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Transitioning to a Seven Day Bug Out Bag, by Firefighter Charles

…your escape route. Once on the road, you start running into multiple “road blocks”. Which now alters your escape a few times. Now the three-day trip has turned into a 4 to 5 day trip. Again, your 72 hour Bug Out Bag is now depleted. Having your 5 to 7 day Bug Out Bag during an evacuation will sever you well in the case of major detours. Keep in mind if you are a responsible prepper your Vehicle Bug Out Kit’s inventory should sustain you for a few days without having to tap into your Bug Out Bag. I, myself have enough in my Vehicle Bug Out Kit that I would most likely not break into my Bail Out Bags, Start Up Supplies or Bug Out Bag. Planning ahead with your supplies in your Bug Out Bag will go a long way if you go past your 72-hour mark. Having…


The Will to Act: Your Ultimate Bug-out Kit by R.B.

…established the bug-out concept. You will not be disappointed with a military level bug-out bag. It is made to withstand the abuse you will need to personally undergo in bugging-out. The newest versions of military packs are a far cry from the old instruments of torture used in the John Wayne movies.   Repeat: what matters in choosing a pack is what is best for you only. Size and shape matter a lot when moving quickly. You are the one doing the moving. The medium-size category is where we want to be in the bug-out context. But if this range is truly insufficient for you, consider the newer military packs from Specialty Defense Systems that still use an external frame such as the MOLLE II Rifleman Pack, the main ruck is 3,000 cu. in. The attached sleep system carrier is a failure, replace it with something else, or rotate it…


Abandoning Home, by Francis

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…travel time for other family to get to you plus 40 minutes…. expect 4 hours…. to grab essentials (list #1, and PRACTICE), then IF you think you have more time have a list #2……. Ironman IMHO, your estimate of taking 4 days to pack and get ready when the entire family agrees to bug out is a plan to fail. We addressed this years ago with other contingency plans. Here are some ideas that you can modify to fit your family. 1. Consider renting a climate control facility near where you want to bug out. Thus the majority of your supplies will be there. Your trailer or a second trailer can be left pre-packed…thus you go, hook up and drive away to the final bug out location. No need to pack and take with you everything from home. 2. Consider buying a shipping container and pre-position at the bug out…


Bug-In/Bug-Out Transportation, by WVA

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…,,,,,not at my ranch !!!! Yes we have lots of food and water ,,for folks that have committed time and trouble to be part of the group and can be a credit to all , As for a bug out rig ,,,,older per computer small car , with a extra fuel tank that’s plumbed in. Or better yet a Cessna bug smasher ,,leave early and leave light ,,water and wepon ,you don’t need comfort or feel good ,you need alive in one piece The money spent on a bug out rig is better spent on a patch of ground , with a root celler hidden by brush or blackberrys My last thought on the matter ,why are you there is you need to bug out ???????? 0ldhomesteader IF you need to bug out BWL Atlas and a state map are good ideas. I also recommend getting local or county maps…


Preparing My First Bug-out Bag, by TK4

HJL Adds: TK4, age 13, wrote this as a homeschool project. In this article I am going to teach readers how to prepare a bug-out bag. This 13 year-old has had a bug-out bag for two years, and every year it grows better and better. I have put this article together with five main steps that are essential to any bug-out bag. I have listed the items that I have put into my bag and put them in order of necessity. Survival Essentials Here I am going to list the things that I deem are essential in my bag. However, I first want to talk about the bag. You, like many others may ask “Where do I start first?” Well, start with the bug-out bag. The bag really should be a quality backpack. You should pick which size bag you need according to what size you are, how much weight…


The World of the Bug Out Bag, by D.M. – Part 1

…with most bug out bags. I would like to say that all is not well in the world of bug out bags! There are so many choices and companies that call their product “the perfect bug out bag”. I have come to a vexing conclusion. Please don’t be mad at the messenger, but someone needs to say this to protect others. While some stores genuinely want to help you find a useful and practical emergency bag (B.O.B, I.N.C.H bag, or what have you). But there are others are money-grubbers who are selling gimmicky and unpractical products. Many of these apart or are not suited for the rigors of a bug out bag. I believe in God and hate it when people take advantage of others. My hope through this article is to point out some of the common bug out bag problems. I’d also like to share some insight from…


Tracking the Plume: Dodging the Toxic Cloud When Deciding to Bug-in or Bug-out, by B.H.

…the rectangle? Are there any key terrain features near the rectangle that may interfere with your routes? If yes, use an alternate route or draw a new route. If no, then assess if you will have to move after four hours–are you in the downwind area? Are you currently located in line with the rectangle bisector line, but just outside it? Then, after four hours, you will be in the plume and need to move. Will your bug out location be in the plume? If yes, then bug in. If no, (and you can move), move to your bug out location (or whatever your preference is). Please remember, this is a situational awareness aid to help you decide whether to bug in or bug out. If you have a computer, by all means run the ALOHA program and get better estimates. If you still have questions, I encourage you to…


Preparing for a Bug-Out by Motor Vehicle, by N.P.B.

…Bug-Out Vehicle (BOV), which can dramatically extend range and speed in reaching secure retreat.  On a full tank of gas, a BOV can reach a destination hundreds of miles away in a matter of hours, whereas the same retreat would take days to reach on foot. Few would disagree with the logic that less time spent on the road to retreat means less danger.  Natural or man-made obstacles, such as bad weather or nomadic marauders, can be better managed given the protection of an enclosed vehicle.  Yet, I cannot overemphasize this:  While Bug-Out vehicles dramatically increase both your mobility and chances of bugging out safely, they are absolutely no substitute for the traditional bug-out on foot. Vehicles will often be destroyed in certain disasters, and an EMP will render almost all vehicles unusable. You and your family should always be prepared to walk to your Bug-Out-Location- or a secondary one-…


Our Grid-Up Bug Out — January 22nd Through February 4th, 2006 by Larry in Kansas

…about bugging out. Just have to deal with that. Since everyone, except the children, knew this was a possible SHTF scenario everyone kept their cool and didn‘t scare the kiddies. Reinforced the thinking that children (babies and pre-teens) have to be really kept occupied during a bug out. Everyone has to chip in and help and they did. Even the teenagers (surprising). An adult(s) needs to be a cruise director for the bug out. The little toys, games etc we bought before the bug out paid off. It would have been a long week if we hadn’t have made some plans. Not everything worked out, so, have plan B, C, D…! This event has pushed us to get the storage shed built at the retreat ASAP. The emotional side of the bug out is very stressful for people. As I said before, have as much of your supplies tagged and…


The Bug Out Trailer, by  Allen A.

…you did find one how long could you afford to pay for it.  Would they be willing or able to take your credit card?  Having a significant portion of your bug out supplies already loaded can mean getting out of Dodge faster with more.  I have used tents before but I find trailers, campers and motor homes more comfortable especially for a protracted stay. If you don’t want to live at a FEMA camp then you had better have a bug out location or at least a bug out vehicle.  Do you have another property in a safer spot?  Fine, install a septic tank and possibly a well there and you are set.  Nothing to steal or burn down, just park your trailer on your pad and you are good to go.  If your home is the bug out location for your friends or family you might want to install…


Thoughts on Planning Your Bug Out, by R.G.

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…of what we would keep in our bug-out-bags and what preps, equipment, tools, weapons, provisions, water, and other items we would pack into each vehicle. Bug-out-bags have been discussed many times in this blog, so I will not address that issue here. We feel that having a detailed list of what to pack into each vehicle will minimize our confusion and the time required to pack up, while reducing the chance of us omitting a critical item in our haste. It also reminds us to cover everything with a blanket or tarp, so that it isn’t quite as obvious what we are carrying. Here is a portion of our bug out vehicle packing list (with many personal items intentionally omitted): Vehicle #1: Pick-up truck Bug-out-bag #1 Glock 17 Glock 30 12 gauge shot gun Water and snacks for the drive Cell phone and charger Maps and bug-out plan Truck first…


It’s Time To Leave- Part 1, by Pat Cascio

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…We have several destinations we can bug out to, if it comes to that. Plan A With Only 15 Minutes To Bug Out If we are only given 15 minutes time to bug out, we will simply hook up to the travel trailer and leave. We keep a good supply of emergency foods throughout the travel trailer, so we’d be good to go for at least three months. Plan B Failing Plan A, we have a Plan B in place, and that is to load up our vehicles with as much food and other supplies as possible and bug out. All of our vehicles have 4-wheel drive, so we are pretty confident about arriving where we plan on going. Between three vehicles, we can take all the supplies we believe we’ll need in order to survive a good long time. Plus, we all keep an emergency box in our vehicles,…


A Holistic Approach to Packing a 72-Hour Bug Out Bag- Part 1, by C.T.

…or potentially cause you to fail in getting from point A to point B. This article will go over three main topics– 1) Picking a bug out location, 2) Picking a bug out route, and 3) Packing for the journey. Picking A Bug Out Location As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail. The most important part of having a 72-hr Bug Out Bag is having a pre-planned destination. This idea of having a set A to B distance to travel is what separates a 72-hr Bug Out Bag from a Refugee Bug Out Bag. Before you start throwing camping supplies into an old backpack, it is absolutely essential that you know where you are going. The distance and obstacles between you and your destination is what determines how you will pack your bag. Where should you go? This depends on your unique situation. A safe haven…


Bugging Out Via Boat, by The Odd Questioner

…to constant flooding, or (in ocean cases) if you can get at least 5 miles offshore quickly in order to avoid Tsunami situations should one arise. You can get by with using this method (though not as perfectly) if… You live within 5 miles of a navigable river or waterway – just plan for it, and know that you may be delayed if you have to move quickly. Your bug-out location is within 3 miles of a navigable waterway (because you and your fellow refugees are going to have to carry all that stuff from the boat to your bug-out location) Your bug-out landing is upstream, but comfortably within the range of your boat’s fuel supply (just remember to keep the tank full, eh?) You have at least two ways and two places where you can launch your boat, or the marina is at least somewhat easy to get to…


Family Continuity Planning, by John from Virginia

…would not only have a good bug-out strategy but a very solid bug-in plan with the works.    My wife and I identified multiple scenarios and have varied plans for numerous crises.  I have them all ranked out from Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, etc.  Plan A basically states that in the event that I am at work, my wife is at work, my son is at day care, and my daughter is at school (a typical work week for us) and the SHTF, my wife and I immediately bee-line it to our son’s daycare.  At the daycare we gather our son, transfer her bug-out bag, CB radio, and other equipment from her vehicle to my truck and we proceed to our daughter’s school.  Once we have picked up our daughter we continue to our house. Depending on the threat, we begin our bug-in or bug-out plan.  Example: let’s…