Category Archives: bugging out

The Perfect Bug-Out Location; Don’t Overthink It

Posted on May 18, 2013 by
cabin-woods

Many preppers like the idea of having a secure Bug-Out location to head to if the SHTF.  Personally I’m more of a “Bug In” kind of guy (As I’ve mentioned in the past) but I still get in a lot … Continue reading →

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Shelter In Place?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by
caution-window

During the mayhem that followed the bombings last week at the Boston marathon citizens were advised to “shelter in place” for their safety.  Just about everyone in the country was glued to their television sets watching as events unfolded so … Continue reading →

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Stranded In The City

Posted on February 21, 2013 by
city-night

As I watched the footage of passengers of Carnival’s cruise ship Triumph recount their tales of being stranded at sea for five days without power it occurred to me that this situation was not all that dissimilar to what happens … Continue reading →

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Secure Internet Use When Bugging Out

Posted on January 18, 2013 by
computer-security2

Suppose that you must leave your home for some length of time, days or weeks perhaps, due to some disaster scenario. Of course, similar considerations will apply if you are merely traveling for business or pleasure. But we’ll assume you … Continue reading →

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Should A Bug-Out-Bag Contain A Firearm?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by
gun_in_backpack

Ah, the contents of a Bug-Out-Bag, one of the great points of discussion amongst Preppers and on survival blogs.  Everyone has personal preferences and different needs so naturally the contents of a good BOB are going to vary.  There are … Continue reading →

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Automobile Break-Ins, It’s that time of year….

Posted on December 8, 2012 by
window-car-breakin

This article was inspired by an actual event that happened to me just this past week when my own car was broken into.  I was parked in a well lit area outside a very nice restaurant in my own town, … Continue reading →

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Change Your Clocks and Check Your Gear

Posted on November 3, 2012 by
clocks-turn-back

We talk a lot about Bug-Out Bags here on Prep-Blog, and have discussed contents and different applications for them.  For instance, both Thoreau and I are of the mind that our Bug Out Bags are really more of “Get Me … Continue reading →

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Bugging-In; Choose Your Location Wisely

Posted on October 21, 2012 by
map-location

I’ve written several articles on the concept of Bugging Out in an emergency and anyone who follows Prep-Blog knows that I’m not a fan of the concept.  If you’re just joining us check out an article I wrote a while … Continue reading →

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An Urban Survival Scenario

Posted on September 27, 2012 by
nyc-traffic-jam

Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been off-line for the last few days and that’s because I had to make a quick trip to New York City.  While I had a great time, I could not help but … Continue reading →

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G.O.O.D. Traffic

Posted on September 15, 2012 by
get-out-of-dodge4

Obviously I’m not talking about what a typical person would call “good traffic” which flows nicely at just above the posted speed limits and gets you to your destination right on time.  I’m talking about Get Out Of Dodge Traffic. … Continue reading →

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Camping As A Bug-Out Option

Posted on August 18, 2012 by
camping-02

As I’ve been doing more thinking about the option between Bugging-Out and Bugging-In during any given situation I’ve also been going through my supplies and doing a little inventory.  The first thing I’m trying to do is assess my current … Continue reading →

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More On Bug Out Bags

Posted on August 17, 2012 by
bug-out-bag-2

As I mentioned a week or so ago I’ve been messing around with the contents of my Bug Out Bag and wrestling with what I should have in there and what needs to come out. One big issue I have … Continue reading →

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