I kinda went overboard on my BOB and ended up with it being so heavy, I don't think I would have been able to carry it very far. I had two weeks food supply in it, and that was most of the weight.
Since I packed for two (me and my wife) I finally thought about packing a smaller BOB for her to carry. Let her carry half the food and water, but not much hardware. So now I have two BOBs. Each has a week's supply of food, six water bottles, and a water purifier. Mr. Bob has all the hardware: compact stove, fuel, pistol, ammo, multitool, wind up flashlight/radio, cooking cup, matches, first aid kit, etc.
Mr. Bob and Mrs. Bob
Since I packed for two (me and my wife) I finally thought about packing a smaller BOB for her to carry. Let her carry half the food and water, but not much hardware. So now I have two BOBs. Each has a week's supply of food, six water bottles, and a water purifier. Mr. Bob has all the hardware: compact stove, fuel, pistol, ammo, multitool, wind up flashlight/radio, cooking cup, matches, first aid kit, etc.
Mr. Bob and Mrs. Bob