Dark Truth of Bugging Out

Its not just could you leave loved ones behind but would you want to survive without them . The Humanity factor is something most dont consider when training for bug out scenarios. Asking yourself the hard, dark questions. And could your morality allow to do abandon your friends and family only to out survive them alone.

[@redriverscout4404]

Good video. Sad truth is is that if shit really hits the fan in a real way tough choices have to be made. Some of those will haunt you for the rest of your life. A friend of mine was talking to a fellow who was 18 when the bombs started falling in Poland at the start of WW2. He had just left school and had to decide whether to save himself or try and run through a city being carpet bombed to get home to see if his family was okay. He chose to buggout. 70 years later he has no clue if his parents and sister survived. I know some people who lived through the destruction of Yugoslavia and heard many stories like it. I think part of the problem is people think when things go south it will play out like a video game or like Red Dawn.

[@WanderingBeast]

+Red River Scout exactly my point, thanks for sharing

[@redriverscout4404]

I think a good idea to avoid some of that is to have a plan that if you are separated and SHTF that you should have a pre determined rendezvous site that you can meet at and a backup location. That way you can buggout and still have at least a possibility of meeting up with loved ones and other people you plan to survive with. That being said there should also be a pre determined amount of time to wait before leaving the RV site.

[@williambaratheon1435]

+Wandering Beast I am wanting to know the thoughts of some of video posters on here regarding a collapse situation and using atv's to avoid clogged or blocked roads..

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

+William Baratheon Most gas pumps are electrical. No electricity, no gas pump. A vehicle is as good as your fuel supply or ability to scavenge, along with all the other scavengers and carjackers. There is very little protection in an open vehicle on a clogged road.

[@williambaratheon1435]

tom jackson what are your thoughts on siphons because abandoned vehicles will be a majority of gas collected... but when my camp is set up I will scavenge with batteries enough electricity to reactivate the pump information on how to accomplish that was hard to come by.. some subjects people don't even touch face on AKA how to hot wire a fuel pump....

[@TheLeonard625]

i never thought of abandoning my family in a shtf situation id probably rather die then leave them to, but i can see how others might have to think about it

[@secretsiren6769]

The dogs are coming with! I am working on a cart for them to pull.

[@worddunlap]

Fair analysis. I go often and critique myself after. During the last Winter bugout on top of a mountain I was fine until I got camp set up, got water, hung food in a tree, dug a temp latrine and marked the trail to the latrine with reflector tape pieces. I sat down and turned on a hand cranked, battery operated radio and began to drink a hot drink and have a snack. Daytime talk was on the radio and it was an interesting show. I noticed if I moved slightly the radio would not tune. Finally I put it on my tarp and if I stood there I could hear it. All the stuff I had, all the planning, the 5 mile hike to the perfect spot was in waste because I had no entertainment. I was alone, no cell service no internet and neglected to even bring a deck of cards. It was also raining, icing, snowing and the area is riddled with bluffs and cliffs so hanging near the camp was necessary. I cut my 7 day trip to 3 days. Had it been an actual bug out I would have lost my mind. That small amount of entertainment was as important as my food (to me). I did learn a lesson so the overall drill was a success. I spoke with my friends and family about it (some are preppers) and they fail to understand me going on a drill and more so the necessity to check their preparations. I am assuming they will all die in an actual zombie apocalypse.

[@TACTICALNOMAD]

This is an oldie, but a goodie! Such true info, brother!

[@leonemontana8470]

Anyone here remember the "bug-out" of 1M people from Houston before hurricane Rita? It was an absolute nightmare. Over 100 people died in their cars, mostly from heat stroke after they ran out of gas. I was headed to my retreat which is about 110 miles north and east of the city. Normally it takes about 2 hours. During the evacuation it took right at 9 hours. Ironically, the storm changed its path and hit about 10 miles from my place. We were out of power and water for 2 weeks and landlocked due to downed pines trees. I had food, water, and power. The thing that was most miserable was sanitation and personal hygiene. Most people do not consider those things, but try going without a shower for a week and tell me how you feel.

[@yahrules235]

+Leone Montana Hello Leone. Although I do have a bug-out bag and have learned some survival skills I don't usually comment on bug-out discussions and never on personal hygiene but perhaps my experience can be of help to others. I have had to rough it many times in my life and live in conditions without clean water and a toilet. My method for a shower substitute is baby wipes doused with antiseptic mouthwash. There are a variety of homemade antiseptic formulas online that can also serve as wound treatments and have other medicinal values. If your not too dirty 3 to 4 doused wipes will do the job, if your have a layer of dirt or grime 6 or more might be required. Your skin will feel clean and bug bites feel better too. A waste disposal method I've used is a 5 gallon bucket with a modified lid and disposable plastic grocery bags. The bare rim of a 5 gallon bucket is an uncomfortable seat so cut an adequate size hole in the bucket lid for the intended purpose. Urinate in a different location first to minimize liquid waste in the disposal bags. Line the bucket with doubled up plastic grocery bags (make sure the bags are free from holes)so that they lip over the bucket rim then set the lid/toilet seat to hold them in place. Use baby wipes for final clean up placing them in the doubled up bags with the waste. Remove the lid and take the bags and gently squeeze the air out, twist the excess bag into a rope like end and then tie a tight knot in them to seal and secure the waste for burial in a designated location that is an adequate distance from the dwelling area. The bucket will remain sanitary and can be used over again and again rather than having to be washed between uses or disposed of and draining precious resources. Beware September, be ready for anything from the 23rd to the 29th.

[@leonemontana8470]

YAH RULES Fortunately I have a septic system. The problem was getting the water to flush the toilet. Also, I found that sanitary butt wipes like tucks can take the place of a lot of toilet paper.

[@trefod]

It all seems to become rather pointless if the scenario is to leave family. A lone male surviving the absolute worst makes no sense. In a worst case scenario the only thing of any real consequence is keeping children alive, the rest of us are expendable if our demise serves that purpose. What made our species what it is today is the exact opposite of bugging out when SHTF. Instead of walking out, the survivalist thing to do is to stay and corporate and those with the ability to do so survive (maybe not individually but as a species), while those that bug out egotistically will perish alone and without offspring.

[@phillipgaley]

You're confusing yourself; for, in the simplest use of logic, . . . if there are not individual survivors, why then, there cannot be survival of the species, . . .

[@mos1500]

If your home land is been bombed by gas or some slimier you wouldn't stay for you all to die you would have to get out and find a area that's safe, but hopefully your able to take your kids. I know bit about survive and one thing I've done is made a bag for my daughter if something happens to her mam or me, I'm also learning what she needs to know about living in different terrain. we all know that government is not to be relied upon.

[@smfranklin007]

You have raised very important issues. This is a very informative video that makes one think realistically about this subject. Thanks much!

[@profhannigan]

Got me thinking. I agree with you if it was a natural disaster like earthquake or tsunami, i would stay and try and save lives. Bug out bag would still be extremely useful to me even though i was not fleeing. A spreadable infection or civil war - i would flee. My 74 year old mom would stay and that would be heartbreaking. We can train and refine our skills but you can't prepare yourself in any way for that. I think my most difficult challenge in the wilderness would not be water/ fire/ shelter, it would be thinking of those i left behind and dealing with guilt and remorse. Hard to keep a positive attitude in those circumstances.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Good video as usual. Bugging in in Moscow is not an option IMO. Lots of reasons to prep here. One: We have 8 nuclear plants in Moscow region. The main reason i do most bushcraft on my channel, is i am training for the 500 miles/750km trip up north. Regards, Lars

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Here on the Gulf Coast, almost every intelligent person is a prepper to some degree, due to hurricanes. The fate of those who depend on the government is evident in the history of the Superbowl occupants during Katrina. And yes, the humanity factor is a strong one. During one hurricane, I left the safety of my home to board up a large broken window in the home of an elderly person. Got it done, and got back home safely. While a SHTF or WROL situations are a possibility, local temporary disasters are far more common. I personally would prefer to camp in my vehicle and tent more than be in a crowded public shelter, except under deadly weather conditions. A problem is that after a disaster, you are often not allowed to reenter the disaster area, "for your own safety" as we are told. Reentry passes are available to residents, in advance, at many emergency preparedness centers. But if you can't return home, you are often an evacuee under non emergency conditions, awaiting reentry permission. In my experience, the National Guard blockades don't want to listen to explanations. They turn away everyone without a permit. Being an experienced camper, life in my tent is very pleasant. In a non-emergency area, a disaster refugee's campground life can be pleasant, if you are prepared. In a shelter, you will be among the unprepared, those who habitually live off the work of others, and things can become unpleasant.

[@frognuts69]

If it makes the guy happy, awesome. And Im grateful he made a video of this stuff for us newbies. Thanks bud.

[@jaybox4284]

if you feel bugging out is your option you consider doing it now before it's to late. unless your lone wolf, but groups should try for headstart.

[@rlmarin1968]

You raise some great points my friend. Mentally preparing for the "tough decisions" is just as (if not more) important as prepping a BOB. I have a 2 year old and that makes any decision that much harder. I live in a VERY large city...so staying too long may also prove to be more dangerous than leaving and taking our chances on the road. Hoping it never comes to that, but still needs to be thought through. Thanks for the video.

[@bruceforster4209]

I'm nearly 60 years old and three weeks ago, I suffered a Heart Attack. This has forced me to make HUGE changes to my personal emergency planning. I pretty much have to bug IN. That being said, I still have my mental faculties because there was no loss of Oxygen to my brain, THANK GOD! Your points about community & helping each other are spot on. Because of my new limitations, I will DEFINITELY need help in a worst-case event. To facilitate this when the time comes, I need to be willing to help and be known as a person who will help BEFORE the SHTF! Networking and the exchange of skills and ideas are essential to our survival. btw, LOVE your pack! What brand is it, where can I find one, & what did it cost?

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Great video, Beast! I hope you dig into this topic more in the future. So many discussion points. Now, I want to go back and watch your cache videos. That sounded so interesting! Looking forward to your future Bug Out test videos.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

g'day mate, you are spot on lad. Common sense has gone out the window for a lot of survivalists and preppers. A lot from North America i have to say. So refreshing to see and hear your words from the States. Nice one. ATB Moose Down Under.

[@dontall71]

My Dad used to say "Common sense isn't as common as it used to be!"

[@USNERDOC]

Well done Beast . . . you touched on some critical hard choice decisions that may have to be made . . . I also appreciate your comment on the "Zombie aspect" . . . certainly training and practicing your training in a realistic as possible scenario makes a lot of sense. Keep up the good work!

[@MrKentHimself]

This is a valid question, and a good video. I have seen survival books which advised people bugging out from a natural disaster with an elderly dog to allow more time and bring more food and water - for the dog! If you are in a survival situation and you have a dog that is a liability, the correct thing to do is to ditch the dog!

[@jakeadams6653]

This is a good subject to discuss, and should be shared with family and friends or whoever you have made your priority to assist in emergency situations, the all out reality like you said is not to make preparations to bug out an never return, its to make preperations for the things you will need in a state of an emergency however you classify that emergency. You are more likely to stop and help people who are not prepared, you have a bugout bag and your ready to go, your human instincts will tell you I'm OK I have all that I need but people are not prepared and they will die if I don't step in and help, there are those who won't help, some will come back after they have had a change in counciousness and some will kill to protect what they have left in their cache. I was in california during the latest earth quakes and my first instinct was leave town, I heard people scream because they were scared and my decision suddenly changed to I have to help, so I grabbed my bag to asses the damage of my hotel and the people around me. Everything was OK but just like that our pre intentions will change in any emergency,.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Two very good points you made. If you are serious about being prepared several caches are a must. Most of my family, friends and neighbors are people I love and they won't or can't bug out... I won't leave them behind so I'm going nowhere. I would rather have it this way than being alone. Good thoughts!

[@o00oZu1o00o]

You take your dog with you no matter what! Good advice on the other stuff, made me think, thanks for sharing.

[@davidevans781]

Good video. Great questions. Cases like Katrina, everyone should think of how they could rescue as many people as they could in their community. Also I've never heard of any preppers talk about life preservers and their importance.

[@ipponutoo]

You bring up a lot of good points and ask some tough questions. While my wife and I each have a Bug Out Bag, we also have a physically handicapped son, so in a SHTF scenario, my only real choice is to "Bug In" with my family and do the best I can for as long as I can. Nice video...I like your stuff!

[@Youknowthebo]

Great video. Thanks for the honest insights.

[@ShannonHilldilesmavis76]

Kudos,my man.All these things needed to be said.Good food for thought.It's about family I will say.Blood is thicker than water.It is my Belief that man Makes Many Plans only God see's them through. Keep on Keepin On!

[@Jack10alwayswin]

Its going to be up to you bud. I am in the same boat. Be prepared and good luck brother.

[@liberaltearsaslube6318]

I think the question to be asked is, where are you bugging out to? Everyone has a bug out bag, but to what end? You can avoid these "hard" questions you are asking, by just having a plan, maybe a plan b. Why bug out 700 miles away from Seattle? Washington is loaded with forest, and abundant in natural survival resources. Pick an area, get to it, and tailor it around your personalized situation, i.e family, pets whatever would hinder you. Adapt and overcome these obstacles.

[@hinckleypoland]

The cold, hard truth! Thanks for sharing this video beast. I know your going to get a lot of flack but i love to see someone that is going to tell it how it is. Keep on going!

[@g1015m]

Due to health concerns, my survival time is limited to roughly 2-3 weeks. In that time I would try and teach members of my family how to survive and use weapons. I am the human factor that will try to survive as long as I can, but realistically I know that I may not live that long in an emergency situation.

[@TUKByV]

g1015m I hear you. I would actually be one of those left behind. I sure ain't hiking out of here.

[@NeillWylie]

Fantastic video. Never even thought of your subject. I sure as hell will now.

[@raywalter3992]

with my health troubles my bag in my hhr is around30 pounds. everything I need and extra in my car as well. if I'm stranded20 miles from home...that's a 3/4 day walk for me in the best of scenarios. thanks sir !!

[@peggyhall5363]

You are real. Most of the prepper videos I watch are well, rather too campy, with no absolute good reason of impending doom or danger. I have tried through my comments mostly to explain how serious and hard a true Bug Out event will be. I remember hearing "bug out" on "MASH". The enemy was close or protocol had changed and PDQ they had to go. There are so many situations that would cause a person to leave like recent hurricanes or other such disasters. We face different types of mini disasters and other more threatening like being in a lock down situation or dirty bombs. Being close to just a common chemical spill will get you evacuated. Though usually returning home within hours. The fires in California and the like are stressful, heartbreaking nightmares and not going back is a real possibility. We must plan for the many events by preparing with the basics of simple gear. Really Big Monkey 1 has a pretty interesting long term bag video. Survival Lilly is good at quick shelter.Tom McElroy is very informative on many levels and Bob Hansler foraging for food and of course 5 C's Dave and the Duo Survivor groups, a long side Survivor Man adding Man Verses Wild plus more. The idea of leaving is not to be at the drop of a hat and true danger is not going to be a slice of let's make a fire 'cause that may not be possible and being stealth is practice it all the time, with a grey man attitude instant in the moment because most events have No WARNING...it just is happening...and you got what you got and know what you know. My many experiences, over time have taught me through tears, that life goes on and life is what you make of it and where you are can be home even though you don't have it all, you are still you.

[@smirkingdevil]

My neighbor asked if she could bring her two dogs if we had to bug out. I told her no at first, then I changed my mind and told her we could maybe take them for food. She did not talk to me for a while after that.

[@fjtubie]

Very True, i spend several month in the woods in N Wisconsin, and it was optional, driven by a certain paranoia, spread by certain teachers of Wilderness Skills. Not easy, and once in a while, one of us would go to town to binche on pancakes and not caring for raodkill. LOL. There are lot of tough talkers out there, but when it comes down,... we'll never know till that very moment. And one thought is the most important, as you said, the human factor. I opt for positive thoughts, because living with paranoia make this moment living hell. Being out there, on never come back terms.... I rather pull the plug by myself then dying of loneliness and distrust.Thank you.

[@buggymak]

Hard choices have to be made ! to stay or bug out ? A lot's of questions as to be consider !! You may have the best preparations in the world if you hesitate or even if you don't think about the main issues right now what's it's going to be in a emergency type situations.Great video man.thumds up.

[@secretsquirrell13]

hey dude great vid, I lived out in the woods for 2months and I went to Colorado and lived in the mountains for a month. I learned so much from these experiences that I could never have imagined. like how crappy it really is, trying to be content by yourself opened my eyes to a lot of fallacies of living off the land. the logistics is awful and so is not having a shower for weeks at a time cuz its too cold. I still have my adventurist spirit, but want ppl and a home to call my own....peace.

[@stankablonski8447]

You tell your friends an family that you are going to Follow FEMA rules about preparing for disaster emphasizing that it took 5 days to begin to get water to the victims of Katrina. That you would want to prepare for a lot longer because every body can't be first. If they do not want to get involved that's their fault not yours.

[@CoyoteWorks01]

A lot of truth there. A lot of hard choices to make, and hard living in a real SHTF scenario. I agree those are some of the things people don't really consider. Leaving family members, walking away from people who need your help, turning people away who may come to you for help. A lot of pretty tough stuff to deal with. Choices that may be between your survival and someone else's....

[@rjlewis3932]

Unless you have a well stocked hard shelter to bug-out to, I believe the best option is to stay put and bug-in if at all possible. When you evacuate, you eventually become a refugee. When you are a refugee, you will become the ward of someone or something. Unless you can provide "them" with goods or services, they will not keep you around. When the Soviet Union collapsed, civilian women and children had it worst. Women with doctorates, were forced into prostitution and children into slave labor camps. No, there is nothing romantic about a SHTF scenario.

[@nicerperson1]

I'm too ugly to sell my ass, so prostitution is out the question

[@shtfprepared]

history will teach us to those who are willing to read and learn.

[@benb5963]

very insightful, i will say, that having went over this many many times in my head , the only possible scenario in which i would leave my home would be some sort of NBC event . otherwise we stay . as a citizen of a small town and having lived here my whole life , we are staying and would make our stand here . in the familiar and the known . whatever may happen will happen . in no way would we be reduced to running , scrounging or hiding. Home is the one damn thing worth fighting for

[@TacoJedi]

Great video! Excellent perspective!

[@wyattoneable]

I recently returned from my retreat location but not before my diesel truck blew an injector. All my preps, all my planning and all my plans never included a break down. What a good lesson to learn. I had my wife and two dogs with me and even though we had the money to replace the part, I was thinking about "what if" I couldn't get the part, then what? We would have been living where we broke down. Now I approach my preps a whole different way. You mae some good points. A lot of hard decisions.

[@jackhandy00]

living on the west side of wa st I would have to say having stashes near our mountains would not be my first choice either. the most realistic emergency scenario for us is one, or more, of those mtns you mentioned erupting

[@EatCarbs]

Great video. a lot of great things to think about as well. I read all the comments as well.. good stuff. Thanks for the video

[@martingoodwin56]

good thought, thanks for passing them on.

[@desertcamelbak]

I enjoyed this vid man!

[@caindog29]

Great video with a lot of good points. I do think it is possible, and could be beneficial, to take a dog with you when bugging out. I do not think a lot of preppers and survivalist are ready for that scenario though. The dog must be very well trained and disciplined. It should have doggie saddle bags to be able to carry its own food. And when you go on practice runs be sure to bring your dog with you.

[@walleyefishinrod3115]

Good thoughts my friend. Good thoughts. You really have to make those tough choices!!!

[@Christopherellispolymath]

cache is not pronounced as cachet: you are not the only one to make this mistake. cache rhymes with stash; cachet is mana, repute,stylishness... Very GOOD video..Life is cold, hard & wet, outside.

[@Christopherellispolymath]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_dyslexia My opinion

[@Christopherellispolymath]

public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/cache.html

[@SerkhetLoL]

Yeah it bothers me too, I hear it a lot.

[@Christopherellispolymath]

duh duh goes on to become dodo?

[@Christopherellispolymath]

yet are always right.

[@themaverickprepper8690]

It's good to point out the difference between bugging out and an INCH situation. I don't have a BOL so my GHB is stocked to help me get home as quickly as possible. If I have to leave my house I can expect my scumbag neighbors to loot my place so I'm not leaving anything useful behind. I have a large BOV to load up everything but the furniture to take with me. If I have to abandon my BOV, I have a hunters game cart to take the most essential gear and cache the rest. It has a 550 lb. load rating so I can still survive a very long time with that.

[@BlueonGoldZ]

I've thought about this too. I recently moved from CA to TX so initially, I thought I would be okay if I had to bug out in TX as my family was far away (however, they would all be assets to have as they are in great shape and are very knowledgeable and great, funny people). Then I remembered I do have a family member with me, my cat (he's in some of my videos). I debated (BRIEFLY) that if I had to leave, I WOULD take him with me. He and I are very close and I think we would have a "unit cohesion". He wouldn't just run off as I do take him for walks outside now with no leash and he's always by my side. When you think about it, there is pretty-much only one kind of scenario for bugging out that would force you to at least have to make the decision to leave people or pets behind and that is basically a marshal law/government take over situation. If it is a natural disaster, chemical spill, hell, even an invasion by foreign forces, you could probably get away with taking family members and pets with you because you are in a country full of friends/allies (except for maybe the idiots who fail to prep at all and get desperate and could be a threat to you). However, if it is a marshal law, government clamping down deal, anywhere you go would have threats which could lead to big complications if you had some pets, especially like a cat. I've had day dreams of what may happen if I needed to hoof it out and I wondered, where will my cat go as I am walking down some back road trying to get to a safer place? What if I am traversing through forestry with tall grass, shrubs, fallen trees. What if I am doing all this with my cat and I come under fire? I have faith things will work out- I've even pondered he could probably jump on the top of my 5.11 heavy duty bug out/get home bag while I was wearing it if I didn't feel safe with him walking with me. Chances are this scenario will not happen, and hopefully it never will.

[@goosearrow]

Great video. I have already decided that I have a responsibility for those who live in my home first & foremost. I have tried to convince my other loved ones to prep, but they refuse. I will help them if I can, but have planned for my household's survival as my number one priority..

[@echowit]

Good comments on some very important points. We have to think about these things, not just the 3-Bs.

[@lucassmith2504]

You have to have some place to go, not just wonder around the woods. Love zombie guys idea. Totally agree bob bag, get home whatever bag practice at least 4 times a year not great weather but, not horrible weather either. Great video.

[@aspirit2367]

If you're on the coast, learn to sail and buy a boat, a bug out boat. Learn sailing fundamentals by getting an ASA (American Sailing Association) license, which you can achieve in 4 days, or 2 weekends. You can find used sailboats as low as $5,000.00 - $10,000.00. New water makers are expensive, around $2,000.00, but you'll have plenty of drinkable water. Learn to fish and buy some poles. Stock your boat with firearms, etc, you know the drill. Keep in mind you want you boat to be a Sail boat, not a Power boat. Learn to sail and you won't need fuel. Sail boats aren't fast, but you can go anywhere and you'll have shelter, mobility and you can get away from people. Sailing and fishing also fun activities for everyone in the family as well as your friends. When something crazy happens I intend to shove off the dock and sail away. Good luck!

[@CyberCacique1]

Well thought out vid, as usual. You bring up great points Beast. I agree that the romanticized notion of BOB bags and survivalist situations is incredibly prevalent on/off the web.

[@unkleskratch]

the labels always end up with a headspace attached to them, but I try never to forget what preppers, bug-out folks and off the grid people were originally called-refugees.

[@nextexhale]

Good points. I've actually thought about these things. When I was a child I used to think about people in a disaster area or war zone and naively think "Why don't they just go somewhere else where they would be safe." As an adult I think I understand things better. Many would never chose to leave their home no matter how bad the situation because of thier love for thier friends, family, and community. I understand this reasoning very well.

[@aHigherPower]

Great real talk and great hear here you speak about humanity. Thumbs up! What's your pack model?

[@WanderingBeast]

+aHigher Power blackhawk SOF, I have a vid on it

[@systemaddictshock]

With how the National Parks closing its access to the public...including National Forest campgrounds, primitive sites, etc. I am pretty sure the "bugging out" scenario has become quite complicated now and will require extensive planning and movement detail. Because now if a situation warrants bugging out, then be assured some kind of control will be in place that will restrict movement. Stealth routes will need to be planned.

[@independentthinker8930]

Take the dog, a walking mre. I live at my "bug out" place. Gonna be a lot of nice gear in the woods!

[@OldMotorcycleAdventures]

Very good points. I'll have to find that video of your caches.

[@ChaplainJoe1]

Bugged out for 2 hurricanes here and ran like hell to get out of Angola to name a few. Bugging out sucks, period and should ALWAYS be treated as a true last resort. When SHTF you are at the ends of all your ropes and bugging out is all that's left and it totally sucks. Its not fun, easy or ANYTHING like most imagine it to be. Prepare to hunker down at home BUT be ready to go if need be. Most bug out scenarios are motel ordeals and not Grizzly Adams run to the hills fairy tales. Good vid Beast.

[@RMorr50912]

A really interesting topic. I can see the point you're trying to make and totally get it. Guess I'm lucky in that I'm divorced and don't have kids so I don't have any of that to worry about, but I do have pets. I can't see a dog being a bad thing to have around for a host of reasons. I guess maybe if you have a little froo froo dog but my Rottweiler would be going with me. More likely I'd be holding her back than the other way around. Don't get me wrong, I had a little Pomeranian at one time, so I'm not meaning to set off anyone with a little dog but it would be hard for him to keep up just because he was so little. As far as a cat, they don't need us to survive, we just make it easier for them. They're born predators and can take care of themselves quite well. Thanks for posting.

[@kencarey3477]

very well thought out.

[@schreckpmc]

Lotsa trolls and haters... Some preppers deserve that treatment. This guy is fairly reasonable and deserves to be treated with kindness.

[@meatloafzombie]

Valid points for sure. Putting the needed "real world" spotlight on a romanticized topic. Well done. One small point I'd make to you and some of the community is that we live in decent towns, with decent rural/wild lands at hand. If I was in L.A....etc. I'd be all about getting out of there for greener pastures. Again good video though.

[@crypto_pinto2660]

Also good video and you're right most people don't realize why they're bugging out or bug and then they haven't put much thought into many situations truth is there are way too many situations that could occur that would cause someone to either bug out or to bug in you can't plan for all of them.... or maybe you can

[@WanderingBeast]

not at all, Dogs could be a valuable asset, however I was speaking of Max my dog, who is 9 years old with 2 bad knees, and in need of surgery. Thanks for watching P.S. Myra looks like a great companion.

[@highcountrytimber]

I agree with the theory you put forth. Prepare mentally for the possibility of disaster. Decide are you going to be better off build up the home versus going mobile in a disaster or a SHTF

[@frankcastle7777]

This is the most realist video I have heard on youtube in a long. You are right about being human and helping others. That is why people become Cops Firemen EMT and join the Armed Forces, for a pay check to paycheck lifestyle. Thanks for keeping it real and GOD BLESS

[@BenTheBondsman]

No matter what you have been thru in life, each situation bears its own burdens and no one knows what is coming or how they will handle it. Most people think that they have control and peace of mind because they have preps but all the preps in the world mean nothing if you cant carry them or get to them. I wouldn't leave my wife and kids for anything. I lived thru Katrina and that was more than an inconvenience but it too had its own circumstances. You never know till your in the situation.

[@Adorahisms]

As for family - I have two sons. They are young. 'Survival' for me is all about protecting them. There are no other options. Leaving them behind is NOT an option. We stick together as a family. If they're stuck in rubble I'm stuck in rubble. If they're caught in a fire I'm caught in a fire. If they're malnourished I'll be outright starving. If I die so be it, I'll just be happy if they survive. And if they are dying, I'm going to be there to hold them as they go. Straight goods.

[@Lean540]

I have been forced out of my home twice in my life time. The first time I was completely unprepared and ended up very uncomfortable and at the mercy and kindness of others. The second time I was able to help those that were unprepared, as I was the first time. Have you not noticed that literally millions have been required to "bug out" in the last five years alone? Your question shouldn't be "where", it should be "am I prepared" if it's required, part of your bugout plan will identify "where".

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

All serious preppers should watch some videos by Pacific Crest Trail hikers, to find out what life is like in the wilderness, relying on yourself. None of the PC hikers is carrying a 70 pound pack…or 60…or 50! They are almost all using tried and tested gear, cut down to ounces to allow them to move freely. Then after watching, they should do it. A month in the woods is worth more than75% of all KZbin videos combined.

[@TheGreenerGardener]

I really like all of the points you made. Life isn't a Mad Max movie and so many people are prepping like it is. In fact, many, including friends of mine, hope it is. They say even in an earthquake they'd head for the hills immediately, no hesitation. I tell them, you obviously want to live in the mountains, so why not leave now? The only time I would head for the hills is when civilization as a whole is no longer habitable.

[@Bushcraft412]

People love that romantic idea of grabbing your bob and surviving out in the woods, but in reality how many disasters really warrant living in the wilderness? Civil unrest is about it. Any natural disaster like flooding, earthquakes, or hurricanes the wilderness is the last place you want to be. Your cut off and alone. I'd rather be safe in a holiday inn down the road. I wouldn't consider bugging out unless it was a total collapse. Great vid. Got some similar themed ones myself.

[@ChaplainDaveSparks]

Could you survive all by yourself "living off the Land"? Sure, but the trick is the *LAND!* Right now, maybe. But in a SHTF situation? Perhaps not if *THOUSANDS* of others have the same idea and you're competing for the land! As for "bugging in" for a disaster, I think you have the right idea. Working *WITH* others improves your chances as well as your morale. I suggest training, such as is offered by your local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), here in the USA. For 20 hours, typically in one weekend, and sometimes a nominal fee (I paid US$15), you can receive essential training to help yourself, your family, your neighborhood, and your community, in that order. You can be, essentially, a "0th responder" when the traditional first responders are overwhelmed or otherwise not available.

[@henrywes2628]

I know a lot of people who live in the Appalachians who are poorer than dirt living in tin roofed houses with half of what you have in your bag and they make it somehow. No electric, no plumbing, but they have a different train of thought than you or me what they are use to is on a different level. They also have families, but they are not out there to survive, they are out there to sustain. Their (husband, wife and kids) are always out fishing, trapping, hunting, picking yellow root for cash. Heck I was out at a little swimming hole where a lot of them come to bath and swim and all the sudden we spotted a snake swimming across, I started making my way to the bank quick fast and in a hurry and this teenager yelled it was a copperhead then proceeded to yank it out of the water tossing it to the bank and dispatched it. What got me was he acted like it was no big deal and just another day. And the fact is it probably was for him. Learned that you can't make a generalization about people and their abilities just cause its not something I can or would do.

[@cassadysm]

had a disaster drill in our neighborhood. Several people went to the church to establish a command center. They sent runner to member and nonmembers home to check on them. They set up coms and triage. The bishop knows what resources he has. For example, I'm a CERT member and RN. I'm ex-military, have training in both coms from working in Telecom and ham radio. So he can draw from those resources. One thing that wasn't addressed was security from wolfpacks if you will. I don't think most people

[@clevergirlab3758]

Thanks for addressing the issue beast. After pulling my hair out worrying to death over the state America has become I've resigned myself to the fact that due to health issues my ability to bug out is next to nil. Hell if the rumors are true I may be the first on the trains. Instead I chose to stay where I am and help others survive. Most of all to keep looking to Christ for my hope and strength. My soul is much more at peace because of this revelation. This video confirms things. Thanks again.

[@dalecornbreadkelly6944]

I've got a good backpack but mine more less for a day or two hiking or one or two days of camping who sells good backpacks?

[@TheBallzify]

Those storage bins(yellow/black) are great, I have a few

[@DrowDove3]

Best Bug Out Video, totally agree with you and salezman928; no man or his gear is an island! To survive people must lose their selfishness and help each other. The human factor. I'm collecting and storing the best survival videos and putting them on a SD/USB and have a couple of tablets to view these with (also got a JOOS and Goal Zero Adventure 10 solar charger and solar battery (and a portable HD)). I'm trying to keep the SD/USB under 12 gigs and seen to be doing pretty good so far.

[@blessedcajun]

Great input. I'm planning on making a vid on our real life bugout trip running from a hurricane.

[@papabear512]

What is the book or guide that references the ultimate zombie preparation

[@Hutzjohn]

You hit the nail exactly on the head with the "INCH" bag. If anyone disagrees I invite you read the story of the pilgrims landing in 1620. (1/2+ died the first winter). Yes you have advanced technology, they had knowledge and skills along with a boat load of supplies not just one little bag strapped to their backs. There are a few exceptional people that would be able to pull this off but most will fall short. Overall an INCH bag is something for the movies, just fiction or daydreams.

[@royjennison3916]

is this the caravan and camping show

[@PyroGhost913]

I plan on bugging in just because I live on a hobby farm, next to a few hundred acres of woodland and lake. There are a decent amount of people around me, which doesn't make me exactly happy, but I can't think of anywhere that would be safer for me to go, barring an earthquake or military invasion. I do have a bug out bag, but that's just for my car, and on the off chance I do have to evacuate.

[@survivaleveryday]

Great video beast I have to agree with mrmonkeyman50 and his 5 statements ;) Most of have a plan, a plan for the most common natural disasters then extra thoughts for the really long shoot disastrous events like a dirty bomb, total system break downs and of cause the zombies. I think that when the time comes each person will make the right decision for them self and for their family.

[@jeffsantos1973]

he is right. when hurricane andrew hit miami, we spent the entire month collecting supplies and bringing them back to the helpless neighbors. the elderly & the handicapped... people whos families couldnt get to them..we traveled for miles on borrowed gas just to bring back ice, food and water. and to hopefully find more gas to run generators.we did find places that were looted and borrowed some things that were left.. things that were creature comforts.. cigarettes, gum and candies for the kids.

[@kadenlancaster5646]

When you realize you arnt building a bob. You are building a inch bag. The bag i want to build would allow me to live off the land fairly easily as far as shelter, water, and fire goes. the only thing i would need to really worry about would be food. (or at least the first thing i will need to worry about) My bag is going to be built upon the idea of surviving for a long time not just living for a few weeks but for a few months. Now i would probably die within 2-3 weeks to be honest from starvation. Other then that i would be pretty well off. I know how to build a shelter, I know how to clean water, I know how to build a good fire, i know how to hunt. I am not saying i would be the best woodsman or whatever but i would at least live a few weeks longer then the average person.

[@mikegee5489]

Thanks. Good vid. BoB is in my car. Extra cash in bag, small tent, water proof hooded windbreaker, matches, maps,small note book,flashlight,72 mre packed,hatchet-hammer tool, water purification tabs, first aid kit. Meant to help me move to safer location or until I can get home, not battle zombies!

[@DHTHORNE]

People need to invest just as much time in self reliance training. The more you can do with less, the less you need to rely on to survive, meaning more carry weight for convenience and comfort. Dave Canterbury's 10c's of survivability is my most basic bugout equipment because it's enough for me to survive comfortably. This leaves me many lbs of weight for comfort items and conveniences and still pack lighter than 99% of people prepping. I'm not bragging, I'm merely testifying to a fact.

[@smokey1255]

I think it's good to ask those questions. As a young hotshot crewman and forestry school graduate I had both high survival skills and abilities, Now I am an ill 65 year old. I have the skills but not the ability. The first thing I need to realize is that I probably won't be able to survive an extreme disaster for long. If I do, I'll be helping other folks. I think assessing your own survability and and understanding you may not be able to survive the most important question.

[@BeautyDiva100]

Every spring where I live there are severe storm and tornado warnings. I keep a small bag packed and ready at all times. When the weather radio goes off, I can grab my bag and get my dog and myself to safety. I've had to do this several times so I know what's essential for my situation. Plus, I'm partially disabled so the bag has to be lightweight. The warnings never last more than a couple of hours at most. But having those few comfort items helps in stressful times

[@trevorhansen1940]

I have made myself mentally prepared, as much as I possible could... I have spoken to my family about bugging out and they know, when the shit hits the fan, I'm gone. I am prepared to live as long as possible with as little as possible, I'm NOT saying I'm strong enough to never break. I am human and every one of us WILL break, it's just how much you will break that matters.

[@SINESTERSERPENTSIXXX]

proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance......its that simple... and living off the land is entirely possible. sigma3 survivals diary of a survivalist is a perfect example.

[@josephh151]

I'm always amazed when i hear people prepping to bug out into what, the open forest, fields. Do you plan on living out perhaps the winter in a tent. I prefer to bug in, next to all my guns and ammo, properly networked in my area it would take a group of people you trust to survive. Sharing resources and exchanging skills is the only way people can and will thrive. I have 4 different families in my area that we could tap into for support and they have my family to support what they may need. So my advice would be to plan to bug in, stay put and protect what you have.