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06-17-2009, 01:05 AM
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Bug Out Bagz Bill Burke edition - a close up look
A few weeks ago I got a new ditch bag, the Bill Burke Edition Bug Out Bagz.
The first thing i did was take absolutely everything out of the bag, eliminate any unnecessary packaging and reorganize it to my own preferences including a few additions to the gear list. I must say that one of the things that stands out to me about this bag is the comfortable functionality of the bag itself. I put it to the test with a two mile hike after it was fully loaded and its a great hiking pack, the kind that you forget you are carrying. So here is what comes with the pack:   The hip belt is nice and wide and it has a chest strap and secondary adjustments high on the shoulder straps.  A branded medical kit made by Adventure Medical Kits   A nice inflatable mask  Some light reading  Several other Adventure Medical Kits products   
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06-17-2009, 01:05 AM
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Hot & Cold
  Some insta-juice!   A Swiss Army rescue tool  Pelican Light  Some Super Winch gloves - after all this is the Bill Burke edition  Dust masks & safety glasses  
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06-17-2009, 01:09 AM
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It comes with a pocket-stove, which I replaced
  Water bladder  Toiletries - to stay fresh and looking good!    and a bag of bags with multiple uses 
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06-17-2009, 01:19 AM
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I then decided to add a few bits of gear that I figure would be useful to have in a bug out bag.
An MRE  Water filtration  My favorite, the LifeSmoke MK5 - a 3 minute smoke signal!  I replaced the tablet stove with this Vital Stove which is fueled by the organic fuels found in the field from twigs to dried dung.  A dual-band handy talky with a AA battery solar charger  A bear bell and a signal mirror  Multi-tool, fire, light and mosquito protection  and the essential comforting distractions for our kids should they ever have the unfortunate experience of needing our bug out bag! Notice we selected a rescue chopper and a SAR Land Rover Defender for good measure!  There may be a few more bits of gear added to it over time. I would like a more significant shelter option as well as an insulated bag of some sort. For now it sits happily between and just behind the front seats where I hope it remains unused! Brian
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07-02-2009, 01:44 AM
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This is very nice and very important thing to have. Off the shelf convenience no less!
I am currently updating my overnight bike gear set up (ultralight if you will) that will double as bug out bag. That Emergency dental kit gives me the heebie jeebies after knocking out a tooth on my MTB this time last year 
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07-02-2009, 02:24 AM
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07-02-2009, 04:10 AM
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07-02-2009, 01:08 PM
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With all the stuff you added or replaced do you think it would have been less expensive to start from scratch? Yes, you get a neat bag with a logo but what really matters is inside. Not being critical, just thinking outloud.
Jason T.
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07-02-2009, 02:57 PM
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As the father of three, I'd suggest rubberbanding a lollipop or two to each toy. Your kids will thank you.
I don't have a proper bug out bag, but I keep a few in the first aid kit.
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