The Big Question: What to Pack for a Walk-Out Bug Out? Last week we talked about bugging out on foot and how far a person can walk while carrying a bug out bag. Now let's talk about what to put in it. It’s easy to find lists of things to pack in a bug out bag. A Google search will take you to hundreds, and we have … [Read more...]
The Beginner’s Guide to Bugging Out and Bug Out Bags
The human race has been bugging out for thousands of years. History is filled with stories of entire civilizations abandoning their homelands due to wars, pandemics, and natural disasters. It’s nothing new, and neither are the natural and manmade disasters that plague us to this day. We live in a time when the … [Read more...]
Top 100 Survival Items You FORGOT to Put in Your Bug Out Bag
I want to start off by saying that I do NOT expect you to fit all 100 of these survival items into your bug out bag. That's impossible. Even if you could get it all into one bag, it would be too heavy. Ideally, your bug out bag should weigh about 15% of your body weight if you're in good shape, and 20% of your body … [Read more...]
17 Emergency Foods You Should Keep in Your Vehicle
In a bugout scenario, you are likely to spend a lot of time in your vehicle as you travel from one destination to the next. This means a vehicle well-stocked with survival supplies is one of the most important components in a bugout plan – and food is the most essential supply that you can stockpile. Before you … [Read more...]
10 Upgrades For Your Bug Out Bag
The thing about building a bug out bag is that you're never actually done. No matter how perfect you think your configuration is, sooner or later you'll find a way to improve on it. Maybe you'll find a better piece of gear, or a lighter alternative to something kind of heavy, or an item you hadn't even considered. … [Read more...]
17 Bug Out Vehicle Mistakes To Avoid
Even though bugging out usually isn't as safe as bugging in, there are certain scenarios where bugging out will literally be the only option you have. For instance, you may be ordered to evacuate your home by the authorities, or death could otherwise be very certain if you stay. As part of your bugging out plans, … [Read more...]
15 Most Forgotten Bug Out Bag Items
Let me tell you something about bug out bags: No one gets it exactly right the first time. If you think you can assemble a bug out bag once and then forget about it forever, you are gravely mistaken. There are bound to be a few crucial items missing. That's why it's important to regularly look over and update your bug … [Read more...]
Here Is What To Put In Your Kids’ Bug Out Bags
One day you could be chilling in your backyard, and the next, you could be evacuating from a hurricane, or an earthquake, or a nuclear attack. If you're an experienced prepper, you could probably be ready to hit the road in a matter of minutes. Children, however, don't normally prepare for potential disasters on … [Read more...]
A Simple and Useful Bug Out Bag Prep
I've written several articles about bug out bags and have made many lists of bug out bag items that most people forget. Which is why I was so surprised when I came across this video about a bug out bag item I'd never considered before. This tip comes from Canadian Prepper, and he recommends putting these small, … [Read more...]
25 Simple and Cheap Camping Foods
We're in the heart of summer right now, and lots of people are going camping. When I was a kid, my parents only took me camping a few times. They didn't really know what they were doing, but they did their best. We roasted marshmallows over the fire and made smores. But other than that, we didn't have much to … [Read more...]
8 Maps You Should Have in Your Bug Out Bag
One of the worst things that can happen during a bug out scenario is getting lost. You could accidentally wander into a dangerous area and get mugged, or you could run out of supplies and end up starving. And since you won't be able to count on your phone, you should definitely have some maps with you. In a world … [Read more...]
Bugging Out in the Rain: How to Waterproof Your Gear
Of all the thousands of articles about bugging out, very few of them talk about bugging out in the rain, but it's a very important topic. According to the National Weather Service, some parts of the country, such as the Pacific Northwest, get rain almost every other day. Even parts of the country with average rainfall, … [Read more...]
