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...]
How To Bug Out If You Have No Land
In the preparedness world, we constantly hear about how you can’t bug out unless you have your own property to go to. This secure property is supposed to have a home, livestock, possibly a bunker, a lush garden, a nearby stream, and so much more. This idea of the ultimate bug out location creates the stigma that if … [Read more...]
Could You Still Survive Without Your Bug Out Bag?
It finally happened, but I was prepared. The catastrophic event I had been planning for had occurred. I spent thousands of dollars on gear. I had the right equipment for nearly any situation, and I had trained how to use it in the hot dry summer and the cold wet winter. I don’t know how many hours I spent learning and … [Read more...]
25 Things NOT To Do If You Bug In
There are countless articles and videos with lists of tips, hacks, and things to do if you bug in during a disaster. However, there aren't many lists of things NOT to do. That is the subject of this video by Reality Survival. If you've never bugged in for an extended period of time without power, then you probably … [Read more...]
2 Guns You Should Take Along When You Bug Out
Of all the countless bug out bag lists I've seen on the Internet, I've only come across a couple that include a gun. This is strange considering how important guns are for hunting and self-defense. The question is: What are the best guns to take along? No, not the best guns to have in your survival armory, but the … [Read more...]
How To Escape The City FAST If SHTF
There are dozens of scenarios where you might find yourself grabbing your bug out bag, loading your family in the car, and heading out of the city toward somewhere safer (hopefully a bug out location). But unless you're a psychic or get an insider tip that a disaster is imminent, you're not going to know it's time … [Read more...]
8 Best States To Buy A Bug Out Location
If you could buy a bug out location in any American state, which one would you choose? You probably already have a couple of states in mind, and it's fun to think about. But if you have the opportunity to do it for real, there are many factors you should consider before making a decision. In this video, Reality … [Read more...]
18 Tips For Bug Out Vehicles
How much thought have you put into your bug out vehicle? I ask because, in my experience, most preppers don't give it near as much thought as they should. They think that as long as they have a four-wheel drive vehicle and plenty of gas, they'll be about to escape to their bug out location. The truth is, that might … [Read more...]
Bug Out Camping: How to Stay Alive
Depending on the nature of the disaster, you might be better off heading for your bug out location than staying put. But if you're forced to go off-road and trek through the woods on foot, at some point you'll have to set up camp for the night. Normally, camping in the woods is a safe and fun activity, but during a … [Read more...]
The Incredible and Efficient Use of a Bicycle as a Bug Out Vehicle
Most preppers don't even consider using a bicycle as a bug out vehicle. They think a bike is nothing more than a toy, and that you should get a real bug out vehicle. But what happens if there's a traffic jam that goes on for miles? And what happens if your vehicle runs out of gas and all the stations are dry? This … [Read more...]
The Best Furniture Options For Your Bunker
There are plenty of articles about survival bunkers--why you need them, where to put them, how to build them, and so forth. However, there aren't many articles about the type of furniture you should put in your bunker. You might not think this is very important, but if you plan on surviving in your bunker for a long … [Read more...]
Fortitude Ranch: A Survival Community For The Rest Of Us
Do you have a place to go in case of an apocalyptic disaster? Most of us don't. Now what if I told you that for a $1,000 a year, you could have a bug out location that is built to withstand doomsday, loaded with plenty of supplies, and populated by dozens of survival experts? It might sound too good to be true, but I … [Read more...]
