Mr. Rawles;
I have had several customers coming into my store, lately, that have had their windows smashed and their bug out bags taken. I encourage all to have something in their vehicle to survive in place or to get them home, but DON’T ADVERTISE IT by leaving it in plain sight in your vehicle, especially if there is a firearm or ammo inside. Put it in your trunk, floorboard with a dark colored cover or vehicle interior color cover over it, or in an area with tinted windows.
Thieves are starting to get a clue that BOBs or G.O.O.D. packs are high value targets.
Sincerely, – Jim L.
JWR Replies: If your vehicle’s window design forces you to leave the contents of the cargo compartment in full public gaze, then camouflage what is there! Put your G.O.O.D. pack or dufflebag inside a cardboard box and prominently mark it to make it sound like something absolutely worthless, such as: “Newspapers – Recycle” or, “Rabbit Bedding Wood Chips”, or “TV Guide 2005-2010” That, in my opinion is better than simply putting an opaque cover over your gear, with the end result of making it look like you’ve tried to conceal something of value. And truly valuable items such as firearms should be well hidden behind interior trim or upholstery, where only the most determined thief will find them.