Training-Bags

In this post I want to look at a different method of carrying equipment, this time using a Snugpack survival bag and a bum-bag, one of each going over each shoulder and crossing and the back. This makes for a lighter set-up than the Bug-Out Bag. One thing that I should like to say is that when setting up a Bug-Out Bag there seems little point in it sitting around doing nothing until you need it in an emergency. The different set-ups are designed for constant use in practice, and then the equipment is tried and tested, and we are learning at the same time. 

The above Snugpack Survival Bag is from an old photo from years ago when I first got these; with the children now grown-up and doing their own things I can use their stuff myself. On the above bag is a basha which fits perfectly on the top, and this is much larger than the small tarp in now carry for day-trips. 

The above photo shows the Snugpack at the back, and the bum-bag at the front; this is a bright red colour and is alright for training, but black or green would perhaps be more suited to a time that  we would not wish to be easily seen. On the top of the Snugpack I have strapped an old car-tidy used for putting plants in the truck; this is used as a 'bed' for Sam (the dog). 

RED BAG -

In the front pocket of the red pack are -

• An emergency blanket.
• Three tent-pegs (small ally).
• Two fire-lighters.
• A spoon (for the tea).
• Two Tampax (emergency fire-lighting).
• Two small night-lights.

Notice how I have put some of the small stuff in mini freezer bags which keeps things apart in the bags, and is so easy to get to then. 

In the main compartment of the red bag are the following -

• A Poncho (taken from the Bug-Out Bag in which there is already a tarp).
• A stainless-steel mug (used for boiling the tea on the small stove, and drinking it). Tea-bags and sugar inside the mug. 
• A small collapsible survival stove in which are 4 fire-lighters and cotton wool.
• A plastic container with fire-lighting kit (eco-friendly lighters, cotton wool and two small sticks of fat-wood). 

SNUGPACK -

In the above photo are small items that fit into the front compartment, and the car-tidy -

• A small lock-knife.
• A compass.
• A pencil-sharpener (used for small pieces of wood for making shavings for fire-lighting).
• A mini tin opener.
• The car-tidy which fits on top of the bag.

 

In the mini-pouch fitted to the front of the Snugpack is a Garmin GPS & 4 Batteries. Also a storm-lighter.

In one of the side compartments are some tarp-clips and elastic-balls which fit through the tarp-holes to save wear.

 In the other side compartment are -

• A climbing strap.
• Para-cord.
• Waterproof Matches. 
• A mini-survival tool.

In the main compartment are -

• A rucksack rain-cover.
• A Survival Knife.
• A Silky Pocket-Boy Saw. 
• A second survival blanket.

On the outside of both packs are 4 small carabiners and a stronger climbing carabiner, as well as a para-cord bracelet (for spare para-cord in an emergency). The only thing left off the photo is a water-container which will be needed to carry enough water for a couple of cups of tea. There is room in the red bag for some snacks.