Bug-Out Vehicles-General Information

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Bug-Out Vehicles



A practical, reliable bug out vehicle
http://modernsurvivalonline.com/guest-post-a-practical-reliable-bug-out-vehicle/

A brand new Hummer or Jeep Wrangler, decked out with every available option may sound like the best, most capable vehicle in an emergency situation. The harsh reality is . . . ---CONTINUED---

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What to Do if Your Bug Out Vehicle is Too Small
https://apartmentprepper.com/what-to-do-if-your-bug-out-vehicle-is-too-small/

Prepping in small spaces is a topic we’ve discussed, but we have not discussed space issues in a bug out vehicle.

Many city dwellers are trying to save on gas, and are downsizing to a smaller vehicle. Several relatives have switched to small economy cars or hybrids after getting tired of high gas prices. If you live in a city, there is always a chance you may need to get out, hopefully you will be able to drive out while you can.

Now is a good time to evaluate your bug out vehicle, before any emergency happens. Here are some considerations: ---CONTINUED---

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Alternative Bug-Out Vehicles
https://www.askaprepper.com/recumbent-bicycles-gasoline-powered-bikes-electric-bikes-and-other-modes-of-moving/

Includes:
Bikes of Various Kinds
OTHER MODES OF MOVING
GARDEN CARTS
GAME CARTS
FOUR-WHEEL WAGONS
HAND TRUCKS
GROCERY CARTS
SINGLE-WHEEL WHEELBARROWS
TRAVOIS

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Bug Out Vehicle Options You Have
https://prepperswill.com/bug-out-vehicle-you-can-choose/

There is a big debate about what a bug out bag should contain and what would be the best survival gear one can carry. We can find all sorts of recipes for food preparation and storage, and a lot of weapons guides. How about discussing the topic of having a bug out vehicle?

What if you need to leave your home in case of a crisis? What if you live in an urban area and your only chance of survival is to get out when SHTF. Everything can happen from flooding, urban unrest to a viral pandemic or nuclear fallout. What then? ---CONTINUED---

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How to Keep Your Car Prepped for Survival
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/how-to-keep-your-car-prepped-for-survival/

A common bug out or survival strategy is to simply outfit a vehicle with all the necessary supplies and resources you would need. When you’re preparing for an emergency, your vehicle is a good place to store certain items since it’ll likely be your quickest path to safety. More importantly, once you have supplies on board, you can keep moving. That is until something prevents you from doing so, like low fuel or a bad battery. ---CONTINUED---

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Bug Out Vehicles – Why Most People Get it Wrong
https://www.askaprepper.com/bug-out-vehicles-why-most-people-get-it-wrong/

It seems like one of the favorite “fun” subjects for people to talk about in the prepping community is bug out vehicles. I guess that’s understandable, as the community is dominated by men… and men like their cars and trucks. Considering the type of men we are, it only makes sense that the vehicles we like would tend to be the kind that we can climb up the side of a mountain and disappear into the wilderness with.

I have to say, I’ve seen some rather extreme bug out vehicles through the years. ---CONTINUED---

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What You Need to Know About Bug Out Vehicles, Fuel, and the Energy Matrix
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/bug-out-vehicles/

As many of our readers are definitely going to need a vehicle to arrive at some bugout location, I could foresee the need of explaining some considerations that such bugout vehicle should have.

The only person able to identify what vehicle you need is you, but here are some factors to consider, based on my experiences.
There are various factors to consider when choosing a bug-out vehicle. ---CONTINUED---

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How Would YOU Get Around If the SHTF? All-Season Transportation Options
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/shtf-transportation-options/

If the SHTF, what is your primary means of “conveyance or travel from one place to another?” If fuel availability is in question, that lift or ride might not be an option. And your options will change with the weather if you live in a place with distinct seasons.

Keep in mind that transportation isn’t just about bugging out fifty miles to your lodge. You’ll still have to get around on a regular basis for a variety of reasons. ---CONTINUED---

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17 Bug Out Vehicle Mistakes To Avoid
https://urbansurvivalsite.com/bug-out-vehicle-mistakes/

(Big SNIP) ... That said, if you want to throw a couple of packed bags into any ordinary vehicle and call it your bug out vehicle, you’ll already be making a major mistake. Sure, you can try and cram everyone and everything into your little Toyota Prius or Honda Civic, but that really wouldn’t be the best choice for bugging out.

This is just one of many bug-out vehicle mistakes that some preppers will make when the SHTF. Let’s go over some other mistakes that you will want to carefully avoid. ---CONTINUED---

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8 Efficient Transportation Options for SHTF
https://rethinksurvival.com/8-efficient-transportation-options-for-shtf/

(SNIP) ... When it comes to most SHTF scenarios, these forms of mass transportation will likely vanish fairly quickly. Anything that offers flight requires massive amounts of fuel and teams of people to keep everything running smoothly and safely.

The same thing applies to ground-based transportation as well, regardless of the type. If things really hit the fan, it will end up being every person for themselves, and that is how we’re going to have to reshape our concept of transit. ---CONTINUED---