The purpose of a Bug Out is usually in response to some sort of disaster that can happen with little to no warning. Examples could include: A Sudden Natural Disaster (Earthquake, Tornado, Hurricane) An Environmental Accident (Gas leak, toxic chemical spill) A Social Upheaval (Rioting, Looting, etc.) A Price on Your Head (Insert Your … Read more
Ideally, you’ve already got your bug-out bag (BOB), your every day carry (EDC), and “I’m Not Coming Home” (INCH) gear all packed and squared away. Have overlooked another equally crucial survival kit? The blackout kit (BOK) has its own unique components and is indispensable in certain scenarios. Why do I need a blackout kit? Imagine … Read more
You have spent time gathering knowledge and skills when it comes to building shelters, hunting, fishing, and choosing the right bugout location when the SHTF. You know how to find game and forage for wild edibles. You have the gear and the supplies you need, and you feel as if you are ready for anything … Read more
When it comes to survival and doing it right, one of the most important skills you can have is knowing how to find and choose the best site for your camp. Simply having a nice flat area is not good enough. You need to think about a range of factors first. One of the most … Read more
I found this video recently and was pretty impressed with this man’s dedication to training with his bug out bag. This is serious stuff, and honestly, anyone who’s planning on bugging out should take note. He fills up his pack and runs a certain distance, to see how he can manage with the supplies he … Read more
To be honest, people have been expecting the next WWIII since I was a kid. That being said, this definitely seems to be one of the craziest times in world history, and tensions are high at home and abroad. We have for years been wondering when the next major global cataclysmic event might hit, or … Read more
If you’ve got a canine companion, you’ve probably thought about keeping extra food and provisions around for them. But have you considered prepping a bug-out bag for your dog? If you’ve got a larger breed of dog, you’re probably planning on taking them with you when you bug out, so you can prepare a bag … Read more
Everyone has a plan for when SHTF, but if your plan includes bugging out, or hiking a long distance with a big pack in any capacity, you have to understand this will be a very physically challenging, and you will need strength and conditioning beforehand. Prepping is so much more than simply deciding which items … Read more
With less than a week before the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, Obama has ordered US troops into Europe, accusations of Russian hacking continue, China is rapidly taking military control of disputed waters and islands, and Syria is still smoldering and continues to draw the West and East closer to world war. With all … Read more
One major principle in selecting survival gear is versatility, you want gear that can do more than one job and is suitable for more than one situation. However; there are times when gear that would normally be on the top of anyone’s list is not going to suit your purposes. One of these cases … Read more
If you have a disaster survival strategy that involves getting out of your area in case of emergency, then you are going to want to plan for seasonal adjustments. Your route, destination, and the gear you will want with you will greatly change from summer to winter. Now that winter is officially here and most … Read more
When most people think of bugging out they think of making their way out of a heavily populated area by foot, or even by vehicle. But these are not the only methods of bugging out one should consider, for many there is the possibility of bugging out on the water. Here are some of the … Read more
One of the biggest mistakes that some of the survivalists out there make is with their bug out vehicle. They go overboard and buy something ostentatious like a Hummer decked out with “survival accessories”. Some even advertise that they are preppers right on the vehicle. These tend to be the same preppers who go overboard … Read more
Survival gear is only helpful if you have it when you need it. Selecting gear that is easy to carry will increase the likelihood that you will be willing to keep it with you more often. Building a survival tin will make it possible to carry essential items with you at all times. It can … Read more
One of the most important decisions to make in your preparations for survival is whether you should stay in place or head for the hills. In this article I am not attempting to advocate either option as a one-size-fits-all solution to any situation. This is simply meant to show the benefits to, and limitations … Read more
What items do you want to include in your everyday carry (EDC)? The list usually starts out the same for everyone, and then it gets longer and longer and more extravagant until you need a 3-day pack to contain it. But the point of EDC is not to be prepared for everything from an asteroid … Read more