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Bugging Out via Vehicle - A Bugout Vehicle Guide

Bugging Out via Vehicle - A Bugout Vehicle Guide

Assess the need to bugout or shelter-in-place. Make a coordinated plan that includes incorporation of other members of your team, designation of bugout locations & rally points, and multiple safe routes.
Take precautions and conduct preventive steps to ensure your vehicle is always ready. Understand the importance of vehicular defense/security and evasive driving. Blend in and maintain a low-profile appearance.
Practicing divergent tactics and improvising will provide an advantage in the event of an LAE.
Select a BOV that is appropriate for your needs using our Categorical Setup analysis. Loadout the BOV with the necessary equipment and supplies following the Vehicle Emergency Checklist.

Understanding the difference between Bugout and Get Home Bags.

Understanding the difference between Bugout and Get Home Bags.

Clearly, you could literally have 5 bags prepared and stored in various locations. One at work, in the car, etc but instead use a modular system that incorporates supplies from various Loadouts. For most of us, it's not financially feasible to have multiple fully loaded packs. Make your bags work together. If it's not possible to have a multiple packs,  we suggest you create at least a Get H...

Hypermiling for Bugout Vehicles

Hypermiling for Bugout Vehicles

Hypermiling as a bugout technique during vehicle egress to a BOL, scavenge runs, and scout operations. In short it's a method to increase your MPG ...

Tactical Driving 101 - Mirrors and Situational Awareness

Tactical Driving 101 - Mirrors and Situational Awareness

Know what's around you at all times. This is especially important when it comes to sitting behind the driver's seat. Car jackings, robberies, reckl...

Bugout Vehicle Egress and Survival Techniques

Bugout Vehicle Egress and Survival Techniques

PREPAREDNESS ON THE ROADWAY: Traveling is always a risk. We are away from our element, from the safety of our home or workplace. However, that's the whole purpose of a vehicle! Aside from vehicle crashes; there are an array of threats that present themselves while on the road. Here are some tips for dealing with civil unrest, fuel shortages, heavy traffic, covert vehicle surveillance, emergency egress, and lethal vehicle borne attacks.

🚘1. Leave an out》 keep a space of two car lengths from the vehicle in front and have a left or right escape path.⁣
🔎2. Look 2 ahead》 while driving keep you focus on the vehicle ahead of the vehicle in front of you. This will inc... see more

5 Bugout Tips for a SHTF Citywide Evacuation.

5 Bugout Tips for a SHTF Citywide Evacuation.

5 steps to bugging out before a state mandated evacuation following a SHTF scenario.

Custom Wooden Deck Raft - An expedition and bugout watercraft.

Custom Wooden Deck Raft - An expedition and bugout watercraft.

A floating deck designed for extended river excursions while remaining offgrid and fully equipped. Serves as a bugout vehicle for egress by watercraft.