Thread: Bug Out Shaving Set Up

Originally Posted by shuredgefan

Do stainless wedges even exist?

Only as custom-made-razors, not off the rack.

But the bag sound pretty good to me - as has been mentioned, I'd go for a Wapi myself.

Originally Posted by Johnny J

A bug-out bag is a small bag full of bare essentials that you keep by the door in case you have to "bug out," say, because of a natural disaster, or because your job calls you away on 10 minutes notice.

This is a VERY different definition of bug-out-bag than is in use on some of the other forums I post on. (most notably, ar15.com, hahaha. any other arfcommers out there?)

I have one Wapi all ready, from Mike R. at www.thewellhonedrazor.com and I love it. I wouldn't mind having a second. (Or seven . . . . .)

Lunumbra

Originally Posted by jockeys

most notably, ar15.com, hahaha. any other arfcommers out there?)

Once in a while....

Originally Posted by Lunumbra

So, I've been wet shaving for a long time, and shaving with a straight for six / eight weeks now. I'm thinking about setting up my bug out bag with a straight razor kit.



This is as far as my thinking has taken me so far:

• The razor should be stainless?
• The razor should be a wedge, so it is less likely to chip.
• The Strop should be small, perhaps one of Tony's manmade material ones.
• Shaving stick, GOOD!

All thoughts, suggestions or contradictions are welcome.

Lunumbra

Feather,blade pack, shave stick....done

My definition of "bug out" doesn't strictly require shaving at all...edged (and other) weapons and tools figure more, along with fire making and navigation capabilities, water purification or filtration....


Anyway....I often travel on short notice, in my little bag (size of a small book) is a microfiber towel, a Wilkinson Sword shave stick (open_razor aka wojtec76-thanks! these are great!) and an Omega Syntex synthetic brush. To this I add whatever straight I want, preferably stainless, however, and 2 small hones. I also newly purchased one of Tony Miller's synthetic travel strops, and it will be occupying part of the space as well, now.
Pretty much customize how you like. I like everything low maintenance as possible.

John P.

Dovo Blackstar 5/8 razor
Vulfix Turnback super badger brush Travel Accessories
Classic brand travel shaving soap canister with bay rum scented soap Travel Accessories
Thiers-Issard double sided strop with case, one side with red paste Razor Strops, Hones, and Accessories
Small squirt bottle of Witch Hazel

Disclaimer: Other than being a satisfied (if broke) customer I have no relationship with classic shaving . com.

What are you guys doing for beard prep with respect to these kits? I would assume you would not shave without hot water, but maybe hot running water is another matter.

Say a guy wanted something for his hunting lodge or for hiking.

Scott

It makes coffee too!

Jetboil