Bug-Out Vehicles (BOV)
Sometimes in an emergency you just have to get out of town. People who live in areas regularly hit by fires and storms know this better than most of us and have found a few factors essential for a bug-out vehicle. I’m using the term bug-out vehicle loosely because most people don’t have dedicated vehicles for evacuation, that would be a bit extreme. Most people simply choose a day-to-day vehicle that can also serve them well in an emergency. Here’s what to look for: Continue Reading »
Bug-Out Bag
A bug-out bag is simply a backpack with things you might need if you had to leave your home quickly and stay mobile for a few days. If you live in an area with regular natural disasters like fires and storms a bug-out bag can make your escape to much safer.
The most important items you’ll need are shelter, food, and water. The most important feature of your pack is portability which mostly has to do do with overall weight, your pack’s design, and your physical fitness.
Continue reading for some ideas for making a very complete bug-out bag. You’ll probably find that a sub-set of these items will meet your needs but I wanted to capture a complete list in one place. If you were to put all these items in a bug-out bag it would be much too heavy so choose carefully.
