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I am old and tired. Bugging out is not an option for me. Those that have that option am like good for them. Just wish I was younger but I am not. Keep up the fight. I do stand with you.
@@tennesseeterri Very good point! I was in an apartment complex that the fire alarm for the whole building went off all the time & I started to ignore them. I had just gotten a roommate, the alarm went off, I didn't flinch LoL, my roommate opened our door & the hallway was filled with smoke we could only see the carpet. I said go grab the hidden money I've got our purse's!!!! Even if you don't have a bug out bag we should be able to grab the essentials ID, debit & credit cards & cash.
@@tennesseeterri that is a good point. No I would not stay in the house. When I think of bugging out it in a more severe situation. But you do have a good point.
@@mothercomet I am glad to hear that. There are many reasons you might need to leave in a hurry. You might not be able to come back for a day or two. An emergency grab bag will help keep you more safe and comfortable.
To be honest, I'm not going anywhere. I'm prepared to bug in and I'm willing to die here. I have had a good life and live to enjoy each day for as long as I can.
@@nicholas755 as much fun as it sounds to grab my bugout bag and limited supplies to hit the road with 1.5 million people to try and find a place to hide out , I'll take my chances defending my house out here in the country.
I’m right there with you. I’m going down in my home. I have had a good life. And I’m ready to go when the time comes. This world getting waaay too crappy for me.
Excellent advice. Too many people don't think of this, and if everyone is leaving an area one car wreck will shut down the road or highway. If your vehicle can't move, you still have to, and you're going to want to bring your gear with you if you have to continue on foot. They make collapsible wagons that are designed for use on the beach, and have big, wide wheels. Remember, if the road is clogged with cars, you're going to want to go off road. Make sure you are equipped. Stay sharp.
Yep that is good advise! But I'm to old and have too many pets to go running around all over the place!! I'll just make my stand right here, plus there's nowhere for me to go anyway!!!! God Bless!
So I guess you're going down with the ship. As we saw in Ohio, there are many reasons you may want to leave, even if just for a short time. I would rather be the person that's alive, safe, and comfortable than the person on the TV nightly news that lost their home, pets, photos, valuables, etc. And left with only the clothes on their back. It's about wanting the best outcome for your own personal safety and comfort. I had to leave my home at 4 am on a freezing cold January morning because my neighbor's house was on fire. Flames 75 feet in the trees above. Fire dept. thought they were going to lose 3 homes that night, and mine was one of them. I was lucky. Like you are, I am also a senior citizen.
Totally understand your view. Without help I'm in your situation too. Elderly with medical issues, but self-sufficient in my home. I too am a realist, I have no place to go & wheelchair won't go everywhere. Why burden family & others & decrease their odds of survival. I've given a written copy of what I've been able to glean about herbal meds, local plants, how to can, etc to my daughter, and a flash drive of our family genealogy. I do have a bug out bag if the situation would arise that I could go. I also have a tote for family to stop & grab if they bug out with extra survival food, water straws, etc.
I understand the too old and tired. I don't understand how, if a situation like Ohio happened near you, how can you sit and watch your pets suffer and die? I would at least have a plan for them.
We do have a bug out bag at our daughter's house, 15 miles away. She also has one at my house. We are rural and mountainous, our biggest threat is wild fire. Our bug out location is a half acre lot at the edge of a small town 30 miles away. It has carport and storage shed, that are both used as water collectors, along with a 3,000 gallon water storage tank. Up here, the very most secure hidey hole for your stuff is a hole in the ground. We buried a couple of 20 gallon barrels of supplies.
The bicycle tired baby stroller is great for hauling gear. Most can handle up to 150 lbs of gear or even your baby. Yard sales are an excellent place to buy them.
Also a wheelchair or a grocery store shopping cart are extra heavy duty and would work great. Especially if you make it look like you have a person or small children riding in it. Make it look like they're sleeping.
I have used this incident in Ohio to show friends and family how it is not pointless to have an evacuation plan and a bug in/bug out bag. I always keep on in the back of the vehicle. Been made fun of by coworkers for taking it along on work trips. Funny how when you can change the perspective how people can change their minds on a topic. I have a friend, all his family was big on emergency prep... then one by one they all were diagnosed with diabetes except for my buddy. They said there was no point, even if they escape a situation they would not make it long without insulin. I used this Ohio thing to get him back into it. I asked if it was pointless for those families to leave the general area until it was safe or they figured things out. There are all sorts of reasons to keep some stuff handy.
Right. For thing such as you mention in Ohio, or various weather disasters, fire, etc. It's not TEOTWAWKI, and they'd likely have access to insulin at some point fairly soon; if they could procure a month or even a week supply, they should be fine in those kinds of situations. Also, if they're type 2 - and since you said they've been diagnosed one by one, I'm assuming type 2 - it's possible to do all kinds of diet and natural things to help bring down dependency on insulin to be able to go longer without it. Type 1's really should have an extended supply on hand, and doctors should all be on board with this.
The most important thing for survival is water. You can buy food grade barrels to store water at your home. Each human drinks more than 850 gallons of water every year. You can live without food for weeks, but you will die in three days without water. I suggest that you buy a waterway map for your region. This will give you a map of every stream, river, and lake. Learn them,go to them, and explore. You might find a natural spring that requires very little additives as a purifier.
Always have your gas tank full in your vehicule. Last year, ukranians who wanted to leave before the martial law had to wait for hours at gas stations, to get only 20 liters or 5 gallons
Very good vid. One thing I did not hear was "Always keep your vehicles no lower than 1/2 full of fuel After all no power in a wide area NO fuel available!
Great video! I have several bug out bags, each one contains supplies for specific situations. Always kept by my front door is a backpack containing absolute essentials that I can grab at a moments notice. I also keep my cat’s go bag and carrier by the front door. I do this after having experienced a mandatory wildfire evacuation where I was given only 20 minutes to evacuate. I also have a list handy that has other items to grab if time permits. Don’t rely on your brain to remember everything if you have just minutes to act, especially if you are startled awake in the middle of the night by a loud speaker warning you to get out and now! More recently, I grabbed my by the door bags when I fled my 5th wheel during extreme damaging high winds. Thank goodness my cat enjoys hanging out in his cat carrier, it make it so much easier to evacuate with him.
My best friend lived in Superior, CO, when it was burned down by a wildfire tornado. She was trying to escape with her cats but lost precious minutes trying to catch them, then couldn't get one, and had to run for her life behind her house up a hill with the other. Luckily, her house was barely spared and the bad kitty ok, but it could have easily gone very wrong. We need go bags for so many scenarios.
We have "a few" rescue cats. We make a LOT of trips to the vet with some very unwilling cats. Some of our cats probably still qualify as Wild in many people's eyes, but they have accepted being around us. Even tame cats can sense that something is up when you are trying to scoop them up into a carrier. The more stressed you are, the more difficult it will be to catch them and get them into a carrier. If they don't manage to disappear completely, an unwilling cat is still very difficult to get into a carrier. Based on our experience, we find its best to corner them in a small room, like a bathroom. That way if they do slip out of your grasp they can't get under a bed or behind a couch. Then throw a thick towel over them, scoop the whole package up and stuff it quickly into the carrier. The cat will untangle itself. Getting an infection from a deep puncture cat bite just as SHTF is not a good survival plan. Cats are very territorial. Once you get to your bug out location they will generally run off and get lost if you let them outside immediately. If you have outdoor cats, you need to plan on keeping them inside and near you for at least a couple of weeks, longer is better, until they decide that your new location is now their home. You might want to have them micro chipped as well, just in case they do get lost.
Cook for your dog and get them off kibble and they need less water and will eat most foods. Then your dog also becomes a survivor. Also try to scale down you can't carry as many items as you think you can. This is so much to bring you'd better just stay home.
This is such an underrated comment. With the amount of water that most people's dogs need (because of dry kibble) they need a lot of water. That takes up your water supplies. Not only that, but most dogs you can train to hunt with you. Did it with my dog as an experiment and worked out great. Now he brings the game back during duck hunting season. 😂
A good hypodermic needle is good to have also for smashed fingers. Blood under fingernails when smashed creates huge pain. You can carefully drill through a fingernail/thumbnail post smashed with a hypodermic needle to relieve pressure and pain. I have done this several times in life and the relief is immediate. You must be careful tho and not pput too much pressure on it because when you finally punch through the nail you could go too far. Take needle and place against center of nail between thumb and trigger finger and spin needle while applying a little pressure. Let needle drill hole. It might take a minute or two but once you get through the nail pull needle out and gently squeeze to release trapped blood. Pain will diminish almost immediately. Better to do this then have a throbbing finger or thumb. Especially if it is your trigger finger.
Unbend a paper clip, hold under a flame to heat very hot, and press onto fingernail. A couple times of doing this and it will slowly melt through your nail. No pain at all.
So you'll make your own life easier if you already have this sorted. Bug out bag (obv). Fireproof box for documents and pictures. Home toolbox, car toolbox, garden box. Camping stuff. Pet stuff (including their vaccine docs). DIY fast food (quick to grab, easy to prepare). In other words, organize your house for the little emergencies and you'll be ready for the big ones.
Look at what happened to Yugoslavia, it's a very good example. From a stable country to ruins in a short time. I haven't heard anyone mention it, but there are more chances of it happening than a nuclear war.
It's always good to have a plan b, just in case plan a, doesn't work out! Bugging in or sheltering in place, should be your first choice. Depending on the situation. If you can't stay or bug in, then maybe going to a neighbor's house, might be a good idea. Take what you need with you, for at least a few days. Until, the crisis has passed. Then return and assess the situation. Then go from there.
If you put your personal/financial documents on a USB stick, be sure to encrypt the data with a password only known to yourself and trusted others. That way if the stick gets lost or stolen, nobody else will be able to read the data.
I have a 6x12 cargo trailer packed with enough supplies for 6 people to live for 12 Months off grid and have 5 acres deep in the Ozarks. My wife has a tahoe to pull our cargo trailer & i have a tahoe to pull our travel trailer & have a plan to meet a few family members & friends because strength is in numbers Im lucky to know a nurse a electrician a mechanic and have a cousin that was a gunner Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.
If you’ve only got one car, even if it can only tow 800 or 1000lbs, build or buy a really small and light enclosed trailer. I’m talking 4ft x 5-6ft, and 2-1/2’ tall. Will really help out with storage.
Bugging out is my only option. We live 1.5 hours from NYC, 30 minutes from Philadelphia. All our family is here; we don't want to leave. But we understand what must be done in hard times.
Realistically find someplace within 1 tank of gas. If the situation is bad you will not be able to get gas. Make sure you are welcome there or don't bother.
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I see your point. But, at random times people, grandchildren and others can be visiting. Imo, if this were the case, they’d probably need a head start.
One of your best videos, JR! I pray everyone pay attention to East Palestine, Ohio's dilemma & prepare! We too are elderly with limited mobility & would prefer to bug in , but if something like that train wreck happens or a cat 5 hurricane is targeting Pensacola, we would leave for either a friend or relative's place further inland. I appreciate the shout out for remembering the pets & small livestock in the bugout plans. We have harnesses, lead ropes, folding pens & crates for the cats, large dog, goats & chickens. In a pinch the goats & dog could be used for pack animals or to pull a travois or small cart. Blessings from NW Florida!
My son, who works with cyber security says. Be WELL prepared for whatever natural disaster affects your area. IF you HAVE to go go where there are few people. This guideline has helped me keep from being overwhelmed. I hope it might do the same for you.
My plan is if the west coast falls wether it be invasion, economic, etc, I will pack my truck and wife’s car with as much as we can pack and head east towards the mountains or Arizona. Recollect ourselves and go from there. Possibly hold out there or head further east, any red state will likely do. The issue is living in a highly dense city, I can’t properly prep and it’ll likely be near impossible to drive out of the city, so I have to be willing to give up everything. One thing I do know is I’d be better off without much than to stay in this area
I'm in Australia an I'm bugging in but I do have a bug out bag just incase I have camping food in my bug out bag not everyone has a car I'm on foot or my bike I used my Black out box last night
These are all great suggestions, please remember what your "Bug-Out" Vehicle's GVWR is. Weigh all your items before you need to bug out and add in any additional occupants to ensure you don't create any mechanical issues. Water, Fuel, and Ammo add weight quickly. God Bless America
The Ohio basin was one of the best places to bug out. Now everything from Ohio to Louisiana will be heavily contaminated. Food you can hunt and grow but water is something that you can't.
We are in a city that has alot of bases...we have no where to go,wanted land in country but can't by ourselves and family thinks we're being foolish..truth in this video
I too have few options as far as where to bug out to, so, my plan is to camp out. I have been working on getting my Jeep prepared so that I could actually live out of it for a short time if need be. It’s good to have basic camping skills when this is your only option.
I don't see how without our family,our finances are so limited,im disabled and wife works minimum wage job..we wouldn't burden our family, would pull our weight but can't see anyway of obtaining land on our own.
Great video Jr! As always a thorough detailed inventory list and options how to bug out if needed. Your wisdom on preparedness is so valuable to us all. Thanks to you, I've been able to rectify or add to my preparedness and plans, so thank you. I sincerely hope we never have to carry out our preparedness plans or training, but as the world has gone crazy and very unstable, we are on our own. Your videos have taught me that even many years of experience myself there's always room for improvement. Take care of yourself Jr, your family and community. Let's hope our leader's come to their senses very quickly and resolve the situation. My thoughts are with you all on the other side of the pond, all the best, stay safe and continue to prepare. Regards from England 🏴💪✌️
Lol...I could never load out an inch (I'm never coming home) bag...I have too much I would want and would hesitate while deciding. Truth is I have thought of this and have several plans I have prepared for. They consist of a truck and trailer to a bike and even hiking out if needed. Main goal, get out to my country place. 👍
Yes, and you could start stocking up your country place, so if you needed to run, there would be less to take with you in an emergency. Hide your preps. What others cannot find, they cannot take. My plan is to dig a small root cellar for foods and security, not to mention storms and hurricanes. The temperatures underground stay relatively stable, so you don't have to worry about your jars and cans freezing and bursting open.
@@tennesseeterri yes I agree, I have. If things look like it will get bad, can leave with a loaded trailer in 30 to 45 min. Even if an EMP, will take the old Volkswagen bug...1969, should run after the electronics go out. 👍
@@tennesseeterri as to security, I have a daughter and son in law living there now and the farms on each side are close cousins I grew up with. A root cellar works great for food storage and security (if needed). 👍
I live maybe 60miles west ,as the crow flies, of colorado springs n NORAD. A few mts between but i figure not too much protection. Dont think i will be bugging out. Dont think one place is goin to be any better than in another place. At least i kno the area here but some place else????? Im old anyway ,set in my ways. Its my home. I suspect family will be coming to MY house anyway. They are all in cities at least im mtn rural . higher altitude so if you aint in fairly good shape you aint showin up anyway. esp on foot
I also am old. I cannot walk much and there for cannot hike. I have an EDC of many low price items. I have a. Bag for my car. On my farm there is an old milking parlor. It is a cement block building with a deep cement pit. I am treating it as my bugout site. I use totes for storage . I cannot wear a back pack. In the milking parlor building I am storing bug out items plus a lawn chair, solar lights various lantern, food, water plus ways to make water safe. Have some tools and many other items. This building is a place to go when we have some thing like a fire or severe damage to my home. My home is better stocked for emergencies but this gives me an alternative, if needed. First I amstocked my homes first floor, then I stocked my basement. Now the milking parlor. In emergency I would not be able to carry emergency supplies to the basement so a helper is helping to stow minimal emergencies supplies, in advanc. Same with the milking parlor.
Good vid. I'll toss in sturdy footwear into the clothing section you mentioned. We even carry hiking boots in our vehicle year around, if they're not on our feet already. Out here in the Trans-Pecos area of TX, you wouldn't want to be walking even a few miles with sandals, flip-flops, high heels or even cheap tennis shoes across cactus and rocks--especially when the pavement is well over 150° in June! Another item to add could be the cargo carriers that fit most trailer hitches. Can carry up to 400-500 pounds of payload and can be had for under $100. Better than nothing if you don't have an SUV, Truck or trailer.
After hurricanes, people who evacuated have to show proof of residency to get back home. That includes 2 bills that show your name and address. Birth certificates don't act as proper ID in Florida. They only show you were born.
I’m so happy that you emphasized animals and what they need. I find that most prepper channels don’t mention animals (except for raising them to eat), or they just give them a minor mention: “Buy an extra bag of dog food”
Everyone’s situation is different A lot depends on where you live geographically Personally I live out on eastern Long Island “Bugging out” is an impossibility In a extreme situation There is no way anyone is getting off this island The roads will quickly become a nightmare with the masses all desperately seeking to escape this island Im as prepared as I can be to stay in place 2 smaller homes on the same property Both equipped with wood burning stoves A generator hooked to my electric main capable of running both houses 20 laying hens Food preps Guns and Ammo Ect. Ect Personally I’m staying in place I’d rather die defending what is mine than being subjected to the unprepared masses on impassable roads In my case I’m not going anywhere
Very good advice If you haven't started get preparing NOW it takes a while to gather the things needed especially if on a tight budget even things like thermal underwear and thermal clothes thermal foot wear ways of purifying water food storage containers camping washing machine these are just some ideas Also if you're lawn is not too big a hand pushing lawn mower is a good idea You don't want grass growing up to your waist yes it's hard work I remember the days as a child pushing the lawn mower Electric lawnmowers were not around then Make a solar oven I must say I have not tried mine out yet but plan to this summer look at the web sites the show you how to make one May God bless us he will help us and guide us
Just a PSA DO NOT eat dehydrated food straight out the bag without properly hydrating it first as you WILL set yourself up for FAILURE medical issues etc. apart from that nice content Sir.
Great info and super list I have most items but I must get them organized and accessible to grab in a hurry. Prepping is a daily part of our lifestyle.
My question is when we say close to a strategic important site, how close is close? Under 10 miles? 25 miles? 50 miles? How far away is deemed safe? West or upwind of the site? Give me a distance.
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No option but to bug in for us. Plan B is to fight to protect and defend. Razor wire is inexpensive. Tactical, magazine fed, red dot sight crossbows are quiet and lethal. Commando training hasn't kept me fit through my 70s, but the ability and will to use violence does not need any degree of physical prowess.
As someone who lives in rural America…. If you don’t want to be stuck in the city, get out now. You will not be welcomed once things begin collapsing. You will be seen and treated as an invader.
The plan I'm working on is a small utility trailer. It holds most of are camping gear. Then if something happens to the trailer put what we can in the back of a truck. If the truck fails hopefully we are near a river or lake and take down the canoe and kayak.
I have a feeling that many of us like minded individuals will be meeting down by the river! Oh, by the way, have you seen those foldable kayaks? What a great item that would be if you have limited space.
@@danellefrost5030 yes we've looked at them and not a bad idea if your in decent shape to get in and out there very low profile. My with can not use them so she got a set on top kayak . I would of liked a smaller canoe but, for the price and availability a 16 ft for a $100 that was 20 ish miles away vs a 13ft for $600 and 200 mi away didn't seem worth it.
Foldable 'yaks are great, but heavy and difficult to carry if on foot. There are some good inflatables that weigh about 5 lbs and inflate in minutes. I don't remember the names, but search inflatable kayak on here, you'll find it. BTW, I have a 14' SOT 'yak that is my plan B. Where I live, taking to the water is going to be better than trying to drive anywhere. Stay sharp, keep afloat!
I have found my bug out place. It is less than 10 miles from my house. It has a creek plus it is surrounded by pine trees and other vegetation with a tunnel running under a freeway. Quite safe and secure. Then there is also the cave in the national park but everyone knows about that
as he adds items to the list of things to grab, I keep thinking of the weight adding up ... need to plan out how much is realistic depending on if you are walking or driving ...
I am in the desert next to the border. Just my kids and I and no family. I have no where to bug out to. I have thought about this many times. I wouldn't know what to do. I'm just trying to make sure I have things and the protection for us. I doubt crossing into mexico would be beneficial.🥴.
I can relate. I keep my cat’s carrier out at all times. He has become accustomed to it and is not afraid of it. I also got him a tent from Sturdi Pet that is big enough to put a small litter box in. He loves his tent! It breaks down small enough to store in his carrier. I keep his bug out bag on top of his carrier by my front door. He and I have evacuated together twice in recent years. I also bought a battery operated crate fan that hooks to his carrier door. It was a life saver when we were stuck in evacuation traffic fleeing a wildfire in the heat of summer. If you don’t already have some, pick up a calming pheromone spray such as Feliway, it’s a great addition to a pet’s bug out bag. I am currently in the process of assembling bug out bags for a family of rescue kittens and their mom that I have with me. I would never leave any of them behind!
When time is of the essence and cats resist going into their carriers, ... Put them into their carrier butt first. A veterinarian taught me this trick.
My location sucks Colorado Springs. NORAD, FORT Carson, Peterson AFB, SCHRIEVER AFB, AND CHEYENNE MT. Ground zero in my opinion. Not that populated but strategic yea big time.
Electronic devices require batteries or AC power, don't carry anything you cannot use and my exception would be cell phone...it may still have photos. I will not carry or haul around rifles or shotguns, they are too cumbersome and that is not worth any benefit. 2 or 3 handguns and all 9mm. Packs plenty of punch up to 100 feet or more...I have 450 mixed rounds packed and 9mm is a common ammo. Bear Xbow II and 56 bolts. I'm good 23-25 lbs of gear in a bug pack Rucksac. I will not run into town or knock on doors. I live in the foothills of the Smokys, and will hit the backcountry for at least a month before I would consider venturing into populated or formerly populated areas. Lastly, I will not be going alone...my 4 year old Mastiff/Lab is my companion. He is adapted to the country and can pack 5 - 6 lbs of his own stuff. We can trap/hunt or fish our food...he will eat as good as I do. Weight vs. utility is the question you have to ask of anything you carry
A good thing to do is to subscribe to as many early warning services as possible, such as getting e-mails or texts if severe weather is due. This will give you more advanced warning about needing to leave - the more time you have, the better. In the UK, I have found the met office severe weather e-mail service gives out warnings a few days before the media starts reporting.
I am so happy and excited for me and my immediate family right now bc we r gonna be moving up onto our mountain that has not a lot of people but we all know each other and help one another n his family moving farther up the mountain away from everyone middle of nowhere and we r moving into their old trailer by the woods and train tracks right infront of them and fort Richie 10 mins away by car and one hour walk away which used to be a big military base and where his family moving to is right up by site R which is a major military base and has a very big underground city n towns underneath. So either way we can leave if we gotta or go to his parents or behind our place in a wooden area. We r leving our town in a month and a half so fingers crossed we r able to move up and be up there for a little while before anything major or apocalypse happens here in Pennsylvania state
@12:45 - my station wagon was for me, the perfect bug out vehicle. Sadly, having items stored in the back, made it the perfect target for thieving scumbags. And not only did I lose the car (to thieves) but the hundreds of dollars of equipment I judiciously hid, and covered, in the back. Make sure your insurance covers such a calamity
The items on your list are well thought out and could be useful in your plan B but having a bug out trailer I think is a bit extreme. If you are bugging out you need a location to end up in, which would make more sense to stage your items there so that when plan b comes you can just grab your bag and protection and be on your way. My opinion.
Excellent list JR. I love the manual tools and supplies as much as possible. But whatever makes life easier after the collapse. Thanks for sharing brother. Cheers from Alberta!
GREAT Visual Video JR. Seeing the items is a great way to know for sure what is needed. Thanks so much for also providing the links, very helpful. Blessings to you and yours. 🇺🇸
Great video! But live in Taiwan, it's difficult to do plan B when the war beginning. The country is too small, all places are under the threat of artillery fire
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I am old and tired. Bugging out is not an option for me. Those that have that option am like good for them. Just wish I was younger but I am not. Keep up the fight. I do stand with you.
If your house starts to burn are you going to stay in it or would you walk outside to save yourself? Might as well have an emergency grab bag ready.
@@tennesseeterri Very good point!
I was in an apartment complex that the fire alarm for the whole building went off all the time & I started to ignore them. I had just gotten a roommate, the alarm went off, I didn't flinch LoL, my roommate opened our door & the hallway was filled with smoke we could only see the carpet. I said go grab the hidden money I've got our purse's!!!!
Even if you don't have a bug out bag we should be able to grab the essentials ID, debit & credit cards & cash.
@@tennesseeterri that is a good point. No I would not stay in the house. When I think of bugging out it in a more severe situation. But you do have a good point.
@@mothercomet I am glad to hear that. There are many reasons you might need to leave in a hurry. You might not be able to come back for a day or two. An emergency grab bag will help keep you more safe and comfortable.
@@tennesseeterri ok. I will put one together
To be honest, I'm not going anywhere. I'm prepared to bug in and I'm willing to die here. I have had a good life and live to enjoy each day for as long as I can.
That's kind of how I feel too!! Also you'd have to have a Semi to take all that stuff with you!!! I'll just stay put with my pets in my own home!!!
A captain always goes down with the ship, right?
@@nicholas755 as much fun as it sounds to grab my bugout bag and limited supplies to hit the road with 1.5 million people to try and find a place to hide out , I'll take my chances defending my house out here in the country.
@@jkholley1118 I’m right there with you
I’m right there with you. I’m going down in my home. I have had a good life. And I’m ready to go when the time comes. This world getting waaay too crappy for me.
Collapsible wagons are good to keep in the vehicle
Excellent advice. Too many people don't think of this, and if everyone is leaving an area one car wreck will shut down the road or highway. If your vehicle can't move, you still have to, and you're going to want to bring your gear with you if you have to continue on foot.
They make collapsible wagons that are designed for use on the beach, and have big, wide wheels. Remember, if the road is clogged with cars, you're going to want to go off road. Make sure you are equipped.
Stay sharp.
@@kj3n569 cable as has nice int I got I think it’s 250lb rated
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@@manuelanacleto6509 Thanks, I'll check it out.
Thumbs up for counting pets. Too many people would just leave them behind.
Great video btw
Never leave your pets....they love you and are family
@@authorsindysmith7771 Never
My dog gets 5% of everything I have, I love my dog... Dogs Rule ! 🐕
Yep that is good advise! But I'm to old and have too many pets to go running around all over the place!! I'll just make my stand right here, plus there's nowhere for me to go anyway!!!! God Bless!
So I guess you're going down with the ship. As we saw in Ohio, there are many reasons you may want to leave, even if just for a short time. I would rather be the person that's alive, safe, and comfortable than the person on the TV nightly news that lost their home, pets, photos, valuables, etc. And left with only the clothes on their back. It's about wanting the best outcome for your own personal safety and comfort. I had to leave my home at 4 am on a freezing cold January morning because my neighbor's house was on fire. Flames 75 feet in the trees above. Fire dept. thought they were going to lose 3 homes that night, and mine was one of them. I was lucky. Like you are, I am also a senior citizen.
Totally understand your view. Without help I'm in your situation too. Elderly with medical issues, but self-sufficient in my home. I too am a realist, I have no place to go & wheelchair won't go everywhere. Why burden family & others & decrease their odds of survival. I've given a written copy of what I've been able to glean about herbal meds, local plants, how to can, etc to my daughter, and a flash drive of our family genealogy. I do have a bug out bag if the situation would arise that I could go. I also have a tote for family to stop & grab if they bug out with extra survival food, water straws, etc.
I understand the too old and tired. I don't understand how, if a situation like Ohio happened near you, how can you sit and watch your pets suffer and die? I would at least have a plan for them.
@@karensmith4336 You're worried about his pets??? You didn't voice any concern for a human life, only the animals. Sheesh.
@Frances McStay of course. Humans can make a choice. The animals cannot.
We do have a bug out bag at our daughter's house, 15 miles away. She also has one at my house. We are rural and mountainous, our biggest threat is wild fire. Our bug out location is a half acre lot at the edge of a small town 30 miles away. It has carport and storage shed, that are both used as water collectors, along with a 3,000 gallon water storage tank. Up here, the very most secure hidey hole for your stuff is a hole in the ground. We buried a couple of 20 gallon barrels of supplies.
That statement is very impressive.
@@vonheimlerstrudel Yes, very well thought out and do-able for a lot of people who can't fully homestead.
The bicycle tired baby stroller is great for hauling gear. Most can handle up to 150 lbs of gear or even your baby. Yard sales are an excellent place to buy them.
Also a wheelchair or a grocery store shopping cart are extra heavy duty and would work great. Especially if you make it look like you have a person or small children riding in it. Make it look like they're sleeping.
@@tennesseeterri Sew together a hoodie & sweat pants & stuff all your gear in. LoL 😉👍
@@annahgibbus8 that's actually a great idea.
@@tennesseeterri and what if someone tries to steal the child for sexual assault. If there is no child, how angry will he be that you fooled him.
I'm speaking from experience... Otherwise, it's a top channel, listen to what the man has to say. He thinks properly
I have used this incident in Ohio to show friends and family how it is not pointless to have an evacuation plan and a bug in/bug out bag. I always keep on in the back of the vehicle. Been made fun of by coworkers for taking it along on work trips. Funny how when you can change the perspective how people can change their minds on a topic. I have a friend, all his family was big on emergency prep... then one by one they all were diagnosed with diabetes except for my buddy. They said there was no point, even if they escape a situation they would not make it long without insulin. I used this Ohio thing to get him back into it. I asked if it was pointless for those families to leave the general area until it was safe or they figured things out. There are all sorts of reasons to keep some stuff handy.
Especially if they made a movie at any time about or around your town.
Always be prepared for all things. 🌸
Right. For thing such as you mention in Ohio, or various weather disasters, fire, etc. It's not TEOTWAWKI, and they'd likely have access to insulin at some point fairly soon; if they could procure a month or even a week supply, they should be fine in those kinds of situations. Also, if they're type 2 - and since you said they've been diagnosed one by one, I'm assuming type 2 - it's possible to do all kinds of diet and natural things to help bring down dependency on insulin to be able to go longer without it. Type 1's really should have an extended supply on hand, and doctors should all be on board with this.
The most important thing for survival is water. You can buy food grade barrels to store water at your home. Each human drinks more than 850 gallons of water every year. You can live without food for weeks, but you will die in three days without water.
I suggest that you buy a waterway map for your region. This will give you a map of every stream, river, and lake. Learn them,go to them, and explore. You might find a natural spring that requires very little additives as a purifier.
Always have your gas tank full in your vehicule. Last year, ukranians who wanted to leave before the martial law had to wait for hours at gas stations, to get only 20 liters or 5 gallons
I keep gas in the garage in a red container for the lawn mower, snow blower or other unforseen emergencies. Like the boy scouts say, be prepared.
Bugging in may be Plan A & B for many do to age and health issues.
Very good vid. One thing I did not hear was "Always keep your vehicles no lower than 1/2 full of fuel After all no power in a wide area NO fuel available!
I have adequate solar that can power my house and charge my electric vehicle to full charge. There is always power.
Trying to take all that is unrealistic for me. I'll be dying on this hill.. With all my livestock and pets.
If you have livestock then you're most likely in a good place to bug in.
Till fema comes to town to take ya stuff jericho tv show style
Cool rabbit
Great video! I have several bug out bags, each one contains supplies for specific situations. Always kept by my front door is a backpack containing absolute essentials that I can grab at a moments notice. I also keep my cat’s go bag and carrier by the front door. I do this after having experienced a mandatory wildfire evacuation where I was given only 20 minutes to evacuate. I also have a list handy that has other items to grab if time permits. Don’t rely on your brain to remember everything if you have just minutes to act, especially if you are startled awake in the middle of the night by a loud speaker warning you to get out and now! More recently, I grabbed my by the door bags when I fled my 5th wheel during extreme damaging high winds. Thank goodness my cat enjoys hanging out in his cat carrier, it make it so much easier to evacuate with him.
Thanks for sharing Danelle!
Excellent reminders.
My best friend lived in Superior, CO, when it was burned down by a wildfire tornado. She was trying to escape with her cats but lost precious minutes trying to catch them, then couldn't get one, and had to run for her life behind her house up a hill with the other. Luckily, her house was barely spared and the bad kitty ok, but it could have easily gone very wrong. We need go bags for so many scenarios.
We have "a few" rescue cats. We make a LOT of trips to the vet with some very unwilling cats. Some of our cats probably still qualify as Wild in many people's eyes, but they have accepted being around us. Even tame cats can sense that something is up when you are trying to scoop them up into a carrier. The more stressed you are, the more difficult it will be to catch them and get them into a carrier. If they don't manage to disappear completely, an unwilling cat is still very difficult to get into a carrier. Based on our experience, we find its best to corner them in a small room, like a bathroom. That way if they do slip out of your grasp they can't get under a bed or behind a couch. Then throw a thick towel over them, scoop the whole package up and stuff it quickly into the carrier. The cat will untangle itself. Getting an infection from a deep puncture cat bite just as SHTF is not a good survival plan.
Cats are very territorial. Once you get to your bug out location they will generally run off and get lost if you let them outside immediately. If you have outdoor cats, you need to plan on keeping them inside and near you for at least a couple of weeks, longer is better, until they decide that your new location is now their home. You might want to have them micro chipped as well, just in case they do get lost.
Cook for your dog and get them off kibble and they need less water and will eat most foods. Then your dog also becomes a survivor. Also try to scale down you can't carry as many items as you think you can. This is so much to bring you'd better just stay home.
This is such an underrated comment. With the amount of water that most people's dogs need (because of dry kibble) they need a lot of water. That takes up your water supplies.
Not only that, but most dogs you can train to hunt with you. Did it with my dog as an experiment and worked out great. Now he brings the game back during duck hunting season. 😂
A good hypodermic needle is good to have also for smashed fingers. Blood under fingernails when smashed creates huge pain. You can carefully drill through a fingernail/thumbnail post smashed with a hypodermic needle to relieve pressure and pain. I have done this several times in life and the relief is immediate. You must be careful tho and not pput too much pressure on it because when you finally punch through the nail you could go too far. Take needle and place against center of nail between thumb and trigger finger and spin needle while applying a little pressure. Let needle drill hole. It might take a minute or two but once you get through the nail pull needle out and gently squeeze to release trapped blood. Pain will diminish almost immediately. Better to do this then have a throbbing finger or thumb. Especially if it is your trigger finger.
I used to frame houses. Drilled thumb and finger nails many times with the tip of my pocket knife.
My thumb and I approve this message.
Great advice that nobody thinks about!
I have an ax.
Unbend a paper clip, hold under a flame to heat very hot, and press onto fingernail. A couple times of doing this and it will slowly melt through your nail. No pain at all.
So you'll make your own life easier if you already have this sorted. Bug out bag (obv). Fireproof box for documents and pictures. Home toolbox, car toolbox, garden box. Camping stuff. Pet stuff (including their vaccine docs). DIY fast food (quick to grab, easy to prepare). In other words, organize your house for the little emergencies and you'll be ready for the big ones.
I just bought 2 Shortwave Radio’s 1 is Portable Handheld Radio. They both have Shortwave, Ham, Aircraft, Marine, VHF, AM-FM.
Nice!
Would you share links please?
I need to get some of those. Do you have links?? Thank you!!
Cool. What brand radios?
Look at what happened to Yugoslavia, it's a very good example. From a stable country to ruins in a short time. I haven't heard anyone mention it, but there are more chances of it happening than a nuclear war.
Thanks for watching and commenting Vladimir!
Are you sure that Yugoslavia was stable country?
There was a slow decline of the economy, but no one believed that war and hyperinflation would follow in just a few years
@@morisson3262 remember the Sarajevo olympics just a few years before in 1984?..would not have held them there if it were unstable
Read stuff by a guy named Selco about the siege of Sarajevo. Good stuff.
It's always good to have a plan b, just in case plan a, doesn't work out! Bugging in or sheltering in place, should be your first choice. Depending on the situation. If you can't stay or bug in, then maybe going to a neighbor's house, might be a good idea. Take what you need with you, for at least a few days. Until, the crisis has passed. Then return and assess the situation. Then go from there.
If you put your personal/financial documents on a USB stick, be sure to encrypt the data with a password only known to yourself and trusted others. That way if the stick gets lost or stolen, nobody else will be able to read the data.
I have a 6x12 cargo trailer packed with enough supplies for 6 people to live for 12 Months off grid and have 5 acres deep in the Ozarks. My wife has a tahoe to pull our cargo trailer & i have a tahoe to pull our travel trailer & have a plan to meet a few family members & friends because strength is in numbers
Im lucky to know a nurse a electrician a mechanic and have a cousin that was a gunner Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.
Good plan. Good luck.
If you’ve only got one car, even if it can only tow 800 or 1000lbs, build or buy a really small and light enclosed trailer. I’m talking 4ft x 5-6ft, and 2-1/2’ tall. Will really help out with storage.
Your best video yet !!!! Tons of information and everything you need to stay or bug out !
Great job !!!!
Thank you Barbara!
I recently bought first aid kits for all our cars.
Nice!
I got fire extinguishers for cars.
I have first aid kits in vehicles and all bags
Bugging out is my only option. We live 1.5 hours from NYC, 30 minutes from Philadelphia. All our family is here; we don't want to leave. But we understand what must be done in hard times.
Even if you can't buy a "bunker " preplan where you want to bugout to. It will make the trip easier.
Realistically find someplace within 1 tank of gas. If the situation is bad you will not be able to get gas. Make sure you are welcome there or don't bother.
Just want to say, thank you. Someone liked my comment. I am a prepper... Want to be. At least I am trying and starting. The tp rush then the store rapping. I saw ie and get ahead of it by one day. I am aware of things now. Be ready and prepped as best as we can. One little thing is worth 100 times more. Even if it's coffee filters for cleaning chunks from ditch water. Stay strong preppers and informed. Give info to those that see what the f... Is going on. And you trust
if we were younger, we would think about bugging out. our plan is to stay in place and defend. prep on.
I see your point. But, at random times people, grandchildren and others can be visiting. Imo, if this were the case, they’d probably need a head start.
Great advice- and shout out to prioritizing our pets!!
Very well thought-out presentation. Nicely done, sir!
Thank you!
One of your best videos, JR! I pray everyone pay attention to East Palestine, Ohio's dilemma & prepare! We too are elderly with limited mobility & would prefer to bug in , but if something like that train wreck happens or a cat 5 hurricane is targeting Pensacola, we would leave for either a friend or relative's place further inland. I appreciate the shout out for remembering the pets & small livestock in the bugout plans. We have harnesses, lead ropes, folding pens & crates for the cats, large dog, goats & chickens. In a pinch the goats & dog could be used for pack animals or to pull a travois or small cart. Blessings from NW Florida!
Hello from 🇬🇧 . Thank you great video. 👍
Thank you Tracey!
My son, who works with cyber security says. Be WELL prepared for whatever natural disaster affects your area. IF you HAVE to go go where there are few people.
This guideline has helped me keep from being overwhelmed. I hope it might do the same for you.
My plan is if the west coast falls wether it be invasion, economic, etc, I will pack my truck and wife’s car with as much as we can pack and head east towards the mountains or Arizona. Recollect ourselves and go from there. Possibly hold out there or head further east, any red state will likely do.
The issue is living in a highly dense city, I can’t properly prep and it’ll likely be near impossible to drive out of the city, so I have to be willing to give up everything. One thing I do know is I’d be better off without much than to stay in this area
I'm in Australia an I'm bugging in but I do have a bug out bag just incase
I have camping food in my bug out bag not everyone has a car I'm on foot or my bike
I used my Black out box last night
Yep I'm in the States and don't own a car either ! So it's my bike and my wagon for me!!!
These are all great suggestions, please remember what your "Bug-Out" Vehicle's GVWR is. Weigh all your items before you need to bug out and add in any additional occupants to ensure you don't create any mechanical issues. Water, Fuel, and Ammo add weight quickly. God Bless America
Practice trips...
The Ohio basin was one of the best places to bug out. Now everything from Ohio to Louisiana will be heavily contaminated. Food you can hunt and grow but water is something that you can't.
Reverse osmosis filtering will clean everything out of the contaminated water... Just filters are not cheap and already hard to find..
Makes ya wonder if that’s why this happened 😡
We are in a city that has alot of bases...we have no where to go,wanted land in country but can't by ourselves and family thinks we're being foolish..truth in this video
Do it without your family
I too have few options as far as where to bug out to, so, my plan is to camp out. I have been working on getting my Jeep prepared so that I could actually live out of it for a short time if need be. It’s good to have basic camping skills when this is your only option.
I don't see how without our family,our finances are so limited,im disabled and wife works minimum wage job..we wouldn't burden our family, would pull our weight but can't see anyway of obtaining land on our own.
Try to fgure out how to screw them out of as much money as possible, then invest it. They don't deserve to make it out of anything alive.
@@danellefrost5030 you are very smart to make such great plans to keep yourself safe and comfortable while learning new skills.
I have Waterproof playing cards in my bag. Beat the boredom!
Great video Jr!
As always a thorough detailed inventory list and options how to bug out if needed.
Your wisdom on preparedness is so valuable to us all.
Thanks to you, I've been able to rectify or add to my preparedness and plans, so thank you.
I sincerely hope we never have to carry out our preparedness plans or training, but as the world has gone crazy and very unstable, we are on our own.
Your videos have taught me that even many years of experience myself there's always room for improvement.
Take care of yourself Jr, your family and community.
Let's hope our leader's come to their senses very quickly and resolve the situation.
My thoughts are with you all on the other side of the pond, all the best, stay safe and continue to prepare.
Regards from England 🏴💪✌️
Lol...I could never load out an inch (I'm never coming home) bag...I have too much I would want and would hesitate while deciding. Truth is I have thought of this and have several plans I have prepared for. They consist of a truck and trailer to a bike and even hiking out if needed. Main goal, get out to my country place. 👍
Yes, and you could start stocking up your country place, so if you needed to run, there would be less to take with you in an emergency. Hide your preps. What others cannot find, they cannot take.
My plan is to dig a small root cellar for foods and security, not to mention storms and hurricanes. The temperatures underground stay relatively stable, so you don't have to worry about your jars and cans freezing and bursting open.
@@tennesseeterri yes I agree, I have. If things look like it will get bad, can leave with a loaded trailer in 30 to 45 min. Even if an EMP, will take the old Volkswagen bug...1969, should run after the electronics go out. 👍
@@tennesseeterri as to security, I have a daughter and son in law living there now and the farms on each side are close cousins I grew up with. A root cellar works great for food storage and security (if needed). 👍
Great timing!!! Been trying to wrap my mind around this idea lately…thank you for walking us through.
You’re welcome Deb! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Me To.
Ive decided to live mobile for a bit with all my stuff in one vehicle with a custom nomad trailer. Should be able to drop my apartment soon.
Thanks for intel, peace to you and loved ones!
Thank you Alan!
I live maybe 60miles west ,as the crow flies, of colorado springs n NORAD. A few mts between but i figure not too much protection. Dont think i will be bugging out. Dont think one place is goin to be any better than in another place. At least i kno the area here but some place else????? Im old anyway ,set in my ways. Its my home. I suspect family will be coming to MY house anyway. They are all in cities at least im mtn rural . higher altitude so if you aint in fairly good shape you aint showin up anyway. esp on foot
Always liked Guffy
@@tommyg2966 yup Guffy is nice. Drive thru alot cause go to Denver alot that way. Better than I 25!!!!!!!
I also am old. I cannot walk much and there for cannot hike. I have an EDC of many low price items. I have a. Bag for my car. On my farm there is an old milking parlor. It is a cement block building with a deep cement pit. I am treating it as my bugout site. I use totes for storage . I cannot wear a back pack. In the milking parlor building I am storing bug out items plus a lawn chair, solar lights various lantern, food, water plus ways to make water safe. Have some tools and many other items. This building is a place to go when we have some thing like a fire or severe damage to my home. My home is better stocked for emergencies but this gives me an alternative, if needed. First I amstocked my homes first floor, then I stocked my basement. Now the milking parlor. In emergency I would not be able to carry emergency supplies to the basement so a helper is helping to stow minimal emergencies supplies, in advanc. Same with the milking parlor.
Good vid. I'll toss in sturdy footwear into the clothing section you mentioned. We even carry hiking boots in our vehicle year around, if they're not on our feet already. Out here in the Trans-Pecos area of TX, you wouldn't want to be walking even a few miles with sandals, flip-flops, high heels or even cheap tennis shoes across cactus and rocks--especially when the pavement is well over 150° in June! Another item to add could be the cargo carriers that fit most trailer hitches. Can carry up to 400-500 pounds of payload and can be had for under $100. Better than nothing if you don't have an SUV, Truck or trailer.
After hurricanes, people who evacuated have to show proof of residency to get back home. That includes 2 bills that show your name and address. Birth certificates don't act as proper ID in Florida. They only show you were born.
Thanks for sharing Edwina!
The same applies when returning home after a wildfire evacuation.
A regular driver's license should be enough.
The girl with allergies, thought the same thing I did. So much for the love and concern from the dog
I’m so happy that you emphasized animals and what they need. I find that most prepper channels don’t mention animals (except for raising them to eat), or they just give them a minor mention: “Buy an extra bag of dog food”
This is a great video. Thank you for these ideas.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Everyone’s situation is different
A lot depends on where you live geographically
Personally I live out on eastern Long Island
“Bugging out” is an impossibility
In a extreme situation
There is no way anyone is getting off this island
The roads will quickly become a nightmare with the masses all desperately seeking to escape this island
Im as prepared as I can be to stay in place
2 smaller homes on the same property
Both equipped with wood burning stoves
A generator hooked to my electric main
capable of running both houses
20 laying hens
Food preps
Guns and Ammo
Ect. Ect
Personally I’m staying in place
I’d rather die defending what is mine than being subjected to the unprepared masses on impassable roads
In my case
I’m not going anywhere
This is a good course of action, at least until you get “the full lay” of the predicament your in. But you could have a canoe too.
Water, food, shelter, and security the four basics needed, plus a good location . When bugging out. Thank you JR for your informational series.
Very good advice
If you haven't started get preparing NOW it takes a while to gather the things needed especially if on a tight budget even things like thermal underwear and thermal clothes thermal foot wear ways of purifying water food storage containers camping washing machine these are just some ideas
Also if you're lawn is not too big a hand pushing lawn mower is a good idea You don't want grass growing up to your waist yes it's hard work I remember the days as a child pushing the lawn mower
Electric lawnmowers were not around then
Make a solar oven I must say I have not tried mine out yet but plan to this summer look at the web sites the show you how to make one
May God bless us he will help us and guide us
that usb drive is great! I have downloaded my medical textbooks, gardening, and game field dressing
Just a PSA DO NOT eat dehydrated food straight out the bag without properly hydrating it first as you WILL set yourself up for FAILURE medical issues etc. apart from that nice content Sir.
Just curious - why shouldn’t you eat it without adding water?
@@Scayanara well apparently it will cause intestinal and other medical issues. But hey what do I know 🤔😏
Great info and super list I have most items but I must get them organized and accessible to grab in a hurry. Prepping is a daily part of our lifestyle.
My question is when we say close to a strategic important site, how close is close? Under 10 miles? 25 miles? 50 miles? How far away is deemed safe? West or upwind of the site? Give me a distance.
The idea of taking the copies of pictures is a new one to me, and a very good one.
Excellent ideas JR! Thank you!
This may only work for a small group but a boat could also be a good vehicle to store stuff and bug out in
Thank you so much.From iowa.
😀My plan is Simple, Singular and Satisfying. It is best summed up with the phrase you have printed on your shirt. There are many around me with a similar plan.😉
Great idea to bring the heirloom seeds. I didn't have that on my bug-out list.
No option but to bug in for us.
Plan B is to fight to protect and defend.
Razor wire is inexpensive.
Tactical, magazine fed, red dot sight crossbows are quiet and lethal.
Commando training hasn't kept me fit through my 70s, but the ability and will to use violence does not need any degree of physical prowess.
So impressed with this young man😁 Very thorough
As someone who lives in rural America….
If you don’t want to be stuck in the city, get out now. You will not be welcomed once things begin collapsing. You will be seen and treated as an invader.
Thanks for doing the thinking and planning for those of us who haven’t taken the time. It’s really appreciated!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Another very informative videos of yours! That's why I am following your channel from the very beginning. Thank you for educating me!
Great and timely content! Thank you.
Thank you Don!
My dog's plan B is hunting down squirrel and rabbits
Well done ! Thanks for Your hard work .
Thank you Barry!
Another great video! Great point about printed pictures! Thank you!
Thank you Amber!
This video contains such good information I just watched it a 2nd time. Thanks, JR‼️
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
The plan I'm working on is a small utility trailer. It holds most of are camping gear. Then if something happens to the trailer put what we can in the back of a truck. If the truck fails hopefully we are near a river or lake and take down the canoe and kayak.
Thanks for sharing Lucas!
I have a feeling that many of us like minded individuals will be meeting down by the river! Oh, by the way, have you seen those foldable kayaks? What a great item that would be if you have limited space.
@@danellefrost5030 yes we've looked at them and not a bad idea if your in decent shape to get in and out there very low profile. My with can not use them so she got a set on top kayak . I would of liked a smaller canoe but, for the price and availability a 16 ft for a $100 that was 20 ish miles away vs a 13ft for $600 and 200 mi away didn't seem worth it.
Foldable 'yaks are great, but heavy and difficult to carry if on foot. There are some good inflatables that weigh about 5 lbs and inflate in minutes. I don't remember the names, but search inflatable kayak on here, you'll find it.
BTW, I have a 14' SOT 'yak that is my plan B. Where I live, taking to the water is going to be better than trying to drive anywhere.
Stay sharp, keep afloat!
If the trailer is parked well it is a good camper.
Bugging out is my plan A, I live next to a jail, and I'm sure they would let the prisoners loose in a SHTF event😐
Glad we have 2 trucks because we need them with all the stuff we need to lug. Plus all the stuff we have stashed at the camp already.
I have found my bug out place. It is less than 10 miles from my house. It has a creek plus it is surrounded by pine trees and other vegetation with a tunnel running under a freeway. Quite safe and secure.
Then there is also the cave in the national park but everyone knows about that
as he adds items to the list of things to grab, I keep thinking of the weight adding up ... need to plan out how much is realistic depending on if you are walking or driving ...
You are driving until you are walking
God Bless all. Thank you JR for your great video. I need to practice loading up.
I am in the desert next to the border. Just my kids and I and no family. I have no where to bug out to. I have thought about this many times. I wouldn't know what to do. I'm just trying to make sure I have things and the protection for us. I doubt crossing into mexico would be beneficial.🥴.
Great video. I like that you did it in an expeditious way. Very thorough.
Pets will be an issue for sure, especially my cat. Oy vey!
For your cat, purchase a soft sided carrier. It stores easily when not in use.
I can relate. I keep my cat’s carrier out at all times. He has become accustomed to it and is not afraid of it. I also got him a tent from Sturdi Pet that is big enough to put a small litter box in. He loves his tent! It breaks down small enough to store in his carrier. I keep his bug out bag on top of his carrier by my front door. He and I have evacuated together twice in recent years. I also bought a battery operated crate fan that hooks to his carrier door. It was a life saver when we were stuck in evacuation traffic fleeing a wildfire in the heat of summer. If you don’t already have some, pick up a calming pheromone spray such as Feliway, it’s a great addition to a pet’s bug out bag. I am currently in the process of assembling bug out bags for a family of rescue kittens and their mom that I have with me. I would never leave any of them behind!
@@danellefrost5030 great ideas for us pet lovers. Thank you
When time is of the essence and cats resist going into their carriers, ... Put them into their carrier butt first. A veterinarian taught me this trick.
Thank you for sharing this information with us.
I've only just discovered your channel. Your videos are really good!!! Thank you for the great info
Extra clothing is something I don't hear many preppers talk about....good idea man!👌💪
Always appreciate the core refreshers. Helps me to reassess and reevaluate what I have going on.
Knowing when to bug out seems to be an issue, like Ohio for example, that is a big out situation but no one has reacted appropriately
My location sucks Colorado Springs. NORAD, FORT Carson, Peterson AFB, SCHRIEVER AFB, AND CHEYENNE MT. Ground zero in my opinion. Not that populated but strategic yea big time.
Electronic devices require batteries or AC power, don't carry anything you cannot use and my exception would be cell phone...it may still have photos.
I will not carry or haul around rifles or shotguns, they are too cumbersome and that is not worth any benefit. 2 or 3 handguns and all 9mm. Packs plenty of punch up to 100 feet or more...I have 450 mixed rounds packed and 9mm is a common ammo. Bear Xbow II and 56 bolts. I'm good
23-25 lbs of gear in a bug pack Rucksac.
I will not run into town or knock on doors.
I live in the foothills of the Smokys, and will hit the backcountry for at least a month before I would consider venturing into populated or formerly populated areas.
Lastly, I will not be going alone...my 4 year old Mastiff/Lab is my companion. He is adapted to the country and can pack 5 - 6 lbs of his own stuff. We can trap/hunt or fish our food...he will eat as good as I do.
Weight vs. utility is the question you have to ask of anything you carry
A good thing to do is to subscribe to as many early warning services as possible, such as getting e-mails or texts if severe weather is due. This will give you more advanced warning about needing to leave - the more time you have, the better. In the UK, I have found the met office severe weather e-mail service gives out warnings a few days before the media starts reporting.
I am so happy and excited for me and my immediate family right now bc we r gonna be moving up onto our mountain that has not a lot of people but we all know each other and help one another n his family moving farther up the mountain away from everyone middle of nowhere and we r moving into their old trailer by the woods and train tracks right infront of them and fort Richie 10 mins away by car and one hour walk away which used to be a big military base and where his family moving to is right up by site R which is a major military base and has a very big underground city n towns underneath. So either way we can leave if we gotta or go to his parents or behind our place in a wooden area. We r leving our town in a month and a half so fingers crossed we r able to move up and be up there for a little while before anything major or apocalypse happens here in Pennsylvania state
Absolutely everything summed up in a video. Shared. Thank you from south Louisiana.
@12:45 - my station wagon was for me, the perfect bug out vehicle. Sadly, having items stored in the back, made it the perfect target for thieving scumbags. And not only did I lose the car (to thieves) but the hundreds of dollars of equipment I judiciously hid, and covered, in the back. Make sure your insurance covers such a calamity
The items on your list are well thought out and could be useful in your plan B but having a bug out trailer I think is a bit extreme. If you are bugging out you need a location to end up in, which would make more sense to stage your items there so that when plan b comes you can just grab your bag and protection and be on your way. My opinion.
That is good if you can prestage stuff.
Excellent list JR. I love the manual tools and supplies as much as possible. But whatever makes life easier after the collapse. Thanks for sharing brother. Cheers from Alberta!
GREAT Visual Video JR. Seeing the items is a great way to know for sure what is needed. Thanks so much for also providing the links, very helpful. Blessings to you and yours. 🇺🇸
Great video!
But live in Taiwan, it's difficult to do plan B when the war beginning.
The country is too small, all places are under the threat of artillery fire
Good luck to you and your family! Our thoughts are with the Taiwanese. Hunker down and shelter in place, if/when necessary. Stay strong.