Bugging Out on Foot Brings a Whole New Set of Problems. There are many reasons why someone might leave home and head for a safer location. Natural and manmade disasters top the list of reasons. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! What’s curious about the current situation is that … [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...]
The Dangers Of A Remote Bug Out Location
Urban areas seem to be a target for civil unrest. If you have a prepper mindset, you’ve probably already considered a place to bug out that’s remote, rural, and isolated. Before we talk about the dangers of a place like that, let's talk about the benefits, of which there are many (especially if you own land). You … [Read more...]
20 Tips for Making a Bug Out Camp
If you’re bugging out, it means things have gone from bad to worse. But on your way to your safe haven, you may need to stop and make camp. That is the topic of this video by Reality Survival & Prepping. There are countless articles about bug out bags and bug out plans, but very few about bug out camps. But … [Read more...]
The Harsh Reality of a Long-Term Bug Out
A long-term bug out is not out of the question. But let’s be real, the second you step out of your home, you’ve lost control. The comfort, security, and familiarity of your home are no longer available to you. As preppers, we do our best to make as many plans as possible so we can be as prepared as possible. … [Read more...]
How to Find the Perfect Bug Out Location
An important part of surviving a major disaster – one that could lead to a societal collapse – is having a bug out location. Building a stockpile of food and supplies in your home (your "bug in" spot) is essential, but in some disaster scenarios, you may have to leave your main residence. This departure may be … [Read more...]
Top 10 Vehicles for the Apocalypse
If you live in the city when a widespread disaster strikes, you may have no choice but to bug out to a safer location. The problem is, everyone else will be bugging out, too. All the roads out of town will become parking lots as everyone scrambles to leave at the same time. In order to bug out, you need a reliable … [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...]
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...]
