I was thinking about the cheapest possible way for someone to put together a BOB or basic survival kit. It is always nice to have the best knife,gun,stove, etc. but what if you don't have the money to spend on the best gear? I have BOBs already made up for me and the old lady, but I'm thinking about putting together a "super cheap BOB" or at least working up a list to make one for the fiscally challenged.
Here's what I have so far...
Any suggestions?
Frost Mora Knife $12.00
Opinel #8 folder $10.00
Box of Diamond kitchen matches $1.25
Bic lighter $1.00
"Penny" homemade alcohol stove (free after drinking a couple beers and a little work!)
several oz's of 91% alcohol (for stove) $2.00
10' x 10' 6mm plastic sheeting $5.00
2qt aluminum pot $10.00
Utensils from kitchen Free
Emergency Mylar Blanket $2.50
Potable water purification tabs $5.00
2 20 oz springwater bottles.
Hand held LED flashlight $10.00
Spare batteries for flashlight $5.00
Food (price would vary depending on food choices.)
Leather palm gloves $2.50 (migrant worker special at home depot)
100' paracord $5.00
Savage model 64 .22lr rifle (probably a splurge for this type of kit, but I included it simply because its an inexpensive rifle.)
Just a simple list of stuff that, with practice and know-how, should be able to make for decent survival. what would you add and/or subtract? (all prices are approximate also.)