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Although I live in the UK the main reason my interest in slingshots was rekindled is through looking for a SHTF hunting tool. I'm a bit of a part-time prepper, and I'm also into EDC (although maybe not in the way that a US citizen would understand it) so this is an area I've given thought to in the past.
It's worth noting that a B.O.B is usually intended as a short-term survival cache - 3 days/72 hours is the most common timeframe taken into consideration when putting a B.O.B together. Obviously each individuals requirements will differ, but for a few days use as a small game hunting tool you shouldn't need more than a couple of sets of bands, even if you're using tapered TBG. Rotation then becomes easy, but storage away from heat, light etc. remains a priority. Here the usual method of storing in a ziploc bag in your B.O.B should suffice.
Personally I don't have a slingshot in my B.O.B as I already have one that I EDC. I'm using Dankuung 1745 tubes at the moment and always carry a spare set - that should be more than enough to cover the notional 3 day survival situation. by definition my EDC is always with me, even when my B.O.B is beyond reach.
My own concerns are regarding the long term storage of bands that would be required for extended "bugged in" scenarios, but I've read threads here where members claim to have bands in zip bags from years ago that still appear okay. I've also been exploring the possibility of using chained office rubber bands in an improvised scenario and have comcluded they would also get the job done if needs be.
If you were constructing an I.N.C.H ("I'm Never Coming Home") bag then storage and rotation of bands would be somewhat more important. In that case I'd suggest using your bag as the main storage for your bands. For example, I buy tubing in 10m lengths and cut that into lengths each of which is long enough to make a single band set. I put each of these in an individual ziploc bag and store in a shoebox in the bottom of my wardrobe. If I had an I.N.C.H bag then I could just use a compartment of that bag instead of my wardrobe. Standard rotation of bandsets through every day shooting would mean the bag was always prepped.
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It's worth noting that a B.O.B is usually intended as a short-term survival cache - 3 days/72 hours is the most common timeframe taken into consideration when putting a B.O.B together. Obviously each individuals requirements will differ, but for a few days use as a small game hunting tool you shouldn't need more than a couple of sets of bands, even if you're using tapered TBG. Rotation then becomes easy, but storage away from heat, light etc. remains a priority. Here the usual method of storing in a ziploc bag in your B.O.B should suffice.
Personally I don't have a slingshot in my B.O.B as I already have one that I EDC. I'm using Dankuung 1745 tubes at the moment and always carry a spare set - that should be more than enough to cover the notional 3 day survival situation. by definition my EDC is always with me, even when my B.O.B is beyond reach.
My own concerns are regarding the long term storage of bands that would be required for extended "bugged in" scenarios, but I've read threads here where members claim to have bands in zip bags from years ago that still appear okay. I've also been exploring the possibility of using chained office rubber bands in an improvised scenario and have comcluded they would also get the job done if needs be.
If you were constructing an I.N.C.H ("I'm Never Coming Home") bag then storage and rotation of bands would be somewhat more important. In that case I'd suggest using your bag as the main storage for your bands. For example, I buy tubing in 10m lengths and cut that into lengths each of which is long enough to make a single band set. I put each of these in an individual ziploc bag and store in a shoebox in the bottom of my wardrobe. If I had an I.N.C.H bag then I could just use a compartment of that bag instead of my wardrobe. Standard rotation of bandsets through every day shooting would mean the bag was always prepped.
