I’ve always tried to live by the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Tools allow you to do this.

Hatchet: When it’s time to chop wood, you would be grateful to have a hatchet on hand. Some people may chose a machete for this task or try to use their survival knife; however a hatchet or an axe is the safer option and the proper tool for the job. The butt can also double as a hammer and as mentioned before, items with multiple purposes are always preferred. A hatchet can cut wood, branches, and foliage as well as break up hard ground or be used for digging if absolutely necessary.

If you live in an area that experiences heavy snowfall, you might consider packing a lightweight collapsible snow shovel in your BOB during the winter months. You can remove it in your summer season review if you wish, just remember to put it back before the next snow season. The ability to shovel deep snow may prove to be an invaluable survival option. Several manufacturers sell pack shovels designed for climbers and mountaineers that are surprisingly compact and lightweight.

Our pre-made Survival Kits in our shop include a survival knife, hunting knife, hatchet, convertible shovel/pickaxe, and a multi-tool. I will point out, we are not certified experts, but we have done extensive research as well as consulted with numerous experts in order to provide the best educational information possible. We have tried and trust all the items we recommend throughout our blog and include in our Survival Kits. We still encourage you all to do your own due diligence and find the tools that are appropriate for you and your family. Having an all-out bug out bag with top of the line product does not mean you are guaranteed to survive whatever situation you find yourself in. The intention is to help you get through a bug out scenario if the need arises. As we have stated many times, you need to know how to use your tools. Knowledge is your most essential survival item! If you do not learn how to use your items effectively and practice using them regularly, all the bug out bags in the world probably won’t be able to help you.

We also have pre-made, ready-to-go Survival Kits available in our shop (under the Merchandise tab).

The tools of our trade aren’t for marketing or manipulation, but they are for demolishing that entire massively corrupt culture.

2 Corinthians 10:4

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