I recently purchased a 5.11 AMP72 pack to replace my old bug out bag and decided that while I was deciding what I would keep and what needed to go, I figured why not do a live video and podcast. While this is not everything that will be in my bag, it includes the main components and is a work in progress. 5.11 AMP72 at Amazon … [Read more...] about SPP344: My New Bug Out Bag – What Stays and What Goes?
Shelter & Bugging Out
Going Off the Grid: Is it Possible?
We all love to think about what it would be like to not have to depend on public service companies, making the grocery store a convenience and not a necessity by growing our own food and living a more self-reliant life in general. All this sounds great, but what would it take to go completely off grid? And how hard would it actually be? The truth is, most of the real work … [Read more...] about Going Off the Grid: Is it Possible?
Bug Out Vehicles: The Realistic Options
A lot of thoughts goes into successfully bugging out, but the most important part is getting to where you're going. While we all probably have an idea about what our perfect bug out vehicle would look like, it may not be realistic. As I explain below, the best bug out vehicle is the one we own now, or one we are working on turning into a "dream bug out vehicle". You don't … [Read more...] about Bug Out Vehicles: The Realistic Options
Urban Bug Out Bag & Survival Kit Considerations
When you're researching bug out bags or just trying to get new ideas, there is no shortage of information available. Most of these lists include typical prepping gear like a fishing kit and a Life Straw. The problem is, these supplies may not be as important in an urban bug out bag or survival kit. This is because most of us "prepping experts" with websites tend to live in … [Read more...] about Urban Bug Out Bag & Survival Kit Considerations
Replay: The Challenges of Bugging Out
One of our most popular podcasts here at Survivalist Prepper is the podcast we did about the challenges of bugging out. This week we decided to replay the podcast, along with adding some updated information. This podcast was first published around 3 years ago. Since then our audience has grown, and we have quite a bit more information on bugging out and bug out bags … [Read more...] about Replay: The Challenges of Bugging Out
Interview With Jonathan Hollerman of Grid Down Consulting
This week of the Survivalist Prepper Podcast I was honored to have Jonathan Hollerman on to talk about his books, what Grid Down Consulting is, and his thoughts on a number of situations we might face in a SHTF scenario. During the interview we went over quite a bit about what Jonathan does and why, but he has a fantastic website, and I highly suggest you check it out. Even … [Read more...] about Interview With Jonathan Hollerman of Grid Down Consulting
Tips for Picking the Perfect Bug Out Location
If we had our choice, none of us would want to bug out and leave everything we own behind. With that being said, there could be situations that require us to get out of dodge for a few days, or even longer. Natural disasters, civil unrest or man made disasters could make bugging out necessary, so what is the perfect bug out location? The truth is, there is no 1 correct … [Read more...] about Tips for Picking the Perfect Bug Out Location
What Would It Take to Go Completely Off Grid?
We all love to think about what it would be like to not have to depend on public service companies, making the grocery store a convenience and not a necessity by growing our own food and living a more self-reliant life in general. All this sounds great, but what would it take to go completely off grid? And how hard would it actually be? The truth is, most of the real work … [Read more...] about What Would It Take to Go Completely Off Grid?