The bug out bag, or BOB… also related to a WEB or VBOB, and sometimes confused for an INCH….is one of the most important assets a prepper has. It’s also where most first time preppers start because it’s th easiest and usually cheapest way to cover your basics. A bug out bag is simply a backpack with the essentials needed to get you from point A to point B safely. It usually has enough supplies to sustain one person for 3 days.
Bugging out isn’t something you just decide to do. See why you should bug out, how, and where to go. What about food, supplies, protection, and more?? Bugging out is like the prepper’s go-to answer for almost every situation. In fact, you could divide most survival situations, and the minds of many preppers, into two […]
When a major disaster strikes, you may not be home. You can get home safely if you have a ready-to-go get home bag with you…. Most of us travel every day to work, to the grocery store, take the kids to school, or some other errand we have to do. And we often take for […]
In a SHTF scenario it may not be so easy to know when it’s time to hunker down or when it’s time to fly the coop. Here’s some tips to help you decide… We get asked this one a lot, “If the SHTF should I bug in or bug out?” Bugging out is one of […]
The Official 2018 Bug Out Bag Checklist. See our top picks for over 100+ reviewed items! Knives, fire starters, filters, shelters, backpacks, and more… It’s that time of the year again. Our official 2018 Bug Out Bag (BOB) checklist is here. We’ve reviewed thousands of items, threw out all the junk, and kept the best. In […]
By removing these 10 items from your survival bug out bag, you will have a lighter, easier to carry backpack for when the SHTF. When I posted the article 2017 Bug Out Baby Checklist, I had numerous people ask how in the world they were supposed to fit every item on the list in their […]
Use these checklists and recommendations to be prepared for at least three days. Everything you need to be prepared at home, on the go, and at work. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, should have on hand enough food, water, and other supplies to last for at least three days (a.k.a. 72- hour emergency kits), […]
Don’t make these common mistakes when starting your survival bug out bag or BOB for short. We have some suggestions that can help you. A bug out bag or BOB for short is basically the items you need to make it through the next 72 hours when disaster strikes. We have already went over what […]
Cold weather is here and you need to be prepared by getting your car emergency kit ready with these few items. Winter and cold weather is fast approaching! Some regions have already seen snow! And towards the end of the week we have another shot of cold air coming down from Canada bringing in more […]
Prepping can save you & your families lives when any kind of disaster hits. Follow these simple steps to start prepping frugally today. I want to talk to you for a minute about something that has been in my mind. Prepping is very important. Emergencies and natural disasters happen every day from hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes […]
Having a family bug out kit is very important, but what items are often forgotten to add for the kids? We have the answers for you & your family. Prepping for kids is a challenge. You want them to understand that IF the SHTF you want to be prepared, but you don’t want to scare […]
The official 2017 Bug Out Bag Checklist. Be prepared for anything that comes your way in 2017 with a fully equipped Bug Out Bag. See our top picks… If you’re prepping for a long term event or think you might have to evacuate your home one day, you need a bug out bag ready to go. Without […]
If you don’t have much cash to spare, this guide to low cost survival and prepping gear will buff up your stockpile for much less than you ever thought. Sponsored Post Does this sound like you? I want to be more prepared, but unfortunately prepping isn’t free or usually all that cheap. After the bills are paid […]
The ultimate guide to choosing food for your bug out bag. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and see what we chose for our own personal BOB’s. Do you like to be hungry? Does a growling stomach and crashing blood sugar inspire you to walk 10 miles with 60lbs on your back? Yeah, […]
Does wasp spray work for self defense? Watch the video below and find out. There’s a myth going around that needs to be addressed. You’ve probably seen it on Facebook or maybe another survival website by now. Survival forums and email chain letters all over suggest packing a can of wasp spray in your BOB or home for […]
The official 2016 Bug Out Bag Checklist. Survive 2016 with a fully equipped bug out bag, see our top picks and most reviewed items for your BOB. A bug out bag is designed to get you out of an emergency situation, get you to your bug out location, and typically allow you to survive for up to 3 […]