How to Bugout

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How to Bug Out Have you ever wondered what you would do if you woke up one day and the world had literally crumbled down around you, the stock market had crashed, the value of the dollar had plummeted to zero, and the government had turned against the very people that they had once protected? What would you do? How would you provide and protect you and your family? Being prepared for an emergency is just good common sense and it’s easy. It always pays off, even if the catastrophe never occurs. Bugging out is all about escaping disaster. A plan to bug out could be as general or as specific as one wants to make it. In this essay, I will describe three of the most important parts of a bug out plan. The first and most important part of bugging out is a bug out bag. A bug out bag should be larger and heavier than everyday carrying bag. It should hold items and supplies for at least three to four days, or long enough to reach your safe bug out location. The bug out bag should be kept stocked and stored in a convenient, easy to get to location. This could be in your closet by the back door, in the trunk of your car, or at your workplace. Your bug out bag should consist of survival necessities such as matches, a knife, a flashlight, extra batteries, non-perishable food items, water, and a first aid kit. There should be one bag for each person in a group. Another part in preparing to bug out is setting up your bug out location. This is where you will safely hide out when a catastrophe strikes. For example, it could be secluded property that you own, an old deserted farm house, or even your own house. Your bug out location should be safe and stocked with food, water, and other supplies that you may need. It should be defensible, it should be able to hold the amount of supplies you need plus double that, and it should be made private or be secluded to

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