Bug-out, to withdraw rapidly from a position that is about to be overrun by hostile forces to another more defensible position. In most cases, hostile forces could mean any catastrophe. One major point is that to bug-out, you must know that you need to bug-out, this means you … [Read more...] about Bugging Out: Can You Will You and Should You?
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Bug Out Bags for Beginners
You finally decided it was time to get serious about preparedness, so buying a quality backpack was your first step. You have it home and are wondering what now, it appears to have a lot of space, and yet seems small when you consider what you may need to pack in it. What you … [Read more...] about Bug Out Bags for Beginners
Build Your Own Survival Kit or Buy One Already Packaged?
There are plenty of options when it comes to picking up a survival kit, a kit that supposedly has all the latest and greatest survival gear all in one place. "Grab and go" was one advertisement, "buy now and never be caught in a survival situation again" was another marketing … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Survival Kit or Buy One Already Packaged?
6 Strategies to Lighten Your Bug Out Bag
One of the biggest concerns about your bug out bag is weight, being able to reduce your pack weight and eliminate unnecessary items could save you a lot of energy and give your back some relief. The link below there are 6 helpful tips from Creek Stewart for cutting weight from … [Read more...] about 6 Strategies to Lighten Your Bug Out Bag
Out of The Frying Pan Into The Fire
Things to Think About Before Rushing Out Into the Night To stay and "weather the storm" or to evacuate, this decision may be one of the more difficult ones you will make during a crisis. In some cases, the decision is purely psychological. No one wants to flee his or her home, … [Read more...] about Out of The Frying Pan Into The Fire