Aug 27
So you managed to get your family out of the city and followed the plan expertly, getting away from the mass carnage of SHTF and have been sitting in the wilderness quite cozy for a week. Your black and grey tanks are full and while you could simply dump them on the ground that would …
Jan 11
I have often stated that when it comes to preparedness the localized natural disasters which one might face should be prioritized far above any of the low probability, high impact events usually seen on Doomsday Preppers. Here where I live that equates to wildfire mitigation and planning, it could be flooding or tornadoes in your …
Jun 05
I’ve written some articles in the past and shot some video related to bugging out, there are always the naysayers who scoff at the idea. I think what needs to be understood is that the concept of bugging out needs to be kept in context, I’m not talking about some fantasy out of a prepper …
Sep 04
I have a large truck, it’s capabilities are extensive. I can haul people and gear with the full size cab and large bed, I can tow or even winch my way out (or others) of trouble. The powerful V8, 6 inch lift and large tires have gotten me through all sorts of mud, deep snow …
Mar 18
I’ve written about bugging out in the past, it’s a popular concept with many relevant ties to everyday life and unfortunately it’s also a concept rooted in many prepper fantasies. Realistic bugouts happen quite frequently due to localized natural disasters, folks have to leave their home with very little notice hoping that it will be …
Sep 03
I recently spent a few days out in the backcountry wilderness living out of my bag, miles away from the nearest town and long out of cell phone range. It was myself and my dog hiking a few miles a day at over 10,000 feet in elevation, getting in touch with nature and evaluating some …
Nov 14
The S hits the fan and you pack the family into your 4wd, drive an hour to your bugout location (BOL) just before the crazies overrun your suburban house. The property isn’t much but it’s yours, 20 acres with some water and deep in the woods. You then build a shelter, plant crops, establish a …
Feb 04
Like most people I have gone through various stages over the years with how I address the Bugout Bag conundrum. A few years ago I actually had two bags, an OD Green Army ALICE pack (rucksack) which I kept staged as a dedicated bugout bag and a smaller heavy duty backpack which I kept in …
Jan 15
My wife and I like to go hiking and do some occasional backpacking. I freely admit that I like to spend more time in the woods than she does so I consider it a bonus when she tags along. Last fall we spent a few days in a remote part of a National Forest doing …
Oct 02
By Naomi: As a Prepper, your top priority is to keep your children, your spouse and yourself safe and out of harm’s way. A bug-out-bag is something we usually prepare with the bare survival essentials to cover the areas of food, water, shelter, navigation and self-protection. I admit there are a lot of great bug-out-bag …
Sep 13
Bugging out is a relatively cool topic in the prepping world and makes for great videos/articles. Bugout strategies, bugout bags, bugout locations and bugout vehicles are all part of the package. Yet the strange reality is that most of us plan on bugging IN if a true TEOTWAWKI scenario takes place, i.e. massive grid down …
Aug 23
By The Maj Ever thought about having to evacuate for an event (hurricane, wildfire, etc) where your home may or may not be there when you get a chance to return? With the wildfires raging our west and hurricane season coming into the busy time of year in the Atlantic, it is something that many …
Aug 16
The S has hit the fan and your family executes bugout plan 101, otherwise known as get the heck out of town. Your 4×4 is loaded down with all your supplies, the trailer is hooked up, roof rack is full, gas cans strapped down. Your bugout vehicle is a thing of beauty and comes complete …
Jul 31
We’ve all seen it touted out there, that during any type of bugout scenario one should only move at night, as in moving during daylight hours is completely off the table as an option. Wrong. Not only will that course of action probably cause one more trouble than it’s worth, it would increases the probability …
Feb 25
By Chris We live comfortable lives, at a great remove from our distant ancestors who were content with a dry cave and a full stomach. In the event of an emergency or life-changing disaster we too will have three basic needs; food, shelter and warmth. In preparation for an apocalyptic crisis it is advisable to …
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