How to Bug Out - A Step by Step Guide

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[@CityPrepping]

Download the Bug Out Survival Guide here: bit.ly/3MHgKId

[@ReconPro]

Thanks!

[@xtremememestv1717]

I was a marine for 28 years, and I’ve gotta say… You are spot on, City Prepping. When we were in field prep training we were instructed, almost verbatim, what you have stated here in this video. You are doing an excellent public service here and I believe you will play a large part in many individual’s survival when SHTF. Thank you .

[@humansustainability]

Semper Fi

[@anewbeginning77]

What do you mean “was”? Once a Marine, Always a Marine Thank you for your service

[@SteelWolf13]

@@anewbeginning77 WAS w.a.s. Wearily always serviceable.

[@nullsec3900]

Nice

[@JoshSmith-mm1fi]

I’m confident by your KZbin channel and name you were not a marine for 28 years or ever in that capacity. Please F off with your stolen valor.

[@MountainMariner]

I live in the mountains of remote Alaska but still maintain a bug out bag. The supplies are kept in a location some distance from my cabin. Rucksack with tent, sleeping bag, clothing, socks, boots, communication devices, map compass, axe, water storage bags and filters, multiple fire making methods, snowshoes, cook stove, fuel, pots and pans, food, etc etc. Always be ready to move out quickly.

[@DenverSurvival]

Your channel looks cool! I'd love to see more about your lifestyle

[@louiseschneider8103]

Are you married?

[@dannydenham8141]

Good stocked caches are a good idea.

[@markwatkins7296]

My cousin in sued Alaska I'm in Oklahoma northern Arkansas great place live

[@terminatortsw8006]

You are BLESSED to live there!!!🙌🙏🏻

[@robdavidson4945]

When evacuating elderly or people who don't realize the necessity for speed it's a good idea to have them precede you going out buildings. Often they will remember the pictures left behind or a pet that may have died years before turn back and die in the fire or tornado because they were the last in line and nobody knew they had turned back... Younger people do this also.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Great point, thanks!

[@twiddler71]

My problem is everyone I know bugging out to my house. Since none of them do any prepping and live in the city. I might have to bug out just to get away from them.

[@mhernandez3078]

😂😂😂same!

[@MavGamingTv]

this made me laugh 😅

[@jadedavis822]

Never tell folks you are prepping 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@tennesseeterri]

I would recommend you get your preps moved to another place that no one knows about. You definitely need a bug out location but keep it secret.

[@kariw.160]

Could you ask for them to get XYZ maybe in a close to you storage facility that they can grab on the way to you that way you’re not alone in taking care of them all?

[@deepsea5107]

"Bugging out" doesn't always involve a large event. A "simple" house/apartment building fire will cause the occupants to "bug out".

[@TUKByV]

Exactly. People "bug out" every day. In my area, at least a couple times a month due to fires, and occasionally, a roof collapse or a structure declared unsafe (we had a condo collapse. You may have seen it on the news.)

[@snapdragon2441]

Yes agreed, in fact personal evacuation is much more likely, just think flooding, burst pipe, fire, storm damage, subsidence, infestation etc, etc

[@justwannasay5454]

Yes, definitely. I will make a "What to grab" list. I have an 88-year-old bedridden mother in the house. That complicates things, to say the least. I think I would have to lift her in a sheet in a sitting position to get her into my van. I saw rescue personnel do this. It would be hard. I have a very expensive Karma wheelchair that can go horizontal so she can comfortably sleep in it for a short period of time (if she had to). The wheelchair is amazing. I got it for next to nothing from someone who bought it at an auction in a bundle. Love ❤️ this chair. It takes the pressure off her tailbone when tilted back, which eliminates skin breakage issues! TMI?

[@jamesborek8125]

Not really tmi. But in the context of this video how mobile is the wheelchair? How heavy is it? Does it fold up, etc? Purely from an gtfo view, can you carry your mother to your van, then get the chair loaded? As terrible as it sounds to say, maybe she has to be uncomfortable for a little bit until y'all can get off the X. Dunno. Maybe none of this is your case(and I hope not). Just where my thoughts went. Good luck and Godspeed!

[@richv8124]

You can move a person by having them sit in a chair and then dragging the chair backwards at an angle. This allows one person to move someone by themselves.

[@justwannasay5454]

@Lit'l Miracles Farm Yes. She has Alzheimers and I wouldn't be able to leave her behind. That is not an option but I understand where you are coming from. I agree it would be impossible for me. I have animals too. They would all have to come with me too. lol.

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Nice!

[@Favorite-catNip]

Actually sliding someone/thing on the floor is easier with a sheet & plastic sheeting like a shower curtain, a hall/area rug turned upside down can be useful.

[@klavdiya9821]

We had a Ukrainian family - mom and two children - stay with us for a while in the first weeks of war. When they heard the bombing, it was 5 in the morning. She said they were out the apartment in 15 minutes. She and the kids only managed to grab a blanket, threw some clothes in a switcase, snap photos of her computer screen where they kept some important documents, and, maybe in a panic mode, she grabbed a fork and a spoon. Luckily, they were part of the first wave of refugees to flee, so they managed to escape the country quickly. I can't imagine going through a terror like that, I can't. Gotta prepare. Thank you, Kris, for everything you do. Your videos save lives, I am sure of it! Your channel is my shelter of information and it makes me feel just a little bit safer in this horrid world.

[@cillian7774]

A unique item my household considers in what we grab when we bug out; cigarettes. One member of my household has a cigarette addiction, and them going through nicotine withdrawal in a situation where we're already bugging out isn't something we want. Us bugging out with the cigarettes gives them the opportunity to wean themselves off of them and not have to quit cold turkey under an already stressful situation.

[@WillieMakeit]

Patches and candy I stocked

[@HavaWM]

I’ve thought about this with my husband who chews tobacco. If he had to quit cold turkey in the middle of a worldwide disaster, I think I’d rather be eaten by the hoard of zombies than be around him 🤣

[@anewbeginning77]

Chewing gum may help as well

[@mossfree]

They should quit cold turkey now. Watching someone die from tobacco related illness is horrible.

[@dannydenham8141]

@@mossfree been there😢

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Kris your advice is priceless, my biggest problem is that I do not have, nor can I afford a car and I am a widow and elderly. So I pray constantly for God’s protection. I am prepped with food and water etc to last at least 3-6 months.👍🙏🙏🙏😊

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

I SO don't want to ever have to bug out. I am trying to get rid of junk and anything we don't use around our house so if we have to leave we won't be in total chaos! Thanks so much for your guide!!!

[@OnyxRoseReiki]

OMG!!! Thanks for this! This is Exactly what we need.....like right now!☝🏾💥🙌🏾

[@Sparkysings2]

Same!

[@OnyxRoseReiki]

Yes! Miss Patty!🤣😂 Especially since that man said he was gonna Blow all of us the F up!💥☝🏾

[@connie8492]

We live in a fire danger area, so we have an evacuation list. every year around this this time we go back over it and adjust according to our needs. It has highlighted areas for 15 min., 30 min., and 1day warnings. we also remind everyone where our meeting places are and if someone is not home and you cand find their backpack grab their dirty laundry. everything in there is stuff that person can ware. thanks for the reminder.

[@justwannasay5454]

I think having a designated meeting place is ESSENTIAL. I agree. If communication goes down, it will be chaotic. It wouldn't hurt to remind everyone where it is and do a test run. (OH like you said). Pick somewhere that is a bit away to avoid crowds.

[@nunyabidness7233]

Military folks use an acronym: PACE which stands for Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency. It can be used to both develop a comprehensive plan but also a way to make sure you have multiple methods of doing critical things. Also, most folks have a toiletry kit for when they go on vacation. When you get back from vacation, refill everything and drop it back in the bug out bag. Same thing with clothes, medicines, etc. Basically, anything you would normally need to go on a vacation for a few days is what you should have in a bug out bag along with some specific other things.

[@NickFrom1228]

One critical thing is do your best to plan then do a drill, like its real. Get everyone together and plan it but then when it happens it is just some time of day that you surprise them with. Maybe kids are at school, or spouse at Dr appt or whatever. Then, after you grab everything and bug out, pretend you hit road blocks on the way and have to plan alternate route on the fly etc, live for a weekend off your stuff. This is where you will figure out all the holes in your planning and equipment.

[@brynnleapierce5600]

I want to express my gratitude for all the hard work, long hours required to make your educational & resourceful videos & time sacrificed + thank you to your family & their understanding 😊❤️You’re a wonderful individual‼️

[@hilarywhatley1335]

Another option for bugging out: 4. Canoes/Kayaks/Boats. Where we live in South Florida, we can actually use the nearby canals that are all connected to get up to Lake Okeechobee area, much more rural and safer. Obviously would prefer to drive, but it is a great backup option, in the event that driving is not an option, that allows for a fair amount of gear/food to be taken as well.

[@TUKByV]

That's a lot of rowing. Got trolling motors? Even if you can't recharge the battery and abandon it, it'll get you pretty far on one charge. You'll also have to be ready for portage. Not even a kayak will fit through some culverts. Greetings from Broward!

[@hilarywhatley1335]

@@TUKByV We don't have any motors, but we are experienced canoe campers. We've done 4 day trips before. Peace River, Ocklawaha. I'm not sure how it would work out, but of course if we had to, we would unpack and lift the canoes, and put them back on the other side of the culvert, if possible. Obviously, that would only be in a true emergency. Otherwise, it would be better to bug in or drive. :)

[@TUKByV]

@@hilarywhatley1335 you've got it down, I think! Cool that you've been down the Peace and Ocklawaha. I've only seen them in pictures. Very pretty.

[@Mhel2023]

I have my Prius kitted out (thanks to watching a lot of "hey guys i'm living in my Prius" videos) with a twin tri-fold memory mattress and 90L duffel bag next to it that stores camping, cooking and cleaning gear. I also have a cooler that fits in the well of the passenger side back seat that supports the head of the mattress when the back seats are down. Custom made window coverings and a law enforcement patrol bag that sits in the passenger seat with tons of pockets and compartments for my security, ammo and other items are in quick reach. I even have a women's go to the bathroom bottle lol. I can live out of that thing if I have to. I'm in Houston TX and I started prepping years ago for hurricanes and the like, but it's evolved into so much more. Nice to know that if my power does go, at least I have a place to sleep until I can figure out my next move.

[@ritakus9871]

If you've only been watching City Prepping for a little while, or even for a long time, and wished he would do more videos, I recommend checking out his previous videos from over the years. You might not realize you've missed some here and there, even in the last few months such as myself. It's well worth taking the time to backtrack and see what you may have missed, what you may need to be updated on, or what you have forgotten.

[@sandiemom8888]

Being a single mom with a disabled child. My car is broke as is my phone. My health is not good. So watching your video about how to leave makes it more scary. Actually my purse broke too but that was easier to fix/replace. Our only option is to stay. You have very informative videos. I hope no one else has to be in the situation my son and I are in. Stay safe everyone.

[@ezza8832]

I prefer to stay too

[@angelafaith5605]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@retrotek0409]

If you are in America you are most likely eligible for a free phone. Anyone on Medicaid or Snap can get loads of benefits, but you have to ask about them. Contact your social services dept about your situation. They can put you in touch with resources.

[@sandiemom8888]

@@retrotek0409 I have the number to call to see if we qualify for the free phone but my phone is broke. I can't make calls on it. So I can't call to find out. As far as social services ppl don't understand that system. Any joe can't walk in their and they help you. They didn't help me when I went when my husband abandoned us. I was told I'd have to sell my car, which is 12 years old. Then come back and apply. Plus "spend down" or something like that from the proceeds from the sale of my car. I needed my car at that time my son had doctors appts almost everyday. Funny how when I left I saw so many Cadillacs in the parking lot, which I don't own that or any car like that. The system is broken. Ty for your suggestion.

[@ruidadgmailcanada8508]

There are still things you can do. Water, food (especially if you have to shelter in place) and something for personal defence. Join or start a likeminded group so you can pool resources. The next 3 years are going to be horrible so start today. Good luck!

[@mkrejci8685]

Chris, You're my favorite guide for all things prepping! What I need to prep now is my health! I just had ovarian cysts removed over a month ago and now just got over a nasty week long head cold/virus. My health, strength, and healing are all I have left to work on!

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

This is my problem also. Heart failure, chronic fatigue, brain fog. Etc.. I have a lot of information, training and stuff for physical needs but I’m so exhausted that I’m about useless.

[@hilarywhatley1335]

Another option we've been considering is Bug Out - Bug Back In. Prepared in advance, with our stash of food safely buried or hidden, if trouble hits our neighborhood (people marauding for food), we can bug out to a nearby woodsy location. Then, when it is safe to do so, we can return. Banking on the fact that marauders, by their unprepared nature, are probably not going to search too hard for food before moving on to the next house.

[@robertsherwood2153]

Thank you Chris, I appreciate your down to earth approach. I a pretty stressed, can't seem to unplug. Your channel is a lifesaver for me. I'm a machinist ( have my own shop) on the Oregon side from Weiser Idaho. Please keep up the great work!

[@mkrejci8685]

Hi, Idaho from Tri-Cities,Washington!

[@HavaWM]

I live in Idaho; my mother was born in Weiser. What a small world! ❤️ Take heart and know that there are lots like us out here. We can stick together.

[@sandracrandall4561]

Relax...God's got this. Trust Him. He really Loves US

[@nrob450]

Been told about bug out scenarios since 2005. Then it dawned on me, if there is something serious enough to bug out for, then most of the population will be bugging out, filling the streets with bugged-out, freaked-out people, clogging roadways, precipitating crime, leaving masses looking for safe shelter. 👀 The irony of this whole situation is that all the bugged-out people have left behind perfectly good, well-stocked homes that typically have some form of perimeter defense.🤦 That's when I threw up my hands, visualizing clogged up streets outside of peaceful, empty homes. 🤷 Does this make sense to anyone else?

[@whatmakesyourday]

So, I would assume that’s an extreme situation. Most bug out situations are local - hurricanes, fires, etc. My thinking would be that if we’re all bugging out, it’s because those homes are no longer an option or won’t be an option soon.

[@nrob450]

What's coming will be international, needing time on our knees far more than time with our backpacks.

[@customer5032]

N Rob I agree but wildfires, for example, would mean you have to bug out even if you don't want to.

[@susannereuss7990]

We upgrade our plans every year as fire season approaches. We have two boys with autism and anxiety so we try to be preemptive with bugging out, leaving anytime a fire is within 5-10 km of the house. Our bug out choice is a travel trailer which can be parked at a friend's house. A few hundred dollars in cash has proved very useful both times we have bugged out as being cooped up in a trailer can be hard on kids ( or mum lol) .

[@fumanpoo4725]

I don't know. I got several bags and plans...but where am I really gonna go? It may be easier just to smile at the blinding light as it takes me home.

[@helpicantfindaname1]

We keep get home bags in each of our vehicles. That'd last each of us 3 days. But to evacuate, we'd need more than 5 mins because we'd want to bring firearms, legal papers, sentimental items. If we're leaving, we're not leaving for 3 days and have to think that it will be forever. I guess we need better/faster preps. Thanks for these vids.

[@kalebanderson753]

My major concern is bugging out from the office and making it home. I drive about 40 min everyday. Thanks for the video Kris. Could you do a video on faraday cages by chance? 🙏

[@edshrakejr.7951]

Read... A. American- Going Home. It's on Amazon. Actually, read books 1-4.

[@waterspirit2254]

Keep a backpack in your trunk containing water, nutrition bars running shoes and roller blades

[@CityPrepping]

In my queue :)

[@Sparkysings2]

@@waterspirit2254 yes. Pack a get home bag for your commute

[@bradlafferty]

Great thinking, scoping out resources in your area ahead of time! Thanks for the idea!

[@madcow3417]

Thanks again for actual prepping info. I gave up on most other prepper channels because of the daily panicked WW3 notifications. Personally I keep a get-home-bag in my car. I am missing several important things that don't do well in temperature changes, or that don't serve me in a get-home scenario such as water, pet food, medication, or important documents. I need to think about a way to make all that stuff instantly grabbable. The only thing I want to spend time on in an emergency is pet wrangling.

[@12313846]

Thrue...... Only I am European. Believe me..... We are on the brink of Ww3. The US wants it way too much. Yes the US. Biden believe it will be contained in Europe........ Don't believe that Russia and China don't know who is pushing for war with Russia and China...... The US. They will not let the US alone. Not saying that you should not enjoy live anymore. Only I'm very sure it comes to war.

[@madcow3417]

@@12313846 All true. I believe in preparing for the worst so that I don't have to worry about the worst. I actually purchased a cheap Geiger counter recently. I don't need to hear about every rumor that nukes could launch any minute. I'll face it when it happens, it does no good to be afraid in the mean time.

[@TUKByV]

If you are able to fish in your area, you could put a small fishing kit in your BOB. Then you and your pet can have a source of protein. If not, perhaps a small set of snares.

[@davidcann6021]

Along with a list of critical documents, have a checklist of everything you expect to load or take with you and it's location in the house, not just the items to add to the bag. Also if there is time ahead, get some van rental apps too. For the UK Back Country Navigator is great for offline maps, you can download all the OS maps and it only costs £10 or so. Great video :)

[@stuarthirsch]

Except for my driver's license why would I worry about other "critical documents"? They are kept in a safety deposit box. It's more dangerous and much less secure to carry them, or copies of them with you than to be without them, unless your bug out location is in a foreign country.

[@TUKByV]

@@stuarthirsch safety deposit boxes aren't truly secure. But, better than nothing, I suppose.

[@James-ke5sx]

I keep myself 100% totally prepared for evacuation at all times especially here in Canada in the middle of the winter. The world is going crazy I hope we make it through.

[@PriestessYuuki19]

I have had this overwhelming sense of urgency since I was 9 ( wired yes) but i had always had a bag packed feeling like i would one day need to grab and go has lead me to where i am now. Im older now with my own family and still have a bag no matter what i have finally gotten my mother and her husband on these steps as well and hooked onto your videos. I trust you videos because of the good work you do and the very real info you put into them if im gonna watch a video i need to me hooked on somthing that can save me and my family with real layed out easy to understand content, i have extreme anxiety so i do not post but i wanted to say somthing feeling confident and not so scared to do so.. Thank you for your videos they are vary helpful

[@DB-xo6xh]

That makes me happy to hear that these video are supporting you in bettering yourself. Keep it up and try to stay positive. Keep a level head as best as you can't and don't get discouraged.

[@leichtliving8740]

Live in a bus and we are off grid now. We have been flooded many times before, we we're inundated by nature. I would say decimated actually with everything we owned, we did bounce back. Lessons learnt. We are now trying prep for many and have moved our safe place to build and succeed for a community. Thankyou for all your advice . We appreciate your input. Permaculture and seeds that will live on is the answer ..NO GMO..NO CHEMICALS..BACK TO BASICS

[@humansustainability]

A great vid Kris. Good solid basics that provide a reasonable starting point. As you mentioned the people who have been at this for a while or live in a different climate probably have some modifications. My list is the same as yours in principal but somewhat different in practice. For example: My vehicle EDC is an INCH bag, at least 6L of water, 200rds 9mm ammo and a 20gal supplemental tank of gasoline. If I need to bug out and only have 15 minutes I could get all my water, freeze dried food, buckets of prepped rice and beans, additional hunting tools and ammo, solar generator and go-bag of cooking oils/wax/plastic bags/spices packed into the truck. I've done drills, I'm sweating and out of breath but I can do the above list in under 15m with the garage door closed! I can also close my tonneau cover over the gear and have room for 3-4 passengers in the cab. Forethought, planning, and practice allow me to very quickly bug out with the ability to drive [conservatively] 600 miles without the need of a gas station and feed one person for over 1.5 years [have to harvest water and wood] and still have room to pickup allies along the way. Important documents... I just haven't gotten them all together in one place yet! I must do that.😁🤣 Stay safe and good luck from MN, USA

[@GaasubaMeskhenet]

02:30 What to Grab 05:55 Transportation 08:10 Where to Stash 10:30 Where to Go 12:05 Navigation

[@ivagrgicozimec3221]

I find your way of communication the best to communicate in crisis - without panic, methodical, anallytical, focused. Although I'm not a prepper (in the sense Americans are) your videos, guidelines and advices are very infomative to implement in my life here in Croatia (we live in an earthquake zone).

[@hlnbee]

I’ll be 80 later this year. I’m bug in!

[@visnuexe]

You just get better and better with your presentations! That was awesome concise info that doesn't over welm with detail. One thing I would pack with my bugout bag is a second smaller, simpler backpack for shuttling gear from car to bugout location. Your back is the best way to carry heavy stuff if you don't have room for a roller shopping cart like the old folks use at the grocery store. And you don't always want to empty your buggout bag if your location is out in the elements while unloading the car. The 2nd bag could just be a big plastic shopping bag that has handles one can slip over the shoulders. But it needs to support the weight of what you are carrying. Water weighs a ton. Just that alone can warrant extra carry bags. Leaving large quanties of water in the vehicle could be an invitation to break into your vehicle during an emergency.

[@lakeshiamurphy]

You are a prize sir, a gem in the crowns of those that call you family! You do more for the prepper community in the cities then you know. Thank you for including these guides, this solidifies information and makes every abstract concept concrete! God bless you!

[@johnwolfen4243]

Good stuff thanks: I do think when bugging out you must keep in mind personal security. You must be looking ahead and yes even stopping getting out and recon the area. There are a number of people in the Ukraine that failed this and are dead now because they ran into the Russian army. Don't be afraid to leave your plan behind and come up with a new while bugging out.

[@jamiemongeau2160]

We were in a tornado watch and warning last night. Was a great drill for the family to see how quickly we could react grab critical equipment and come together in our safe room. We did notetaking last night and lessons learned this morning. We will adjust our locations of critical equipment to be more efficient. Thank you Kris for putting out this video it really help our family drill down on some of these key areas we need to improve on. Keep doing great work!

[@karihupka9165]

Literally happened to friends within the last week. Had mere moments to escape a field fire headed towards their home.

[@angelafaith5605]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lynmurray4331]

We have friends that live in northern Canada who update "go" bags in early April every year. During the winter their truck is never < half full. In spring/summer/fall (fire season) it's never below 3/4 - the amount of gas required to get to the next gas station. Last year, they did need to evacuate because of wildfires and spent over 5 weeks in southern Alberta (some of it with us). Fortunately the firefighters that remained behind were able to hold the fire a couple km from town.

[@ronndapagan]

Thank you for this very important information about what we need to have ready to bug out if disasters cause us to leave home.

[@regionalskygirl]

My work🧳 lives at my 🚪, so it's easy to add my bug out 🎒 along with it. It blends right in. 👩🏾‍✈️ Flight Crew = lots of🧳🎒👜

[@cordthurston727]

Great continued advisorship.Very happy to have your thoughts and uploads to the community.Thank you Chris

[@angelanehring4931]

Thank you! Thank you for trying to keep us informed and better prepared!

[@thunderblade95]

Perfect timing. Been watching your videos and other survival channels' videos about bugging out

[@humansustainability]

bugging in is the better option in the beginning of TEOTWAWKI

[@debsmith5971]

Ready Always! Thank you Chris 🥨🍠🥔🔦🕯🔋🪚🛠🔪🩹🪥🧼🧻💊🪣📓🖊✏️💯

[@rameshwolf]

Chris, can you please comment on what to put in kids' bug out bags and what to allow them to bring in terms of a favorite toy etc?

[@MrLandphill]

Thanks for bringing more great content to the community

[@jeffford2315]

Another excellent video, Kris. Thanks for putting this all together and making a complex topic easy to grasp and plan for its implementation.

[@tokencivilian8507]

Great vid as always. "Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable" Eisenhower. While the plan may fall apart, the act of planning will reveal what the various options are. Knowing ahead of time what the options are will enable rapid adjustment to circumstances. Planning should reveal options A, B, C and more for just about everything - routes, potential supply points, bug out locations, climatic conditions, etc. Just because one chooses the "best" option doesn't mean its wise to ignore the other options. They may be the only choice if the "best" option is no longer a choice. Something to take into consideration is how your bug out may change with the seasons. Here in Western Washington, it may not be practical to get over the mountains to Eastern Washington in winter. A better tent / shelter, additional clothing, warmer blankets / sleeping bag are far more important in winter than summer. Additional fuel for a camp stove is probably advised in winter. If summer in the southwest, extra water and a means for generating shade will probably be critical vs the winter months.

[@joeyperez8581]

Outstanding, be blessed !

[@commonjensen]

Informative and great reminders Kris, thanks for making this video.

[@butterfly72949]

Good prep video don’t for get EMP Shield for transplantation . Thanks for all you share

[@happysandyh]

Thank you for another great video! I always look forward to hearing what you have to say! God bless you!

[@doriwei5118]

Thanks Chris, great video as usual - even for some of us who have been prepping for a long time, it's a great thing to get a refresher! Drop box is an excellent thing !! Given the state of affairs these days, we're keeping our heads on swivels & minds on details. Be safe, be well🦋

[@traveldreamer4616]

Excellent advice and tips. Thank you for your research and sharing.

[@fredgeorge2349]

Bike trailer. I removed the cloth where the kids sit and notched in a 1/2 “ plywood. This helps with weight. Also I change my tires to all rubber and the original tires has back up. Keep up the good work

[@sj-art]

Oh and one thing I'd strongly suggest, especially if you have young kids, is to make sure they grab their favourite stuffed animal, or their favourite blanket, or some comfort item. It is hard for kids to deal with being uprooted, and something that makes them feel all is not lost can help. I would actually get a book or toy they will like and wrap it, and stick it in the bottom of their BOB to find so they get something new and exciting to cheer them up. Also, something like mad libs doesn't take much space and gets them engaging with you talking about something other than the disaster you are fleeing. It is something you can play in the car too, so long as the driver isn't having to also do the writing.

[@katiederrick8909]

Chris, I appreciate your content (and you!) so much!!! Thank you for putting this together

[@k8o568]

thank you for your efforts. much appreciated. bless you and yours.

[@alantacitus]

Thank you for the upload, the intel and as always being a light to guide. Peace

[@gutzwarrioroffice8975]

Such a great and important video! Like you said so important to have multiple layers/options for lighting, starting fires, cooking, generating power, navigation, hygiene/sanitation, communication, transportation, protection, hunting, etc! Need different options in different situations, or in case of failure! And practice, practice, practice - drills/scenarios! Awesome, keep up the great work you’re doing!

[@donnbyrne1971]

Once again, a great video! Thanks for keeping it real and rational.

[@perfectlyposh.lauriewolf6135]

Ive. had to evacuate in minutes. You are spot on. Great video.

[@lorriewatson7423]

Best info on the web! Thank you! 👍

[@moonwolfdancer1103]

For my husband and I bugging out is not a viable option. The best we could do is go to my adult children home which is about six miles away in the same city. As for that, it would be better for them to come to us as we have seriously stocked up on supplies and they just bought their house and haven't had time to. We have several dogs and cats which I'm not willing to leave behind and transporting them quickly is impossible. Nevermind in five minutes. I couldn't get them down into the basement in that amount of time if there was a tornado warning. The best I could manage is hope they all follow me.. My neighbors are all in similar circumstances and none of us have any extra income to have another property. My husband already works 70 plus hours a week. A lot of which goes to past credit card debt, utilities, medical expenses even though we have excellent health insurance. I had cancer and some other health issues and there's always deductibles and co-pays. I'm still having to do treatments for the cancer for at least another year. Not complaining, just the facts. We do own our house, we can grow a garden. We don't live in a popular neighborhood rather it's considered poverty level by the city's standards. So not many people come through here. That's okay. It's quiet. We'll make do. Just saying there are some of us who won't be leaving anytime soon.

[@donnab.2897]

Thank you Mr. Kris, just what we need along with a Solar Generator. Thank you for Sharing and Teaching each and Everyone of Us. To GOD BE THE GLORY! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

[@Patrickjohnphotography]

Kris, thank you for the video. Extremely helpful in many ways. Added bonus. Freeze at 9:54, Now, I don't feel too bad about my own office space.

[@davidhamilton163]

Hurricane Harvey we were good Sunday night, but woke up Monday morning to the Sheriff telling everyone to leave. I had a feeling Sunday morning so we prepared and had most of what we needed already packed on Sunday. Our neighborhood at the time only had one avenue of ingress/egress (one of the reasons we prepared early) and we were driving out within 15 minutes of the call to evacuate. We have friends that ended up getting stuck in the neighborhood because of traffic and rising water, we were some of the few that were able to get out in minutes vs hours. Routes were planned to get out of Houston ahead of time so we hit minimal traffic compared to other places. Definitely a learning experience (fortunately the levee didn't burst) but it really showed what we did well and absolutely failed on.

[@BeingSpecialNYCAdvocate]

Excellent video!! Very helpful, especially about the maps.

[@warriormamma8098]

Props for being such a well spoken presenter. Some people have similar knowledge to share but can not present as clear as you. As someone who is new to this level of prep I appreciate your specifics and extra videos cited. Thank you for providing a valuable service.

[@CityPrepping]

I appreciate that!

[@John-jl3ky]

You put out real quality content Kris, , thank you!

[@CityPrepping]

I appreciate that!

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the information.

[@chrystineleibel608]

Awsome kris. Thanks

[@mhernandez3078]

I keep a tote in our van with a camping gear, tent sleeping bags flashlights and that kind of items and we also keep another 16"*16" we call the kitchen with kitchen items such as a small propane canister a one burner cooking thing plates cups utensils coffee pot for boiling water cards coffees tees and some spices. Buy our bags we have a small cooler bag with freeze dry foods makes it light our b.o.b.s also have food for 3 days... I love the totes though because pretty much everything we need is in there

[@Sparkysings2]

Hey Kris! Great info as always. Thanks so much! My plan b and c are very hard for me to get worked out.

[@kbjerke]

Thanks, Kris!

[@kennethhoppe2259]

Sir you're a Smart Man. Thank You.

[@looking2gohigher]

Thanks!

[@enonemouseprepper4714]

I have mostly bug in stuff BUT I do have bug out bags for myself and my dogs. You never know 100% what is happening and when being prepared is always important.

[@amberk2124]

Will make notes on your video later. With my bug out bag I have short lists located on inside cupboard doors of what to grab. Example: bathroom list inside cupboard-things I'm using daily. Linen Closet inside the door: Medicines of sort etc. Kitchen inside cupboard door: things of importance you use daily. Garage Door Inside: what ever you need to grab from garage. Bedroom list on back of foor what I need to grab. Etc etc

[@carvo11]

Great Videos, always well thought out and informative !! Stay Safe & God Bless !!

[@picmenose]

Great advice thank you!

[@CityPrepping]

You are so welcome!

[@davidtong5584]

Thank you so much for such an informative video. I appreciate your attention to detail and well thought out and even tempered approach to such sensitive issues. Although I eagerly await your newest videos, I’d rather wait for a quality video presentation such as yours than someone recording an anxiety provoking video from the driver seat of their car. Thank you and be safe. 😊

[@markhuber8345]

As always, thank you Kris.. I have been putting together my important documents to bring with ICE. I found some cool pouches that seal up and keep water out and has strings on them to tie off. I couldn’t do it in under 5 minutes.. too much and disorganized..

[@IrenAmpir]

Very important and informative video. Really appreciate it 👍👍👍

[@ikuk172]

Pretty sure that was one of the best prepping videos I've seen. Thanks

[@CityPrepping]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidjones1393]

THKS

[@stuarthirsch]

Make sure your bug out location doesn't put you in a worse predicament then your home. You always need to ask the questions, What if?, "Now what"? and "Where can we go from here?". Figure that you may need a bug out location from your planned bug out destination.

[@stavern3670]

Do some practice walks with your bug out gear, we have lessen our load in half and still find it heavy after tramping for a while.

[@dizzystick9]

more important than ever!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I like your wrought iron gate, very classy.

[@jfilm7466]

Love that Jeep! 🥰

[@CityPrepping]

thanks :)

[@BryanWicks]

Excellent video presentation, Kris! Folks, in a perfect world, should the need to bug out occurs, everyone will be collocated and depart from the same location with needed gear at hand. But as this isn’t a perfect world, having a continuity plan is critical. If nothing else, each family member should be versed in knowing what to do during the immediate aftermath of an event that necessitates the need to bugout; in addition to needed actions at post event +2 hours, +6 hours, etc. If general communications are down or critical parties aren’t available, having good alternative points of contact and/or communication channels can make a difference. Finally, for a good case study of bugging out gone horribly wrong, consider looking up the events pertaining to the residents of Houston in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Rita. Again, a great upload. Thanks again for your actionable information, #CityPrepping

[@danekender5332]

Excellent commen sense idea's.. Living on a island leaves us with basically no place to go.. Although mom's place is rock solid, our natural disaster weaknesses are volcanic eruption, earthquake and wildfire mom's house is a concrete monolithic dome..She has a sprinkler system running the fence line. And completely untested for a wildfire, which now typing this gives me an idea of how to midget that weakness a bit more.. Good video....

[@terryqueen3233]

This can surely make people that aren't prepared think even the ones that are prepared such as myself. It's kind of amazing I was in the process of resituated my packs and go gear as spring and summer is coming on. I hope it doesn't happen right now because my floor is a mess but I do plan on having everything squared away by this evening as far as somewhere to go I actually have four different places I can go all of which are in the 250 Mi range and farther. I know all the roads secondary and pig pass to get there and I also have the maps in my phone but should my phone not be able to work I have them in my head as long as my brain keeps working. At 70 years old it's kind of slacking off a little bit but I have a great eye for landmarks. This is been a great video and has made even myself think. I only have a Jeep Liberty and I am by myself there's no way I can get everything in there but I can get enough to do me for a couple of months. As far as security goes I can only take a couple of items from the multitude of choices the rest I guess anybody can have them if they can get to them that goes for everything else that I have as I would need a box truck to take everything. I'm sure it's not a very good idea to speak the way I just spoke but to the best of my knowledge I don't think anyone knows me on this channel anyway and if they do they haven't let me know that. Anyway this was a great video to make people think and it surely has made me think thanks again have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry!

[@jfraz6246]

Oooo new guide. Nice 👌