094: Choosing and Packing the Correct Bug Out Bag

by Ken Jensen

When choosing your bag, keep this in mind for a great fit

• Color• Capacity• Torso Size• Load Support• Gear Access

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You will be visible if you look different than everyone else

1. Do not want to draw attention2. Be prepared without “looking prepared”3. 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

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If you are going on a night trip, don’t pack for a month’s trip.

Choose the correct bag.

1. 1-2 Nights– 20-50 Liters– 1.5-4.5 lbs

2. 2-3 Nights– 50-60 liters– 2.5 to 5 lbs

3. 3-5 Nights– 60-80 liters– 2.5 to 5+ lbs

4. 5+ Nights– 80+ liters– 4-6+ lbs

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Choose a Pack based on Torso Size, not overall height.

1. Base of your neck to your hipbone2. Women and children sizing is available from most manufacturers

1. Their torsos are shorter3. Up to 15.5 in

1. XS4. 16-17.5 in

1. S5. 18-19.5 in

1. M / Regular6. 20+ inches

1. L / Tall

1. Measure yourself

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Determine the Load Support or Frame of the Pack

Types of frames1. External

– Better Weight Dispersal– Further from body

2. Internal– Close to body– Poor weight dispersal

3. Hybrid Framed– Perimeter Frame

• Trade off• Better weight dispersal than internal• Closer to body than external

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Get to Your Gear Easily when it Matters by choosing the right pack.

1. Unloading your pack stinks2. You want a pack designed to organize and

compartmentalize3. Typical Pack Pockets

Keep light items that you will be needing a lot in in all outside pocket

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Make your pack fit like it belongs on your body.

Adjust your pack every time you wear it, and do so in this order:

1. Hipbelt2. Shoulder straps3. Load lifters4. Sternum Strap5. Stabilizer Straps6. Final tweaks

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