Bugging Out

Thunderstorms are certainly one of nature’s most impressive and most powerful displays. Getting caught in a thunderstorm might be thrilling but it is definitely dangerous. Knowing where to take shelter as well as how to properly take shelter might mean the difference between marveling at a passing storm and literally riding the lightning. Sheltering in …

How Do You Stay Safe in Your Car in a Thunderstorm and Lightning Storm Read More »

Team tactics are a tragically overlooked skillset for most preppers. As mentioned in the previous article in this series, you should be planning to survive together in a group, either with suitably trained and equipped family members or like-minded individuals upon whom you can rely to go the distance with you when the skies darken …

Team Tactics for Preppers: On-Foot Movement and Procedures Read More »

Pretty much every prepper plans on bugging out in response to a situation that seems particularly dangerous, likely to intensify or impossible to survive. Having a bug out plan is a cornerstone of prepping, and the bug-out bag has a nearly religious significance to most preppers. There are more words written and spoken about this …

10 Bug-Out Scenarios to Practice Today Read More »

Being ready to bug out is part and parcel of prepping. When you have major trouble coming your way, instead of trying to lean into it and tackle it head-on, a far more elegant solution is just to get you and the people you care about out of the dang way! A situation does not …

11 Disasters that Will Get You to Bug Out Read More »

It pleased me to read a comment on one of my recent articles. The article was on rural bugout bags. The reader stated: “Would you consider doing an article on the use of bikes or trikes on long-distance bugouts. Maybe in conjunction with secondary sourcing like online resale or garage sales?” Well, first thank you …

Bug Out Bikes – How to Prep Them and Use Them Read More »

Caching survival supplies in out-of-the-way locations or along your bug-out routes is not a new concept for most preppers. Even those who plan to carry everything with them can see the wisdom in hiding a few choice items along the route just in case they run into unforeseen problems. Having your own secret stash that …

How to Develop a “Bucket Network” Cache for Bugging Out Read More »

Like any decision in survival, success is best not left to chance. Will you be lucky enough to have sufficient food? Placing access to clean and ample water in the hands of chance? What’s a little dehydration or amoebic dysentery between friends? It is very doubtful that everything will snap into place when it hits …

Rural Bugouts Dos and Don’ts Read More »

For all kinds of preppers planning to bug out, your trusty bug-out vehicle is likely an essential component of your survival plans. Compared to walking out on foot hauling your heavy bug out bag, a bug-out vehicle will help you get farther, faster with drastically less effort all while hauling considerably more cargo than your …

Securing Your Bug-Out Vehicle Pre and Post SHTF Read More »

Every prepper should be aware of their local situation and have a bugout plan. To properly bug out you need to be acutely aware of your surroundings, have a movement plan, and have a final location. This article will look at the challenges of an urban bug out through the eyes of an urban resident. …

NY City Bugout – A Real World Example Read More »

A BOB is a prepper’s best friend, and no matter what, you should have a plan to make use of it in order to reach a safe BOL or rendezvous point. While you might have spent countless dozens of hours fine tuning your BOB loadout and pouring over maps and related data in order to …

5 Places to Keep Your Bug Out Bag Read More »