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 eat. Not knowing what foods to pack, they … [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 where most everyone has a GPS in their … [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, such as the East Coast, still get rain … [Read more...]
$100 Walmart Bug Out Bag
Every prepper understands the importance of having a bug out bag. Unfortunately, a good bag and all the gear that goes in it can be a bit pricey for some people, costing hundreds of dollars. In this video, Tim from EverydayTacticalVids proves you can make a bug out bag for very little money. Granted, it's not going to be highest quality bag or gear, but … [Read more...]
30 Best Foods For Your Bug Out Bag
Food is one of the most important things you can put in your bug out bag. After all, the whole point of a bug out bag is to help you survive, and you definitely need to eat to survive. But this is where most people mess up. They fill their bags with canned soups and high-carb snacks, not realizing these foods are going to leave them feeling exhausted and … [Read more...]
Top 100 Bug Out Bag Items
Here it is, the ultimate list of bug out bag items! Now to be clear, this is not a checklist. It would be very difficult to squeeze every one of these items into a single bag, nor should you. Rather, it is a list of suggested items from which you could create any number of awesome bug out bag configurations. There are countless bug out bag lists on the … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Bug Out Bag
My first bug out bag was a disaster. I crammed it full of random items leftover from camping trips, but I left out many crucial items and added many unnecessary items. One of the biggest problems, however, was the bag itself. I just grabbed an old backpack out of the back of the closet. It had one main compartment, a smaller compartment on the back, and two … [Read more...]
8 Awesome Vehicles to Survive Doomsday
If you are ever forced to bug out from your home in a disaster scenario, your efforts will always be made easier and safer by bugging out in a vehicle rather than on foot. A vehicle allows you to travel faster, provides you with some level of protection, and has space for you to carry more items. That being said, not all vehicles are created equally. In … [Read more...]
Bug Out Bags for Dogs & Cats
When disaster strikes, it’s important that you are prepared to take care of the ones who mean the most to you: your spouse, your children, your parents, and other relatives or friends that might need your help. But what about your pets? Although most people love their pets, they still tend to forget about them when preparing for a disaster. If you haven't … [Read more...]
27 Useful Items You Should Have In Your Bug Out Bag
Everybody has their own ideas about what are the most important things to include in a bug out bag. Different strokes, different folks. But whatever items you choose, make sure a lot of them are multipurpose items. Your bug out bag might not seem very heavy, but after carrying it all day, it will begin to seem like the heaviest thing you've ever held. … [Read more...]
INCH Bag Survival Kit: Red Dawn Edition
Some of you are probably asking, "What in the world is an INCH bag?" Most survival sites focus on everyday carry bags and bug out bags, but it's a good idea to have an INCH bag as well. It stands for, "I'm Never Coming Home." An INCH bag is the ultimate end-of-the-world bag, the kind of bag you'd want to have if you were heading to the hills during a Red … [Read more...]
9 Tips For Packing Your Bug Out Bag
Bug out bags are for disasters that strike without warning. If you wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of your world falling apart, all you'll have time to do is grab your bag (or bags if you have a family) and hit the road. The ability to pack up and leave in a matter of minutes will make it possible for you to beat the traffic and get to a … [Read more...]
11 Lightweight Alternatives To Common Bug Out Bag Items
Bug out bags are easily one of the most popular concepts in the prepper movement. Even people who aren’t preppers associate bug out bags or go-to bags with emergency preparedness. For these reasons, the bug out bag is often the first thing new preppers put together. They make a huge list of all the items that their bug out bag needs in order to make the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Bug Out Bag Mistakes
I've written several articles about prepping mistakes and how to avoid them, but when I came across this video by Survival Know How I realized I haven't talked about bug out bag mistakes. This is something most people don't think about. How do you mess up a bug out bag? Just put the things you need into it and carry it, right? But there are at least 5 … [Read more...]
How To Build Bug Out Bags For The Family
There are countless articles on how to make bug out bags, but what if you have to bug out with your spouse, kids, and other family members? Shouldn't they be carrying something, too? The answer is a resounding YES! The more supplies you can bring with you, the better (just so long as you don't weigh yourself down too much), so everybody should share the … [Read more...]
6 Secrets To Knock 15 Lbs Off Your Bug Out Bag
Any idiot can put together a bug out bag. All you have to do is open a bag and start throwing survival items into it. The real challenge is making a bug out bag that not only has everything you need to survive, but also is light enough to carry for hours on end. That's where many preppers fail. Their bug out bag has all the essentials, but it's simply … [Read more...]
17 Survival Items You DON’T Need In Your Bug Out Bag
A while ago I wrote an article called 50 Items You Forgot To Put In Your Bug Out Bag. Several readers complained, saying things like, "How the hell am I supposed to fit all this stuff in my bug out bag?" Well, you're not. The point of the article is to tell people about any items they would have included but either forgot about or hadn't considered … [Read more...]
