Top 5 Bug Out Myths

[@jaycoy59]

Bugging out is a young man's fantasy. Go do it now, and see. Head for the hills with just a pack and stay there for a month. Bring gun, ammo, etc. Not just your fancy freeze dried hiker food. Then imagine having to keep watch for all the other fools doing the same thing.

[@awkward-stranger]

I am 68, I don't have ANY young man fantasies. I am not leaving my backyard campsites for the real thing until I believe I am ready. If I am never ready, then look at all I have learned. Thanks to everyone.

[@noahway13]

Bingo

[@Southeastoutdoorsckc]

if you have any homesteading skills its not that bad. find water, shoot a deer, turn it into jerky, ration it. build a shelter. not necissarily in that order. i think peopl just think they can go out and do all those with out practice which is really stupid. i grew up planting gardens and hunting all kinds of animals, but i dont know much about tanning hides and edible vegetation. i think most guys my age "young men" just want to be about the military fantasy vs actually being able to survive. it also depends on where youre bugging out to.

[@noahway13]

I have lived like that (roughing it) , that is why I know how hard it would be over time. If you can make it with other people and neighbors, it would be better to try to form a clan.

[@noahway13]

@bali song You are a nut job

[@dlighted8861]

I am a hunter and know the value of getting along with locals. Locals helped me get my first deer. I contributed part of my deer which ended up being part of a restaurant end of season party. Souflaki style deer ribs,ground venison heart with mint wrapped in grape vine leaves were just two of the dishes cooked up. All you wanted for free just paying for your drinks. Got invited to a bow and arrow rabbit hunt while I was there. Locals rule.😀

[@QueenofArgyle2525]

That is wise and a success story👍

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

In a true SHTF ,,the only land you are going to own ,,is the 2 square ft. you're standing on.....at any given time......

[@johnnybeanz1296]

The first thing they teach you in property class in first year law school is that property is defined as the legal right to own ,use , and transfer, defined property. If your legal rights can’t be enforced, what exactly do you own?

[@someoneyoudontknow7407]

And if people see someone defending a property there going to assume there is supplies and preps to survive.

[@mokane86]

Well, all the land in range of my rifle from atop my hill...

[@terryglenweaver]

There are a lot of stuff that requires one person to carry. 1) mess kits can be used by one or more people. 2) A coffee pot will service many. 3) Tents can shelter many according to size. 4) water purification can be transported by just one person and yet help many.

[@michaelcariello6233]

Myth #6: You don’t need to be physically fit in a survival situation because I have a lot of skills and gear. These three guys look like they couldn’t run around the block or climb a flight of stairs without passing out.

[@kevinhamer2230]

It will come down to who ate who first.

[@mikeratkowski3506]

michael Cariello the guy on right doesn’t have a beard WTF

[@IrishBiteGirl]

Look at Season 3 winner of Alone. Lasted 87 days, only beat the girl who lasted 86 days because he had more body fat to begin with. Being fat isn't necessarily a bad thing when surviving, it's a perk in some ways.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

@@mikeratkowski3506 .Being prepped for the next meal.....nobody likes hair in their soup........

[@jorgeluisgarcia1006]

@@IrishBiteGirl Yes, I guess is a good tactic to be unfit, probably suffering from metabolic syndrome, carrying a big backpack disguised as abdominal fat just waiting for SHTF...

[@gewamser]

The best way to test yourself is to spend about 2 weeks in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, 3 days paddle from the nearest civilization, and live completely out of your pack/ canoe. There is a definite learning curve there.

[@RemotelyNews]

We have a mostly bug-in strategy now. Our biggest point of exposure is proximity to the military base (of course depending on the type of disaster that could be an asset too), other than that, we're on high ground so water disasters won't kill us, we're less than 30 minutes from wilderness if we must bug-out and close enough to ocean water's to fish if/when bug-in supplies run low. Not perfect but certainly serviceable. Our bug-out bags were designed for poor weather conditions so they are a bit heavier than a truly warm season of the year. The basics of eating, hydration, safety and warmth should always going to be considered in even the most basic bug-out bag. You guys make some good points.

[@WolfQuantum]

The book, Lucifer's Hammer" a novel by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, from 1977 is a good read that addresses some of this stuff in a surprisingly realistic way. I always love the guys with the big, 8 MPG, 4X4s, loaded down with gear who are going to "bug out," If you can get down the road that is probably packed and jammed, how far will you get with the fuel you have? Not to mention you are a BIG advertisement for gear and food. Sure, you can fight the first few off, but eventually you will be overwhelmed. You will run out of ammo, fatigue will get you, or just attrition of your people. Farm raised in the midwest. Lived from the Sinai desert to the interior of Alaska. In Texas now and I'm to old and stubborn to "bug out" anymore. Sometimes you can do everything right and still die. Just a fact of life. Minimize the risk and just roll on. Good video guys.

[@mrkqltr]

I always recommend caring a book it tells you what plants you can eat for those people don’t know and for those people whose memory are sliding away because of age and other things plus it never hurts to refresh where you’re sitting in the down boring time which is staying alive most of it out in the woods

[@mendyviola]

Shoot, my most likely SHTF scenario where I love is needing to evacuation from hurricanes, floods, long duration freezes without power, refinery explosions and fires. I wasn’t here at the time, but the Ike evacuation was a stinking nightmare. Most of the time, bugging IN is the best plan. That being said, the skills as I learned as a Girl Scout and from my parents & grandparents helped me in all these bug -in scenarios.

[@jimmyglea]

When I was young and single, bugging out was definitely an option. Now, I’m older, disabled (rely on blood thinner to live) and I have a wife and two daughters. I’ve been in the “bug in” frame of mind now for years. I’ve “hardened” my home as best as possible and have a decent stockpile. I’m not going anywhere if TSHTF...my last stand is my block.

[@doggowpv7825]

Same

[@NotAnAngryLesbian]

Be kind to your body. Lose the weight. Ween off sugar. Minimize the meat. Garden. Worry less.Turn off the news. Look in people's eyes when you talk. Pay attention to other humans in a nice way. Quiet your fears and all will be well.

[@eathomelive]

Plus, thinner fitter people need fewer calories.

[@awkward-stranger]

Well said

[@marcrosbourgh9086]

Have you’ll forgotten that body fat is insulation. It helps you maintain core temperature. Also it is stored calories. Fat people take longer to starve to death. One can be physically strong, have good endurance, and still carry considerable fat reserves too. The old saying is “I don’t have to out run the bear, I just need to out run you.” I may not be able to run a 7 min. mile but I can hike 12 miles in 4 hours with a 50lb pack.

[@shadowstarway]

A lot of "preppers" who develop their BoBs forget that one, all-important, rule of thumb: "take only what you can't get." Another good point: practical application... go out and DO it. That's literally, the ONLY way to figure out if something works for you. Great vid for debunking schools of thought...

[@kerrytsotras508]

In the depression years people helped each other,to say you're not welcome here in the hills is a joke .we don't own the earth,helping people and creating a community is the intelligent way to go,strength in numbers.

[@ApocGuy]

true, but you MUST be selective, who to let in and who are better to be kept out. in any other case you will be in world of pain as soon as situation gets out of control (and you know that in case of SHTF that would be lightning fast).

[@eathomelive]

It doesn't matter if people are welcome. A few of them will figure out how to deal with people who say they are not welcome. These guys think that they can handle anything. But, there are other people with better tactical skills who will do what they need to survive. Not that any scenario like that is going to happen. But there is always someone who is smarter and stronger. Always.

[@imurhucklberry3496]

Kerry Tsotras that comment about “ we don’t want you” led me to unsub... these guys are delusional

[@noahway13]

Half the preppers are anti social , delusional lunatics who can't wait for chaos so they can shoot people.

[@chrishamill3170]

Beautifully said.

[@CraigWilsonAust]

I wouldn’t go eating a survivor though. Lol. Two books I will carry, food plants & emergency medical. There is no way I could remember thousands of plants & and solutions to medical issues.

[@hardtrooth1776]

Hello there is food to be found in Florida fishing , doves , squirrels , iguanas , pigeon , gators , wild hog , possum , racoon , duck , wild edible , and in some parts very good fruits , dairy farms , not so much deer but alot of mosquitos , the guy that said a tarp only shelter is wrong. By night time you better be under a mosquito net or you will be on the menu . you guys talk alot. I guess you like to hear yourselves on KZbin

[@garypowell4565]

And please stay away from the farm animals when you're out there, just cause you lost your girlfriend or wife don't mean that they are available for your selfish ends.

[@P5ykoOHD]

Which is why you prepare ... have stuff "ready to go", learn and practice those skills up until you're considered very advanced in it's mastery. If today in the best conditions you can't get it done reliably and rapidly, there's no way in hell, when under stress, you're gonna be able to do it without it being second nature because you practiced that much. Another point I see so many "preppers" forget is: the exit plan ... like, how are they gonna do it. Most people don't think about that.

[@bige8949]

As an Icelandic person, I'm just looking at the first myth as my life. I have no clue how I'd survive out there even with my knowledge. There's barely any trees and if they are... well there's this joke that "If you get lost in a forest in Iceland.. stand up." My only hope would be to dig out a shelter out of dirt and go fishing. And I'd have it tougher than the vikings who settled here, back then there were a bunch of trees. No idea what I could do for warmth besides conserving body heat.

[@NaeMuckle]

Head for Shetland mate 😂

[@mokane86]

Best bet is to develop a sizeable flock of sheep now and be prepared to defend it with some family/friends in the future if needed...

[@gentlemensedge5503]

Very interesting. The part where these guys talked about "heading for the hills" is absolutely right. I live in Colorado and we're in the hills as much as possible. Try finding land to take a simple hike in and in many locations you'll see mail boxes and fences all over the place. Besides, who would want to hit the hills anyway. It's too cold, too short of a growing season and in Colorado there's granite everywhere. I'd head south.

[@diannaharrison5931]

Heck even a bow drill isn't as easy as it looks on KZbin!!! I know as a 69 y/o woman trying to learn and master it.

[@mokane86]

Nice...

[@Lee784447]

I agree with everything you have discussed. I learned everything I know in the old school Army, we carried everything we needed for a month. We learned it in the classroom then we practiced it for a month. Yes this was during all weather conditions. Have you camped out in -32deg. in a foreign country in 4 feet of snow and having to dig down to actual ground, dig you own latrine and find eatables. You can take classes but you always know after a day or two you will be back home.

[@Blueknight1960]

Myth #1- Thinking everyone is going to the same place. In a true shtf scenario, which would be country, continent or world wide, chances are a lot of people are going to die, cutting down the population making it a little easier to find a place to go providing you can actually travel. Local shtf scenarios like hurricanes, tornadoes and even volcanoes are easy enough to get away from. Chances are you'll be able to return within a few days or weeks. Ok, the volcano one is iffy about returning too. Edit: in most cases, I think it would be better staying where you are and bugout only if there is no other choice.

[@icestationzebraassociates2460]

I live on the outskirts of a medium sized city. Pretty much in any direction, there isn't anything bigger than a small hamlet for 50-75 miles depending on direction. Lots of woods, rivers, lakes, etc. Most people in the city have no idea how to hunt, skin and gut an animal, or catch and skin a fish. Their may be some people who leave the city but they aren't going to know what the hell they are doing or where to go. Food comes from the grocery store and nowhere else. The idea that home is always going to be safe and have working water, heat, and air conditioning, is the fantasy. The idea isn't to bring everything you need ever. It's to get to safety and survive to fight another day. These guys think people plan on finding a patch to farm or something lol Have these guys ever had to "bug out" before or are they just fantasizing? Lol

[@Blueknight1960]

@@icestationzebraassociates2460 I think it's just their idea of what bugout means. I agree there are certain things you need to take like clothes, water/food for a few days if you have to leave your home.

[@nancymoore8026]

Wow! Great info. Nicely done! This is practical for so many parts of life. Great Chemistry! Thank you! 🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶

[@general-cromwell6639]

I trained as a guerilla for about 3 years...while it's a bit more extreme, establishing long-term rotatable cache points would immensely help any sort of bug-out plan, especially when it comes to emergency exfils, meaning, being caught off guards and away from your normal kit/gear. And, there are tiers of go-bags, one you try to keep on your person "at all times", your vehicle bag, your work place bag, and your home bag. Then you have a modified travel bag, because of all the regulations/safety measures, that is a bit harder but, it can be done. In addition to that, if you happen to go back and forth constantly to specific localities, waypoint bags are a good idea. Yes, I know, all this seems over the top, but, if you are truly planning for a SHTF (that's brilliant whoever came up with that) moment, there is no such thing as being over prepared. As mentioned above, we trained for the worst possible environments, circumstances and situations...3 top things....be in the best physical/mental shape possible, know all the necessary skills and never forget your mission...survival (and a bit of humanity/compassion can't hurt). All the best. Cheers.

[@waynemahaffey3644]

I agree with you 100%. You spend as much to bug in, you're better off because you know your home more than the wilderness. It won't take much to fortify your home is it would to.make yourself safe in the woods with less effort too. Its easier to stock your home than to transport supplies to your bug out location. Good vidio guys. Stay prepped.

[@johnnybeanz1296]

There are very few people in this country who could live off the land IMHO for more than thirty days unless they had cached food and water. Even than you would have to be on alert 24/7 against starving people who will do anything for your stuff. Wild game will be gone. The only people who will last longer live away from large population areas (shorthand for looters), have seriously prepped and have a support group, equally prepared, to provide mutual assistance. Remember the Alone show? One of the points of that show for me was that even experts under no external threat had severe limitations. I understand they couldn’t hunt but, at best, that wouldn’t last long. Not to speak of potential health issues. Saying you’re going to bug out and live off the land is just a macho excuse for not thinking through your options and developing a realistic plan.

[@imurhucklberry3496]

Is there a Mcdonalds in “ the hills” ?? Asking for a friend..

[@terrysmith4465]

It's all fun and games until you get hungry.

[@Raynor88]

I live in Canada and I'm planning to live in the bush. So I plan on scouting out land and building a "bugout" cabin on a well stocked lake or river like 100km from anyone.

[@lindsaydickson47]

Me too. Here in BC there’s so much wilderness

[@mokane86]

Do anything to move those plans forward yet....?

[@Raynor88]

@@mokane86 Not yet. I'm still trying to find the right spot.

[@mediurs]

Hahaha!!!! I live in the hills and we don't want you... Guys, that seriously made my day! I thank you so much, keep going, rock on and don't forget to survive!😂👍🏼💪🏼🎊🎉🍗🥩🎅🎄

[@paulag1955]

"Cannibalize that survivor." OMG, I'm dying.

[@IIDASHII]

Man...if you have to use a bow drill to make a fire to avoid hypothermia, you are either on a survival show, or you royally screwed up.

[@Southeastoutdoorsckc]

not necissarily, how long does a ferro rod or lighter actually last??? what if it rains for days on ends and you use up your lighter quicker than planned? atleast using a bow drill is an extra skill that could save your life. 1993 people had nothing packed but short sleeve shirts and shorts and were trapped in 2 feet of snow in south ga in march... im sure most people would not be prepared for that situation.

[@Southeastoutdoorsckc]

@bali song yeah fire starting is easy if you practice for 2 or 3 years. and no a standard bic light will not last for over 1000 lights. that would be awesome but its wishful thinking at best

[@Mark-wq1nh]

I like to use a old push drill and a dowel to start a fire works great and dosen't really so much on skill

[@finnishboy5923]

@@JohnDavis-im1oy Well, you would not survive. You talk about how the fatties will survive the longest, yet you barely do anything other than write comments on KZbin. Your logic is so horribly distorted and mangled that you will not even THINK about the fact that Yes, lying in your dugout tarp shelter all day, for weeks will drive you to mental illness. The sheer fact you use multiple accounts to reply to the same guy to prove your point, it screams "I haven't left my house in weeks." You would not survive a day without your mother. Sometime you mentioned you have 15 hours of free time a day. That fact proves my point, along with the 100 comments worth of lies you spew out in every comment section. I am convinced you are nothing more than a worthless clown, with no real skills other than sitting at a computer all day. I am sorry for your mother, for having given birth to someone with the mental capacity of a goldfish.

[@taminederhoed3985]

I live in north Idaho and there are trees everywhere along with hills and mountains

[@finnishboy5923]

@bali song 10ft is 3m. That's over meter of a TALL man's height. For fuck's sake

[@michaeldemetriou1399]

The most dangerous thing you can come across in the wild is another human

[@chataboxload8607]

another good video from you guys ,im learning all the time ,although my stance is to bug in for as much time as possible,cheers boys,,keep it up ,i love your stuff

[@phild8095]

When I was young I could walk 24 miles at night with three stops and no pack. Carrying a full pack into the woods solo, I once did twelve miles in one day on fair trails. Today, July 2022, 40 years later I carried a 20 pound pack 3 1/2 miles just for the exercise with the dog. We do it regularly. On foot is not easy for young ones and really hard for those who don't keep in practice.

[@rxpusher131]

Despite me poke fun, I like your videos and it had valid points.

[@pollymonopoly8803]

Tactical Wheelbarrow 😂😂😂

[@ami-4108]

I am so lovin' this channel

[@johnathangause3394]

Be safe and stay out of my yard☠️

[@chrishamill3170]

Thank you for my laugh for the day. Everyone has “the answer” Is this the dumb and dumber Show ?

[@stevejose9630]

@@chrishamill3170 nah,the 3 selfish stooges show,they dont want anyone bugout in florida... hahahaha

[@stevejose9630]

These guys will eat you,cannibalize you when hungry in the wild...hahahaha..

[@Hometoad]

John from The Prepared Mind Chanel did a video about heading for the hills. It's worth looking for it...

[@Southeastoutdoorsckc]

i feel like america is so over populated that there is no where to bugout without other human interaction. i think its best to have a group and preplan a bugout location whether you own it or not. most people cant afford to buy a plot of land prior to this situation so it only leaves the option of either working together or fighting over resources and with the nature of most humans id say its going to be the latter. if this situation ever occurs there is no proper way to plan for it because you cant prepare for what humans will do.

[@chrishamill3170]

You always do a superb job ! Thank You!

[@earthman4222]

Number one myth...that you will ever bug out.

[@NaeMuckle]

Not in the way people imagine. But people's homes get flooded, roads get closed in winter and neighborhoods are shut with gas leaks. OK you aren't stuck for weeks but having stuff to see you through a day and a night helps a lot.

[@csonrxdi]

As long as I’m not trespassing on anyone’s private property, there isn’t a damn thing that anyone can say to make someone leave. Is it really worth your time or your safety threatening or popping off some warning shots? Of course not, protect what is yours and don’t worry about what is not yours.

[@damonjesus445]

I got news for ya, when a few thousand people suddenly show up on 'your' land, you aren't going to be able to keep them out, nor get rid of them once they come in. It doesn't matter how well you know that area, nor will it matter how many guns you have. They will have guns as well, guaranteed. In 'your' woods, there's probably only a few hundred people living there, when ten thousand people descend on 'your' woods, they won't be 'yours' for very long.

[@donnbyrne1971]

Great Video, Thanks!

[@jimwright3465]

I live in the hills of East Tennessee and Charlie said it best although jokingly in the 1st part of the video, If you come up here Thinking you can just set up house anywhere you please ,You might have a bigger problem than fire shelter Cordage or any of those things

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Honey may be contaminated by bacteria, yeasts, fungi or molds, though they usually will not reproduce to significant numbers. It may also contain toxic compounds from certain plants or can be adulterated with poor-quality sweeteners or processing. It is usually related to moisture content.

[@QueenofArgyle2525]

😆yes. I tested myself putting the equivalent of like two or three landscape stones in a backpack and walked in heavy boots to the library a quarter mile away. In heat. Let me Tell you, I have profound respect for our armed forces, man! When I got home, I cranked down the AC and stripped to my undies drinking ice water! Can’t even Imagine what our troops have been dealing with!!

[@Liberty-Freedom-Outdoors]

Most of us who say we’re headed to the woods means we already own land there and have grown up our whole lives there !

[@hellsbellspreparedness2722]

To me the whole bugout scenario can be so ridiculous with how some people look at it. I don’t believe in bugout bags or inch bags. I have several get home bags but when it’s time to leave home I’m not just taking my packs. For me its location away from danger and supplies we need to keep going for a certain period of time. Truck, trailer, containers, bags, bicycles, coolers, pictures, guns, ammo, and etc. There is so much in leaving home that a family of packs aren’t going to be enough. Most people live in a fantasy world and couldn’t even handle a shtf situation. Only the healthy and strong will survive in tough conditions. Most people are not going to be able to leave home because of there conditions or health.

[@farwalker3672]

Not to mention how many people are just out of shape. My wife and I hike trails regularly and it’s amazing how many people we come across that can’t hike more than a few hundred yards before they have to stop and rest or they developed blisters. And most of these folks aren’t even obese. I also can’t begin to tell you the number of people I’ve seen drinking directly from streams. Very risky behavior.

[@hellsbellspreparedness2722]

Omg! Drinking from streams with no filters is just plain out stupid. They are usually the ones afterwards walking up the stream and seeing the dead carcass by the stream.😂 I work outside for a living and do a lot of walking everyday. Living in Florida with the heat and moving all the time most guys don’t last. If your not ready now mentally and physically your not going to make it. There will be people on the roads and sidewalks sitting tired waiting for help. The whole bugging out is ridiculous and will probably get u kill more than anything.

[@hellsbellspreparedness2722]

Perceptual Reality Always! That’s one of the reasons why the bicycles are on the trailer and a small wagon. Depending on the situation determines what plan to execute. Having multiple stops and locations are always important. One fails try the other. Another is reaching family members that need help leaving in your area and making sure that gathering them are also in your plans.

[@garyminick1050]

@@Perceptual_Reality excellent reply for this topic.

[@garyminick1050]

One of my escape plans include about 25 miles up river that I live by. Then I will change over to a western bound but seldom used railroad until I get within 20 miles of my favorite hunting spot on federal land where there is so little traffic. I also know where there is a spring that I have been drinking from for years and a nice pond in the woods for ambushing game .I've stayed there 35 days on two different occasions. It's hard to go back to civilization then . I truly love it.

[@mdouble100]

Common sense stuff guys. Common sense is the first thing to pack in your bug out bag.

[@farwalker3672]

Basically in a long term SHTF you will either have to make it, grow it, defend it, or take it to survive. And if you don’t have the skills to do each of those things, you are toast. That will be the new reality.

[@farwalker3672]

Incurable Romanticist I would agree with you. Your examples of trades have the skills to “make“ things. Skills that other people need to survive so your blacksmith would likely be welcomed into a community with the necessary skills to allow survival for all Group members. That assumes of course that your blacksmith can find a group that needs and wants his skills.

[@trwsandford]

Sounds like today. History is just a long story about people making things, growing things, defending things, or taking things.. That has always been the reality. The ones that couldn't, didn't..

[@farwalker3672]

trwsandford Very true. But the difference is in a long-term SHTF situation the rule of law will disintegrate. The veneer of civilization Will be rapidly lost and it will be worse then even after Katrina. I suspect it would be much like the middle ages. Hopefully we will never find out.

[@trwsandford]

@@farwalker3672 have you ever been in a group of people? its not 15 minutes before they are electing a leader. Order from chaos is what people do. Chaos theory is total shit. I don't like crowds, because I don't feel like leading. They will force it on me.. fuck them. Long Tern, what you need to worry about is people that think they are in charge, and will steal your shit.. calling it taxes.

[@farwalker3672]

Incurable Romanticist no idea what you’re talking about. No one on this thread said anything about outlaws being heroes. You must be smoking some potent weed.

[@southsidecarly7427]

Thanks for the video

[@joshuadavidson2715]

most people will be at the store freaking out trying to get the last bit of food

[@stephengreen3566]

Awesome advice, thanks.

[@jonathanmauk6032]

I would rather deal with mister Hogwood in the sticks than the mobs in the city.

[@moto2x224]

bug out in northern canada

[@TheAZchambers]

The biggest myth is all your guns abd ammo wont stop some yuppy from sniping you day 1

[@roymadison5686]

Bug out is more an escape from the city where there is anarchy, scarcity of food, lack of good water, no gas .... once you do bug out , go to a small town with something to barter with. Camping for a couple of weeks will get old.

[@guy9146]

These guys aren’t fit enough to run an errand & yet I somehow just watched them talk for 20 minutes about wilderness survival. Smh

[@Beamer1969]

A year round bag is possible, it may be a little bigger but I think it is worth the troubble

[@larslarsen8010]

Men who are talking out of experience, i like that ! !

[@Seghe124]

Great video, thanks for the info 👍

[@karamlevi]

It’s a good thing they didn’t mention anything about being in shape 😆 and having that basic cardio, strength & endurance bass fellers on the left... Other than that these guys are wonderfully thorough n I can learn outstanding EFFECTIVENESS from them.

[@TreyS421]

Was thinking the same thing! Better have your insulin and AED paddles with you! Not trying to be mean but it seems a lot of these preppers are very obease.

[@Nerd_Gamer_Buddy]

i need to try theh fire thing from sticks and make rope from plants. hopefully dont need it but its useful to practice.

[@GryphonArmorer]

Even in Texas, those miles and miles and miles of "nothing" is owned by someone that won't want you there. Texas has some of the most friendly and welcoming people in the country, if not the world, but then again we aren't living in SHTF times. I guarantee when the SHTF, they will become the most unwelcoming people, unless they know you and were extended sanctuary prior to SHTF.

[@trwsandford]

If SHTF, I know many in Texas that will do just fine.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Why bug out when you have everything you need in your home. Stay and defend.

[@jrifter1281]

Im not worried. I got everything I need to rebuild the city of Atlantis right here in my Altoids can. I might even be a tad over packed.

[@davidayres1462]

Buggin' out at all may be a myth.Hurricanes, floods and earthquakes hit highly populated areas too. Downed trees and power lines might signal a bug in situation. So-called vombee apocalypses may turn out to be a situation where mutual cooperation until emergency services arrive seem much,much,much more likely. Give up and run away if you want.

[@brink3538]

....smh if it is a storm that is the shtf who will run away outside? If you think staying home is more protection from people rapist power hungry people in a big city your vastly mistaken..

[@mikesarky1091]

My bag is my buffer between survival and thrival.

[@alabamaoutdoors4468]

Steel traps and trotlines are way more efficient than hunting ,I'm starting bug out videos soon

[@2Duggy]

I'd wish these Bullwinkle's luck but it's obvious luck won't matter with these 3. It would be nice to find them day 1 or 2 but if not, don't bother looking for them after that.

[@kan-zee]

1:16 that's funny..... "I live in the hills...we don't want you." LMAO 😁🙃😜 🤪 _Love the _*_Fantasy Prepper_*_ and their myths_ Enjoyed this conversation alot...thank you gentlemen.

[@nebick27]

Lol, I'm from Utah. It takes 15 minutes to get the the mountains from Salt Lake

[@ghostape6481]

There are only a few states in America where there is adequate resources to be able to live off the land.

[@gokuryu]

#1 myth: Has anyone actually bugged out? I'd love to hear the stories. I also have a bag in my car but what's the likely hood that you will have to travel 1-3 days on foot, survive in nature and get to a home/retreat?

[@KevinNordstrom]

About as likely as a powerball winning I'm assuming, and yes, I'm sure folks have bugged out before. Ask hurricane Katrina and Irma and Harvey survivors who lost their homes, now if we are talking SHTF scenario like zombie oppocolypse or government over throw, where you are all alone in the woods , well, you know the answer.

[@garyminick1050]

@@KevinNordstrom I just believe that it can be done. I have spent 40 or so years camping by myself as long as 35 days at a time. There is a time frame that you will have a come to Jesus meeting. Each of those long 35 day periods about 10 days into it I have had what I call a spiritual attack that goes like this. All of a sudden you get thoughts in your head of all the wrongs you have ever done and all of the false accusations that you have been accused of. Now because I have had a spiritual upbringing I recognized this for what it was and I cried out to almighty God and immediately those thoughts were lifted from me. Next it was as though God himself was saying come go with me and I will show you all of the beauty and splendor of my creation. This happened twice about 10 days into these adventures . To be able to actually survive I think you will have this same kind of experience. Just my thoughts on this subject.

[@KevinNordstrom]

I think the greatest survival tool is knowing Jesus as Savior. Shit can hit the fan, and I can be prepared as much as possible, but I'm going to die anyway..... my eternal resting place won't be in a grave because I know my Redeemer lives.

[@tardogungas7236]

so the lesson is if you go to the hills shoot first. got it.

[@tardogungas7236]

@Romulas Ex doubt it. Ill just wait till your on the crapper or sleeping.

[@tardogungas7236]

@Romulas Ex cause ill be watching with some binos. Just gotta wait you out :p

[@earthman4222]

The number one myth, is that you are ever going to bug out. Geeze guys, it is fun to practice our skills, but it is fantasy.

[@IrishBiteGirl]

Except countless times in history and current times in other countries where it still happens. Disasters and emergencies are not pre-planned, the whole point is you don't have notice of them happening. "End of the world" is just a general term, it doesn't literally mean the world will end... That's not what you prep for.

[@finnishboy5923]

Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Tornados, and Forest Fires apparently don't exist

[@peteremerson4150]

Good info

[@alexketteman5202]

Watching this is 2020 to just say.... "yep."

[@rogerkomula8057]

When the owner confronts me for resting, his family will later wish he was polite instead of having an attitude like the Tub Club here.

[@rogerkomula8057]

Scavengers gotta eat.

[@traervanallen9092]

Heading to the woods when SHTF happens is pipe dream....The woods will be full of really hungry people. Maybe going to sea is better idea if you have decent size sail boat...I figure that anything with in 300 miles of city of 100,000 people will be a waste zone.

[@awkward-stranger]

Wait... if we are not going into the woods why do we need a bug out bag. I am new and I know I missed something.

[@ApocGuy]

strategic relocation? would help in case of major natural disaster too. not sure bug out in case of countrywide or worldwide collapse. i know 'd hunker down and try to co-op with other survivors. Lone wolf mentality is great short term, but can be deadly in long term scenarios.

[@awkward-stranger]

@@ApocGuy Thank you. That makes sense. Now I have to get in shape!

[@ApocGuy]

@@awkward-stranger np, just take your time and DONT rush. one little secret to you; DONT overpay the stuff you want to buy. start with basics, then move on to more intermediate one. i did quite few mistakes, learned hard way that its bad to act in panic mode. stop, take few deep breaths, watch few videos and then move onward. i still have my first tent (and its close to 20 years old now) , despite buying better one(and put that in closet in favor of hammock and tarp :P ) . just dont rush into first outdoor store, first gunshop store, first bulk buy store and spent few K's for stuff you dont need ;). cheers

[@awkward-stranger]

@@ApocGuy Thank you so much. Good advice!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Now you got it,, you need a "Bug Out Bus"....LOAD 'ER UP!!...

[@thebrizzy]

3 rules to last 3 weeks. Don’t make your situation worse, have shelter/clothes for the environment, treat and drink water.

[@SirWalterMac]

Why not have an all season bug out bag and carry it with you everywhere you go?

[@Southeastoutdoorsckc]

i have a "get home" bag, not the same as a bug out bag. i think i get what your saying. you should check out blackscoutsurvival. ive been watching their videos for a while and they go in depth into different types of bags and their purposes.

[@nuteinselasingur3850]

Very nice and usefool advicess

[@palmcoastprepper2803]

Hey guys,in regards to the mention of seasonal bobs,i'm from nj but live in fl. i keep my cold weather gear in my bag year round unless i'm actually using it. i also pretty much live out of my bag with the exception of food,and have been for close to a year. i wanted to see if i could do it for 30 days,and well.... btw love the vids and chris,your books are my favorites,keep writing.

[@trwsandford]

oh, nevermind.. I thought you said seasonal boobs.. which oddly enough got my interest! on the re-reading.. you're just a homeless dude aren't ya?

[@garyminick1050]

@@trwsandford caught my eye too ! Or at least my thoughts.

[@KevinNordstrom]

I'm a disabled veteran, so I won't be bugging out somewhere I don't know or can't physically endure.. especially with a wife and kids. they will have to burn me out, Because I'm bugging in with my family if SHTF in my area My home is paid off in full, no mortgage.. I have guns, rifles, ammo, dogs, food storage, water, plumbing, shelter, everything I need, and only a Nuke or torch will make me leave my home to go where everyone else will be headed. I'll go down with my own #&#&@ ship.

[@theriddleballcoach]

I am also a Vet I wouldn't say I'm disabled to the point I can't still ruck but I definitely have pain caused by 20 years jumping out of planes and all 20 years infantry. I am also never bugging out. Just one piece of advice plywood, 2x4's and nails. Have a way to fix your home incase of natural disasters. I have even installed an out house...lol

[@hunkychunky27]

Also, try to connect with a group of like minded individuals who will be there for you.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Bugging out with a 10 and 6 yo would be finding the nearest hotel or relatives house. I'm not nieve nor stupid to "head to the hills" in the .000000001% I may have to leave my home. I don't ever have a problem with "Manning up" to protect my own.

[@garyminick1050]

@joe sar absolutely my friend

[@Mark-wq1nh]

Is it just me or is bugging out as a plan A stupid as hell. In my opinion bugging in is plain A unless you are in the city. Bug out would be last resort. Flexibility is key

[@Mark-wq1nh]

@nicholas stewart because that's where the roiting and burning down buildings would be first. In a shtf scenario people are bad you want to avoid contact as much as possible. And personality I'm not looking for help unless plan a b c and d all go up in smoke

[@doctorartphd6463]

There is surviving...then there is surviving with class. Aside from the immediate survival skills, you will still need to patrol, recon, food gathering, shelter building.... So, the tarp and other rough camping and backpacking equipment is great, with the added modifications you'll need for your end destination.... Whatever you do, THOROUGHLY think it through (and try it out if possible). Remember - Noah built the Ark BEFORE it rained ! Stay sharp, brothers and sisters. E pluribus unum WWG1WGA

[@QueenofArgyle2525]

🙄yep! No such thing here near Chicago! Unless you lan on living in the forest preserves😄

[@SterlinNelson_VTXBuilders]

Florida = bugout pontoon

[@dixiepixiew32]

Living and gardening on the treasure coast

[@dixiepixiew32]

It’s amazing how many things you can eat grow wild here. Worst part is finding like minded people

[@KingParisBuckingham]

One myth that's true ( half of Florida are newyorkers

[@jackieeastom8758]

Surprises me the lack of knowledge out there these days. 100 years ago this was everyday Life. I thank God I grew up outdoors in the woods.

[@rxpusher131]

I’m just going to the woods...😉

[@survivalcomms]

Life without a search engine will be fatal for most folks. Thanks for sharing !

[@trwsandford]

I just died a little just thinking about it.

[@NaeMuckle]

How do you live in a place with no hills? It'd kill my soul.