water and water filter
food 3 days
food bars
fire starter kit
gas masks & gas mask filters (mine, wife and son)
550 cord
fixedblade
cask & checkbook (have emergency account at large nationwide bank)
flashlight (extra btty)
first aid kit

I only seen two people really had shelter rule of threes people
3min without air
3 hrs without shelter
3 days without water
3 weeks without food

Any way
1. Rat 7
2. Leatherman
3.Tarp/poncho with grommet holes
4.50-100 ft 550 cord
5. Light my fire (firesteel)
6. 1 qt. Military canteen with cup
7. bic lighter
8. Energy bars or snickers
9. roll duct tape
10. Rifle and ammo

Depending on time of year and climate
My wife just said" MAPS" do men know what those are LOL

I was just going to point out the 'rule of three', but potbellybob beat me to it.
Anyway.....
1) Poncho
2) folding saw
3) knife
4) 'Katiden' (or simular) hiking water purifier
5) fire ( flint, lighter(s), trioxaine)
6) Emergency food ( high energy/calorie bars, mre parts)
7) compass (map if I know where I will be at)
8) firearm(s) (at least handgun, rifle (both) if possible)
9) Ammo (is this an item by itself or does it go with #9?)
10)wool blanket

I hate to keep posting but you guys really know your stuff I'll get there

#1.75 coilspring trap 3ea
#110 conibear trap 3ea
Sleeping bag
Tube tent made from a tarp
Fire starter's
Mess kit/hobo/canteen
Candles
Fishing kit
Gun/ammo
Tomahawk or trenching tool

Ok guys, I've read all the posts so far, and I think I'll go an alternative route of urban survival or rather the tools I would choose to have in an urban evasion/ evacuation. We'll assume (for the purpose of this particular discussion) that there was no HEMP attack, so I'll have my truck... ok Here goes nothing.


10, Leatherman
09, Pry bar/crowbar
08, Tow chain
07, Hatchet
06, NOAA Radio
05, Tarp and tent stakes
04, 550 Paracord, at least 50 ft
03, Steel toe boots/shoes (read that as a second pair of shoes/boots if you will)
02, Couple changes of clothes
01, Mag-lite

Ok, some of you have to be thinking, wheres the water, food, and fire? I smoke, so the fire issue is resolved. Water can be salvaged, or gathered elsewhere. The same with food I suppose, but it's there at the BOL. The tools I chose would most suit the needs stated above. Mission: Get the Heck out of Dodge.

1. Vintovka Mosina
2. gun juice(203)
3. Winchester Fixed blade
4. BOB
5. Simonov's carbine
6. more gun juice (124)
7. bolt boom stick
8. boom stick juice (12)
9.the all american 30-30
10. even more gun juice (180)

in no particular order

portable 2 way radio http://www.amazon.com/Midland-GXT1050VP4-36-Mile-50-Channel-Two-Way/dp/B001WM73P0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1286215407&sr=8-5

first aid kit

mess kit

LED crank or solar rechargeable flashlight

compact police scanner

sunscreen

bike repair kit

mosquito head net

portable solar panel - good for on the go low power needs up to 12v and 6.5 watts

and a camping tent

My bug out bag weighs 70lbs. Plus my LBV with a full combat loadout, rifle and sidearm.
I have to agree that your BOB or field bag, which every member of my family has packed and ready to go, is very different from a survival kit.

My survival kit I always have on me. Otherwise how do I know that I will have it when I need it?

Paracord bracelet with steel shackle
SOG EOD powerlock multitool
Magnesium/steel firestriker
Rat 3
SOG trident folder
Gatorade beans or similar
Citizen Skyhawk radio controlled watch
Painkillers
Ipod
Motorola droid

With those things I could spend a week out in the bush and find my way out.

There are so many situational items - but let me give it my best shot:

1. firestarting kit
2. flashlight/batteries
3. 550 paracord
4. multi-tool
5. weapon (insert choice here)
6. food pack (MRE's, freeze dried, energy bars)
7. water filter (Berkey Sport Bottle)
8. tent or a tarp
9. sleeping bag
10. Picture of loved ones

Take care all -
Rourke