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...]
The Ultimate Bug Out Bag List
If you've been thinking about making a bug out bag, or if you want to update the one you have, I have the ultimate list for you. Knowledge Weighs Nothing made a bug out bag list with nearly 100 recommended items. It even includes a table of contents so you can jump right to the section you're interested in. As the author points out, bug out bags are … [Read more...]
15 Uncommon Bug Out Bag Ideas
As you may or may not know, I've made three different lists of survival supplies to put in bug out bags. So when I saw the headline for this article by Survivalist Prepper, I wasn't expecting to see anything that wasn't already on one of my lists. To my surprise, nearly half of them were things I hadn't thought of before! If you have a bug out bag or … [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 disaster scenario is much different than … [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 decided to make a new post rather than expand … [Read more...]
50 Items You Forgot To Put In Your Bug Out Bag
Do a search for "bug out bag list" and you'll find hundreds of different checklists all over the Internet. So which one is right? The truth is, there's no perfect list of items you should put in your bug out bag. It all depends on you, who will be with you, where you live, what types of survival items you prefer, and so forth. However, there are some … [Read more...]
Can Your BOV Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?
When the end of the world is nigh, and the zombies are moving into your neighborhood, you and your family will be ready. You have well-stocked bug out bags that are ready to go, you know all the safest places to head to, and you have purchased plenty of water, shelf stable food and other survival supplies. Now it’s time to finalize your plans for your … [Read more...]
What Goes in a Bug Out Bag?
Although this site is geared toward people who intend to ride out disasters in the city, there may be instances where you are forced to leave your home or neighborhood. There might be flooding, earthquake damage, a fire or any number of hazards that make your home unlivable. In case this happens, you need to have a bug out bag (BOB). What in the world is … [Read more...]
