poor man's BOB contest? and the winner is . . .

[Woods Walker]

I like the makeshift hanging pot.

[elkhills]

Nice job Haciman!
I am blown away that you guys can come in under $100.

How big is the barrel liner? Is it like a humongeous trash bag or something?

To all:
If I get motivated next week, I may do some tweaking to my rig. I have started setting up my more permanant GHB based on this kit.

[Hachiman]

Nice job Haciman!
I am blown away that you guys can come in under $100.

How big is the barrel liner? Is it like a humongeous trash bag or something?

To all:
If I get motivated next week, I may do some tweaking to my rig. I have started setting up my more permanant GHB based on this kit.

The drum liner is massive, if I were a foot shorter it would be a tube tent lol. The plan is to use it as a bivy style overbag for the fleece sleeping bag. I can use two of the contractor bags to fill with leaves\pine needles for an insulated sleeping platform\pad and the Space blanket as a tarp if necessary. If it's extremely cold (normally not likely in Houston) I could fill the other two bags with leaves\pine needles and place them on top for added insulation or I could wad up paper\newspaper and fill the space between the fleece bag and drum liner for insulation.

WW,

Thanks for the compliment on my lowly coffee can.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

I like the makeshift hanging pot.

+1 i like his pot hanger too...

i was going to add one to my goodwill 20oz pot and didnt do it for the photo ( forgot ) but i did do it before i packed up my poor mans bag. i didnt add wire to mine yet, i figure i could just attach some from the wire i have in the field.

you got a good poor mans BOB hachiman! i could live out of it for 3 days

BTW im taking my poor mans BOB on a hike on sunday! will post photos. im gonna cook,fish,build a fire, and whatever else my poor ass can come up with out in the sticks....will post photos of the poor mans BOB in action.

should i post it on its own thread or should i post it here? i could kinda show what my poor mans BOB can do for you out in the field. what do you guys think?

[Hachiman]

I like the makeshift hanging pot.

+1 i like his pot hanger too...

i was going to add one to my goodwill 20oz pot and didnt do it for the photo ( forgot ) but i did do it before i packed up my poor mans bag. i didnt add wire to mine yet, i figure i could just attach some from the wire i have in the field.

you got a good poor mans BOB hachiman! i could live out of it for 3 days

BTW im taking my poor mans BOB on a hike on sunday! will post photos. im gonna cook,fish,build a fire, and whatever else my poor ass can come up with out in the sticks....will post photos of the poor mans BOB in action.

should i post it on its own thread or should i post it here? i could kinda show what my poor mans BOB can do for you out in the field. what do you guys think?

I think add it on to your initial BOB post that way its all together. I'd been thinking about doing it, just have to find time. My bag is set up for staying on the move, no trapping or fishing gear. I can even eat the ramen noodles dry, I just sprinkle the seasoning on the noodle "bar" and eat like a big rice cake.

[cat_herder]

I'm preparing a sub $100 BOB, too. Mine will probably be modified to become a get-home kit to left in my vehicle.

One issue I'm wrestling with is whether to go with a cheap ($10) multi-tool or a higher quality Leatherman/Gerber. I've purchased two different Christmas special multi-tool packages at Home Depot for $10 each. One was the Husky brand package, and the other was the Stanley package. While the Husky and Stanley both seem reasonably well made (except for the file, which is terrible on both tools), they really look inferior when compared to a Leatherman or Gerber multi-tool. I rejected other inexpensive multi-tools such as those sold at Walmart because they utilized cast metal handles that might break easily under load.

[Hachiman]

I'm preparing a sub $100 BOB, too. Mine will probably be modified to become a get-home kit to left in my vehicle.

One issue I'm wrestling with is whether to go with a cheap ($10) multi-tool or a higher quality Leatherman/Gerber. I've purchased two different Christmas special multi-tool packages at Home Depot for $10 each.

So you bought two el cheapos for $10 each, yes? I paid $20 out the door for a 20th anniversary Leatherman Wave at a Pawn Shop. A few scratches but otherwise practically new. If you look around at Pawn Shops good name brand multi-tools can regularly be had for $20 or under. Don't be afraid to haggle, especially if you end up wanting more than one or other items to go with it.

[Browning 35]

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Sharpening Stone $.99 Hindustani gas station (not necessary but sharpening my knives is meditative to me)
Ranger Bands (cut out of inner tube) $.25 after deducted from package
Multipliers CHINESE $2.00 Leatherman Wave $20.00 only one in kit Totals will reflect one with Chinese and one with Leatherman Wave. Both were purchased at Pawn Shops
Gerber Flashlights (2) $6.00 from Twowolvesoutdoors.com (came as package of 3 for $8.00)
Mora Clipper $10.00 Sportsmans Guide\Ragnars\Ebay

Ha!!!!! I just KNEW someone else would rock the Mora in this thread.

I'm glad I'm not the only one to go with it.

BTW-I also love the tin can hanging little pot thing, great use of free materials.

[2now]

It appears there is more than one person interested in trying out their PMBOB.

Great!

when you have a post, how about starting a new thread something like "poor man's BOB in action".

Then any entries who want to can post there, and it will be an apples to apples thing in tta thread and it will easier for the judges to look it over if they want.

Sound good?

[WhoShotJR]

The rest of my stuff came in today so the pics are finished. Dang if you guys don't make me want to go back and change my Grandma BoB into one like all the cool kids'.

Now I'm looking forward to a $200 BOB.

[Hachiman]

Now I'm looking forward to a $200 BOB.

Mine wouldn't change a whole lot... but maybe lets slot that for spring?

[2now]

BUMP . . .

[knight_308]

Hey guys,

I won't be able to submit my kit by the deadline; no time to put it together due to an "unexpected kitchen remodel". Stupid pipes.

Anyway, since I'm not competing I thought I'd share my plan to hopefully give some last-minute ideas to those of you who haven't finished yet.

• Medium ALICE $ 8.99 http://www.heartlandvaluesoutdoors.com/servlet/the-26/ALICE-Field-Pack,-Medium,/Detail (if no straps you can reverse the straps that hold down the flap or rig with rope. Sucks, but works, btdt).
  
• Mora $12.50 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/swedish-militarymora-knives.aspx?a=442686
  
• Firesteel $ 5.00 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/fire-starter-sticks.aspx?a=421639
  
• Lint in ziploc $ 0.00 From dryer / ziploc recycled
  
• Locking Pliers $ 2.99 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=39666 Use with recip saw blade as a saw, use as handle with pie tin as a pan, use to manipulate cooking cup in fire, etc.
  
• Recip. Saw Blade $ 0.20 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42238 Use with pliers as a saw.
  
• 60x80 wool blanket $ 7.99 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47874
  
• 6x8 tarp $ 4.99 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46410 This is actually on sale right now for $2.50
  
• Work Gloves $ 0.65 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37329
  
• 50' rope $ 0.99 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90760 (this is _always_ on sale at this price. Substitute dollar store clothesline if necessary).
  
• Axe $7.99 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96231
  
• Small Hand Sanitizer $ 1.00 Walmart
  
• 6" Spikes x4 $3.20 Home Depot - Use as stakes or as a cooking platform
  
• Pie tin or other metal container $1.00 dollar store - cooking pot.
  
• Two feet or so of aluminum foil $0.00 scrounge. Ask for it at Sam's Club or a pizza restaurant. Multi-use (lid for pot, cooking in, etc).
  
• Car floor mat $0.00 scrounge. They'll probably just let you take one from the junk yard. Use as a dry spot to sit or put your gear.
  
• 2x Trash bags $0.00 scrounge. If you look inside a trash can at work you'll probably find a couple in there that you can snag.
  
• TP in ziploc $0.00 scrounge. Recycle the ziploc and scrounge the TP. Only about $.60 if you don't have a source for TP.
  
• LMF Spork $2.88 Walmart. You could also get a spoon and fork from Salvation Army for $1 instead of the spork.
  
• Empty soup can $0 scrounge. Used as canteen cup.
  
• Empty 2L (or better, 3L) bottle. $0 scrounge. Used as canteen.
  
• 2lb bag of rice $2.00 Walmart.
  
• 4x SPAM Singles $4.00 Fred Meyer
  
• 4x Power Bars $4.00 Walmart
  
• poly shirt $10.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11064445
  
• 2x socks $2.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=13246850

That leaves me at $79.49 which leaves about $20 for upgrades. I had a few sources of inspiration worth sharing:

http://www.bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3090
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAPNtca7RGQ&feature=player_profilepage <--- All seven parts are worth watching. I disagree with some of his decisions, but there's some good inspiration there.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

good list knight_308. no chance of getting some photos up? even if you dont its good that you at least posted a list. it may help others out.

[WhoShotJR]

I like it knight_308. But your list and two links make me feel like a dirty, filthy, nasty gear whore. Just the GB hatchet I carry cost twice your whole kit. Seems rather silly when you see how much can be done with less.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

I like it knight_308. But your list and two links make me feel like a dirty, filthy, nasty gear whore. Just the GB hatchet I carry cost twice your whole kit. Seems rather silly when you see how much can be done with less.

+1...i dont want to start adding up my main bags, and they are still poor man bags compared to some of the gear around here.

he has a lot of harbor feight listings! MY MAN! i love them. they have the best junk i have one about 15 miles from me. a while back i got some solar chargers from them...still putting my solar kit together, just trying to find the right box to pack it in. they work great, and i have been charging batteries and using them to see how well they work. so far its full of win.

[shrimpwd]

Pack
1 x Jansport backpack $7.80 (3 years ago at the back to school clearance)



Large pouch
1 x denim jeans $3.00
2 x long sleeve shirt $3.00 ($1.50 ea)
1 x short sleeve shirt $1.00 (added because of what it says. You're safe because you prep. Others are safe because their lack of prep show they have none.)
2 x underwear $1.00
2 x socks $2.00
1 x old shoes $0 (3rd newest pair)
1 x chamois cloth $1.00



Second large pouch
1 x pot w/lid $1.00 (This is actually a nice pan after I scrubbed it, and if I can find another <$1 pan, I'll replace it)
3 x contractor trash bag $1.50
3 x pre-packed oatmeal $0.25
1 x 2-pack lipton noodle soup $1.28
4 x ramen $0.60
4 x quart size freezer bags $0.50
1 x lighter $0.75
2 x soda can alcohol stove $2.00
1 x baggy of salt $0.03
1 x tablespoon $0.50
4 x .5L water bottle $0.67 (one on the outside of the bag)
1 x 1Qt Gatorade $0.88
6 x Black Tea $0.60
5 x days vitamins $0.30
2 x 7oz tuna $4.74
2 x Instant potatoes $1.36



Middle pouch
1 x 50ft rope $0.25 (bought about 10 years ago. if I had enough left over, I would replace with paracord)
1 x 2”x25' duct tape $0.99
1 x nail clippers $1.00
2 x boot laces $1.50
1 x hand sanitizer $0.33
1 x matches $0.05
1 x 8oz bottle of denatured alcohol $2.00
1 x potable aqua $5.88
2 x AA batteries $0.25
2 x AAA batteries $0.25
1 x Bic lighter $0.76
1 x pocket knife $3.00
1 x keychain flashlight $1.00
1 x blade knife $1.00
1 x pen $0.10
1 x mechanical pencil $0.20
1 x ½ roll T.P. $0.30
1 x FAK $1.00* (See below for contents, cost of additional items listed there)
1 x FM radio/light $1.00
2 x Cashews $2.00
1 x Almonds $1.00



Front small pouch
1 x ziploc with 5 sheets note paper $0.05
1 x playing cards $0.50
1 x gum $1.00
1 x hat $1.00
1 x gloves $1.00

Exterior
2 x bungee cords $0.33 (6-pack from dollar tree, using medium size)
1 x sleeping bag $4.80 (2 year ago yard sale purchase. Still do not know the temp rating, but it's better than nothing)



FAK contents
2 x cleansing wipes
1 x 2-pack 2”x2” gauze pad
2 x knuckle bandages
2 x 3/4”x3” bandages
2 x 5/8”x2 1/4” bandages
2 x 1 3/4”x3/8” butterfly closures
3 x Tylenol extra strength 2 caplet packs $1.00
12 x benadryl $0.33
12 x aspirin $0.10
10 x motrin $0.35
2 x large safety pins $0.02
2 x medium safety pins $0.02

Current total: $70.12

Things still to add (another pic edited in once I have these):
3 sq ft aluminum foil $.25
9'x12' 3mil painters tarp $4.47
thermal top & bottom $12
Soup can pot stand/wind screen $0.00 (need to cut it down to size)

($86.84)

Here is the edited in new items picture.


also added from above list:
3 folger's instant coffee singles $0.60
crazy glue $0.50
down blanket $2.80 (4 years ago at a yard sale for $2)
fixed blade knife $?.?? (This was given to me about 10 years ago, and I haven't a clue how much it would cost. Close-up pictured below)



$90.74 and cost of blade.

I like the food, as it gives just shy of 6000 calories, roughly 40/40/20 fat/carb/protein, and most of it is regularly eaten. The gatorade container, once empty, can be used as a canteen to purify in, then poured into the other water bottles for storage. The FAK is a little underpowered at the moment, but I will not change it until I take some classes to learn how to use each item.

Let me know what you think.

Edited to add the new pictures. Still a little under cost. I'm happy with it now, unless someone reminds me of something.

[Woods Walker]

I like the double walled alcohol stoves. Starting to think I was the only one around here making them. Like the use of a trash bag to water proof gear/clothing.

[WhoShotJR]

Things I'd love to add if I had money to get them:
Mora 946
Emergency poncho (instead of using a contractor bag)
Emergency blanket


I like the food, as it gives just shy of 6000 calories, roughly 40/40/20 fat/carb/protein, and most of it is regularly eaten. The gatorade container, once empty, can be used as a canteen to purify in, then poured into the other water bottles for storage. The FAK is a little underpowered at the moment, but I will not change it until I take some classes to learn how to use each item.

Let me know what you think. As the total suggests, I should be able to add another $13 worth of gear in here. Just if the pack can hold it.

If I were you would add a Mora Clipper -$12- and two emergency ponchos- $3.76- and just slightly bust your budget.

[knight_308]

good list knight_308. no chance of getting some photos up? even if you dont its good that you at least posted a list. it may help others out.

I actually *do* already own most of that stuff. The stuff I'd need to pick up is the rice, powerbars, pot, spikes, and cheap vice grips. I'm just too lazy to take my ALICE off of the frame and pick the parts out of the three different kits I'd have to rob stuff out of right now. . Once my remodel is done I'll see if I can't get something up.

Should probably add some more first aid stuff and maybe upgrade the poly rope to paracord. A small bottle of bleach from the dollar store for water purification. A small fishing kit would be a good addition, but I could make do for quite a while with this kit as long as I could procure food.

[knight_308]

shrimpwd - nice kit. I definitely like the quantity of food included. I'm a little concerned about the clothing you have in there; it's all cotton. IMHO, you should at least bag it so it doesn't get wet and you have something dry to change into in case your pack gets soaked.

[shrimpwd]

Knight: actually, that dark green long sleeve shirt is a 100% polyester "Shirt, sleeping, heat retentive, and moisture resistant", and the thermals that I haven't taken pics of yet are a poly/cotton blend (I know, still cotton there).

I have a poncho as well already. Once I get the windscreen/pot stand made, I'll take the new pics. I do have an older fixed blade knife, but as it was a gift at least 10 years ago, I wouldn't know what to value it as. I'll include it in the pics. That would currently leave me with just needing an emergency blanket. Since it's winter here, I might also add a down blanket I picked up at a yard sale 2 years ago for $2. It might help just a bit more.

[FFEMT917]

I put together a $11.00 poorman's survival kit as a dirty santa gift. I liked it so much I made one for me as a back up kit.

All items are from the Dollar Tree

1 shower curtain 72in by 60in
1 8 in1 pocket knife
1 roll of twine
1 mirror
1 3 pack of lighters
1 first-aid kit
1 roll of duct tape
1 4 pack of nutri grain bars
1 3-LED flashlight
1 pack of AAA batteries

All packed into a 1 gallon zip-lock bag

[xxxDarksidexxx]

nice poor mans kit shrimpwd

i wonder how many are holding out on their bags and will post closer to the deadline?