Finding the best bugout vehicle to help you and your loved ones reach your prepper retreat both quickly and safely is not an easy task. There are many important aspects which must be considered – budget being a primary and guiding concern, of course. A bug out vehicle (BOV for short) must first and foremost,…
An INCH bag is far different than a BOB bag. Possessing such a bag could be essential to your very survival – and should always be kept within reach. INCH stands for I’m Never Coming Home. It is a large survival bag that is packed full of all the essentials tools and gear you will…
If you are a prepper, there is a very good chance you have a bug out bag. If not, you at least know what one is. This is your lifeline if you have to bail and leave you home behind. It has all the tools you need to survive away from home. Many survivalists scrutinize…
I learned about the importance of redundancy in my bug-out bag very early in my survival career. I was on a hike scouting out an area for a survival challenge and testing some gear. The only tool for starting fire I had brought with me was a ferro rod. It was attached to the handle…
The most important item you can have with you in a survival situation is a knife. The fact is that recreating a strong, sharp blade with natural materials is very difficult. It requires the perfect materials and years of practice. Because of the importance of this tool, it is equally important to select the right…
If your home is no longer safe due to a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or some form of social collapse, you will need to take a Bug Out Bag (BOB) when you evacuate. A Bug Out Bag contains essential supplies and information necessary for emergency evacuations. This kit allows you to evacuate quickly and calmly,…
Packing a bug out bag for your car requires just as much thought as a personal BOB. Your car will have room for more, but you don’t want to waste space or carry unnecessary weight. The less weight, the better the acceleration and braking – and this affects your fuel consumption. Many items can do…
When SHTF, if you haven’t already strategically located to a remote area that is fortified and well-stocked with supplies, then at some point you will need to bug out from your current home. Nearly all the experts will agree that bugging out is the more dangerous choice in most cases. Even if you are ultra-prepared…
If you were smart enough to stick to prepping for the long term, then you’ve seen the matrix: tools and gear are not enough to protect you from a potential disaster or emergency. Things get tricky as your minds starts to wonder about all the possible scenarios you may have to face. Questions pop up,…
Choosing a backpack for your bug out or survival trip can indeed have a major effect on your overall security and safety. In a bug-out scenario, you will be carrying all your gear for miles at a time, and in some cases for several hours or even days at a time. The best survival backpack…