BOB Needed – Chemical Fire Evacuation
A chemical plant fire is raging as I write this, and it’s a perfect example why all of us need to have a Bug Out Bag (BOB) ready to go at a moment’s notice. BOB (Bug Out Bags) Are For… Continue Reading
Bugging Out
Top off, vote early, bug in
The number one way to get yourself killed in civil unrest is to be out of your house in places and times where you can reasonably expect there to be civil unrest, so we are going to bug in. Next… Continue Reading
Bugout Bags Are Overrated
I can hear the teeth gnashing from here. How dare I make such a claim! I know going in that this is likely to be an unpopular installment in this series of essays. But, before you start raking me over the… Continue Reading
Go? Stay? When To Beat Feet!
With everything that’s been going on in the country the last week or so, more and more people are trying to determine when it might be time to exit stage right and go visit Grandma for a bit. Before… Continue Reading
Update The Bug Out Bag
I’ve been trying to update my prior thoughts and posts due to my move out of the People’s Republic of New Jersey (PRNJ), but all the Coronavirus conversation has derailed my progress. I’m going to try to update my thoughts… Continue Reading
Bugging Out During A Pandemic
Bugging out to a retreat, away from the troubles, is a popular prepper theme…and to some extent, daydream. How’s that dream working out in the COVID pandemic; and what can we learn from it? Bugging out: The Vision The daydream… Continue Reading
Bugout Bicycle Prepared? Yes!
Are You Ready To Escape? Making Sure Your Bugout Bike Is As Prepared As you Are The average cyclist rides at a speed of between approximately 12 MPH (‘19.8 km/h) and 16 MPH (25.6 km/h) according to data from Strava:… Continue Reading
Say No To Mold
Make Sure You’re Prepared To Tackle Mold In An Emergency Shelter By Ali Ball The Institute of Medicine cites evidence linking exposure to mold with a number of health problems, including conditions of the upper respiratory tract, coughing, and exacerbated symptoms… Continue Reading
Preps For Living In Your Car
Useful Tips To Make Living In Your Car Easier by Ali Ball Over the last year, the number of Americans living in their vehicles has jumped by a whopping 46%, according to CBS News. While living out of your car is… Continue Reading
Winterizing Your Bug-Out Bag
The bug-out bag is a prepper standard — for excellent reasons. There are many situations that can be made a lot better by being able to grab a well-stocked bag as you head out the door. But what constitutes “well-stocked”?… Continue Reading
5 Must-Have Bug Out Bag Items
Five Must-Have Bug Out Bag Items Preparation is the key to surviving a disaster, and that’s why a Bug Out Bag is a beloved essential of many keen survivalists. However, included in a Bug Out Bag should be the ultimate… Continue Reading
Hit the trail? Yes!
Hit the trail? In November 2016, my wife and I were both lamenting that we needed more exercise and that we wanted to spend more time doing things we enjoyed. She hit upon the idea of going hiking more… Continue Reading
No, Bugging Out Isn’t Always Ideal
Bugging Out Isn’t Always Ideal It is a common misconception, even among those who have been involved with prepping for quite some time, that bugging out should be your primary plan in an emergency. I’m not quite certain why that… Continue Reading
Bug Out Vehicle: Planning, Buying, Converting
We’ve started working on one of our prepping needs, a bug out vehicle (BOV). Bug out vehicles are a rich topic of discussion in the prepping community, and we have several articles about there here on Beans, Bullets, Bandages and… Continue Reading
Keeping Bug-Out Medications Fresh
Call them bug-out bags or get-home bags or whatever else you want; they’re important. These bags are stashes of preps that you can pick up and take off on a moment’s notice with whether you’re home or on the road.… Continue Reading