*CANCELLED* Bugout Bonanza Sat 10/24

[OscarMike1127]

OK, gang. The Bugout Bonanza is set for Saturday, October 24^th.

WHO: All forum members or interested parties
WHAT: A nonformal exercise designed to test individual preparedness
WHEN: Sat, October 24th (3 weeks away)
WHERE: Torreya State Park, Bristol, Florida
WHY: See above
HOW: However you see fit. Anyone is encouraged to participate in the training but are invited to camp!

Approx. one week prior, I will begin to push out pertinent, disaster-related information (training only), which is designed to increase the feeling of realism and to ensure that you are prepared – and which gives you a reason to bug out.

Keep an eye on these postings: information such as road closures are included.

Tomorrow I will make reservations for 10 people at the campsite. After the reservation is made, it will be on you to pay for your pass and RSVP me so I can know how many people to expect.

Just a forewarning, the hike to the campsite is approximately 3 miles – one-way. Unless you want to walk back to your vehicle, ensure that your BOB is good to go before we step off from the parking lot area as a group.

For this trip you will need the basics: Fire, Water, Shelter and Food equipment. What you choose to bring is on you as well. If you wish to participate in the training and self-assessment, bring at least one method from each category.

Firearms, tactical equipment, or other items are at the individual discretion of each participant.

FIRE
(Wrapped or stored in a waterproof bag or ZipLock container)

- Magnesium bar
- Small knife
- Waterproof matches
- Lighter
- Petroleum jelly
- Dryer lint
- Magnifying Glass

WATER

- Lifestraw or other small filtration device
- Small cup or container
- CamelBak or canteens
- Iodine drops

SHELTER

- Camouflage tarp or tent
- 550 cord
- Sleeping bag or sleeping system
- ISO mat or field mat
- Mosquito netting

3 Days of food and water!!!!
Camp stove or cooking gear

For those of you interested on a class going over a proper BOB and rucksack packing, stay tuned. We will play this by ear and figure out a day and time, most likely the week of the event for about an hour.

I hope to see you out there!

As always,

-OM
Exsurgo Paratus

[Cattle/Horses]

I think he just called everybody bluff!

[Tack Driver]

We start Saturday?

[OscarMike1127]

Yes. The “training headlines” will indicate the time of the linkup at Torreya parking lot. The time will be set 2 or 3 days prior. Plan on mid morning around 9. The time determined is the “step-off time”, so that means were headed down the trail promptly at 9AM.

I will likely head out Friday sometime to set up a few things. All are welcome to join.

[thedishdoc]

I'm in.

[OscarMike1127]

Reservations are made for a group under the name “Oscar Michaels”, or you can reserve your own at the Rock Bluff Primitive Camp site.

[OscarMike1127]

**CANCELLED**

Sorry, dishdoc.

[jonastio]

Dagummit.

[OscarMike1127]

Dagummit.

Were you interested bro?

[jonastio]

I was starting to figure out what I could do for a class. Wasn't going to be able to stay the weekend (not with the absolute shitstorm of the last couple of weeks).