BOB weight range

[Wulf202]

general rule is 20% of your body weight to start. 30% with experience.

This usually winds up to be the opposite. Beginners cram everything they can, experienced want to or need to carry less useless shit.

This does not count a combat loadout of vest and rifle though.

[KevDen2005]

When just backpacking my pack weighs about 35 pounds. That includes my airweight .38 with 2 reloads.

When I pack in the weapon systems it gets much heavier. I tend not to hike with my AR though...

[DFBrews]

general rule is 20% of your body weight to start. 30% with experience.

This usually winds up to be the opposite. Beginners cram everything they can, experienced want to or need to carry less useless shit.

This does not count a combat loadout of vest and rifle though.

Experienced as in hiking with weight wise?
Got that covered just outta practice

[rbeau30]

I currently am gathering/creating several different "layers" of a BOB. A large one that can take two people to carry (footlocker sized) where I can throw in the back of the truck an go if time warrants, Plus the Zombie killers (M4/Long range Black rifle/AR pistols) It includes 3 days of food for the family with some luxuries (soap, 1K ammo, some extra water, water purification stuff/and advanced first aid.).

Plus I am gathering a personal BOB for each person like ones you are gathering 10-15 lbs for the little ones, and 40 lbs for the adults. handy in each bedroom for quick grab. They each compliment the large BO"Box" and provide a layered approach to supplies. I also always keep various supplies like extra tools/oil and other consumables in my truck for a long road trip.

Don't forget where you are going to bug out to. Gotta have a plan... ;-)

[rammit]

When Im backpacking for a few days I'd say my pack is around 50, and that's without serious weapons gear, it's not too bad but your not going anywhere fast. I used to do alot of camping In eastern Oregon and water was the biggest burden we would usually carry at least 2.5 gal at a time and cover at least 15 miles a day in pretty rugged terrain. It comes down to your environment a d how fast you want to be able to bug out. Add a rifle to my gear and with ammo I would be adding at least another 10