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 … [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, … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
5 Must-Know Tips For Making Your Urban Bug-Out-Bag
Did you know that four out of every five Americans live in urban centers? Chances are, if you aren't living in an urban environment yourself, you no doubt have loved ones who are. Bugging out in an urban locale presents its own set of unique survival considerations. Packing an effective bug-out-bag for an urban … [Read more...]
50 MORE Items You Forgot To Put In Your Bug Out Bag
This is the sequel article to 50 Items You Forgot To Put In Your Bug Out Bag. When I first published that article, I knew that eventually I would think of several more items to include. But thanks to comments and messages from readers, I now have a list with several dozen more items. Because there are so many, I … [Read more...]
