Something we see with BOB is guys filling them with mountain man stuff for living in the forest and living off the land, which is silly.
The BOB should fit the purpose, for most people that would be going to a government shelter like we see during forest fires, floods and such, think what you would want in those conditions of the basic needs of life being supplied but what you need to make it more comfortable and what gaps need to be filled, and of course thinking of the wife and kids, snacks, cards, headlamps, a fleece blanket and throw, extra underwear, TP, whatever.
While I like to have at least a week’s worth of everything in the car for living in the car, the car and office BOB should be based on the long hike to home, is it a one day long hike in summer or winter, or is it a 2 day hike?
We might need to live in the mountains for a while if we’re on the Coast or in the mountains when the big one hits. Self rescue will be important.