Episode 96 – Bug Out Bags and Bug Out Plans, how often are they needed?
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Bug out bags and bug out plans are a survival prep but how often are they needed? Some say they are essential and could be needed a lot but I will give you a different view on this subject.
The simple answer : In case something happened that was so devastating that you have to quickly and without warning leave their home and travel in such a way you could only bring what you could carry on your person. That seems simple and straight forward, right? But consider something…what type of a natural or man made disaster can happen so suddenly that you wouldn’t even have time to pack a bag or a trunk or something? Now, you might thinking….what about a natural disaster?
Highlights:
- Tornados
- Hurricanes
- Civil Unrest
- Pandemics
- Nuclear or biological attack
- Hittin’ the Road?
- Improvements or tweeks in your plans and supplies.
- Final preps if you do have to bug out.
- Bugging out is your last resort.
- Pre planning your evacuation.
Resource:
http://www.deathvalleymag.com/2010/01/24/urban-survival-do-you-really-need-a-bug-out-bag-part-1/
Yes, very well done, I agree with 99% of it and that’s why I referred to it. Grabbing just my B.O.B and running for the hills is definitely no my ultimate survival plan.
Glad you liked my article on BOB’s
~James G
Thank you! Glad to have you as a listener and thanks for your service to our country!
As a Former United Stated Marine I agreed with every thing you stated in this POD cast looking forward to reading a listening to more.
Very true. I must say, with the exception of convenience, I’ve never had to use my But Out Bag. But as you state, mbarnatl going from point A to point B or your BOL is the primary benefit.
I have had to bug out 3 times. Twice for forest fires and once for a train derailment that had been transporting chemical tankers. Mainly it gives you tools for emergencies, a change of clothes and some food til you get to your BOL. I would prefer to stay in place than having to bug out. But at times you may have to.