military bugout tips

Trust me, the "Top 10" tactics I have for you this week were ALL learned the "hard way" and my hope is that you NEVER have to use these strategies... but if you do, I promise you that each one of these tips will make a HUGE difference in your level of readiness while others will be suffering alongside the road. This is the final episode in this series on strategies you can use while en-route to your Plan B safe zone to help you arrive as FAST as possible and in the best SHAPE possible.

Too many preppers ignore this... When disaster strikes you might find yourself in a situation where you're not only forced to evacuate your home but have no other option than to walk to safety... and "safety" could be 100 miles away. Just 2 miles into your 100-mile journey, the reality will set in. Your sweaty feet are beginning to blister, you're losing precious time whenever you stop to drink water (which is quickly running out) and now that it's dark you're seriously terrified about getting separated from your kids or grandkids. You're learning a hard truth about bugging out every infantryman has learned the hard way: Your bugout bag is only as good as the gear you pack. You can have the best "bugout" bag in the world packed with high-tech gadgets and still end up dying 3 miles from safety because you overlooked the essentials. Last week I told you about the 10 essential features to look for in a bugout bag... this week, I'll share with you 11 things I learned (the “hard way”) to pack in your bag to avoid the pain and reach your destination safe and sound.

Bugging out on foot is not as easy as many prepared citizens may think it is. Being "light infantry" and in a combat MOS (job specialty) as a Forward Observer, I've had to walk with very heavy gear for as much as 100 miles. You learn a lot about what works and what doesn't I'll be doing a 3-part podcast series on tricks I've learned about how to get to your destination alive, and in the best physical and mental shape you can be in order to continue your mission. This episode will focus on: Episode 1: Choosing The Right Bag For A Long-Haul Bugout